Friday night, the University of Alabama in Huntsville men’s hockey team took on the 6th-ranked Michigan Tech Huskies. In a game that was much closer than the score would show, the fourth being an empty netter, the Chargers, just couldn’t overcome the 3-2 deficit in the third period to force overtime with Michigan Tech.
The game started out on a high note as Craig Pierce notched a shorthanded goal to begin the game and gave the Chargers something they aren’t used to having this early on in the game, a lead. While special teams played a huge role in Friday’s game, head coach Mike Corbett wants the team to play more disciplined Saturday evening.
Jeff Vanderlugt, who tallied a power play goal, wants the team to live up to their potential. When UAH played physical and attacked the puck, the Huskies played more on their heels.
Post game video from head coach Mike Corbett, Craig Pierce and Jeff Vanderlugt:
Craig Pierce:
Jeff Vanderlugt:
*Photo courtesy of UAH Hockey*
