On December 21, 2024, the Toronto Marlies defeated the Hershey Bears 7-3 at the Giant Center. The game was tied 3-3 early in the third period before the Marlies dominated the rest of the frame, scoring four unanswered goals. Key players for Toronto included Cédric Paré with four points (1 goal, 3 assists) and Kyle Clifford with two goals and an assist. For Hershey, Bogdan Trineyev scored to tie the game in the third, but the team struggled defensively late. Hershey was without several key players due to injuries.
Period Highlights:
First Period:
Both teams played cautiously, with no goals scored.
Hershey and Toronto traded chances, but goaltenders Clay Stevenson (Hershey) and Artur Akhtyamov (Toronto) held strong.
Second Period:
Hershey’s Brad Hunt opened the scoring at 1:01 with a point shot.
Toronto responded with a goal from Kyle Clifford to tie it.
Riley Sutter (Hershey Bears) and Cedric Pare (Toronto Marlies) both had goals, making it 2-2 heading into the third.
Third Period:
Toronto exploded offensively with five goals, including a dominant showing by Cédric Paré and Kyle Clifford.
Bogdan Trineyev tied it 3-3 for Hershey early but defensive lapses led to their collapse.
Team Stats
Shots on Goal: Both teams had 27 shots.
Power Play: Hershey went 0-for-2, Toronto went 0-for-3.
Goaltending:
Hershey: Clay Stevenson made 20 saves on 26 shots.
Toronto: Artur Akhtyamov stopped 24 of 27 shots.
Key Players:
Toronto Marlies:
Cédric Paré: 1 goal, 3 assists (4 points).
Kyle Clifford: 2 goals, 1 assist (3 points).
Joseph Blandisi: 1 goal, 2 assists (3 points).
Hershey Bears:
Bogdan Trineyev: 1 goal (third-period equalizer).
Riley Sutter: 1 goal, deflected shot for his third of the season.
Brad Hunt: Scored the first goal of the game for Hershey.
Highlights:
The game was tied 3-3 early in the third period before Toronto scored four unanswered goals to secure the win.
Injuries impacted Hershey, notably Ethan Bear, who left the game with a lower-body injury.
Defensive struggles in the final 15 minutes contributed to Hershey’s loss.
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