The Park City Outliers secured their first one-goal victory of the season with a 5-4 comeback road win against the Vernal Oilers on Saturday night, according to a October 10 report.
Forward Grant Barksdale scored the game-winning goal with approximately two and a half minutes remaining in the contest. The victory brings the Outliers' record to 5-1-0-0.
Captain Erick Bachtle scored two goals during the win, while forward Max Young recorded three points through goals on back-to-back evenings. Young's performance included a goal and two assists, one of which assisted Barksdale's winning goal.
Head coach Richard Bohan stated that Young has been simplifying his game and focusing on the basics. Bohan also praised Bachtle's leadership and toughness, describing him as a mental warrior who fights through adversity.
The game featured a powerplay goal by Keene Lincoln. Park City finished the game 3-for-5 on the man advantage, which was noted as the team's best performance of the season.
The Park City Outliers are scheduled to host the Casper Warbirds at the Black Rock Mountain Event Center on Friday, Oct. 16 at 7:05 p.m.
