SEWELL, N.J. — The Philadelphia Rebels (6-6-1-0, 13 points) will look to return to the win column Wednesday afternoon when they visit the Danbury Hat Tricks (4-7-0-0, 8 points) for a 4 p.m. matchup at Danbury Ice Arena.
Philadelphia enters Wednesday’s contest sixth in the North American Hockey League’s East Division standings, while Danbury sits in eighth place.
The Rebels are looking to bounce back following a two-game weekend series against the Johnstown Tomahawks.
Forward Timmy Donohue leads the Rebels offensively with 11 points (four goals, seven assists) in 11 games this season. Paxton Couture follows closely behind with 10 points (two goals, eight assists) in 13 contests, while captain Broxton Ingle has contributed four goals and five assists for nine points.
Dylan Moran leads Philadelphia with five goals, while defensemen Mikey Conlon and Jake Schultz have each recorded seven assists.
Between the pipes, Ben Varsa has been a standout for the Rebels, posting a 2.21 goals-against average and .935 save percentage through five appearances. Varsa ranks 19th among NAHL goaltenders in goals-against average and has recorded one shutout this season.
Mathieu Raymond has also contributed three victories in six appearances, recording a 2.66 goals-against average and .915 save percentage.
Danbury enters Wednesday’s matchup having dropped seven of its first 11 games. Despite its record, the Hat Tricks feature several dangerous offensive threats.
Brent Beswick and Tristan Konobelj are tied for the team lead with 15 points apiece. Beswick has recorded seven goals and eight assists, while Konobelj has collected four goals and 11 assists.
Gus Rabe leads Danbury with eight goals and has added six assists for 14 points. Rabe has also recorded three game-winning goals this season, tied for fourth-most in the NAHL.
In goal, Ty Ferguson has handled the majority of the workload for the Hat Tricks, appearing in nine games with a 3-6-0 record. Ferguson carries a 2.99 goals-against average and a .919 save percentage.
Special teams could play a significant role in Wednesday’s matchup.
Danbury enters the contest with the seventh-ranked power play in the NAHL, converting on 24.44% of its opportunities with 11 power-play goals in 45 chances.
Philadelphia, meanwhile, ranks 27th on the man advantage, operating at 14.04% with eight goals in 57 opportunities. On the penalty kill, Danbury ranks 20th in the league at 79.41%, while Philadelphia sits 26th at 77.59%.
Puck drop is scheduled for 4 p.m. at Danbury Ice Arena. Fans can watch the action live on NAHLTV.