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Schultz Delivers In OT
March 5, 2023 |
Posted by: Bob Howard
Credit: Binghamton Black Bears |
March 5, 2023 - Binghamton Black Bears News Release
| | Jake Shultz's OT winner also broke a 5 game losing streak. |
Columbus, GA- The Binghamton Black Bears were able to snap
their five-game winless streak on Saturday night against the
Columbus River Dragons. Former River Dragon and current Black
Bears Captain, Jake Schultz delivered the game winning goal
in overtime to stun Columbus on the road.
Talor
Joseph saw 17 shots in the first period. His solid play
allowed the Black Bears to hold a 1-0 lead going into the
locker room. Bret Parker started the scoring at 12:46 with an
unassisted goal.
Binghamton extended their lead to
2-0 thanks to Austin Thompson just three minutes into the
second. For the first time during the weekend series, a team
had a two-goal advantage. Columbus would score on their fifth
power play opportunity of the night, cutting the lead in
half, then tying the game at 2-2 just a few minutes
thereafter. 2-2 after two periods.
Columbus took
their first lead of the weekend in the third period, Cody
Wickline returned from the penalty box and scored on the
following shift pushing the River Dragons ahead 3-2. At the
10:18 mark, Don Olivieri deked around a defender to back-hand
a shot on goal that provide a juicy rebound for Thompson to
hammer home his second of the night, tying the game at 3-3.
Binghamton killed off a minor penalty in the final
two minutes of regulation time to secure a point in the
standings. Binghamton and Columbus would go to overtime for
the second straight night.
Both teams had chances to
win the game in the extra period, but it was Jake Schultz
delivering, perhaps, the biggest goal of the season to defeat
his former team and end the Black Bears winless streak.
Binghamton will continue their road trip as they will
take on the Carolina Thunderbirds of Friday and Saturday next
week.
Stay current with the latest team news by
visiting
www.binghamtonblackbears.com, by calling 607-722-7367, or
visiting the front office on the third floor of the Visions
Veterans Memorial Arena. Follow the Black Bears all year long
on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tik Tok @BlackBearsFPHL..
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