The Hamilton Bulldogs scored three unanswered third period goals to defeat the Binghamton Senators 4-1 in their first pre-season game.  The game was played Friday night in Victoriaville. 

Alexander Avtsin scored two goals, Brock Trotter recorded three assists and Brian Willsie scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in the win.  The Bulldogs outshot Binghamton 41-24.  Robert Mayer was in the Bulldogs nets.

Hamilton will play the Senators again tonight (Saturday)  at the Centre Marcel-Dionne in Drummondville.  The Bulldogs open their season at home October 8th against Rochester.

Scoring Summary:

1st Period:
1. BNG – Bobby Raymond – 1 (Corey Locke) – 12:00
2. HAM – Alexander Avtsin – 1 (Brian Willsie, Brock Trotter) – 18:13

2nd Period:
No Scoring

3rd Period:
3. HAM – Brian Willsie – 1 (Brock Trotter) – 2:49
4. HAM – Philippe Lefebvre – 1 (Gabriel Dumont, Olivier Dame-Malka)  – 9:14
5. HAM – Alexander Avtsin – 2 (Brock Trotter, Joe Stejskal) – 18:26

Scoring:
Hamilton:      1-0-3-4
Binghamton: 1-0-0–1

Shots:
Hamilton: 12-13-16–41
Binghamton: 9-8-7—24

Power Play:
Hamilton: 1-for-7
Binghamton: 0-for-6

Three Stars:
1. HAM- Brian Willsie (1 goal, 1 assists)
2. HAM- Robert Mayer (24 shots, 23 saves)
3. HAM- Olivier Dame-Malka (1 assist)