Harper continues scoring streak in Sunday night loss to Brantford

Harper Continues Scoring Streak in Sunday Night Loss to Brantford

The Saginaw Spirit fell 6-2 to the Brantford Bulldogs at the Dow Event Center on Sunday night.

Key Performances

Nikita Klepov recorded a goal and an assist, reaching six points (4 goals, 2 assists) over three games this weekend.
Egor Barabanov earned his seventh multi-point game of the season with two assists.
For the Bulldogs, Jake O’Brien extended his point streak to ten games by adding four assists in the win.
Goaltender Ryerson Leenders stopped 27 of 29 shots.

Game Summary

The Bulldogs opened the scoring early when Layne Gallacher sent Zack Sandhu’s rebound past Saginaw’s goaltender Stepan Shurygin, assisted by Ben Danford, giving Brantford a 1-0 lead just 1:40 into the first period.

Adam Benak then scored on the power play, beating Shurygin low on the blocker side, with assists from Jake O’Brien and Adam Jiricek, extending the lead to 2-0 at 7:39 of the first.

Saginaw’s Klepov responded with a backhand goal in the slot at 4:42, assisted by Egor Barabanov and Graydon Jones, cutting the deficit to 2-1.

"Jake O’Brien extended his point streak to ten games with four assists in the win."

The Bulldogs’ power play struck again after a pass from Caleb Malhotra bounced in off a Spirit defender.

Score After First Period

Saginaw Spirit: 0
Brantford Bulldogs: 2
Total Shots: Saginaw 7 - Brantford 10

The Bulldogs continued to dominate, ultimately winning 6-2.

Author's summary: Despite strong individual efforts from Saginaw players, Brantford maintained control throughout the game to secure a decisive 6-2 victory.

WNEM — 2025-11-04