Hat Tricks Hold on in Florence, Fall Just Short, 3-2
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Hat Tricks Hold on in Florence, Fall Just Short, 3-2

Published on January 2, 2026 under Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
Danbury Hat Tricks News Release


Florence, SC - Hat Tricks fell just short with a 3-2 loss against the PeeDee Ice Cats. With this loss, Danbury sits at 8-15-3-1.

Danbury opened scoring early after Josh Newberg netted his third goal of the season off a rebound from the left with help from Josh Tomasi and Genaro Fronduto at 5:00.

The Ice Cats countered just over seven minutes later with a center slot shot from defenseman Charlie Bedard to tie it up at 12:03. A wristshot from PeeDee's Trevor Lord made it 2-1 to close out the opening frame.

Vadim Frolov netted one from the back door at 1:16 to open the second period. The Hat Tricks saw their first power play opportunity of the night after Noah Robinson drew a holding penalty on Nicholas Magill-Diaz at 8:52.

Newberg made his way to the box on a hooking call at 18:05, sending the Ice Cats into their second power play. Goalkeeper Kyle Penton fended off nine shots in the middle frame to keep it 3-1.

Hat Tricks gained momentum in the third with an even-strength goal from Anton Rubtsov from the far side off of rookie Alexander Legkov's stick at 8:12 to make it a one-goal game.

Danbury's penalty kill held on through a two-man disadvantage after a bench minor for too many men on the ice and an elbowing call just 34 seconds apart.

After a strong final frame, the Hat Tricks fell 3-2 to the Ice Cats, bringing their loss streak to eight.

Hat Tricks close out their South Carolina road trip tomorrow, Saturday, January 3rd. Puck drop is set for 7:15 P.M.

The Danbury Hat Tricks continue their sixth season in the Federal Prospects Hockey League on Saturday, Jan. 3 (7:15 p.m.) at the Florence Civic Center, against the PeeDee Ice Cats. Single-game tickets and partial season ticket packages are on sale and can be purchased in person at the Hat Tricks office located inside the Danbury Ice Arena at 1 Independence Way in Danbury, by calling (973-713-7547) or emailing (herm@danburyhattricks.com) the office, or online through Tixr. For the latest Hat Tricks news, visit www.danburyhattricks.com, follow the team on Facebook (www.facebook.com/danburyhattricks), Instagram (@danburyhattricks), X (@DanburyHatTrick), TikTok (@danburyhattricks), and YouTube (@DanburyHatTricks), and subscribe to the Hat Tricks' newsletter.

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