Box Score BOX SCORE

HOUGHTON, Mich. | The University of Alabama in Huntsville hockey team opened its Western Collegiate Hockey Association schedule for the 2020-21 season with a 4-0 loss at Michigan Tech on Saturday afternoon. UAH dips to 0-4-1, while MTU rises to 5-3-1.
 
Turning Point
-After a scoreless first period by both teams, Michigan Tech pulled ahead in the second period with a trio of goals in the frame which helped the hosts top UAH 4-0 on Saturday.
 
Scoring Breakdown
-Michigan Tech broke the scoreless tie in the second period at 6:42 on a goal by Brian Halonen, followed by a goal at 12:11 of the frame by Nick Nardella to put the Huskies ahead 2-0.
-MTU added another late goal in the second period at the 18:32 mark with a power-play marker by Trenton Bliss to make it a 3-0 lead.
-The Huskies went on to register one more goal in the third stanza, with Tyler Rockwell scoring at 13:22.
 
Inside the Box Score
-David Fessenden started in goal for the Chargers, posting 26 saves with four goals allowed. His record dips to 0-1-1.
-Fessenden posted a game-high 14 saves in the second period.
-UAH accrued 18 shots on goal overall as a team, led by junior captain Bauer Neudecker with four shots saved.
 
Noteworthy
-Fessenden has 25-plus saves in two games.
 
Next Time Out
-UAH and Michigan Tech wrap up the two-game series on Sunday at 1:07 p.m. CT.