The Hartford Wolf Pack faced the Hershey Bears on April 6, 2025, at the Giant Center in the second game of their back-to-back series.
First Period
Hartford Takes the Lead: Brendan Brisson scored at 18:11, giving the Wolf Pack a 1–0 lead. This was a tightly contested period, with Hartford outshooting Hershey 6–2, limiting the Bears to their season-low for shots in a single period.
Second Period
Defensive Stalemate: Both teams focused on maintaining defensive structure, with neither side able to capitalize on limited scoring opportunities. The period ended with Hartford still leading 1–0.
Third Period
Hershey’s Comeback:
At 3:24, Ryan Chesley scored his first professional goal in his debut game, tying the score at 1–1 with a shot from the blue line.
Just 95 seconds later, Ivan Miroshnichenko netted his 20th goal of the season at 4:59, giving Hershey a 2–1 lead that they held onto for the remainder of the game.
Player Highlights
Hartford Wolf Pack
Brendan Brisson: Scored the lone goal for Hartford, his seventh of the season, showcasing his offensive instincts.
Callum Tung (Goalie): Made 14 saves on 16 shots in his professional debut, keeping Hartford competitive despite Hershey’s third-period surge.
Hershey Bears
Ryan Chesley: Scored his first professional goal in his debut, tying the game early in the third period and energizing the Bears.
Ivan Miroshnichenko: Delivered the game-winning goal, his 20th of the season, demonstrating his scoring consistency and clutch performance.
Clay Stevenson (Goalie): Stopped 23 of 24 shots, including key saves in the first and third periods, to secure the win for Hershey.
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