Game Recap: Hat Tricks Ease Past Rockers at Home, 6-1

DANBURY — Noah Robinson scored twice and had an assist, and the Hat Tricks scored five unanswered goals to defeat the Motor City Rockers, 6-1, at the Danbury Ice Arena on Friday night.

Danbury netted three goals in the first period and never looked back. The victory pushed the Hat Tricks seven points ahead of Motor City for fourth place in the Empire Division and evened the season series at 3-3.

Outshooting the Rockers 17-4 in the first, Danbury capitalized on plenty of early scoring chances. Chase Harwell scored on his own rebound in the slot to make it 1-0 Hat Tricks at 1:04 of the first period.

Billy Berry added another when Robinson made a cross-slot pass from the goal line at 12:13 of the first, lifting Danbury to a 2-0 lead. Then Robinson beat Trevor Babin unassisted with a wrist shot to extend the lead to 3-0 with 5:49 to go in the first.

Cory Anderson also scored, stuffing home a second-chance puck at 15:51 of the second. The Bakersfield, Calif., native scored his first goal since Danbury’s 7-4 home win against Binghamton on Nov. 23.

Zach Pamaylaon netted his second goal of the season from the left circle 12:32 into the second.

Jameson Milam sliced the advantage to 5-1 with a wrist shot on a takeaway in Danbury’s defensive zone with 4:45 left in the second.

Danbury struggled on the power play for the third straight game as it finished 0-for-10. The Hat Tricks last scored on the man advantage in their 4-3 shootout win against HC Venom on Jan. 4.

Conor McCollum stopped 21 shots and was granted first-star honors.

Up next, the Hat Tricks host the Rockers for the final game of the season series on Saturday. Puck drop 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.

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