Columbus, GA – The Columbus River Dragons finished their weekend with a win versus the Biloxi Breakers in OT, 7-6.
Chiwetin Blacksmith fired first for the River Dragons, squeezing a shot past Biloxi goaltender Josh Rosenzweig at 8:15 in the first period.
The Breakers struck back quickly. At 12:53, Khaden Henry rushed the puck up ice and managed to even the score at 1-1.
Benjamin Pizzimenti put Columbus back on top at 15:11, closing the first period at 2-1.
The second period was an outright explosion by Biloxi. Khaden Henry scored his second goal of the night just 23 seconds in, followed by Yaroslav Yevdokimov at 3:43 on the power play, and Declan Conway at 18:30.
The second frame closed with the Breakers ahead of the River Dragons, 4-3.
The final frame was won by Columbus through absolute fortitude and a refusal to stand down.
Although Aldiyar Nurlan and Khaden Henry produced goals for Biloxi, Alex Storjohann, Cody Wickline, and Benjamin Pizzimenti scored goals for the River Dragons, tying the game at 6-6 and forcing overtime.
Just 102 seconds into overtime, Ryan Hunter buried the game-winning goal behind Breakers goaltender Josh Rosenzweig, closing a heated contest in favor of the Columbus River Dragons, 7-6.
The River Dragons will defend against the Biloxi Breakers again this upcoming weekend on Friday and Saturday.
Photos by Toni Rae Hill
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