Wolf Pack Fall 5-2 in Season Opener Against Wilkes-Barre/Scranton

UPDATE: The Hartford Wolf Pack suffered a disappointing defeat in their season opener, falling to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 5-2 at PeoplesBank Arena last night. The Penguins took control early, securing a commanding three-goal lead that ultimately sealed the game.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s Rafael Harvey-Pinard and Atley Calvert struck first, scoring in the opening period, followed by a third goal from Avery Hayes just minutes into the second. The Wolf Pack, now 0-2-0-0 for the season, managed to respond when Gabe Perreault found the back of the net at 16:41 of the second period, assisted by Dylan Roobroeck and Blake Hillman.

As the third period unfolded, Adam Sykora narrowed the gap to just one goal at 6:50, with assists from Derrick Pouliot and Conner Mackey. However, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton quickly regained control as Calvert scored his second goal at 11:53. Tristan Broz sealed the Penguins’ victory with an empty-netter at 17:53.

Goalies Sergei Murashov of the Penguins and Dyland Garand of the Wolf Pack showcased their skills, with Murashov stopping 28 shots and Garand making 27 saves.

This loss marks a challenging start for the Wolf Pack, who are eager to bounce back. They will face off against Providence tomorrow at 7:05 p.m. Fans are urged to tune in as the team seeks to turn their fortunes around in this early season matchup.

With the stakes high and emotions running deep, the Wolf Pack will need to regroup quickly. Stay tuned for updates as this season unfolds!