Studnicka snipes three as 67’s win first
By: Ottawa67s.com Staff
Photo: Valerie Wutti – Blitzen Photography
Fans of the Ottawa 67’s were saying a collective, “Now, that’s more like it,” on Friday, watching the Barber Poles make it into the win column for the first time of the 2015-16 season, beating the Hamilton Bulldogs 5-1.
Overage veteran forward Sam Studnicka had a standout night on the Arena at TD Place ice, scoring a hat trick, his second three-goal game of his Ontario Hockey League career.
Studnicka’s third goal of the game came on a power play, Ottawa’s first score during a man-advantage this season in 22 attempts.
Evan de Haan and Travis Barron also scored for the 67’s. Dante Salituro picked up four assists, while veteran defenceman Nevin Guy added a pair of assists.
Leo Lazarev made 22 saves for the win for the 67’s, now 1-3 on the season.
The 67’s are back in action at the Arena at TD Place next Friday, October 9 against the defending Memorial Cup champion Oshawa Generals. Face-off is at 7 p.m.
Tickets are available here, or by calling 613-232-6767, ext. 1.
Minor hockey players in the Ottawa-Gatineau region can get free tickets to any 67’s regular-season home game through the 67’s Prospects program. Visit the 67s Prospects website for details, or call 613-232-6767, ext. 1.
——————————————
Summary
Ottawa 67’s 5, Hamilton Bulldogs 1
(at TD Place)
67’s goals: Evan de Haan (1), Sam Studnicka 3 (1, 2, 3), Travis Barron (1)
Bulldogs goals: Mitchell Mendonca (1)
Multi-point games: 67’s – Sam Studnicka (2-0), Nevin Guy (0-2), Dante Salituro (0-4)
Goaltenders: 67’s – Leo Lazarev (W, 1-1-0-0; 23-22); Bulldogs – Connor Hicks (L, 0-1-0-0; 39-34)
Power Play: 67’s: 1-9; Bulldogs: 0-5
Shots on goal: 67’s: 39, Bulldogs 23
Attendance – 2,061
Upcoming 67’s games: Friday, October 9 vs. Oshawa Generals, 7 p.m.; Arena at TD Place; Saturday, October 10 at Barrie Colts, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, October 11 at Owen Sound Attack, 2 p.m.
