FEB 8 GAME WRAP

RIVER DRAGONS SCORE EIGHT UNANSWERED GOALS IN 9-1 WIN OVER SEA WOLVES

COLUMBUS, GA - Justin MacDonald broke a 1-1 tie with 6:30 left in the second period, and it turned into an avalanche of scoring as the Columbus River Dragons posted eight unanswered goals in a 9-1 win over the Mississippi Sea Wolves Saturday night.

Kyle Moore led the way with a hat trick plus an assist, while MacDonald (2-2-4) and Bryan Moore (2-1-3) each scored twice. Cody Wickline (1-0-1) and Austin Daae (1-2-3) also scored in the victory.

In all, 13 River Dragons recorded at least a point in the win, a new team season high.

Notes:

• Kyle Moore recorded nine points in the two games this weekend, totaling four goals and five assists.

• His brother Bryan scored his first two goals of the season and ended up with the Gordie Howe Hat Trick by also posting an assist and a fight.

• Justin MacDonald’s four-point night means he also ended the weekend with nine points on four goals and five assists.

• Columbus posted a season high for goals in a game (9), shots in a game (45), and most goals in a single period (five in the third period).

• The River Dragons welcomed 7,489 fans, a season high.

• Connor Lind served a one-game suspension. He is eligible to return Wednesday against Athens.

Columbus takes to the road against the Athens Rock Lobsters on Wednesday before returning home for a Friday/Saturday set against the Blue Ridge Bobcats. Friday night is Date Night, and Saturday is the next Family Four Pack Night, where for just $40 you can get four tickets to the game, four hot dogs, four Pepsi products, four popcorn and four Chick-fil-A coupons! Get yours now at RDragons.com.