Christian Felton Scores First Pro Goal in Utah’s 4-1 Loss at Atlanta
Duluth, Georgia – Christian Felton scored his first professional goal for the Utah Grizzlies 17:58 into the second period but it wasn’t enough as the Atlanta Gladiators won 4-1 on a Sunday afternoon at Gas South Arena.
Neither team scored in the first period as Atlanta outshot Utah 11 to 3 for the frame and 39 to 18 overall. Isak Walther scored his first two professional goals in the second period 6:22 and 11:58 in as the Gladiators led 2-0. Felton scored for Utah late in the second period as it was his first goal as a pro. Tyler Gratton got his first Grizzly assist.
Alex Young scored an insurance goal 8:41 into the third period for the Gladiators. Mickey Burns added a shorthanded goal for Atlanta to end the scoring 12:30 in.
The Grizzlies are 1-1-1 on the season. Atlanta is 2-0. Utah was 0 for 3 on the power play, Atlanta was 0 for 1.
Dryden McKay stopped 35 of 39 for the Grizzlies. Atlanta goaltender T.J. Semptimphelter stopped 17 of 18 as he earned his first pro win.
The Grizzlies home opener is on Saturday, October 25 at 7:10 pm. Tickets for every Grizzlies home game are available at utahgrizzlies.com or by calling (801) 988-8000.
3 stars
- Isak Walther (Atlanta) – 2 goals, 1 assist, +3, 4 shots.
- T.J. Simptimphelter (Atlanta) – 17 of 18 saves.
- Anthony Firriolo (Atlanta) – 2 assists, +1, 1 shot.
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