Growlers Shatter the Komets in a Shootout
Published on February 8, 2019 under ECHL (ECHL)
Newfoundland Growlers News Release
The Newfoundland Growlers needed extra time for the first time on Mile One Centre ice in franchise history Friday night taking a 3-2 shootout decision over the Fort Wayne Komets in the first of a three-game weekend series.
Adam Pardy kicked things off early by one-timing a blast past former Growler Eric Levine at 1:46 of the first period giving the Growlers a 1-0 lead. Josh Kestner looked to double the Growlers lead at 9:45 of the opening period, but was robbed by Levine on his breakaway attempt.
J.C. Campagna tied the game with his 22nd of the season squeaking the puck short-side on Eamon McAdam at 11:02.
Kristians Rubins re-stored the Growlers lead with 5:27 remaining in the first period after firing a point shot through traffic giving the home team a 2-1 lead after 20 minutes of play.
The second period was scoreless, despite the Growlers having four power plays. Matt Bradley looked to have put the Growlers up 3-1 at 7:12 of the second period, but the goal was waved off due to a Growlers player in the goal crease.
J.C. Campagna fired his second of the night past McAdam at 10:18 of the third period tying the game at 2-2, which stood as the only goal in the third period and the goal that sent the game into extra time.
A five-minute three-on-three overtime solved nothing, so a shootout was needed where Scott Pooley fired the winner past Levine in the seventh-round for a 3-2 Growlers win.
Quick Hits
Sam Jardine made his Growlers debut after being re-assigned by the Toronto Marlies
The Growlers were 0/7 on the power play
The three stars were 3 - J. Campagna (FW), 2 - K. Rubins (NFL) and 1 - S. Pooley (NFL)
What's Next?
The Newfoundland Growlers continue their seven-game homestand Saturday night with a rematch against the Komets. Puck drop is 7 p.m. Tickets are available at mileonecentre.com.
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