Power play comes up clutch for the second straight night, Mariners climb standings
BY: Michael Keeley, Maine Mariners
GLENS FALLS, NY – January 15, 2020 – For the second night in a row, the Mariners potted two third period power play goals, as they earned a big 4-1 road win over the Adirondack Thunder at the Cool Insuring Arena on Wednesday night. Ty Ronning and Alex Kile scored two goals each, while Francois Brassard made 28 saves to help the Mariners climb over Adirondack in the North Division playoff race.
Fireworks came early when Robbie Payne delivered a check to the head of Dillan Fox at 7:38, prompting a fight between Payne and Brian Hart. The Mariners couldn’t convert on the five-minute power play, as Francois Brassard came up big with a save on Adirondack’s Matt Salhany on a shorthanded breakaway. In the final minute of the period, Brian Hart came up with a turnover just inside the Mariners blue line and busted away on a 2-on-1 with Ty Ronning. Ronning finished Hart’s feed across the slot for his sixth goal of the season, giving the Mariners the lead at the end of one.
The Mariners took several penalties in the second period, eventually allowing Adirondack to tie it at 9:51 when Charlie Curti finished a cross-ice feed from Colby Sissons on the power play. Shortly after, Mikael Robidoux hit Blake Thompson in the corner to the left of the Adirondack net and was assessed a major penalty for boarding and game misconduct, but the Mariners penalty kill came up big to keep the game tied, heading to the third.
At 5:59 of the third, Thunder defenseman Kelly Summers was called for high-sticking, and the Mariners quickly cashed on the power play. Terrence Wallin won the faceoff back to Zach Tolkinen, who fed Ryan Culkin – and then Alex Kile, who ripped a sizzling shot over McAdam to give Maine a 2-1 lead. After a Colby Sissons slashing minor at 13:36, the Mariners man-advantage unit struck again for insurance, as Culkin found Ronning just below the hash marks for a quick snapshot past McAdam’s glove, and his second goal of the game. Kile later joined the two-goal club with an empty-net goal at 17:57. Ted Hart and Michael McNicholas also had assists in the third period for the Mariners.
In net, Francois Brassard made 28 saves to earn his third win of the season, while McAdam turned aside 14 in the loss. The win was Maine’s fourth victorious trip in a row to Glens Falls, but their first-ever in regulation time. The Mariners jumped over Adirondack in the North Division standings to reclaim the fourth and final playoff spot. The Mariners now have five more wins than the Thunder and still four games in hand.
The Mariners are off to Brampton, Ontario, where they’ll play three this weekend against the Brampton Beast on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. They’ll return home on Friday, January 24th for Star Wars night, against Worcester once again. It’s a “1-2-3 Friday,” featuring $1 Aquafina, $2 Pepsi products, and $3 Bud Light Drafts through the start of the 2nd period. Star Wars characters from local fan groups will be on hand, and the first 2,000 fans in attendance will get a Mariners t-shirt courtesy of Unifirst. Groups of 10 or more can get discounted tickets to all games by calling 833-GO-MAINE. Individual tickets can be purchased at MarinersOfMaine.com, at the Trusted Choice Box Office inside the Cross Insurance Arena, or by calling 207-775-3458.
