Chippewa, WI | 12/29/2023 | Jacqueline Hixssen
The Anchorage Wolverines took game one from the Chippewa Steel with a 4-3 final score.
Anchorage dominated the ice quickly with Monrean’s first goal of the night just 42 seconds into the game with an assist from Camden Shasby.
Throughout the first, Anchorage drained three of nine shots on goal, holding Chippewa to only one of 12.
Beerman was THE MAN in net tonight, throughout the contest he saw 39 shots and saved 36.
Tai Ushio made his debut on the ice for the first time since returning from World Juniors. Ushio capitalized on a ricocheted shot from Oliver Salo and secured the game winning goal with just nine seconds left in the second period.
After a scoreless final period, Chippewa gained the advantage when they pulled goaltender Carter Wishart. Monrean had a chance to grab his first hattrick of the season but missed the empty net with 1:30 left in the game.
Monrean then received a two-minute tripping penalty, putting Anchorage on a 6v4 penalty kill for the rest of the contest.
The two teams meet for game two tomorrow with another 4:00pm puck drop. Stream through NAHLtv or go to Matanuska Brewing Company to enjoy the game on their 225″ screen.
