
Ruiz Nets Hat Trick as Danbury Doubles up Columbus 6-3
February 22, 2020 - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
Danbury Hat Tricks News Release
DANBURY - The Danbury Hat Tricks exacted revenge on the Columbus River Dragons Saturday night at Danbury Arena, topping the River Dragons 6-3.
Shayne Morrissey got Danbury on the board in the first period, burying a point-blank chance off a terrific feed from Carter Shinkaruk. Anton Lennartsson would return the favor for Columbus, potting a breakaway goal late in the first period.
Danbury's top line exploded in the second period, as Jonny Ruiz netted a pair of goals while Phil Bronner converted a lethal backhand goal. Nicola Levesque registered a pair of assists on the trio of goals.
Egor Kostiukov scored a powerplay goal with seven seconds remaining in the second period to cut the deficit to 4-2. The Hat Tricks would pull away in the final frame, however, as Ruiz completed the hat trick. Danbury would skate away with a 6-3 victory.
Tom McGuckin made 37 saves in the win, including 12 unanswered shots to end the game.
Coming up for the Hat Tricks...
The Hat Tricks will make their way down to Columbus, GA for a three-game set with the River Dragons next weekend. They return home March 6th and 7th for a homestand against the Danville Dashers. Tickets are on sale now at danburyhattricks.com/tickets. For more information, call the main office at 203-794-1704. Live game streaming available on Youtube.
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