The Trois-Rivières Lions lost for the second time in as many days against the Newfoundland Growlers, this time by a score of 6 to 3, Sunday at Mary Brown’s Centre.
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After an uneventful first period, the newcomer with the Trois-Rivières team D-Jay Jerome got the lead for his team with his first goal. He moved quickly into the opposing zone and fired a powerful shot that beat the vigilance of goalkeeper Luke Cavallin.
The two teams have faced each other twice previously this week picking up one victory each.
The local favorites had no intention of letting the Lions run away with this game. The latter reacted with three nets in quick succession in 77 seconds.
Zach O’Brien was the first to hit the back of the net. He beat Quebec keeper Philippe Desrosiers by shooting the net on the power play. Zach Salow imitated his teammate by shaking the strings on the same power play in a similar spot.
The response of Marc-André Bergeron’s men to reduce the gap was quick. Less than 45 seconds later, defender Ryan Francis hit the target. He added a net to his record in the third period.
Keenan Suthers, Jack Badini and Orrin Centazzo twice completed the scoring for the Newfoundland team
The next meetings of the Lions will take place in Trois-Rivières to host the Orlando Solar Bears on January 11,13 and 14.