Overtime shootout win vs UPEI extends streak to four
Thompson with 3 points in the Acadia Win
CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. – The Panthers struggles continued Friday night as they let a late lead slip against the Acadia Axemen who came out on top 5-4 in a shootout.
The comeback looked complete when the Panthers (5-9-3) stormed in front of their opponent with three third period goals. However, with less than three minutes remaining in the game, Axeman Stephen Harper tied it at four, sending the match into overtime.
“That says a lot about our team,” said Brett Thompson, who assisted on the game-tying goal and recorded a game-high three points (one goal, two assists). “They got us on our heels and they were giving it to us, but we showed a lot of character and answered back right away.”
Despite surrendering a third period lead, Axemen head coach Darren Burns credited his team’s no-quit attitude.
“To get scored on three times in the third and then come back and win is great,” Burns said. “I’m extremely proud of this team.”
With Friday’s win, Burns’ squad improved to 11-5-1, while extending their win streak to four games.
Aiming to get back in the win column, the Panthers controlled the pace from the opening puck drop. Only three minutes into the game, Marcus Power fired a cross-ice pass to Brent Andrews who flew in from the slot and redirected it for the quick 1-0 lead.
Momentum shifted Acadia’s way near the end of the period when they scored twice in just three minutes. Acadia capitalized on a Panthers miscue at 16:33 when Tyler Ferry got hold of a blind clearing attempt and scored the game-tying goal, his first of the season.
With seconds remaining in the period, Matthew Pufahl added to the lead with a power play marker. Read more »