Kesselring Records First Gordie Howe Hat Trick in Franchise History

Michael Kesselring has recorded the first Gordie Howe hat trick in Utah Hockey Club history against the Buffalo Sabres, in his 100th career NHL game. 

A Gordie Howe hat trick is when a player records a goal, an assist, and a fight all in the same game.

Utah HC beat the Sabres 5-2, but it was Kesselring who had himself a big afternoon.

His goal came at 16:42 into the second period on a shot from the point that beat Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, which tied the game at 1-1.

Kesselring's fight came at 10:44 in the second period. He took exception to a hit that Beck Malenstyn threw on him behind the net and that led to them dropping the gloves.

Finally, his assist came with just 51.5 second left in the second, when he made a nice move and dished the puck to Nick Schmaltz. He would eventually bury the puck, giving Utah a 3-1 lead. 

Kesselring, playing in his 100th career NHL game, had an amazing second period, which led to Utah beating the Sabres and the first Gordie Howe hat trick in team history.

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