CALGARY, September 3rd - Pietrangelo scored his first goal of the season at 3 minutes 38 seconds of overtime as Chinook rallied to beat the Fort Erie Falcons, 7-6, tonight and get their second win in a roll in as many games.
The Falcon, who overcome a 4 goals lead by scoring 4 unanswered goals in the third period (in a span of 10 minutes and 24 seconds) sent the game into overtime on Blake Wheeler’s first goal of the season assisted by ex-Chinook Zach Werenski at 14:25 of the third.
“We can’t get complacent especially having four goals in the third period. “said Yip “We almost lost the game. We are lucky to get 2 points out of this game. The Falcons have shown they are for real this season and we need to be ready the next time we face them. “
Pastrnak had a hat trick and an assist, which was the top performer of the night. Backlund also scored in his first game of the season. Backlund replaced Vermette on the 4th line.
Three Stars of the Game
Pastrnak 3 goals 1 assists
Wheeler 1 goal 1 assist
UP NEXT: The Calgary Chinook will face another powerhouse in the Corfield conference as the Niagara Thunders visits the Calgary Chinook. “The Thunders are another team that will be challenging for the conference title. “Said Captain Crosby, “You don’t win games if we let in 6 goals all the time. Our defense must be ready. “
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