Stefan Owens loves playing against the Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks.
The 20-year-old Maine Nordiques forward scored two goals during a 5-2 victory in a North American Hockey League East Division contest Saturday night.
Seven of Owens’ team-leading 20 goals this season have come against the Hat Tricks.
Associate head coach Matt Pinchevsly said the team doesn’t draw up plays for players who do well against a certain opponent, but they try to get that player or line more ice time.
“We trust (Owens’) decisions on the ice and he’s really supportive with his linemates, they do a great job working with him out there,” Pinchevsky said. “It’s essentially about momentum or the pace of the game. There might be a situation, pace or decisions or what his line generates (for offense) might serve a better purpose in which we might get them back out there.”
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