ELMIRA — Kyle Powell scored one goal and four others for the Elmira River Sharks in a Federal Prospect Hockey League game Friday night in front of a crowd of 950 at Watertown Municipal Arena. He contributed to a 7-3 victory over the Watertown Wolves.
For the River Sharks, Stephen Klink had three goals and one assist, and Dustin Jessow had two goals and one assist.
Goaltender Sammy Bernard made 42 saves in Elmira (20-33)'s win, which gives it a six-point lead over Watertown (17-35) in the Empire Division's final playoff spot. ing.
Ryan Verbeek, the son of Watertown coach Brian Verbeek, scored two goals and goaltender Spencer Kozlowski made 21 saves to give the Timberwolves the victory after losing their previous three games.
Elmira took a 1-0 lead on Jessow's goal 1:47 into the game, then scored four consecutive power play goals within 9 1/2 minutes of the second period, taking a 5-0 lead on Jessow's two goals. Klink, Powell and Davide Gaeta each.
During the game, Elmira coach and former Timberwolves player Tyler Juric was accused of game misconduct early in the third period at the hands of a coach and team staff member, and Elmira assistant coach Stavros Soiris was also accused of physical abuse. He was punished for misconduct in the match. Official.
Watertown coach Verbeek was also charged with game misconduct for allegedly instigating the game by coaches and team staff at the same time as the game.
Fourth place Elmira leads Watertown, last place in the district standings, 60-54 in points.
Watertown has four games left in the regular season and Elmira has three.
The Timberwolves will play the River Sharks on Saturday at 7:30 p.m., then take on division-leading Binghamton on Sunday at 7:05 p.m.
