Eagles Kick Off Homestand with 4-1 Win over Abbotsford
Nov 7, 2025 | LOVELAND, CO. – The Colorado Eagles started their homestand strong with a 4-1 victory against the Abbotsford Canucks. Defenseman Alex Gagne scored his first professional goal and added an assist. Forwards Danil Gushchin, Tye Felhaber, and Tristen Nielsen also scored for the Eagles.
Goaltender Trent Miner improved his season record to 2-0, saving 10 of 11 shots faced. The Eagles converted 1 of 3 power plays and successfully killed all 3 penalty kills.
Game Summary
- First period: Colorado dominated, outshooting Abbotsford 11-3, but no goals were scored.
- Second period: Danil Gushchin opened the scoring on a power play at 11:42, giving Colorado a 1-0 lead.
- Minutes later, Tye Felhaber extended the lead to 2-0 with a goal from the side of the crease with 3:38 left in the period.
- Abbotsford’s starting goalie Ty Young was injured late in the second period.
- Emergency backup goaltender C.J. Kier replaced Young for the final 20 minutes of the game.
"Colorado defenseman Alex Gagne scored his first professional goal and tacked on an assist."
The Eagles continued to control the game and maintain their advantage throughout the remainder of the match.
Key Performances
- Alex Gagne: first professional goal and an assist.
- Danil Gushchin: scored the opening goal on a power play.
- Tye Felhaber and Tristen Nielsen: both added goals.
- Trent Miner: strong goaltending with 10 saves on 11 shots.
This win marked a confident start for the Eagles as they kick off their homestand.
Author’s summary: The Colorado Eagles launched their homestand with a convincing 4-1 win, highlighted by key goals and strong goaltending despite an injury to the opposing goalie.