HUNTSVILLE | The University of Alabama in Huntsville hockey team fell to rival Bemidji State by a final score of 5-1 on Saturday night at the Von Braun Center in the WCHA series finale. UAH dips to 9-17-2 (8-12-2 WCHA), while BSU rises to 14-8-6 (11-5-4 WCHA).
 
Turning Point
- An early power play goal by BSU's Charlie Combs gave the visitors the early lead, which was added to in the third period with a total of four goals in the frame on the way to the 5-1 victory for the Beavers.
 
Scoring Breakdown
- Brennan Saulnier was dealt a major penalty early into the contest, allowing Bemidji State to notch a 1-0 advantage on the power play at 2:53 of the first.
- Both sides went scoreless for the remainder of the first and through the second, as UAH goalie Jordan Uhelski amassed 26 saves entering the third.
- Bemidji State's offense overcame the UAH defense in the third period, potting goals at 7:05 by Justin Baudry, 9:31 by Aaron Miller and 12:19 by Baudry again to lead the Chargers 4-0.
- The Chargers ended the Beavers shutout bid at 13:03 of the third when senior captain Max McHugh redirected a shot by Cam Knight past Michael Bitzer to slim the BSU lead to 4-1. Tyler Poulsen also notched an assist on the play in addition to Knight.
- BSU's TJ Roo brought the game to its 5-1 final on an empty-netter at 18:37.
 
Inside the Box Score
- Uhelski's record dropped to 8-12-2 in goal, despite notching 31 saves in the contest.
- The Chargers generated 12 shots on goal, led by McHugh and Poulsen with three apiece.
- The Blue & White's defense posted 16 blocks in the game, led by John Teets with a game-high four blocks.
- McHugh's goal was his first of the season after appearing in his first game of the year last night, while Poulsen notched his 13th assist and Knight recorded his 11th helper.
 
Noteworthy
- Uhelski has 30 or more saves in 12 contests this season.
- UAH has split the series in all four home series to date in 2017-18.
 
Next Time Out
- UAH returns to the VBC ice next Saturday and Sunday at 2:07 p.m. for a series against Northern Michigan.