FHL Connected: Game Recaps November 28th
November 28, 2015 - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL) News Release
River Drivers Defeat Bulldogs 9 to 5
Jeffrey Schetroma
(Berlin, New Hampshire) Tonight the hometown Berlin River Drivers hosted the Brewster Bulldogs to complete their home and home weekend series. Friday night's game went into overtime with the River Drivers' Cameron Yarwood scoring just over 3 minutes into the extra period to give the visitors the win. Tonight's game would be settled in regulation in front of 526 fans.
The River Drivers came out of the chute fast scoring 1 minute into the game when Pavel Mrna scored on an assist from Jiri Pestuka. Sean Poitras scored 3 minutes later off an assist from Martin Hanl to give the home team a 2 to 0 lead. The Bulldogs' Ryan Dolence took assists from Alex Johnson and Mike Zannella at the 11 minute mark to put the visitors on the board. Sean Poitras scored his second of the night off assists from David Brancik and Martin Hanl a little over 17 minutes into the period to give the River Drivers a 3 to 1 lead at the end of the 1st period.
Both teams would score in the 2d period, River Drivers' Cody Dion would take assists from Troy Polino and Sean Poitras at the 9 minute mark to give the River Drivers a 4 to 1 lead. Bulldogs' MJ Graham would score at the 11 minute mark from assists Nicolai Oklolbistyn and Nathan Judd-Warren. Cody Dion added his 2d of the night on assists from Andre Niec and Pavel Kubena seconds later bringing the score to 5 to 2 at the end of the 2d period.
Fans were treated to an exciting and action packed 3d period filled with goals and River Drivers' franchise history. Brewster's John Scully started the period's scoring at the 1 minute mark off assists from Marcus Mitchell and Dan Loughlin. The River Drivers would add back to back goals first Pavel Mrna scored his second of the night off assists from Curtis Warren and Cameron Yarwood at the 3 minute mark. Then Cameron Yarwood found the back of the net off an assist from Troy Polino at 9:25 into the period. Marcus Mitchell scored the only power play goal of the night off assists from Mike Zannella and Zach Hale at 11:29. Cody Dion scored his 3d goal of the night, and the River Drivers' franchise's 1st hat trick off assists from Benoit Charron and Andre Niec at 16:19 mark of the period. Brewster's Nicolai Oklolbistyn scored from assists from Patrick Harrison and MJ Graham at 18:06. Cody Dion scored his 4th goal of the night, adding an empty net goal at 19:03 to bring the final score to River Drivers 9, Bulldogs 5.
River Drivers' goaltender Bradley Barone faced 53 shots and registered 48 saves in the win. Bulldogs' goaltenders split time in net, Mike Pearless faced 20 shots and registered 15 saves and James Robbins faced 19 shots and registered 16 saves in the loss.
The River Drivers next home game will be against the Port Huron Prowlers on Friday, December 4th, game starts at 7:30pm. Tickets are now on sale by calling the River Drivers' Front Office at 603-752-4100 or 603-915-3063 or you can email mdorval@riverdrivershockey.com. For additional information and to stay current on your RiverDrivers visit them online at RiverDriversHockey.com, on Facebook, and on Twitter (@GoRiverDrivers).
Dashers Sluggish in Loss to Titans
By Easton Hoskins
The Dashers seemed to be one step behind the Titans of Danbury all night, looking slow, and out of sink. Danbury won the contest by a score of 4-2, and seemed to control the pace of the game the entire way.
The Titans four goals came off the sticks of John Scorcia, Tyler Gjurich, Phil Bronner, and Matt Caranci, with the game winner being Bronner ' s. Danville had two goals, coming from Justin Brausen and Gehertt Sargis.
The Titans had 17 penalty minutes on seven infractions, while the Dashers had 15 minutes on six infractions.
Nick Neidert was the best player on the ice for either team, robbing the Dashers of a few goals, in his 21 saves.
These same two teams are in action tonight, Sunday, November 28th, at 5:05 p.m. at the David S. Palmer Arena in Danville.
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