By Patrick Frenette
Despite a strong showing from Korodiuk and Fursten, the Hat Tricks dropped their third consecutive match against the Rebels, 4-3 in overtime.
In the opening frame, Rebels goaltender, Owen Crudale, made some crucial saves, before Hat Tricks Captain, Logan Nickerson, opened the scoring on a power play goal, 8:50 into the period. Nearly thirteen minutes later, Philadelphia forward, Braylon Frick, answered with a setup from Luke Minard, to tie the game at 1. Danbury goaltender, Lukas Fursten, would end the period with 8 saves on 9 shots.
In the second frame, the Hat Tricks and Rebels goaltenders battled out most of period, making great saves, until Danbury forward, Josh Erickson, notched his first goal of the season, 14:37 into the second period. Philadelphia forward, Jared Coccimiglio, was quick to respond, once again tying the game up, 18:40 into the second period.
In the final frame, the suspense was high, as it was unknown who would strike first, or how it would happen. 10:19 into the third period, Danbury defenseman, Ivan Korodiuk, was able to give the Hat Tricks a 3-2 lead, which gave some positive momentum to be carried throughout the period. Rebels forward, Luke Minard, then responded with a goal of his own, 2:31 later. For the third consecutive time, these teams would face each other in overtime.
Overtime had some good looks on net for the Hat Tricks. However, a small, yet costly mistake was made by Danbury, that lead to Rebels forward, Charles Panchisin, scoring on a breakaway. Leading to a 4-3 overtime win for the Rebels.
The Hat Tricks are back in action on Friday the 23rd, when they host the New Jersey Titans. Puck drop is slated for 3 p.m. and can be streamed on NAHLTV.