The Newfoundland Growlers outlasted the Idaho Steelheads 5-4 on Saturday night at Idaho Central Arena.
Isaac Johnson got on the board inside the opening five minutes to give the Growlers a quick 1-0 lead before Matt Register and Wade Murphy replied for the Steelheads late in the first to make it 2-1 Idaho after 20 minutes.
Francesco Arcuri made it 3-1 Idaho seven minutes into the second before Newfoundland got three powerplay goals in a 3:17 span through Jonny Tychonick, Tate Singleton and Johnson to make it 4-3 Newfoundland heading into the 3rd.
Keaton Mastrodonato made it 4-4 with 13:17 left in regulation before Isaac Johnson completed his hat-trick as he grabbed the game winner with 5:50 to go as Newfoundland held on for the 5-4 victory.
Quick Hits
- Isaac Johnson notched nine points (4G, 5A) in three games vs. Idaho.
- Ty Voit has four assists in two games with the Growlers.
- Newfoundland return home to host the Maine Mariners next weekend.
Three Stars:
1. NFL – I. Johnson
2. NFL – Z. O’Brien
3. IDH – F. Arcuri
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