Danbury defeats Watertown Wolves 9-5 in home opener
The Danbury Hat Tricks defeated the Watertown Wolves 9-5 Friday in a Federal Prospects Hockey League game at Watertown's arena.
By Avery Lyons, ClickNNY Sports Desk
The Danbury Hat Tricks defeated the Watertown Wolves 9-5 Friday, Oct. 16, in Watertown's Federal Prospects Hockey League home opener. The game was played at Watertown Municipal Arena and drew 688 fans.
Kevin Johnston scored three goals for Danbury in his professional debut. Stefan Miklakos added two power-play goals, while Genaro Fronduto had one goal and three assists. Eli Rivers recorded five assists for Danbury.
Watertown's goals came from Bret Parker, Hunter Hall, Donovan Powell and Blake Peavey. The teams combined for nine goals in the first period, which ended with Danbury leading 5-4. Levi Wunder scored Danbury's first goal in franchise history.
Watertown opened the season with a 5-2 loss at Binghamton on Oct. 10 and is 0-2. Danbury finished last season 25-26-2-3 and missed the playoffs.
The teams are scheduled to meet again Saturday, Oct. 17, at 7:05 p.m. at Northern Credit Union Community Arena in Watertown. Tickets are available through Clubhouse Cards.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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