Wooten Records First USHL Hat Trick
Published on November 14, 2025 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Green Bay Gamblers News Release
GREEN BAY, WI - Green Bay forward Zach Wooten scored three goals to record his first career hat trick, but the Gamblers fell to the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders 5-4 Friday night at the Resch Center for Pickle Fest.
Wooten opened up the scoring 3:42 into the first period to put Green Bay up 1-0 off assists from Geno Carcone and Andrew O'Sullivan. Cedar Rapids tied the contest two minutes later with a goal from Grant Young, but the Gamblers retook the lead 6:21 into the opening period after Wooten found the back of the net once again.
Cedar Rapids kicked off the scoring in the second period with a score from Henry Lechner, but Wooten completed the hat trick 11:47 into the period off an assist from Adam Timm. The RoughRiders recorded two more goals, from Young and Justin Graf, respectively, before the period's end to give Cedar Rapids a 4-3 advantage entering the final frame.
The RoughRiders extended their lead with a goal from Hawke Huff early in the third period. Green Bay's Elliot Gulley made it a one-goal contest with just over two minutes to play, but Cedar Rapids limited the damage down the stretch.
The Gamblers were outshot by the RoughRiders 35-31, and Green Bay goalkeeper Joey Slavick stopped 30 shots.
The Gamblers will return to the Resch Center Saturday night when Green Bay takes on Cedar Rapids at 6:05 p.m. for Bud Night and Heavy Metal Night with a post-game concert.
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