Weekly Recap: B-Sens return to CAA Arena and split weekend with North Division rivals

After six long months, Belleville Sens fans finally got to welcome their team back to CAA Arena this past week, as the B-Sens returned to home ice to take on the Utica Comets (AHL affiliate of the New Jersey Devils) and the Syracuse Crunch (AHL affiliate of the Tampa Bay Lightning). Those fans were treated to a couple of exciting and physical matchups that saw Belleville split the points with a Saturday victory and a Sunday afternoon defeat.

Saturday, October 19, 2024: Belleville Senators – 5 vs Utica Comets – 4

The Belleville Senators earned a 5-4 win over the Utica Comets in their first home game of 2024-25 on Saturday, but what started as a promising evening became a nervy affair. The B-Sens dominated the first 30 minutes over the Comets, driving a confident atmosphere throughout CAA Arena. Cole Reinhardt led the Belleville attack with three points (one goal, two assists), Zack Ostapchuk and Donovan Sebrango each had a goal and an assist and Jeremy Davies scored his first as a Senator. Angus Crookshank tallied the eventual game-winner, while Leevi Merilainen stopped 19 of 23 shots to earn his second win of the seaason.

GAME RECAP | BOX SCORE

Sunday, October 20, 2024: Belleville Senators – 2 vs Syracuse Crunch – 5

After an action-packed win on home ice Saturday night over Utica, the Belleville Senators were back at it Sunday afternoon taking on the visiting Syracuse Crunch, but fell 5-2 in a physical, penalty-filled affair. B-Sens Captain Garrett Pilon had a goal and an assist and Jeremy Davies scored for the second straight night.

GAME RECAP | BOX SCORE

Highlight of the Week:

Transactions:

Oct.16/24 – 40 Mads Sogaard (G) – Recalled from loan by Ottawa (NHL)
Oct.16/24 – 35 Michael Simpson (G) – Recalled from loan to Orlando (ECHL)
Oct.19/24 – 40 Mads Sogaard (G) – Returned on loan from Ottawa (NHL)
Oct.20/24 – 35 Michael Simpson (G) – Returned on loan to Orlando (ECHL)
Oct.20/24 – 23 Cole Reinhardt (F) – Recalled from loan by Ottawa (NHL)

Statistical Leaders:

Points – 5 – 23 Cole Reinhardt (F)
Goals – 2 – 23 Cole Reinhardt (F) / 4 Jeremy Davies (D)
Assists – 3 – 23 Cole Reinhardt (F) / 22 Garrett Pilon (F) / 10 Zack Ostapchuk (F)
Plus/Minus – +4 – 10 Zack Ostapchuk (F)
Penalty Minutes – 20 – 42 Hayden Hodgson (F)
Goals Against Average – 1.69 – 40 Mads Sogaard (G)
Save Percentage – .930 – 40 Mads Sogaard (G)

This Week:

The American Hockey League’s Battle of Ontario takes centre stage this week, with the Belleville Sens set to engage in a home-and-home set with the Toronto Marlies (AHL affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs). Save for one preseason matchup a few weeks back, the two provincial rivals haven’t seen each other since Belleville eliminated Toronto from the Calder Cup Playoffs back in the spring. 

• Friday, October 25: : Belleville Senators @ Toronto Marlies (7:00 p.m. – Coca-Cola Coliseum)
• Saturday, October 26, 2024: Belleville Senators vs Toronto Marlies (7:00 p.m. – CAA Arena)

Ticket Info:

Single-game tickets for the first half of the 2024-25 Belleville Sens season are now on sale via Ticketmaster, by emailing tickets@bellevillesens.com, or the Belleville Sens Box Office at CAA Arena during select hours. 

Fans looking to get a head start on locking up tickets for any game on the schedule can do so now by becoming a season seat member, purchasing a flex pack membership, or putting down a deposit for a group experience. More information on those ticket options, plus details on premium seating and Business Elite packages is available by visiting the Belleville Sens website or emailing tickets@bellevillesens.com.

The full Belleville Sens 2024-25 regular season schedule is available by clicking here. 

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