Minor league report: Defenseman Jack Rathbone scores twice as Penguins fall to Crunch

Seth Rorabaugh | Saturday, November 11, 2023 11:03 p.m.

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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defenseman Jack Rathbone battles along the boards with Syracuse Crunch defenseman Devante Stephens during a game at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday. The Crunch won, 6-3.

Defenseman Jack Rathbone scored two goals for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 6-3 home loss to the Syracuse Crunch at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday.

Forward Austin Rueschhoff also scored for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (6-5-1-0) which had a three-game winning streak snapped. Goaltender Taylor Gauthier made 19 saves on 24 shots as his record fell to 1-1-1.

Highlights:

The Penguins’ next game is a home contest against the rival Hershey Bears on Wednesday, 7:05 p.m.

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Two goals by forward Tanner Laderoute led the Wheeling Nailers to a 5-2 home win against the Idaho Steelheads at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, W.Va.

Forwards Justin Addamo and Jordan Frasca each had a goal and an assist for Wheeling (5-2-0-0) while forward Dillon Hamaliuk contributed two assists. Goaltender Michael McNiven made 34 saves earning a win in his season debut.

Highlights:

The Nailers’ next game is a home contest against the Steelheads on Sunday, 4:10 p.m.

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