Game Recap: Hat Tricks Close Out Regular Season with 5-2 Win Over Wolves

DANBURY — Jonny Ruiz and Dylan Hullaby each scored two goals and the Hat Tricks defeated the Watertown Wolves, 5-2, in their final game of the regular season at the Danbury Ice Arena on Saturday. The Hat Tricks won their third straight game against the Wolves at home to take the season series, 6-5.

Hullaby scored at 8:33 of the first, potting his first of two goals top-left corner blocker side of Breandan Colgan for Danbury’s 1-0 lead. Ruiz doubled the advantage 5:42 into the second, tucking home Harwell’s missed wraparound for his league-high sixth shorthanded goal.

Gleb Bandurkin took a tripping minor at 15:50 of the second and Watertown’s Davide Gaeta cashed in with 2:35 left, reducing the lead to 2-1.

But Ruiz, Danbury’s co-MVP, drove the Hat Tricks the same way he had all season.

The co-head coach and captain tipped home Harwell’s missed shot from the left circle 20 seconds into the third and pushed the Hat Tricks ahead, 3-1.

Connor Woolley scored 1:54 later, zipping home his second goal in his last three outings from inside the left circle andDanbury took a 4-1 lead. Woolley has registered a single-season-best 18 goals in his third Hat Tricks season.

Watertown’s Carter Thornton scored a power play goal with 4:36 remaining in the third, making it 4-2 Hat Tricks.

Hullaby netted his second goal of the contest with 31 seconds to go with a snipe from the left circle. The 23-year-old rookie forward extended his point streak (3-3-6) to five games and notched his four multi-point outings.

Conor McCollum made 25 saves and has won in back-to-back starts. The second-year goalie improved to 22-13-6.

Up next, the Hat Tricks begin their 2025 Commissioner’s Cup playoff run at Port Huron in the Empire Division Quarterfinals on Friday. Puck drop of Game 1 is scheduled for 7 p.m.

ABOUT DANBURY HAT TRICKS:

The Danbury Hat Tricks are a professional hockey team based in Danbury, CT and compete in the Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL). Since their founding in 2019, the 2023 Commissioner's Cup Champions have brought thrilling, fast-paced, and hard-hitting hockey to the Danbury Ice Arena, earning a reputation for their competitive spirit, electric atmosphere and strong community ties. The team is dedicated to providing an unforgettable game-day experience for fans of all ages while proudly representing the city of Danbury.

Off the ice, the Hat Tricks are committed to fostering connections within the local community through outreach programs with schools, businesses and charities. By developing top-tier hockey talent and growing the sport in the region, the Hat Tricks aim to bring the community together and deliver entertainment that leaves a lasting impact.

The 2025 Commissioner's Cup Playoffs are here and tickets are on sale now! Lock in your seats for the full playoff run and save. A comprehensive postseason package is just $72—only $12 per ticket, a 35% discount. If any games are not played, you will receive a refund or a credit for the 2025-26 season. To purchase a playoff package, email herm@danburyhattricks.com or call 973-713-7547. Single-game tickets are also available through Tixr.

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