Prowlers Shut Out In Columbus
Published on January 28, 2023 under Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
Port Huron Prowlers News Release
The Port Huron Prowlers were shut out for the first time this season at the hands of the Columbus River Dragons 7-0 on Jan. 27 in Columbus. Breandan Colgan made 21 saves in his FPHL-record sixth shutout of the season.
Thomas Aldworth scored the only goal of the first period as he banged home a pass from Jay Croop. The Dragons added to the lead early in the second when Alexander Jmaeff scored a similar goal thanks to a pass from Austin Daae.
Columbus got into penalty trouble later in the period but the penalty kill was strong. Jacob Kelly notched a short-handed goal to make it 3-0 River Dragons heading into the third.
Port Huron was overrun in the final frame as Columbus added four more to make it a blowout. The Dragons won the shot battle 37-21.
Wyatt Hoflin made 30 saves in the loss. The Prowlers' power play finished 0-5 including a five-on-three chance.
Kelly and Cody Wickline finished with a pair of goals apiece for Columbus. Kelly added and assist while Aldworth and Alex Storjohann joined him with three-point nights of their own. 13 of the 16 River Dragons skaters picked up at least a point. Colgan stopped 21 of 21 shots sent his way.
The Prowlers will look for a bounce-back performance on Saturday, Jan. 28 in their eighth and final meeting of the season with Columbus. Puck drop from the Columbus Civic Center is set for 7:30 P.M.
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