Gulls Beat Fort Wayne, End Skid at Four Losses

The Gulls snapped their five-game losing streak and handed previously undefeated Fort Wayne a International Hockey League 6-4 loss Saturday night in front of 4,509.

Left wing Clark Donatelli’s third-period goal with 4:11 remaining snapped a 4-4 tie. Defenseman Steve Dykstra added an empty-net goal with one second remaining. A five-minute major penalty assessed on Marc Saumier put the Gulls on the power-play and led to Donatelli’s goal.

“Tonight, we found out the difference between thinking we’re working hard and really working hard,” Gulls Coach Mike O’Connell said.

The victory is the first for the Gulls (2-4-1) since their 5-4 opening-night victory against visiting Salt Lake City Oct. 5.

The Gulls were assessed six penalty minutes, a season low.