Game Recap: Hat Tricks Bested in Overtime Loss to Binghamton, 3-2

DANBURY — The Hat Tricks dropped a back-and-forth overtime thriller to the Binghamton Black Bears, 3-2, on Friday night. Cameron Clarke tapped home the game-winner on the power play at 3:03 of OT to seal the victory for the Black Bears and push their win streak to three. All five goals in the game came on special teams, four on the power play and one shorthanded. 

Binghamton's Jamie Buccell started the scoring just 2:55 into the game with a one-time rocket on the power play. A few minutes later, Chase Harwell answered for the Hat Tricks with his first goal of the season with the man up at 5:10. Labelle's point shot range off the cross bar and straight down and Harwell buried the rebound to tie the game.

In the second, the Hat Tricks stepped in front for the first time on Cory Anderson's short-handed goal, his first score since the 2021-22 season with Danbury after returning from a two-year hiatus from pro hockey. Through three games, the veteran forward has three points (1g, 2a). 

The Danbury lead stood up until the middle of the third period when Gavin Yates, the Commissioner's Cup Finals MVP, tied the game with a snipe over the left shoulder of netminder Conor McCollum on a 5-on-3 man advantage. The Hat Tricks would kill off another two-man disadvantage moments later to keep the score level at 2-2. Veteran Danbury defenseman Dustin Henning threw down with Buccell late in the third period for the Hat Tricks' first fight of the 2024-25 campaign

The game headed to overtime and Danbury forward Jacob Ratcliffe was called for hooking at 1:22. Clarke made him pay with the game-winner on the power play.

The Hat Tricks return to action Saturday night in Hudson Valley for their first road test of the season and the first-ever matchup against the Venom in their inaugural season. The first installment of The Battle of 84 gets underway at 7 p.m.

Single-game tickets for the entire home slate are on sale! In addition, full and partial season memberships are still available for purchase. If you are interested, email herm@danburyhattricks.com or go to Tixr.

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ABOUT DANBURY HAT TRICKS:

The Danbury Hat Tricks are a professional hockey team based in Danbury, Connecticut, competing in the Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL). Since their founding in 2019, the Hat Tricks have brought thrilling, hard-hitting hockey to the Danbury Ice Arena, earning a reputation for their fierce competitive spirit and strong community presence. The team is dedicated to providing an exciting game-day experience for fans of all ages, with a focus on building long-lasting connections within the local community.

Proudly representing Danbury, the Hat Tricks are committed to excellence both on and off the ice. In addition to developing top-tier hockey talent, the team engages in numerous community outreach programs, fostering relationships with local schools, businesses, and charities. The Hat Tricks aim to continue growing the sport of hockey in the area and provide entertainment that brings the community together.

Whether you're a die-hard hockey fan or new to the sport, the Danbury Hat Tricks promise an unforgettable experience every time they take the ice.