The Newfoundland Growlers made a statement in their home debut at CBS Arena, winning four to one over the Adirondack Thunder.
After a ceremonial puck drop by CBS Mayor Darrin Bent and Growlers Owner Dean MacDonald, the game got underway.
CBS Mayor Darrin Bent joins @NLGrowlers owner @DeanMacDonaldNL & Laurence Gilman of Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment for the ceremonial puck drop. pic.twitter.com/FKobvlREJw
— Greg Smith (@RadioGregSmith) November 5, 2021
Triston Pomerleau opened the scoring on a tight angle shot with only 20 seconds left in the first frame.
The Growlers would seal the deal in the second, netting two to take the lead and remain a perfect 5-0-0 on the season.
VOCM Morning Show co-host Ben Murphy and Kelly-Anne Roberts made their broadcast booth debut, appearing alongside play-by-play announcer Chris Ballard.
608 days and it’s finally here! Puck drop at home! 🏒🥅 Let’s go @NLGrowlers!!
So excited to be a part of the best broadcast team around (If I do say so myself). @VOCMBen @GrowlersBallard #RANTnROAR pic.twitter.com/GTO7Shenlq
— Kelly-Anne Roberts (@KellyAnneR_) November 5, 2021
The Growlers will face off against the Thunder again tonight at 7:00 p.m.
