Hawks Edged in OT

Published on October 7, 2006 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Waterloo Black Hawks News Release

The Ohio Junior Blue Jackets opened their USHL existance with a win in extra time Saturday, downing the Hawks 3-2.

Ohio broke a scoreless tie early in the second period, but Waterloo's Josh Turnbull scored a minute and a half later, banging in a goal after a feed from Isak Ttanvik on the boards. The Blue Jackets led going to the third, but Tim Gilbert's powerplay goal evened the score at 5:56 of the final period. In overtime, after a Waterloo powerplay, the Jackets got the game winner from Adam Comrie.

Waterloo has another opportunity against Ohio Sunday at 5:05, CST. The Hawks will host Ohio Saturday, October 14 in the home opener at Young Arena.

United States Hockey League Stories from October 7, 2006

• Bucs Beat Sioux City in Front of Sold Out Crowd - Des Moines Buccaneers
• RoughRiders Drop Opener to Green Bay 4-2 - Cedar Rapids RoughRiders
• Hawks Edged in OT - Waterloo Black Hawks
• Ohio Junior Blue Jackets score overtime win in franchise opening game - Ohio Junior Blue Jackets
• Lancers Felled by Lincoln in Season Opener - Omaha Lancers

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