Prowlers Spoil Rockers' Home Opener

The Battle of I-94 returned from a year hiatus with a bang. Three fights to begin the first FPHL game at Yack Arena in Wyandotte, Michigan. When the dust settled, the Port Huron Prowlers spoiled the Motor City Rockers’ home opener by taking the contest 5-2.

“I was really pleased with the way we played and competed,” said Prowlers associate head coach Chris Paulin. “A lot of mistakes still, but the compete was really good. I thought the start was electric, the finish was electric and everything in between was a lot to build on.”

Despite Port Huron controlling the play early, former Prowler Drew Welsch put the Rockers on the board first just over seven minutes in. Reggie Millette tied it a few minutes later but TJ Sneath put Motor City back ahead before the end of the first.

The Prowlers took the lead with quick strikes in the second. First, Tim Organ found Alex Gomez on the back door for the latter’s first pro goal. 51 seconds later, Austin Fetterly finished a give-and-go with Matt Graham to make it 3-2. Troy Button added another late in the frame.

Millette put home his second off a feed from Bobby Price early in the third to put the game out of reach. Chirping and post-whistle extra-curricular activities were themes throughout the rivalry matchup.

Millette led Port Huron with three points while Andrew MacLean picked up his first win as a pro after making 18 saves.

Welsch added an assist to his goal and Ricardo Gonzalez made 33 stops in the loss.

The Prowlers have their home opener (for real this time) on October 30 at 7:05 PM against the Watertown Wolves. Multiple giveaways will be at the doors so get your tickets in advance at phprowlers.com/tickets. 

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