Lions Defeat Thunder 6-3 in Sellout Game

Trois-Rivieres scores three unanswered goals in the third period for the win.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 3:04am

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An abstract, expressionist painting in vibrant neon colors depicting the chaotic energy and movement of a professional hockey game, with players' forms dissolving into bold, gestural brushstrokes.The Lions' third-period scoring surge overwhelms the Thunder in a high-intensity divisional matchup.Glens Falls Today

The Trois-Rivieres Lions defeated the Adirondack Thunder 6-3 in a Saturday night ECHL matchup in front of a sellout crowd in Glens Falls, New York. The Lions scored three unanswered goals in the third period to secure the victory after the Thunder had taken a 2-1 lead late in the first period.

Why it matters

This was an important divisional matchup between two teams fighting for playoff positioning in the ECHL's North Division. The Lions' third-period surge showed their ability to rally and close out a close game on the road, while the Thunder's late collapse raised questions about their ability to protect leads against top opponents.

The details

The Lions opened the scoring with a first-period goal from Mathieu Bizier, but the Thunder responded with two late goals in the first to take a 2-1 lead. Bizier tied it up in the second period, setting the stage for the Lions' three-goal outburst in the third. Anthony Beauregard scored the game-winning goal, while Jacob Dion and Joe Dunlap added insurance tallies to seal the victory for Trois-Rivieres.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 12, 2026.
  • The Lions took a 1-0 lead 3:43 into the first period.
  • The Thunder scored two goals in the final 56 seconds of the first period to take a 2-1 lead.
  • Bizier tied the game at 2-2 with a power-play goal in the second period.
  • The Lions scored three unanswered goals in the third period to win 6-3.

The players

Mathieu Bizier

A forward for the Trois-Rivieres Lions who scored two goals in the game, including the game-tying goal in the second period.

Patrick Grasso

A forward for the Adirondack Thunder who scored his 100th ECHL goal in the first period to tie the game 1-1.

Anthony Beauregard

A forward for the Trois-Rivieres Lions who scored the game-winning goal in the third period.

Tyler Brennan

The goaltender for the Adirondack Thunder who made 23 saves in the loss.

Francesco Lapenna

The goaltender for the Trois-Rivieres Lions who made the necessary saves to secure the victory.

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What they’re saying

“We knew we had to come out strong in the third period and take control of the game. The guys did a great job of capitalizing on their mistakes and putting the game away.”

— Anthony Beauregard, Forward, Trois-Rivieres Lions

“It's tough to give up a lead like that, especially at home in front of our fans. We'll need to regroup and come out with more intensity tomorrow to get the win.”

— Patrick Grasso, Forward, Adirondack Thunder

What’s next

The Adirondack Thunder will host the Trois-Rivieres Lions again on Sunday, April 13, 2026 at 3 p.m. for the second game of their weekend series. The Thunder will look to bounce back and earn a split, while the Lions aim to complete the sweep.

The takeaway

This game highlighted the Lions' ability to mount a comeback and close out a tight contest, while also exposing the Thunder's struggles to protect leads against top divisional opponents. The third-period surge by Trois-Rivieres could be a sign of things to come as these two teams battle for playoff positioning in the tight North Division race.