Sunday Wrap-up: Anchorage Secures Big 6-3 Road Win

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Oklahoma 6 @ Odessa 1 - The Oklahoma Warriors delivered a dominant road performance, crushing the Odessa Jackalopes with a final score of 6-1. The Warriors took control early, netting one goal in the first period before exploding for three more goals in the second period, securing a massive lead. Ronnie Wade was a key player for the Warriors, leading the offense with two goals. Odessa managed to score their only goal of the night in the second period, an even-strength tally from Caden Ghiossi, but that was nowhere near enough to get the Jackalopes back into the game. Oklahoma netted two empty-netters at the end of the third to expand their lead and secure the win. This decisive victory brings the Warriors above .500, as they try to make their way into contention, while the Odessa Jackalopes continue struggling to convert their offensive chances into wins.

Anchorage 6 @ Wisconsin 3 - The Anchorage Wolverines secured a strong road victory, defeating the Wisconsin Windigo with a final score of 6-3. The Wolverines established an early lead in the first period, netting two goals to the Windigo's zero. The second period was a continuation of the Anchorage dominance as they found the back of the net three more times before taking a commanding 6-0 lead at the start of the third. Wisconsin mounted a solid comeback attempt, scoring three times to end the game, but it was too late to change the outcome. Andrew Karkoc was the top star of the game, scoring two key goals, one on the power-play and one shorthanded. This decisive victory confirms the Anchorage Wolverines remain winning and are a decent contender with a 13-10-1-2 record, while the Wisconsin Windigo fall victim to a poor goalie performance, despite having the shot advantage throughout the night.

Kenai River 3 @ Chippewa 5 - The Chippewa Steel played host to the Kenai River Brown Bears for a Sunday evening matchup. The Steel struck first thanks to a power-play tally by Ben Norris at the 3:02 minute mark in the first frame. Heading into the second period, the Steel continued their momentum with the help of Sam Schulte, finding the back of the net a little over three minutes into the period. The Brown Bears were able to cut the Steel’s lead in half with a breakaway goal by Thomas Gunderson four minutes later. However, the Steel would find twine once again, this time Josh Bostedo scoring his second goal of the season. With 2:40 on the clock, Anthony McIntosh helps to bring Kenai River within one thanks to his second tally of the year. As the contest moved into the final 20 minutes, the teams were tight on the scoreboard. Midway through the final frame, Kenai River’s Dario Lass tied up the contest 3-3, giving both teams a fire to secure the victory. However, the Steel were the ones who were able to get it done. With 4:50 on the clock, Hunter Whisenand scores on the man advantage to give Chippewa the 4-3 lead. Finally, in a last-ditch effort, the Brown Bears pulled their goaltender, hoping to tie up the contest. Instead, Army commit Sam Schulte scores an empty-netter to give Chippewa the 5-3 victory. The Steel snapped their six-game losing streak while securing a win on home ice.