Fortescue Pots First Pro Goal as Wolf Pack Beat Crunch 3-2 in OT

Drew Fortescue played the role of hero as the Wolf Pack got back into the win column in an overtime thriller.

By Keegan Jarvis · Blue Shirt banter

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 1:33 AM

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Drew Fortescue scored his first pro goal in overtime to lift Hartford past Syracuse 3-2.
The Hartford Wolf Pack defeated the Syracuse Crunch by a final score of 3-2 in overtime.
Justin Nachbaur and Justin Dowling scored the regulation goals for the Wolf Pack.

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Rookie defenseman Drew Fortescue scored his first professional goal in overtime to lift the Hartford Wolf Pack to a 3-2 victory over the Syracuse Crunch on Saturday night. The game was tightly contested through regulation, with Fortescue capping an odd-man rush in the extra frame by beating Crunch goaltender Olivier Rodrigue.

Justin Nachbaur opened the scoring for Hartford before Syracuse took a 2-1 lead through goals from Jakob Pelletier and Lucas Mercuri. Justin Dowling tied the contest for the Wolf Pack in the second period, ultimately setting up Fortescue's game-winner and improving Hartford's road trip record to 3-3-1-0.

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Fortescue Pots First Pro Goal as Wolf Pack Beat Crunch 3-2 in OT

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