ABERDEEN, S.D. — David Hruby scored early in the third period to cap off a three-goal comeback as the Aberdeen Wings defeated the Watertown Shamrocks 3-2 at Odde Ice Arena.
Watertown jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the opening period following goals from Justin Obrochta at the 14:56 mark and Owen Chartier at 2:26.
Aberdeen responded in the second period to tie the game. Noah Keyes scored at 8:34 before Hruby netted his first goal of the night with 1:11 remaining in the period.
Hruby then delivered the game-winner just 21 seconds into the third period, scoring at 19:39 to secure the victory for Aberdeen.
Aberdeen outshot Watertown 39-22 on the night. Shamrocks goaltender Mason Gudridge made 36 saves on 39 shots in the loss.
With the victory, Aberdeen takes a 2-1 lead in the season series against Watertown. The two teams are scheduled to meet again Nov. 25 and Nov. 28.
The Shamrocks fell to 5-5-2-0 on the season. Watertown returns home for a two-game series against the Minot Minotauros on Oct. 30 and Oct. 31.
