Growers Win in Shootout
Published on March 23, 2019 under ECHL (ECHL)
Newfoundland Growlers News Release
The Growlers earned their 41st win of the season in the 12th round of the shootout as Garrett Johnston scored the winner to solidify the 3-2 win over the Reading Royals.
The Reading Royals opened the scoring for the second straight night as Matt Pohlkamp beat goalie Eamon McAdam on a rebound that eventually found its way under McAdam's leg pad and into the net.
The second period contained the rest of the regulation scoring for the game as both teams traded goals. Marcus Power tied the game with a one-timer that easily beat Royals goalie Jamie Phillips but Kevin Goumas responded exactly 30 seconds later to give the Royals back the lead. Matt Bradley scooped up the puck and danced towards a shorthanded rush where he eventually tucked the puck behind a sprawling Jamie Phillips to score the game-tying goal.
The game would remain tied after 65 minutes of play and in the shootout, neither team scored until the 9th round. The Growlers would come out on top in the 12th round from the stick of Garrett Johnston.
Both goaltenders put in valiant efforts with McAdam finishing with 42 saves in regulation and overtime followed by 11 saves in the shootout. Phillips turned away 33 in 65 minutes and 10 in the shootout.
Quick Hits
Brady Ferguson is on a five-game point streak
The three stars were 3 - B. Ferguson (NFL), 2 - K. Goumas (REA) and 1 - G. Johnston (NFL)
What's Next?
The Newfoundland Growlers head home for the final two regular season games at Mile One Centre taking on the Manchester Monarch on March 29th and 30th. Tickets are available the Mile One Centre Box office or online at mileonecentre.com.
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