ROCK LOBSTERS EDGE OUT MOCCASINS 3-2 IN HALLOWEEN THRILLER

MONROE, LA -  The Athens Rock Lobsters pulled out a 3-2 overtime victory over the Monroe Moccasins on Halloween night. Garrett Milan played hero, scoring at 2:17 in the overtime period to put an end to a back-and-forth contest that saw both teams exchanging leads and penalties.

After a quiet first period, the Rock Lobsters opened the scoring early in the second, with Carter Shinkaruk finding the back of the net to make it 1-0 at 5:31. Monroe responded quickly, taking advantage on the  power play, with a goal from Declan Conway to tie the game at 13:18. Just seconds later, the Moccasins surged ahead as Helmer Oskarsson fired one from the high slot to beat Jack Bostedt blocker side to make it 2-1.

The Rock Lobsters evened things up late in the second period, as Brandon Picard found himself staring at a wide-open net to level the score 2-2 at 17:49. Both teams traded chances in a scoreless third period, but neither could break the deadlock.

In overtime, Athens wasted no time as Milan scored his first of the night to secure the win for the Rock Lobsters, who are now 3-0 against Monroe this season. Monroe will look to regroup as they host Athens for game two of this weekend series on Saturday.