Whalers Come Back, Defeat Privateers 6-5 In Overtime
January 14, 2011 - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
Watertown Privateers News Release
Friday night at the Danbury Ice Arena was supposed to be a duel between Privateers' goalie Josselin St. Pierre and Whalers' netminder Peter Skoggard. It ended with Danbury's Alex Kirschner converting an overtime penalty shot against Richard Sillery, completing a four-goal comeback as the Whalers defeated the Privateers 6-5 in overtime. Nick Neidert got the win for the Whalers in relief.
Privateers' Adam McAllister took his first shift with his new line and beat Skoggard over the shoulder to open scoring 30 seconds into the contest. Justin Levac and Alex Lacombe got the assists. Danbury responded as Paul Arnott converted a rebound. Privateers' winger Adam McAllister tipped in a Shawn Fensel shot to reclaim the lead on the power play. Lacombe got the other assist. Levac made it 3-1 on a 5-on-3, with Fensel and Lacombe again credited with the helpers. That ended Skoggard's night and Neidert entered the contest. Ryan Pearson made it 4-1 Privateers in the second with Tyler Fernandez and Alex Goupil earning the assists. Marcus Pryde scored his first goal with the team as Brian Marks got the assist. Danbury cut the lead to 5-2 as TJ Kelly converted after Kirschner collided with St. Pierre. Richard Sillery took over for his fallen teammate as St. Pierre was taken to a local hospital for further observation. Whalers' center Lynn Beedle opened third period scoring while Andrew Willock cut the Privateers' lead to one. Kirschner tied the game with 47 seconds to go, converting a 5-on-3 power play. Kirschner sent the Danbury faithful home happy with the penalty shot after he was hauled down on a breakaway.
The Privateers travel to New York Saturday night to face the Aviators at 7:30 PM. The Privateers will return to the Bonnie Castle Rec Center on January 16th to host the Rome Frenzy at 3 PM. Following the game will be the Privateers auction. Fans can bid on signed gear, game-used equipment, and unique fan experiences with proceeds benefiting the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Northern New York.
The 1000 Islands Privateers operate in Alexandria Bay and are a founding franchise in the Federal Hockey League. The Privateers play at the Bonnie Castle Recreation Center in Alexandria Bay. ¬ÅThe future is now ¬Â in the Federal Hockey League as the top talent play professional hockey with a chance to advance their careers.
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