Rochester Rallies to Run Bears, 4-3; Garrett Pilon scores his 8th goal of the season

Photo: American Rochester

The Hershey Bears crashed into Rochester American, March 4, Sunday night at the Giant Center in Hershey. The loss reduced the Bears’ record to 12-8-2-1 (27 points) for the season.

Amerks made his first appearance less than four minutes into the game and led 1-0 in the first half. The bears would gather in midfield with goals from Ryan Dmowski and Bobby Nardella to give them a 2-1 lead in the second half. Garrett Pilon would lead the Bears to 3-1 just 56 seconds into the final frame before Amerks responded with three unanswered goals for a 4-3 win.

STARTER

Ryan Bednard (0-0-0-0) 0.00 GAA, .000 sv%) has started between the pipelines for Bears. Michael Howser (2-1-0-0, 2.82 GAA, 0.899 sv%) had the starting goal for the US team. Starting Strikers and Defensive Pairs for the Bears:

Scratched: Zach Fucale (COVID protocol), Brian Pinho (upper body injury), Riley Sutter (upper body injury), Cody Franson (lower body injury), and Jordan Subban.

Call back: Joe Snively was reiterated by the Capital on Sunday morning.

FIRST STAGE

Amerks scored his first goal with a Ryan MacInnis goal (5) at 3:20 of the first half. Sean Malone (13 years old) and Michael Mersch (10 years old) had helpers. The goal was set up by a pass by Bears defender Michal Kempny behind the Bears’ goal.

Michal Kempny redirects to Amerk’s goal. They led 1-0 in the first half. #HBH #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/38ST8jo00S

– Jon Sorensen (@jon_m_sorensen) December 19, 2021

This phase will end with Rochester leading 1-0. The Amerks’ doubled the Bears in the first frame 12-6 shots. Rochester went 0-1 on a free-kick while Hershey didn’t have the man advantage in the first half.

SECOND STAGE

The Bears will end the game with a goal from Ryan Dmowski (3) at 3:56 of the second half. Garrett Pilon (9) and Michal Kempny (7) have assists.

The Bears equalized with a tic-tac goal from Ryan Dmowski. #HBH pic.twitter.com/nmhLkOg8dL

– Jon Sorensen (@jon_m_sorensen) December 19, 2021

The Bears will take the first lead of the game with a Bobby Nardella goal (3) at 15:00. Ryan Dmowski (1) and Axel Jonsson-Fjallby (7) had helpers.

Bobby Nardella gave the Bears a 2-1 lead. He has two goals in a row and is starting to heat up. #HBH #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/LAD95Zt7Cz

– Jon Sorensen (@jon_m_sorensen) December 19, 2021

This stage will end with a score of 2-1. The Bears took the lead in the 17-6 shot for the mid-frame. Rochester was 0 for 2 and Hershey 0 for 1 when playing strength in the 40th minute of the match.

KYC COLLECTION

The Bears extended the lead to 3-1 with a goal from Garrett Pilon (8) 56 seconds into the final goal. Dylan McIlrath (2) had the only assist.

Garrett Pilon in the last frame 56 seconds, scored his eighth goal of the season, giving the Bears a 3-1 lead. #HBH #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/qv4f4Q6Plk

– Jon Sorensen (@jon_m_sorensen) December 19, 2021

But the Amerks will lead into one. Peyton Krebs (x) will score at 7:12 of the third half. Oskari Laaksonen (13) and JJ Peterka (16) supported.

Peyton Krebs returns to power play!! pic.twitter.com/oIEtRMWVOy

– American Rochester (@AmerksHockey) December 19, 2021

Amerks will tie the match, 3-3 with a goal by Ethan Prow (3) at 12:09 of time. Michael Mersch (11) and Brendan Warren (1) has been credited with the support.

ANOTHER ONE!

ETHAN PROCEED IT! pic.twitter.com/aYIG1xzA2H

– American Rochester (@AmerksHockey) December 20, 2021

Amerks will score a late goal to win 4-3.

Two for you, Peyton Krebs.
Go, Peyton Krebs!! pic.twitter.com/aI5PzyH2em

– American Rochester (@AmerksHockey) December 20, 2021

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SCENE FROM HERSHEY