Gavin Bryant Scores Teddy Bear Toss Goal, IceDogs Battle To The Very End
NIAGARA, ON – Gavin Bryant scores teddy bear toss and Kevin He continues to stay hot, IceDogs fall in another battle to the end.
Final Score: SAG 3 – NIA 2
Starting Goaltenders: Owen Flores (Niagara) – Andrew Oke (Saginaw)
With all eyes on the teddy bear toss goal, the Spirit would be the first to find the back of the net as Minnesota Wild prospect, Hunter Haight would make a nifty move to beat Owen Flores top shelf. The Spirit would add to their one goal via Zayne Parekh as his point shot hit an IceDogs’ player and bounced in. The Spirit would take their two goal lead into the middle frame.
The IceDogs’ fans wouldn’t have to wait long for the teddy bears to come flying as Gavin Bryant would find the back of the net with only 1:22 gone in the period as the IceDogs were shorthanded. This goal would mark the ninth short-handed goal for the IceDogs this season, putting them atop the league in this category. Still trailing by one the IceDogs would continue to push as they looked for the equalizer. Kevin He would provide just that, scoring his tenth of the season and his fifth in his last five games. The game would be all squared up at two heading into the third period.
The Spirit would waste no time in the third period as former IceDog, Rodwin Dionicio would give the Spirit their lead back, scoring just 1:39 into the period. The IceDogs would keep their foot on the gas pedal all period long, forcing Oke into a variety of impressive saves. The Spirit would shut the door and take the game 3-2.
First Period Scoring Summary:
1-0 (Saginaw Goal): Hunter Haight (7), Assists: Michael Misa (11), Rodwin Dionicio (17)
2-0 (Saginaw Goal): Zayne Parekh (7), Assists: Calem Mangone (14), Michael Misa (12) PPG
Shots: SAG 7 – NIA 5
Second Period Scoring Summary:
2-1 (Niagara Goal): Gavin Bryant (6), Assists: Michael Podolioukh (6), Owen Flores (1) SHG
2-2 (Niagara Goal): Kevin He (10), Assist: Michael Podolioukh (7)
Shots: NIA 17 – SAG 15
Third Period Scoring Summary:
3-2 (Saginaw Goal): Rodwin Dionicio (6), Assists: Michael Misa (13), Hunter Haight (16)
Shots: SAG 31 – NIA 25
Three Stars of the Game:
- Michael Misa (3 Assists)
- Gavin Bryant (1 Goal)
- Owen Flores (28 Saves)
Full Game Box Score Here.
