IceCaps Defeat Wolf Pack in Season Opener
October 10, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
St. John's IceCaps News Release
Hartford, CT (October 10, 2015) - The IceCaps started off their 2015-16 season on a winning note, defeating the Wolf Pack 3-1 in Hartford on Saturday evening. Jeremy Gregoire scored his first pro-goal, a shorthanded marker, which doubled as the game-winner in the second period. Hudon sealed the win with an empty-netter late in the third.
Assistant captain Bud Holloway scored the IceCaps first goal, assisted by fellow captains Mark Barberio and Gabriel Dumont displaying excellent leadership for the young team.
Dustin Tokarski had an exceptional performance, stopping 30-of-31 shots, being beat only once by a deflection in front of the net.
IceCaps continue their first road trip in Bridgeport tomorrow 6:30 p.m. NT. Catch all the action with broadcaster Brian Rogers at stjohnsicecaps.com and on 930 AM This Is Newfoundland Labrador, or watch online at ahllive.com.
Goal Scorers:
STJ: Holloway (1), Gregoire (1), Hudon - EN (1)
HFD: Nehring (1)
Goaltenders:
STJ: Tokarski W (30/31)
HFD: Hellberg L (27/29)
IceCaps Power Play: (0/1)
IceCaps Penalty Kill: (5/5)
Single-game tickets for home games prior to Christmas are now available at the Mile One Centre box office in-person, by phone at (709) 576-7657 or online at www.mileonecentre.com.
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