FAIRBANKS, Alaska | The University of Alabama in Huntsville hockey team earned the series split at Western Collegiate Hockey Association opponent Alaska Fairbanks on Saturday night by a final score of 4-1 at the Carlson Center. UAH improves to 8-19-3 (8-13-3 WCHA), while UAF slips to 9-16-3 (8-11-3 WCHA).
 
Turning Point
- The Chargers benefitted from a pair of first period goals by Brennan Saulnier at 1:12 and Josh Kestner at 15:51 – which went on to be the game-winner – en route to the 4-1 victory in the series finale.
 
Inside the Box Score
- Saulnier put the Chargers on the board first on Saturday as he knocked home a rebound shot by freshman Connor James at the 1:12 mark of the opening period.
- Later on in the first, Kestner delivered his ninth goal of the season off a one-timer on a power play, thanks to assists by Cam Knight and James.
- Alaska Fairbanks went on to notch its own power-play tally at 16:42 of the first by Chad Staley to cut the UAH lead to 2-1 heading into intermission.
- Following over 14 minutes of scoreless action in the second, Matt Salhany provided a shorthanded goal at 14:38 of the middle frame to stretch the UAH advantage to 3-1. Gorowsky notched an assist on the play.
- UAH maintained its 3-1 lead over UAF for the majority of the third period until freshman Sean Rappleyea sent in an empty-net goal from the Chargers defensive end to bring the game to its 4-1 final.
- Jordan Uhelski improves to 6-6-3 on the season after allowing just one goal and stopping a game-high 30 saves.
- The Chargers posted 24 shots on goal in the contest, led by Gorowsky and Max McHugh with four apiece.
- UAH held UAF to one goal in five power-play chances, while the Chargers converted on one out of four power-play opportunities on Saturday.
 
Noteworthy
- James two assists were the first and second points of his collegiate career.
- Rappleyea's goal was the first of his career.
- Knight now has 14 assists to lead the Chargers in helpers in 2016-17.
 
Next Time Out
- UAH returns home for the final regular season series at the Von Braun Center as rival Bemidji State visits next Friday and Saturday. Puck drops at 7:07 p.m. next Friday and 3:07 p.m. next Saturday.