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Ness earns first professional point with a goal in loss to Fort Wayne

Friday, November 8th
Ness earns first professional point with a goal in loss to Fort Wayne

Toledo, OH – The Toledo Walleye fell to the Fort Wayne Komets at the Huntington Center on Military Appreciation Night with a final score of 5-1.

How it Happened:

Griffin Ness sent the Fish flying when he tallied the first goal of the night at 4:36. This was Ness’ first professional point. Assisting the goal was Dalton Messina and Jed Pietila.

Fort Wayne responded at 11:52 to tie the game at one a piece. 

After a penalty on Brandon Kruse, the Komets took the lead at 17:20 and went into the second period with a 2-1 lead.

Fort Wayne added another at 5:07 of the second to give them a two-goal lead.

At 9:26 of the third, Fort Wayne tallied another making the score 4-1. Shortly after, at 13:16 they scored yet again.

The Walleye were unable to put the puck in the net, and fell to the Komets with a final score of 5-1.

Three Stars Sponsored by Local 245:

1. FW - O. Tufto (1G, 3A) 

2. FW - K. Mayhew (2A) 

3. FW - C. Corcoran (2A)

What’s Next:

The Walleye will remain at home and will play tomorrow evening against the Cincinnati Cyclones for Country Night at the Bank Tank. Puck drop is set for 7:15 p.m.

 

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