
Growlers Topped 3-1 by Thunder
January 3, 2024 - ECHL (ECHL)
Newfoundland Growlers News Release
The Newfoundland Growlers dropped a tight 3-1 contest to the Adirondack Thunder on New Years Eve at the Cool Insuring Arena.
Grant Cruikshank opened the scoring for Newfoundland just 6:34 into the game to give the Growlers a 1-0 lead after the first period.
Patrick Grasso and Tristan Thompson scored six minutes apart for Adirondack in the middle frame to put the Thunder ahead 2-1 going into the third.
Erik Middendorf iced it with an empty netter five seconds before the final buzzer as the Thunder held on for a 3-1 victory.
Quick Hits
Grant Cruikshank has goals in back-to-back games.
Dryden McKay made 37 saves in his first start since Nov. 24.
Newfoundland head home to host the Utah Grizzlies Jan. 5-7.
Three Stars:
1. ADK - J. Brodeur
2. ADK - P. Grasso
3. ADK - T. Thompson
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