UPDATE: The Hartford Wolf Pack suffered a disappointing start to their season, falling to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins with a score of 5-2 during their home opener at PeoplesBank Arena on October 13, 2023. This loss marks a challenging beginning for the Wolf Pack, now sitting at 0-2-0-0 for the season.
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton dominated early, establishing a commanding 3-0 lead before the second period even began. Goals from Rafael Harvey-Pinard and Atley Calvert in the first period, followed by a third from Avery Hayes early in the second, left the Wolf Pack scrambling for answers.
The Wolf Pack finally got on the scoreboard when Gabe Perreault found the net at 16:41 of the second period, thanks to assists from Dylan Roobroeck and Blake Hillman. This moment of hope was short-lived, as Adam Sykora pulled Hartford within one goal at 6:50 of the third, further igniting the home crowd’s spirits.
But Wilkes-Barre/Scranton quickly extinguished any momentum the Wolf Pack had built. Calvert scored his second goal of the night at 11:53 in the final period, followed by an empty-netter from teammate Tristan Broz at 17:53, sealing the Wolf Pack’s fate.
In goal, Sergei Murashov made 28 saves for the Penguins, while Dylan Garand stopped 27 shots for Hartford.
The Wolf Pack now face an immediate challenge as they prepare to take on the Providence Bruins tomorrow, October 14, at 7:05 p.m.. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how the team responds to this tough start.
Stay tuned for updates as the Wolf Pack aim to bounce back in their quest for victory.
