North Andover, MA.-- The Merrimack College men's ice hockey team rode a three goal second period to a 4-2 victory over the University of Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves in their return to Lawler Arena on Friday night.
Merrimack (4-9-1, 2-6-1): 4, Alaska-Anchorage (3-11-2): 2
In a first period that had a lot of stop and go, Ryan Keyes made all six saves, while the Warriors best chance from Tyler Young was only denied by the post.
The Seawolves struck first just past the six minute mark in the second period, but David Sacco would put the game back on level terms under two minutes later. Michael Emerson put the Warriors ahead three minutes after that only to be followed up by another tally by Sacco in the final two minutes to give the Warriors some breathing room and a two goal advantage heading into the final 20 minutes.
The Warriors added their fourth of the night, when Emerson recorded his second goal of the game at 9:09 of the third. Despite the Seawolves adding a late powerplay goal, the Warriors would hang on from there to capture the victory.
Notes and Numbers:
- David Sacco's two goal's bring him to seven on the season, he's also scored five times in his last three games.
- Michael Emerson had two goals as well, his second and third of the year.
- Nick Pierre picked up two assists, while Luke Weilandt, Harrison Roy, and Ryan O'Connell had one each.
- Ryan Keyes made 23 saves to capture his second win of the season.
UP NEXT:
The Warriors remain home to finish their set with the University of Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves tomorrow at 7 PM.
