Weekly Recap: Belleville Senators’ Challenging Three-Game Weekend
The Belleville Senators experienced a dramatic weekend of hockey in their first three games in three days of the 2025-26 season, marked by a last-second win sandwiched between two tough losses.
November 7, 2025: Belleville Senators at Utica Comets
The Senators were shut out 3-0 on the road against the Utica Comets. Former Senator Angus Crookshank scored for Utica, while Belleville’s Hunter Shepard made 35 saves despite the loss.
November 8, 2025: Belleville Senators vs Hartford Wolf Pack
In a thrilling comeback, Belleville secured a 2-1 victory over Hartford thanks to a short-handed goal by Philippe Daoust in the final seconds of the game. Arthur Kaliyev scored the other goal, and rookie goalie Jackson Parsons recorded 30 saves, earning his first AHL win in his debut start.
November 10, 2025: Belleville Senators vs Laval Rocket
The Senators fell late at home against the Laval Rocket, completing the weekend with two defeats and a single hard-fought win.
"A Philippe Daoust shorthanded goal with just seconds left in the third period capped a two-goal comeback for the Belleville Senators."
Hunter Shepard's 35 saves and Jackson Parsons' impressive debut highlight the team's weekend efforts despite mixed results.
Summary: The Belleville Senators showed resilience with a last-moment victory but struggled overall in their initial three-game stretch, revealing both challenges and promising performances from key players.
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