NHL Prospect scores a goalie goal!
PUBLICATION
S. Harper
April 7, 2023 (12:56)
Junior hockey playoffs have started in the Canadian Hockey League as the NHL playoffs are looming. In the Ontario Hockey League, during a match between the Barrie Colts and Hamilton Bulldogs in the Eastern Conference, the Colts led 3-1 late in the third period with the series tied 2-2. To try and seal the victory, Colts goaltender Anson Thornton attempted to score on the empty net. Not only did he attempt it, but he also succeeded, scoring his first goal in a night that he will never forget.
The impressive goal caught the attention of the Arizona Coyotes, who shared a video of the goal on their Twitter account. The video has gone viral, with many hockey fans applauding Thornton's rare and impressive achievement.
POLL |
Do you follow the CHL. OHL or WHL? |
Yes | 7 | 36.8 % |
No | 6 | 31.6 % |
Only NHL | 6 | 31.6 % |
List of polls |
|
Nov 11 | By Finnegan Frost Former Edmonton Oilers player called out by coach, sent packing to the AHL |
|
Nov 11 | By Finnegan Frost The Edmonton Oilers may be getting a massive discount on Stuart Skinner's next contract |
|
Nov 10 | By Finnegan Frost Former Edmonton Oilers goaltender receives tough news regarding injury |
|
Nov 10 | By Finnegan Frost Connor McDavid is being praised for his best game of the season |
|
Nov 10 | By Finnegan Frost Columbus Blue Jackets claim defenceman, snubbing Edmonton Oilers |
|
Nov 10 | By Finnegan Frost Connor McDavid reveals the true reason behind the Edmonton Oilers slow start |
|
Nov 10 | By Finnegan Frost Wild fan goes viral for chugging beer out of cowboy boot at road game |
|
Nov 10 | By Finnegan Frost Surprising candidate emerges as Edmonton Oilers top defender |
Previously on Oilers Insider