PORTLAND, ME – The Newfoundland Growlers extended their winning streak to 6 games by picking up a 2-0 victory at the Cross Insurance Arena versus the Maine Mariners Wednesday night.
Just three minutes into the first period, Giorgio Estephan would make good on the Growlers first power play chance of the game by batting in a rebound off the right pad of Mariners goaltender Brandon Halverson to open the scoring for the Growlers.
Michael Garteig, who was just recently reassigned to the Growlers by the Toronto Marlies, would carry the load the rest of the way, making 28 stops to pick up his second shutout of the season. Brady Ferguson would add a late-game empty net goal to solidify the 2-0 victory.
Quick Hits: Timothy Liljegren suited up for the Growlers but left the game late in the third after falling awkwardly in the offensive zone… The win was the Growlers sixth straight win… The three stars were 3 – G. Estephan (NFL), 2 – B. Halverson (MNE) and 1 – M. Garteig (NFL)
What’s Next: The Newfoundland Growlers five-game road trip continues Friday night in Worcester for a matchup with the Railers. Puck drop is 8:35 p.m. NST.
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