AHL Utica Comets

Gaunce's Two-Goal Night Not Enough

Published on November 20, 2015 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Utica Comets News Release


The Utica Comets losing streak was extended to three games, as the Hartford Wolf Pack snapped a seven-game losing streak, with 3-2 victory over the Comets at The AUD on Friday night.

Brendan Gaunce (2-0-2) scored both Comets goals, his fifth and sixth of the season. Richard Bachman in his first home start as a member of the Comets, made 21 saves in defeat.

The scoring started quick as Wolf Pack's forward Matt Bodie scored a power-play goal just 4:51 into the first period. The tally was assisted by Luke Adam and Tanner Glass. Luke Adam added a goal of his own when seconds after assisting on the power-play goal he found the back the net. Adam's goal staked the Wolf Pack to a 2-0 first period lead.

Gaunce was able to cut the Wolf Pack's lead in half when he scored 13:38 into the first period. Jordan Subban connected with Gaunce on a pass, behind the Wolf Pack's defense. Gaunce, on a breakway, ripped a wrist shot past Hellberg for the Comets first goal of the game.

The Wolf Pack regained their two-goal lead in the second period when Travis Oleksuk recorded a goal 6:10 into the second period. Ryan Bourque and Tommy Hughes assisted on the play.

With just 1:03 to play in the third, Gaunce gave the Comets hope with his second goal of the night. With a 5-on-4 advantage due to an empty-net, Gaunce chipped home a rebound over Skapski. Alexandre Grenier unleashed the original shot that was denied, after he received a pass in the slot from Hunter Shinkaruk.

With the loss the Comets record falls to 5-7-1-1, while the Wolf Pack's win advances their record to 7-7-2-0.

The Comets play at home again tomorrow when they take on the Bridgeport Sound Tigers for the second time this season. The Comets will look to redeem themselves after the 3-2 overtime loss to the Sound Tigers back on Nov 1. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 pm.

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