Checkers Erase 3-0 Deficit, Top Hershey to Maintain Perfect Start

2 years ago  /  Pro Hockey News

The Checkers found themselves in a steep deficit halfway through Friday’s matchup against Hershey, but they reversed their fortunes with five consecutive goals to pull off a thrilling comeback victory. The Bears roared out of the gate with a tally just 75 seconds into play, then built up a 3-0 lead just past the midway point of regulation. The Checkers got a power-play opportunity late in the second, though, and Anton Levtchi lit the lamp to keep his hot streak rolling and breathe some life into the home side. The Checkers carried that momentum into the third, as Gerry Mayhew potted his first of the year within the first 67 seconds to continue to tilt the ice in Charlotte’s favor. Dalpe buried one more into the empty net with under a minute to play for a goal that ended up serving as the winner – as Hershey notched one more inconsequential goal in the final second but the Checkers skated away with the victory....

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Topics: Bears, Anton Levtchi

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