Game Summary: 01/17/2025 - NW Express 6 - Dells Ducks 5

Northwest Express Edges Out Dells Ducks in a Thriller
Final Score: Northwest Express 6, Dells Ducks 5
Date: Friday, January 17, 2025
Location: Spooner Civic Center

In front of a spirited crowd of 450 fans at the Spooner Civic Center, the Northwest Express secured a thrilling 6-5 victory over the visiting Dells Ducks in a game filled with momentum shifts, clutch plays, and high-intensity action.

First Period:The Northwest Express wasted no time setting the tone, scoring three unanswered goals in the opening frame.

• Goal #1: At 7:17, Caeleb Burch opened the scoring with his 13th goal of the season, assisted by Aguilera and McGrew.
• Goal #2: Preston Lundbohm notched his 25th goal at 13:18, with helpers from Browning and Berge.
• Goal #3: At 17:48, Browning scored his 27th goal, assisted by Berge and Corcoran.

The Ducks struggled to find their rhythm early and faced adversity after a penalty for hitting from behind at 8:09.

Second Period:The action ramped up as both teams found the back of the net multiple times.

• The Express struck early, with Berge scoring just 26 seconds in (his 9th goal), assisted by Browning and Lundbohm.
• The Ducks answered at 2:52 when Engstrom scored his 4th of the season, assisted by Davtyan and Scott.
• A power-play goal from Scott (11th of the season) at 8:07 brought the Ducks within two.
• The Express extended their lead again at 12:04 with Browning scoring his second of the game and 28th of the season, assisted by Lundbohm and Berge.
• The Ducks closed the period strong with Knieling scoring at 16:20, assisted by Norton and Massaro.

The second period ended with the Express holding a narrow 5-3 lead.

Third Period:The final frame showcased relentless determination from both teams.

• Just 16 seconds in, Wilkey brought the Ducks closer, scoring his 5th goal, with assists from Fletcher and Trudeau.
• The Express responded quickly at 2:21, with Jacob Alexander netting his 8th goal, assisted by Burch and Wolf.
• The Ducks clawed back with a short-handed goal from Clausen III (7th of the season) at 11:46, assisted by Zaffarano and McGregor.

Despite late-game pressure from the Ducks, the Express defense held strong to secure the win.

Key Stats:

• Shots on Goal: Ducks 39, Express 33
• Power Play: Ducks 1/2; Express 0/5
• Goalies:
  • Medeiros (Ducks): 33 shots, 27 saves
  • Eberle (Express): 39 shots, 34 saves

Game Notes:

• The Express' Browning was the standout player, scoring twice and adding two assists.
• Despite the loss, the Ducks showcased resilience, outshooting the Express and fighting back from a 3-goal deficit.
• Both teams engaged in a physical contest, with tempers flaring in the final moments.

The Northwest Express now looks to build on their momentum, while the Dells Ducks will aim to regroup and prepare for their next matchup.