Harper Continues Scoring Streak in Sunday Night Loss to Brantford
Saginaw, Mich. – The Saginaw Spirit were defeated 6-2 by the Brantford Bulldogs at the Dow Event Center Sunday night.
Key Players and Performances
- Nikita Klepov scored a goal and added an assist, totaling six points (4 goals, 2 assists) over three games this weekend.
- Egor Barabanov registered his seventh multi-point game of the season with two assists.
- Jake O’Brien, of the Bulldogs, extended his point streak to ten games with four assists in the match.
- Goalie Ryerson Leenders stopped 27 of 29 shots to help Brantford secure the win.
Game Overview
The Bulldogs took an early lead when Layne Gallacher assisted Zack Sandhu by sending a rebound past Saginaw’s goaltender Stepan Shurygin, with Ben Danford earning a secondary assist. This goal came just 1:40 into the first period.
Brantford’s Adam Benak then scored on the power play, beating Shurygin low blocker side after a shot from the point. Jake O’Brien and Adam Jiricek provided assists, pushing the Bulldogs’ lead to 2-0 at 7:39 in the first period.
Score after 1st period: Saginaw 0 – 2 Brantford (Total Shots: 7 – 10)
Saginaw’s Nikita Klepov responded with a backhand shot goal in the slot at 4:42, assisted by Egor Barabanov and Graydon Jones, cutting the Bulldogs’ lead in half.
"Nikita Klepov had a goal and an assist, giving him six points (4G-2A) in three games this weekend, and Egor Barabanov had his 7th multi-point game of the season with two assists."
Despite the loss, standout performances from Klepov and Barabanov highlight Saginaw’s competitive spirit.
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