Adirondack Thunder Begin Playoff Series

GLENS FALLS — The Adirondack Thunder, an ECHL ice hockey team affiliated with the New Jersey Devils, faced off against the Maine Mariners in the first two games of the Kelly Cup Playoff North Division Semifinals last weekend. The games were held at the Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls.

Game One

Thunder – 1
Mariners – 2

The Mariners took game one in front of a sellout crowd in Glens Falls. The Thunder’s lone goal came courtesy of Tristan Ashbrook, with assists from Shane Harper and Connor Blake. The Thunder held the Mariners to only one shot in the third period but couldn’t manage a second goal to tie the game. 

Game Two

Thunder – 2
Mariners – 0

The Thunder came back with a vengeance in game two, claiming a shutout victory. Goalie Isaac Poulter blocked 21 shots, while Shane Harper scored both of Adirondack’s goals. The Thunder evened the series at home, 1-1, in front of a near-capacity crowd.

If the Thunder are able to win at least one of the next three games in Maine, the series will return to Glens Falls on Tuesday, April 30 for game six of the seven-game series.

• Game 3 – Friday, April 26 at 7:15 p.m. – Adirondack at Maine

• Game 4 – Saturday, April 27 at 6:00 p.m. – Adirondack at Maine

• Game 5 – Sunday, April 28 at 3:00 p.m. – Adirondack at Maine

• Game 6 (if necessary) – Tuesday, April 30 at 7 p.m. – Maine at Adirondack

• Game 7 (if necessary) – Wednesday, May 1 at 7 p.m. – Maine at Adirondack