OXFORD, OHIO – Alaska Anchorage rallied from a two-goal deficit but fell in overtime 3-2 at Miami (OH) Saturday.
J.P. Steele and Karter McNarland each scored their first goals of the season for the Seawolves.
"Our competitive spirit and resilience showed up tonight," said head coach Eric Rud. "We got down two early in the second, and from that point on I thought we played great hockey. The coaches are very proud of how we played tonight. We have learned that when this group plays with heart and passion we are a handful."
After a scoreless first period, the RedHawks scored a pair of quick goals at 5:20 and 7:19 of the second period.
J.P. Steele started the comeback for the Seawolves when he skated in on Miami goalie Matteo Drobac and scored an unassisted goal at 15:24.
Ethan Warrener hit Karter McNarland with an outlet pass that allowed McNarland to score a breakaway goal to tie the game 2-2 at 18:05 of the second period. J.P. Steele collected his second point of the evening with the second assist.
Miami forced a turnover in Anchorage's defensive zone leading to the game winning goal by Cal Huston 20 seconds into overtime.
Joey Rocha finished with 26 saves for the Seawolves.
The Seawolves were outshot 29-23.
Alaska Anchorage will enjoy a week off before hitting the road for a two-game series at St. Thomas Nov. 6-7.
