Lobsters' Five-Game Win Streak Ends

November 29, 2024 - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
Athens Rock Lobsters News Release

WINSTON-SALEM, NC - The Athens Rock Lobsters saw their five-game winning streak come to an end Saturday night, falling 6-2 to the Carolina Thunderbirds in a hard-fought contest.

The Thunderbirds struck first midway through the opening period when Nate Keely netted his first goal of the season. Just four minutes later, Lane King doubled Carolina's lead, giving the home team a commanding 2-0 advantage heading into the first intermission.

Carolina picked up right where they left off in the second period, with Clay Keely scoring just 54 seconds in, ending starting goalie Josh Rosenzweig's night early. Backup Jack Bostedt stepped in but faced continued pressure as Jiri Pestuka ripped a shot past him at the 12-minute mark, extending the Thunderbirds' lead to 4-0.

The Thunderbirds added two more goals in the third period. Jan Salak snuck one past Bostedt early, and Danyk Drouin capped off Carolina's scoring nine minutes later with their sixth goal of the evening.

Athens showed resilience late in the game, breaking through in the third period. Riley Robertson got the Rock Lobsters on the board with a blistering slapshot from the point, and Troy Murray doubled the Rock Lobsters tally with just three seconds remaining, firing a rocket from the slot.

The Rock Lobsters (9-2-0, 22 pts) now turn their focus to their highly anticipated home opener at the brand-new Akins Ford Arena where they'll host the Blue Ridge Bobcats on Friday, Dec. 6, with puck drop set for 7:05 p.m. EST.

• Discuss this story on the Federal Prospects Hockey League message board...

Federal Prospects Hockey League Stories from November 29, 2024

• River Dragons Top Zydeco 5-3 - Columbus River Dragons
• FPHL Ice Chips - Game Recaps - FPHL
• Hat Tricks Push Past Prowlers 5-4 in Port Huron - Danbury Hat Tricks
• Rockers STUN Dashers, Losing Streak Moves to 10 () - Danville Dashers
• Virostek, Vlasov Lead Bobcats to Third Straight Win - Blue Ridge Bobcats
• Venom Shut Out By Bobcats 4-0 - HC Venom
• Carolina Handles Athens, 6-2 - Carolina Thunderbirds
• Hat Tricks Top Prowlers in Offensive Affair - Port Huron Prowlers
• Lobsters' Five-Game Win Streak Ends - Athens Rock Lobsters

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.

Other Recent Athens Rock Lobsters Stories

• The Farewell Tour - Celebrate the End of an Unforgettable Season
• Thank You, Athens. What a Season.
• One Win. One Loss. One Final Chance to Keep the Dream Alive.
• Athens Rock Lobsters' Steve Martinson Named FPHL Coach of the Year
• Chaotic Start to the Playoffs Goes Columbus' Way