The Maine Mariners emerged triumphant in Game 3 of the North Division Semifinal, securing a 4-1 victory over the Adirondack Thunder, propelling them to a 2-1 series lead.
The game commenced with Maine taking the lead, netting the first two goals of the match to establish a 2-0 advantage. Ty Cheveldayoff opened the scoring at 7:48 of the first period, while Andrew Peski extended the lead to 2-0 at the 11:37 mark. The Adirondack Thunder swiftly responded, with Andre Ghantous narrowing the gap by scoring their first playoff goal at 14:34 of the first period.
Despite being outshot 13-9 in the first period, the Thunder trailed 2-1 after the initial 20 minutes of play. However, as the game progressed, Maine’s Owen Pederson and Brooklyn Kalmikov scored empty-net goals in the third period, securing the 4-1 victory.
In the match, goaltender Isaac Poulter made 24 saves out of 26 shots, while Brad Arvanitis denied 28 of 29 shots on goal, contributing to the Mariners’ win.
The Adirondack Thunder will have the opportunity to even the series in Game 4 of the North Division Semifinal on Saturday, April 27 at 6 p.m. This upcoming game will be presented by Great Meadow Federal Credit Union. Fans can enjoy a free watch party inside Heritage Hall, with food and drinks available for purchase, as doors to Heritage Hall open 30 minutes prior to puck drop.
For those interested in attending future games, tickets for a potential Game 6 and Game 7 are currently available for purchase. They can be acquired by clicking the provided link, visiting the SeatGeek Box Office at Cool Insuring Arena, or contacting the Thunder Front Office directly.