Columbus, GA – After returning from a tough loss in Athens following transportation delays, the Columbus River Dragons returned home with a new energy to defeat the Mississippi Sea Wolves, 7-4.
Scott Docherty ripped through the Sea Wolves’ defensive efforts in the first 27 seconds of the night’s contest, setting the tone for a River Dragons’ offensive dominant evening.
55 seconds later though, Curtis Hansen fired back for the Sea Wolves to even up the score, 1-1.
Kyle Moore pushed the River Dragons ahead at 11:58, closing the first frame of play with Columbus ahead, 2-1.
Columbus and Mississippi both produced two goals in the second period, ending 40 minutes of hockey with the River Dragons in the lead, 4-3.
Philip Wong opened things up with a goal 55 seconds into the third period, tying the game before Alex Storjohann reclaimed the River Dragons lead at 9:44.
The game ended in regulation with the River Dragons claiming the night’s victory over the Sea Wolves, 7-4.
Justin MacDonald produced 5 points in today’s matchup, including a shorthanded goal at 16:57 in the second period. Ryan Hunter tallied 3 points tonight as well. Both have achieved a 4-game scoring streak for the River Dragons.
The Mississippi Sea Wolves will remain in Columbus Saturday for the River Dragons “Military Night”, which will include a pre-game inter-squad scrimmage, featuring the Fort Moore Marauders.
– Photos by Toni Rae Hill
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