OHL Erie Otters

Otters Come Back to Earn Point in Shootout Loss

Published on November 22, 2012 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Erie Otters News Release


Erie, Pa. - The Erie Otters came back from a three-goal deficit to force overtime, but the Belleville Bulls were perfect in the shootout as they took a 4-3 decision on Thanksgiving.

The Bulls scored the first three goals of the game, as Brendan Gaunce scored 23 seconds into the game and Aaron Berisha scored twice in the second period to make it 3-0, Bulls.

The Otters got on the board 8:15 into the second as Connor Crisp banged in a rebound from an Adam Pelech shot for his eighth goal of the season.

Luke Cairns put the Otters within a goal at 15:01 of the second as he fired a shot from the left circle that bounced off the blocker hand of Malcolm Subban and into the net.

Connor McDavid had a chance to tie the game late in the second as he broke through for a breakaway, only to be denied by the blocker of Subban.

Travis Wood tied the game with 7:53 remaining in regulation as he blasted a shot from just outside the Belleville blue line that went through the blocker of Subban for his second goal of the season.

The Bulls won in the shootout as all three of their shooters were able to score, with Berisha netting the game-winner. The Otters outshot the Bulls, 35-31.

Locastro-Bonini Insurance Three Stars of the Game No. 1 Star - Aaron Berisha, Belleville - two goals, shootout winner No. 2 Star - Connor Crisp, Erie - one goal, one assist No. 3 Star - Chad Heffernan, Belleville - two assists

Next up for the Otters is a road contest Friday night against the Guelph Storm at 7:30 p.m. Listen to all the action on Fox Sports Radio AM 1330 The Fan or online at OttersHockey.com

The Otters return home Saturday night to take on the Kitchener Rangers. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. for a special pre-game concert by Main Street. For tickets, call 814-452-4857 or go online to OttersHockey.com.

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