Wild Game Ends in Danbury's Favor, 5-4

March 9, 2012 - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
Brooklyn Aviators News Release


BROOKLYN, New York - The Danbury Whalers defeated the Brooklyn Aviators 5-4 in overtime to take game one of this best of three series on Friday night in playoff action at the Aviator Sports and Events Center.

Andrew Willock scored the game-winner 13:40 into the extra session on a rebound goal in front to end arguably one of the more exciting games this season.

Danbury jumped out to a 3-0 edge after the first period of play with two goals coming just 21-seconds apart within the final minute. Martin Moucha opened the scoring for the Whalers with his first tally of the post season at the 7:18 mark after wristing the puck under the blocker of A's netminder Jo St. Pierre. Sanford then put Danbury up 2-0 with 25-seconds left in the frame, which was then followed up with Nick Deschenes' first tally of the playoffs with four seconds left in the period.

Jesse Felten scored the only goal in the second period for either squad, as his power play marker beat Danbury's goalie Peter Vetri to pull the A's within one at 3-1. The Aviators had plenty of chances to tie the game, with none bigger halfway through the frame when Brooklyn's defenseman Henry Coxe was awarded a penalty shot. Coxe skated in alone on Vetri, and tried to slip the puck through the five hole of the netminder however Vetri was too quick and closed the door on Coxe.

Brooklyn scored the third period's next three goals to take a 4-3 lead over the Whalers with tallies coming from Mike Thomson, Chris Campanale and Casey Mignone. Mignone's tally at the 11:35 mark and a great penalty kill had the A's buzzing into the final seconds of the game thinking game one was wrapped up. However, Alex Goupil had other ideas as he extended the game with his goal coming with just 3-seconds left in the contest.

Vetri picks up the win stopping 48 shots, while St. Pierre is charged with the loss despite make 39 saves.

Brooklyn and Danbury will meet in game two of this best of three series tomorrow tonight at the Danbury Ice Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:35 PM, and can be watched live via the Whalers broadcast network, powered by LiveSportsVideo.com.

Game three, if necessary, will be in Danbury as well with a 5:05 PM start time on Sunday.



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