UPDATE: In a disappointing start to the season, the Hartford Wolf Pack fell to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins with a score of 5-2 during their home opener on October 13, 2023, at PeoplesBank Arena. The Penguins wasted no time, racing to a commanding three-goal lead that ultimately sealed the Wolf Pack’s fate.
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s Rafael Harvey-Pinard and Atley Calvert lit the lamp in the first period, giving their team an early edge. Avery Hayes extended the lead to 3-0 with a goal just minutes into the second period.
The Wolf Pack finally broke through at 16:41 of the second period when Gabe Perreault found the net, aided by Dylan Roobroeck and Blake Hillman. The momentum shifted as Adam Sykora scored at 6:50 of the third, pulling Hartford within a goal. However, their hopes were dashed when Calvert responded with his second goal of the night at 11:53.
As time wound down, Tristan Broz sealed the game with an empty-netter at 17:53, finalizing the score at 5-2. In goal, Sergei Murashov made 28 saves, while Dyland Garand recorded 27 saves for the Wolf Pack.
This defeat leaves the Wolf Pack with an early season record of 0-2-0-0. Fans will be eager for redemption as the team prepares for their next match against Providence on Saturday at 7:05 p.m.
With the season now underway, the Wolf Pack must regroup quickly to turn their fortunes around and avoid falling further behind in the competitive AHL standings. Keep an eye on their upcoming games for potential comeback stories!
