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Game Day Match-Up: Binghamton Black Bears vs. Carolina Thunderbirds May 3, 2025 | ||
Posted by: Bob Howard Credit: Binghamton Hockey.net | ||
May 3, 2025 - by Bob Howard - BinghamtonHockey.net The Binghamton Black Bears and the Carolina Thunderbirds will meet today at 6 PM for game 2 of the Commissioner's Cup Finals. Last night in game 1, the Black Bears secured a 4-1 win on the road in Winston-Salem. The Black Bears got goals from Kyle Stephan, Gavin Yates, Blake Tosto and Tyson Kirkby. The Thunderbirds lone goal came from Zach White in the 1st period. Connor McAnanama saved 34 of 35 shots in the win, his 5th win this playoffs and 12th win in his career. Mario Cavaliere saved 32 of 36 shots in the loss. After tonight's game 2, the two teams will meet again next Friday in Binghamton for games 3, 4 and 5 (4 and 5 if needed). Win-Loss Standings: BIN: 56 GP - 49-6-1 - 143 PTS, 1st - Empire CAR: 56 GP - 41-11-4 - 124 PTS, 1st - Continental Regular Season Leading Scorers: BIN: Tyson Kirkby - 46 GP - 37 + 60 = 97 PTS CAR: Gus Ford - 48 GP - 31 + 52 = 83 PTS Playoffs Leading Scorers: BIN: Donald Olivieri - 5 GP - 3 + 5 = 8 PTS CAR: Petr Panacek - 5 GP - 3 + 7 = 7 PTS CAR: Jan Salak - 5 GP - 2 + 5 = 7 PTS Regular Season Net-Minders: BIN: Connor McAnanama 30-3-1 2.08 GAA, .922 Save % CAR: Mario Cavaliere 21-8-2 2.28 GAA, .921 Save % Playoffs Net-Minders: BIN: Connor McAnanama 6 GP - 5-1-0 0.84 GAA, .967 Save % CAR: Mario Cavaliere 5 GP - 3-2-0 2.02 GAA, .941 Save % Specialty Teams: BIN: Power Play - Ranked 1st, 71 PPGF, 26% - Penalty Kill - Ranked 3rd, 35 PPGA, 86% CAR: Power Play - Ranked 5th, 47 PPGF, 22% - Penalty Kill - Ranked 1st, 24 PPGA, 88%
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