Related
Related posts
Top picks
ROAD WARRIORS LOST TO RABBITS; SWAMP RABBTS IMPRESSIVE IN DEFEAT
SOLAR BEARS TAKE SERIES LEAD WITH OVERTIME WIN Orlando puts Greenville on the brink despite Colton Young’s 3-point night, Bobby Russell’s pair of goals By: Mark Binetti, Greenville Swamp Rabbits ORLANDO, Fla. – Despite a high-scoring affair, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits fell to the Orlando…
WOLF PACK TO PLAY BRUINS IN ATLANTIC SEMIS
WOLF PACK TO FACE PROVIDENCE BRUINS IN ATLANTIC DIVISION SEMIFINALS Foes Faceoff For Second Straight Postseason HARTFORD, CT—For the second straight postseason, The Hartford Wolf Pack and Providence Bruins will face off in the Atlantic Division Semifinals. This series will follow a 2-2-1 setup, with the…
GARAND AND WOLF PACK ELIMINATE CHECKERS IN 3
By: Alex Thomas, Hartford Wolf Pack CHARLOTTE, NC – Dylan Garand made a playoff career-high 39 saves on Sunday afternoon to help the Hartford Wolf Pack complete their First Round series victory over the Charlotte Checkers. The Wolf Pack used a five-on-five, powerplay, and shorthanded…
SWAMP RABBITS DROP GAME 1 in OT
Spencer Kersten ends a 72-minute game to steal Game 1 from Greenville By: Mark Binetti, Greenville Swamp Rabbits GREENVILLE, S.C. – Spencer Kersten ended a marathon goalie duel to give the Orlando Solar Bears a lead in the South Division Semifinals, 1-0, over the Greenville…
WOLF PACK TO PLAY BRUINS IN ATLANTIC SEMIS
WOLF PACK TO FACE PROVIDENCE BRUINS IN ATLANTIC DIVISION SEMIFINALS Foes Faceoff For Second Straight Postseason HARTFORD, CT—For the second straight postseason, The Hartford Wolf Pack and Providence Bruins will face off in the Atlantic Division Semifinals. This series will follow a 2-2-1 setup, with the…
GARAND AND WOLF PACK ELIMINATE CHECKERS IN 3
By: Alex Thomas, Hartford Wolf Pack CHARLOTTE, NC – Dylan Garand made a playoff career-high 39 saves on Sunday afternoon to help the Hartford Wolf Pack complete their First Round series victory over the Charlotte Checkers. The Wolf Pack used a five-on-five, powerplay, and shorthanded…
CALDER CUP PLAYOFF SCHEDULE RELEASED
By: Jason Chaimovich, American Hockey League SPRINGFIELD, MA – The AHL Playoff Games begin on Tuesday: OPENING SCHEDULES ANNOUNCED FOR 2024 CALDER CUP PLAYOFFS The American Hockey League has released the following schedules for the 2024 Calder Cup Playoffs opening series, including the best-of-three First…
WOLF PACK DROP SEASON FINALE 4-2 TO BRUINS
By: Alex Thomas, Hartford Wolf Pack PROVIDENCE, RI – The Hartford Wolf Pack concluded their 2023-24 regular season on Sunday afternoon at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence. A third-period tally from the home side proved the difference, as the Bruins took a 4-2 decision….
SWAMP RABBITS ANSWER BACK IN GAME 2
Eberle nets game-winner; three multi-point performers shine in win BY: Mark Binetti, Greenville Swamp Rabbits GREENVILLE, SC—Tanner Eberle broke a deadlock in a wild third period to headline the Greenville Swamp Rabbits’ Game 2 win over the Orlando Solar Bears by a 4-2 score on Monday…
SWAMP RABBITS DROP GAME 1 in OT
Spencer Kersten ends a 72-minute game to steal Game 1 from Greenville By: Mark Binetti, Greenville Swamp Rabbits GREENVILLE, S.C. – Spencer Kersten ended a marathon goalie duel to give the Orlando Solar Bears a lead in the South Division Semifinals, 1-0, over the Greenville…
SWAMP RABBITS SCHEDULE FOR SOUTH DIVISION SEMIFINALS
Swamp Rabbits and Solar Bears begin a best-of-seven series this Sunday in Greenville By: Mark Binetti, Greenville Swamp Rabbits GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Greenville Swamp Rabbits, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings, announced the full schedule for the 2024 Kelly Cup Playoffs…
ANDREW LORD NAMED ECHL COACH OF THE YEAR
Fourth-year bench boss becomes first in both franchise and Greenville hockey history to receive recognition By: Mark Binetti, Greenville Swamp Rabbits GREENVILLE, SC—The ECHL announced today that Andrew Lord, Head Coach/General Manager of the Greenville Swamp Rabbits, a proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Los…
Stay connected with ours socials