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Late Goals Secure Win for Johnstown Tomahawks
8 Mar
Summary
- Tomahawks secured a 3-1 victory with two third-period goals.
- Ben Norris scored the go-ahead goal, and Nick Jarmain sealed the win.
- The win keeps the Tomahawks' playoff hopes alive in the NAHL East Division.
The Johnstown Tomahawks secured a vital 3-1 victory over the Danbury Hat Tricks on Friday night at 1st Summit Arena. The win, witnessed by 2,758 fans, was propelled by a strong third period.
Ben Norris broke a 1-1 tie with his sixth goal of the season, and captain Nick Jarmain added his 33rd goal into an empty net late in the game. Johnstown's Kirby Perler opened the scoring in the first period, with Danbury's Matt Shpungin tying it in the second.
Goaltender Zack Ferris was instrumental for the Tomahawks, making 21 saves. This victory keeps the seventh-place Tomahawks (21-21-8) within striking distance of the sixth-place Hat Tricks (24-21-6), who currently hold the final playoff spot in the NAHL East Division. The teams are scheduled to meet again Saturday night.
The evening also included a tribute to Johnstown's Daniel Barefoot, a Team USA skeleton athlete. Saturday's game will be Hockey Heritage Night, celebrating former Johnstown Chiefs and Jets teams.
