Ice hockey – Hammond treble sinks battling Capitals

Edinburgh Capitals failed to earn any points on their trip to Glasgow increasing pressure on the club in the race for a play-off spot.

Braehead Clan emerged 7-5 winners on the night despite going behind with 45 seconds of the first period remaining.

Mike Hammond claimed a treble with Scott Pitt chipping in with two goals with Corey Cowick and Craig Peacock completing the scoring for the home side.

Garrett Milan claimed two for Capitals with Jacob Johnston, Ian Schultz and Jared Staal scoring the others.

Capitals were outshot 24-18 on the night but Johnston fired them ahead after 19min 15sec.

Pitt levelled 36 seconds later and Cowick scored in 25 minutes. Peacock converted a power play effort four minutes after that.

Hammond’s first came after 30 minutes before Milan cut the deficit in the 37th minute.

Schultz pulled another goal back after 43 minutes only for Pitt in 46 minutes and Hammond three minutes later to improve on that.

Milan netted his second a minute later but Hammond’s third came in 51 minutes before Staal’s power play effort arrived after 57 minutes.