Growlers Even Series with 8-4 Win over Thunder
April 21, 2023 - ECHL (ECHL)
Adirondack Thunder News Release
GLENS FALLS - The Newfoundland Growlers evened the series at one with an 8-4 victory over the Adirondack Thunder in Game Two of the North Division Semifinal in front of over 4,000 at Cool Insuring Arena.
The only goal of the first period came off the stick of Matt Hellickson as the Thunder were caught in a line change. Pavel Gogolev moved into the offensive zone and dropped the puck to Hellickson, and he beat Mike Robinson for a 1-0 lead. The goal came 8:41 into the game and Adirondack trailed 1-0 to start the second period.
In the second period, Newfoundland scored four goals to take a 5-1 lead. Keenan Suthers, Todd Skirving, and Zach O'Brien combined for the goals after Matt Jennings got the Thunder on the board with his second of the playoffs. After the Jennings tally, the Growlers scored three more for the four-goal lead.
Late in the second, Matt Slick pulled Adirondack back within three as he sent a shot from the top of the circles up and over the right shoulder of goaltender Dryden McKay. The goal was Slick's first of the playoffs with 31 seconds left in period two and the Thunder trailed 5-2 after 40 minutes.
In the third period, Adirondack scored twice, and Newfoundland added three more goals, including an empty-net goal, in the 8-4 win.
The Thunder will host the Newfoundland Growlers in game three tomorrow at 5 p.m. Tomorrow is $4 Bud Light through the end of the first period. Get your tickets by visiting the Thunder front office or by calling 518-480-3355.
Thunder Home Playoff Games
Game 3 - Saturday, April 22 vs. Newfoundland - 5 p.m.
For more information on ticket packages, call the front office at 518-480-3355 or visit www.ECHLThunder.com/tickets. For all the latest Adirondack Thunder news, follow the team on all social media @ECHLThunder.
ECHL Stories from April 21, 2023
- Steelheads Lose 3-2 to Grizzlies and Now Trail 2-0 in Series - Idaho Steelheads
- Fuel Fall to Walleye in First Playoff Meeting - Indy Fuel
- Bednard Stops 25, Rabbits Win Game 1 in Jacksonville - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Mariners Edged by Royals in Game One - Maine Mariners
- Special Teams Propel Walleye to Game One Win over Indy - Toledo Walleye
- Growlers Even Series with Thunder in 8-4 Game 2 Win - Newfoundland Growlers
- Growlers Even Series with 8-4 Win over Thunder - Adirondack Thunder
- Everblades Open Kelly Cup Playoffs Saturday in South Carolina - Florida Everblades
- Grizzlies Gameday: Game 2 in Boise - Utah Leads Series 1-0 - Utah Grizzlies
- ECHL Transactions - April 21 - ECHL
- Hank Crone Named ECHL MVP - Allen Americans
- Allen's Crone Is 2022-23 Warrior Hockey/ECHL Most Valuable Player - ECHL
- Kelly Cup Playoffs Game 1 Preview: Swamp Rabbits at Jacksonville (7:00pm) - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Playoff Preview: Royals Open Playoffs Against Mariners, Games One & Two At Home - Reading Royals
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
