BEMIDJI, Minn. | The University of Alabama in Huntsville picked up a 4-2 win over rival Bemidji State in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association series finale on Saturday night at the Sanford Center. UAH improves to 2-14-0 (2-8-0 WCHA), while BSU slips to 7-7-2 (5-4-1 WCHA).
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Turning Point
- The Chargers turned the tables in the third period with a total of three goals in the frame to turn a 2-1 deficit into a 4-2 advantage on the way to the WCHA victory over Bemidji State.
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Scoring Breakdown
- Bemidji State led off the scoring in the contest as Charlie Combs scored unassisted at 7:04, prior to the hosts extending their lead to 2-0 on a tally by Dillon Eichstadt at 8:09.
- The Chargers slimmed the deficit to 2-1 on a goal by
Connor Wood at 12:15, thanks to assists by
Adam Wilcox and
Connor James.
- Following a scoreless second period, UAH dominated the third period with a total of three goals by
Bauer Neudecker at 3:56,
Cam Knight at 4:34, and
Connor Merkley at 13:43 to complete the 4-2 victory at BSU.
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Inside the Box Score
- The Chargers had 17 shots on goal in the contest, led by Wood with three shots saved.
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Madison Dunn, Neudecker and
Brandon Salerno chipped in two shots on goal apiece.
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Jake Theut picked up the win in goal after totaling 21 saves in the contest.
- UAH went 20-for-46 in face-offs.
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Noteworthy
- Theut's win is the first in his career.
- Öhrvall's two-assist performance is his first multi-point game as a Charger.
- Rajic (1g-5a) and Öhrvall (0g-6a) are tied for the team lead in points with six each.
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Next Time Out
- UAH heads to Michigan Tech next Friday and Saturday to continue WCHA play.