Delisle's Hat Trick Lifts Warriors Past Privateers 4-3
Published on February 10, 2011 under Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
Watertown Privateers News Release
Akwesasne Warrior forward Miguel Delisle tallied a natural hat trick, including the game winner in the third period to propel his team to a 4-3 win over the 1000 Islands Privateers at the Anowarako'wa Arena tonight. The victory snapped 1000 Islands' three-game winning streak and put the Warriors back atop the Federal Hockey League standings.
1000 Islands opened scoring as Will Laporte and Alex Goupil set up Ryan Pearson in front. Travis Stacey answered for the Warriors, banging home a rebound to tie the game. The second period started with a fight between 1000 Islands Chase Tippin and Akwesasne's Ryan Alcalde. Tippin won the fight handily. Harry Mahesh broke the deadlock with the lone helper going to Michael Byrd. Goupil notched his 41st goal of the year, leading the FHL, off assists from Tyler Fernandez and Marcus Pryde. With his team trailing, Delisle took over. He scored twice to tie less than four minutes apart to tie the game. Tension mounted as the game entered the third period. Delisle capped the comeback, finishing a nice two-on-one. Warriors goalie David Plouffe stopped 27 of 30 and the defense held 1000 Islands to two shots in the final stanza.
The two teams will meet a final time in the regular season at Bonnie Castle tomorrow night. The team will honor the men and women who serve the North Country for 1st Responders Appreciation Night. Discount tickets will be available to those in uniform.
The 1000 Islands Privateers operate in Alexandria Bay and are a founding franchise in the Federal Hockey League. The Privateers play at the Bonnie Castle Recreation Center in Alexandria Bay. ¬ÅThe future is now ¬Â in the Federal Hockey League as the top talent play professional hockey with a chance to advance their careers.
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