Hat Tricks Fall Short to Venom, 4-2
December 14, 2024 - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
Danbury Hat Tricks News Release
DANBURY - Eimantas Noreika, the FPHL's leading goal scorer, recorded his third hat trick of the season, including the game-winner at 16:50 of the second, and HC Venom took down the Hat Tricks 4-2 to snap a four-game losing streak at the Danbury Ice Arena on Friday.
Noreika scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period and the empty-netter in the dying stages of the third to seal the Venom's first win away from Ice Time Sports Complex. The rookie buried the game's opening goal just 3:55 into the first period to put the Venom in the lead 1-0.
Chase Harwell had the tying goal on the backhand at 12:40 in the second to make it 1-1. Hat Tricks' co-head coach and captain Jonny Ruiz assisted on Harwell's goal and shorthanded score just 48 seconds later to push the Hat Tricks ahead for the first time, 2-1. His sixth goal of the year extended his season-long point streak to five games (3-6-8). Danbury's five shorthanded goals lead the league.
At 9:48 in the second, Dzianis Zaichyk scored on the power play to give HC Venom a 3-2 lead. The goal was his first with the Venom in his second game and also marked the fifth straight game Danbury allowed a power play goal.
John Moriarty stopped 39 shots and Danbury did not beat him in the first or third periods. Connor McCollum made 30 saves for the eighth time in 13 starts this season.
With the loss, the Hat Tricks fall to 2-5-1 at the Danbury Ice Arena and 0-6-0 when trailing after two periods.
Up next, Danbury is back on home ice on Saturday for a rematch against HC Venom. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m.
Single-game tickets and full/partial season membership plans are still available for purchase. If you are interested, email herm@danburyhattricks.com or go to Tixr.
To stay up to date on all things Danbury Hat Tricks hockey, go to danburyhattricks.com and follow the team on Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok (@DanburyHatTricks).
• Discuss this story on the Federal Prospects Hockey League message board...
Federal Prospects Hockey League Stories from December 14, 2024
- Hat Tricks Sign Former Trasher, Whaler Alex Goupil to Celebrity Contract for December 14 - Danbury Hat Tricks
- Hat Tricks Sign Defenseman Matt Pedersen - Danbury Hat Tricks
- Hat Tricks Finalize Trade with Dashers, Bring in Defenseman Connor Mullins - Danbury Hat Tricks
- Hat Tricks Score Four Second Period Goals, Top Venom 5-3 - Danbury Hat Tricks
- Hat Tricks Score Four Second Period Goals, Top Venom 5-3 - Danbury Hat Tricks
- Prowler Take Down Rockers, 2-1 - Motor City Rockers
- 'Cats' Comeback Falls Short in 2-1 Defeat to Zydeco - Blue Ridge Bobcats
- Coaches Lead Prowlers Past Rockers - Port Huron Prowlers
- Hunter Sends Bears Flying in 6-3 Win on Teddy Bear Toss Night - Columbus River Dragons
- FPHL Ice Chips - Game Recaps - FPHL
- Thunderbirds Blank Wolves, 4-0 - Carolina Thunderbirds
- Hat Tricks Fall Short to Venom, 4-2 - Danbury Hat Tricks
- Rock Lobsters Open Akins Ford Arena with a Win - Athens Rock Lobsters
- Gonzalez Records 39 Saves In Rockers' 4-0 Shutout Win Over Prowlers - Motor City Rockers
- Zydeco Outlast Bobcats, 4-2 - Blue Ridge Bobcats
- FPHL Ice Chips - Game Recaps - FPHL
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.
