Gjurich's Hat Trick Lifts Titans 7 to 1 over River Drivers

January 2, 2016 - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
Berlin River Drivers News Release


(Berlin, New Hampshire) - Tonight was a night of remembering, remembering one of Berlin's hockey legends as the River Drivers hosted the Joe Martin Memorial Night at the Notre Dame Arena. Martin played hockey for the Berlin Junior Maroons, the Sherbrooke Les Castors Major Junior Hockey League from 1976-1977, the International Hockey League with the Fort Wayne Komets and the Milwaukee Admirals in 1979 and the Senior Maroons in the 1980s.  The home team came into the night riding a 3 game winning streak looking to make it 4 and the second in a week against the visiting Danbury Titans in front of 1,192 fans, but the Titans had other plans coming away with a 7 to 1 victory.

The first period was dominated by the Titans as they outshot the River Drivers 21 to 7. Danbury's Phil Bronner scored at 1:18 into the game off assists from John Scorcia and Ryan Patsch. Berlin's Curtis Warren scored at 17:25 off assists from David Brancik and Stathis Soumelidis. Danbury would add their second goal of the night less than a minute later when Kory Helowka scored off assists from Zach Tatrn and Mike Driscoll.

Danbury owned the second period outshooting Berlin 14 to 8 and Tyler Gjurich would score not once, not twice, but three times in the period for a hat trick. Gjurich's first goal came just 47 seconds into the frame off assists from Ryan Patsch and John Scorcia. Gjurich would add his second at 15:58 off assists from Taylor Love and Phil Bronner. He would net his third of the period at 18:07 off an assist from Bryan Dallaire to give the Titans a 5 to 1 lead after 40 minutes.

Danbury would add two more goals late in the final period to give them a 7 to 1 victory. John Scorcia scored at 18:43 off assists from Zach Tatrn and Brian Dallaire and Matt Caranci scored at 19:49 off assists from Ryan Patsch and Frank Schumacher.

River Drivers goaltender Valery Pronin faced 43 shots and recorded 36 saves in the loss. Titans goaltender Alex Vazzano faced 22 shots and recorded 21 saves in the win.

The River Drivers next home game is scheduled for Friday, January 8th against the league leading Danville Dashers starting at 7:30pm (EST). 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. Advance tickets can be purchased at Bob's Variety, Fagans Pub, Rudy's Market, and Gorham Sports and Hardware. Gameday tickets can be purchased at the Notre Dame Arena. For additional information and to stay current on your RiverDrivers visit them online at RiverDriversHockey.com, on Facebook, and on Twitter (@GoRiverDrivers).



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