RECAP : Growlers Shutout the Mariners 2-0

Newfoundland Growlers (27-10-0-0) at Maine Mariners (17-16-0-1) Sunday, January 12th – Cross Insurance Arena – Portland, Maine Goal Summary 

Game Story The Newfoundland Growlers extended their overall winning streak to 9 straight games with a 2-0 victory over the Maine Mariners at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland, Maine. Completing a tough three-games in three-days road trip that was plagued by gruelling travel delays. Brady Ferguson opened the scoring on the powerplay just 1:04 into the second period after sniping a rebound over the glove of Mariners goaltender Connor LaCouvee. Just 2 minutes later, Ferguson sprung St. John's native, Marus Power on a breakaway where he dangled the puck behind LaCouvee to give the Growlers a 2-0 lead.Both teams traded chances in the third period but Parker Gahagen turned aside all 34 shots thrown his way to secure his first pro shutout and the Growlers ninth straight victory.The Growlers return to Mile One Centre on Tuesday night where they have not lost a game since October 19th, a total of 14 wins in a row. Quick Hits

• Brady Ferguson registered a goal and an assist
• Parker Gahagen recorded his first pro shutout
• The three stars were 3 - M. Power (NFL), 2 – B. Ferguson (NFL) and 1 – P. Gahagen (NFL)

 What’s Next?The Newfoundland Growlers are back at Mile One Centre as they try to extend their home winning streak to FIFTEEN GAMES Tuesday night versus the Kansas City Mavericks. Puck drop is 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available now at the Mile One Centre box office, by phone at 576-7657 or online at mileonecentre.com.