Mueller scores hat-trick to lead Moncton 3-2 over Mooseheads

By CityNews Halifax Staff

Miles Mueller led the Moncton Wildcats to a 3-2 victory over the Halifax Mooseheads on Saturday.

The Mooseheads took an early lead thanks to a Jake Todd tally 2:10 into the opening frame.

Moncton evened things up as Miles Mueller netted one in the final seconds of the first period.

Markus Vidicek restored the Herd’s lead, making it 2-1 early in the second period but Mueller tied things up again in the final moments of the period to make it 2-2 heading into the third.

Mueller completed the hat-trick early in the third period to give the lead, which they would hold on to as they edged out the Mooseheads 3-2.

The Mooseheads will make their way to Saint John for their penultimate game of the regular season against the Sea Dogs.

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