The Trois-Rivières Lions (affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens) forced overtime against the Atlanta Gladiators (Nashville Predators) but ultimately fell 2–1 at Gas South Arena on Sunday afternoon.
With no goals scored in the opening period, Michael Abgrall battled in front of goaltender Hunter Jones and managed to put the puck in the back of the net, scoring his first goal in a Gladiators uniform and his first of the season.
Late in the third period, during a Lions power play, Anthony Beauregard sent the puck to Isaac Dufort, who was positioned in the opponent's slot. Dufort made a nice move before putting the puck past the goaltender to tie the game. The Laval native recorded his sixth goal of the season. Defenceman Kale McCallum also picked up an assist on the play, sending the game into overtime.
With less than 10 seconds remaining in the extra frame, Ben Strinden settled the score with his fifth goal of the season, securing the victory for Atlanta.
T.J. Semptimphelter earned the win for the Gladiators, turning aside 29 of the 30 shots he faced. At the other end of the ice, Hunter Jones delivered a strong performance of his own, making 39 saves on 41 shots.
The Lions will return home to welcome their fans on Friday, November 20, at 7 p.m. for Casino Night at the Colisée Vidéotron. The team will be back in action on Saturday, November 21, at 3 p.m. to face the Adirondack Thunder.
Full-season and half-season memberships, Flex Packs, and single-game tickets are available at lions3r.com or by contacting a sales representative at 819-519-1634, extension 200.
Adirondack Thunder
Allen Americans
Atlanta Gladiators
Bloomington Bison
Cincinnati Cyclones
Florida Everblades
Fort Wayne Komets
Greensboro Gargoyles
Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Idaho Steelheads
Indy Fuel
Jacksonville Icemen
Kalamazoo Wings
Kansas City Mavericks
Maine Mariners
New Mexico Goatheads
Norfolk Admirals
Orlando Solar Bears
Rapid City Rush
Reading Royals
Savannah Ghost Pirates
South Carolina Stingrays
Tahoe Knight Monsters
Toledo Walleye
Trenton Ironhawks
Trois-Rivières Lions
Tulsa Oilers
Wheeling Nailers
Wichita Thunder
Worcester Railers