USHL Dubuque Fighting Saints

Privitera's Late Goal Gives Saints 4-3 Comeback Wi

October 18, 2013 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Dubuque Fighting Saints News Release


DUBUQUE, IA- Jarrid Privitera and the Dubuque Fighting Saints found a way to stay perfect Friday night. The returning forward scored two goals, including the game-winner with less than four minutes to play, to give the Fighting Saints a come from behind 4-3 win over Team USA U-17 at the Mystique Community Ice Center. Privitera finished the night with three points and helped Dubuque improve to 5-0-0.

Halfway through the third period, Matt Tkachuk scored for Team USA on a backdoor tap in make the score 3-2 in favor of the visitors. With the home crowd of 1,987 behind them, the Fighting Saints battled back and scored a pair of late goals to earn the win.

Andrew Gaus was first on the scoreboard and tied the game at three from the front of the net. A wrist shot from Jordan Klimek was tipped by Gaus and sprung loose. The rebound bounced around in front of netminder Michael Lackey and on a third wack, Gaus finally connected, evening the score. The goal was Gaus' first USHL tally, and came after the forward had numerous golden opportunities earlier in the game.

The Fighting Saints weren't done. A fantastic shift by Gaus and Eric Robinson resulted in puck pressure and offense for Dubuque. With Robinson pinned behind the net, Gaus went for a line change. Jarrid Privitera hopped onto the ice and drifted into the slot where Robinson found him. The forward unloaded a wrist shot that rattled the iron and fell into the goal to give Dubuque a 4-3 lead with 3:47 to play. After a late push by USA, Privitera's goal proved to be enough.

The back and forth game saw numerous end-to-end action and chances both ways. Team USA was able to strike first on a Dubuque turnover in the first period. The Fighting Saints coughed up the puck behind the net and Tkachuk was able to shove the puck to the netfront. Christian Frey dropped to the ice, but Christian Fisher beat him to it and slid the puck five-hole to make it 1-0 Team USA at 7:21.

The Fighting Saints peppered Lackey, and were finally able to break through late in the game's first frame. Former Team USA skater and now Fighting Saint Shane Eiserman let a wrist shot go from just inside the Team USA blueline. Lackey made the save, but the rebound popped into the slot where Jarrid Privitera collected it and converted for his first goal of the season on a rebound at 16:29 to tie the game at one.

In the second period, the Fighting Saints were able to get their first lead of the game, but the advantage didn't last long. Dubuque went up 2-1 on a powerplay goal from Seamus Malone. The Dubuque forward missed the first part of the first period after taking a hard fall to the ice, but returned with a bang in the second period. Team USA attempted to clear the puck but Alexx Privitera and Karson Kuhlman combined for a great play to keep the puck in. Kuhlman sent it to Jarrid Privitera who fed Malone. He streaked in on goal and made no mistake, roofing a shot over Lakey's glove to make it 2-1 Dubuque.

Team USA responded minutes later off a goal from Jordan Greenway. Team USA won a faceoff to the right of Dubuque netminder Christian Frey and dished it to Greenway who whistled a shot past Frey to tie the game at two heading into the third period.

Following tonight's win, the Fighting Saints travel to Chicago tomorrow for a contest with the Steel. The game can be heard on Super Hits 106.1 FM as Zack Fisch has the call. The Fighting Saints return home next Friday for Pink the Rink, presented by Unity Point Health Finley Hospital. The Fighting Saints will wear special pink jerseys that will be auctioned off after the game with all proceeds going to the Visiting Nurses Association. Tickets are available for this night supporting a great cause by calling 563.583.6880 or online at DubuqueFightingSaints.com.

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