Game Recap: Hat Tricks Strike for Four Unanswered Goals, Top Dashers 5-2

DANBURY — Gleb Bandurkin scored twice and the Hat Tricks rattled off four straight goals, three in the third, to take down the Dashers Hockey Club, 5-2, at the Danbury Ice Arena on Friday. Danbury extended its win streak to five games, its longest of the season, and has now secured points in eight straight contests (7-0-1).

Trailing 2-1 after the first period, Danbury found the spark it needed.

Cory Anderson scored on a cross-ice pass from Charlie Bedard with 6:05 left in the middle frame, leveling the game at two.

With about 11 ½ minutes to go in the third, Josh Labelle went to the penalty box for tripping. But Danbury killed off its third penalty of the night before finishing 4-for-4 in that department.

Jacob Ratcliffe sniped his second go-ahead goal in as many games on a snapshot in the high slot to give Danbury the 3-2 lead. Off an offensive zone draw, Gleb Bandurkin capitalized in the slot on the power play thanks to tic-tac-toe passing at 14:42 to extend Danbury’s lead to 4-2.

Bandurkin also scored on a centering pass from the goal line, his 18th goal of the season, at 8:50 of the first to break the ice, 1-0.

Bohdan Zinchenko scored his first of the night at 11:39. The former Hat Tricks forward then netted his second of the period in the slot 3:06 later, lifting the Dashers to a 2-1 lead.

Vadim Frolov added an empty-net goal with 18 seconds remaining.

Conor McCollum stopped 26 shots and won his third straight start to improve to 13-9-4.

Up next, the Hat Tricks host the Dashers for their final game of the weekend on Saturday. Puck drop is set 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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