By Allen Steinberg [1]
BELLEVILLE – The Belleville Senators fell 3-2 in overtime against the Manitoba Moose in Wednesday’s all-Canadian matchup.
Filip Gustavsson [2] was in net, making 34 saves on 37 shots. Eric Comrie [3] won the between-the-pipes battle, allowing two goals on 32 shots.
Joseph LaBate [4] and 2017 first-round draft selection Josh Norris [5] scored the goals for the Senators. Erik Brannstrom [5] picked up two assists.
TSN Hockey analyst Simon Boisvert applauded the Senators’ heavy usage of their young guns on the power play.
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Manitoba’s Michael Spacek [6] won the game for the Moose in overtime.
Picking up one point Wednesday, the Belleville Senators lost sole possession for first place in the North Division [7] in the American Hockey League, moving into a tie with the Utica Comets with 50 points.
The Senators are off until Saturday when they take on the Griffins in Grand Rapids, Mich.