Oct 22, 2016
Weegar, Hunt lead Thunderbirds over IceCaps in OT
Mackenzie Weegar scored 1:42 into overtime and Dryden Hunt had two goals and an assist as the Springfield Thunderbirds beat the visiting St. John's IceCaps 5-4 on Saturday in American Hockey League action.
The Canadian Press
SPRINGFIELD, Canada — Mackenzie Weegar scored 1:42 into overtime and Dryden Hunt had two goals and an assist as the Springfield Thunderbirds beat the visiting St. John's IceCaps 5-4 on Saturday in American Hockey League action.
Ian McCoshen and Paul Thompson also scored for the Thunderbirds (3-1-0), Florida's AHL affiliate. Mike McKenna made 21 saves for the victory.
The IceCaps (1-3-1) offence came from one line. Charles Hudon struck twice, Chris Tierney had a goal and three assists while Sven Andrighetto scored once and added two helpers.
Yann Danis stopped 30-of-35 shots for Montreal's AHL club.
Springfield went 0 for 2 on the power play while St. John's scored on all three of its chances with the man advantage.