UTICA, N.Y. – A controversial Hershey Bears goal in the games’ final minutes was all the Bears needed to defeat the Utica Comets 1-0 on Friday night at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. Comets’ goaltender Joe Cannata made 24 saves in the loss.
The game looked destined for overtime until the 18:49 mark of the third period found the puck in the back of the Comets net. After Cannata covered the puck with his glove, Bears’ forward Garrett Mitchell jammed the puck out of his glove, and through Cannata’s legs for the game’s only goal. The goal was assisted by Connor Carrick and Paul Carey.
The Comets power play failed to convert in their four attempts, while the penalty kill successfully killed all five of the Bear’s power-play attempts.
The Comets continue their time at home tomorrow against our close to home rivals, the Syracuse Crunch. Puck drop is scheduled for 7pm following the Comets’ fan fest that starts at 3pm.
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