CEDAR PARK, Texas – The Grand Rapids Griffins fought back from a two-goal deficit in the third period but eventually fell 4-3 in a shootout against the Texas Stars on Friday night at the H-E-B Center.
After Reece Scarlett scored at the 2:06 mark the Griffins bounced back with goals from Givani Smith at 5:08 and Jared Lukosevicius at 10:23. Tanner Kero was the lone goal scorer in the three-round shootout as the Griffins failed to convert on three chances.
The Griffins (2-1-0-1) and Stars (2-2-0-1) will continue their eight-game season series Saturday night at the H-E-B Center with puck drop set for 8 p.