Eyssimont scores three as Providence earns first win
Mikey Eyssimont put the Bruins ahead in the first period and added two late goals in a 6-2 victory over Charlotte.
Mikey Eyssimont scored a hat trick as the Providence Bruins beat the Charlotte Checkers 6-2 on Saturday at Amica Mutual Pavilion for their first win of the season.
Eyssimont broke a 1-1 tie at 18:05 of the first period, redirecting a pass from Brian Halonen. Henri Jokiharju had the other assist.
With Providence leading 3-2 late in the third period, Eyssimont stole the puck in the neutral zone and scored at 16:11 to give the Bruins a two-goal cushion.
He completed the hat trick with an empty-net goal at 17:13. Navrin Mutter and Jokiharju assisted on that goal. The AHL boxscore credited Eyssimont with eight shots.
The three goals were Eyssimont's first points in his two Providence appearances this season, RotoWire reported.
