Alaska opened the scoring but couldn’t keep pace with Stonehill, falling 6-3 Saturday and splitting the weekend series. The Nanooks twice pulled within a goal in the third period before two empty-net goals sealed the loss.

By the Numbers
  • Stonehill 6, Alaska 3.
  • Alaska outshot Stonehill 28-25.
  • Tyler Shea made 19 saves.
  • Alaska won 27 of 65 faceoffs.
  • The Nanooks are 2-8-0 this season.
Yes, But

Alaska generated more shots and scored twice in the third to stay within reach, but Stonehill answered each time and finished with two empty-net goals.

What's Next

After a bye next week, Alaska returns home Nov. 20-21 to open the Alaska Airlines Governor’s Cup series against Alaska Anchorage.

Bottom Line

The weekend split offers a win to build on, but Alaska will need to turn its chances into steadier defense as it heads into a rivalry series.