The Chargers return from their holiday break with their last non-conference games of the season at the Mariucci Classic in Minneapolis, hosted by the University of Minnesota.

UAH will play Massachusetts in the first game on Friday at 4 p.m. The second game between Mercyhurst and Minnesota is at 7 p.m. The losers play in the third-place game Saturday at 4, with the championship game at 7.

This is UAH’s third appearance in the tournament. In 2006, the Chargers finished in third place, losing to Minnesota and beating Massachusetts, and in 2012, UAH finished fourth after losing to then-No. 1 Boston College and Air Force.

Charger recap: UAH (7-11-2 overall, 7-7-2 WCHA) earned its third road sweep of the season on Dec. 9-10, taking 4-1 and 3-1 decisions at Northern Michigan. The Chargers have tied a program record with four straight road victories.

Brandon Parker had a goal in each game, plus an assist, as he earned the WCHA Defensive Player of Week award. Parker has scored in four of his last five games.

Josh Kestner also had two goals and an assist in the series, moving up to 16 points on the season to lead the team and tie him for 8th in the WCHA.

The Chargers are 5-1-1 in Jordan Uhelski’s last seven starts. (Photo by UAH Athletics)

Goaltender Jordan Uhelski posted another two solid starts, allowing just the goal in each game and making 47 saves. The junior’s save percentage went up to .908 and his goals against average went down to 2.73. His 2.28 GAA and .917 save percentage in WCHA games are both fourth-best in the league.

The Chargers are tied for fourth place in the WCHA standings with Minnesota State with 23 points. They have already matched their most WCHA wins in a season with seven.

About the Minutemen: Massachusetts (4-12-2 overall, 2-7-1 Hockey East) has lost five games in a row, currently sitting in eighth place in Hockey East. The Minutemen’s last action was two weeks ago against Arizona State, which swept UMass by two 4-1 scores. UMass did get a 5-4 win over then-No. 12 Notre Dame on Dec. 12 before its current losing streak.

UMass relies on a number of underclassmen — 15 of its 40 goals this season have come from freshmen. Sophomore Austin Pleavy leads the squad with five goals and 12 points, while another sophomore (Kurt Keats) and two freshmen (Griff Jeszka and Jonny Lazarus) each have four goals. Senior captain Steve Iacobellis also has four goals, with three coming in the last six games. Freshman Ryan Wischow has been the Minutemen’s primary goaltender, starting 14 of the team’s 18 games (.904 SV%, 2.82 GAA).

In 2006, the Chargers beat Massachusetts 5-2 in the third-place game of the Mariucci Classic, which is the only time UAH and UMass have previously met. That game was on Dec. 30, 2006, ten years to the day of Friday’s matchup.

About the Lakers: Mercyhurst (7-9-1 overall, 7-6-1 Atlantic Hockey), which plays host Minnesota in the semifinals, comes into the tournament on a 3-1-1 stretch in its last five games. The Lakers took three of four points in a home-and-home with Robert Morris two weekends ago, moving into fourth place in Atlantic Hockey.

Junior left wing Jonathan Charbonneau has been the force for the Lakers, scoring 10 goals on the season in 16 games. His centerman, sophomore Derek Barach, has 16 assists for a total of 19 points to lead the club. Defenseman Lester Lancaster has also been dishing out assists with 12. Goaltending duties have been split between junior Brandon Wildung (.896 SV%, 3.64 GAA) and freshman Colin DeAugustine (.921, 2.73).

UAH is 4-6-3 all-time against Mercyhurst, including a 1-4-2 record in the modern Division I era (3-2-1 when both clubs were in Division II). The Lakers have won the last four meetings, having swept series in 2010 and 2011.

About the Golden Gophers: Minnesota (9-5-2 overall, 3-1-0 Big Ten) is ranked No. 11 in the last USCHO.com poll. The Gophers have taken the early lead in the Big Ten and have won four of their last five, including a victory at then-No. 4 Boston College and a split with No. 10 Ohio State.

Sophomore Tyler Sheehy leads the Gophers with 11 goals and 12 assists for 23 points. A pair of seniors, Justin Kloos and Vinni Lettieri, have each chipped in seven goals. Minnesota has 12 NHL prospects, including Nashville Predator draftees Rem Pitlick (3rd round, 2016) and Tommy Novack (2nd round, 2015). Eric Schierhorn is the primary goaltender (.882 SV%, 2.93 GAA in 16 starts).

UAH is 0-4-0 against Minnesota, all games in Minneapolis. The last matchup was in the 2006 Mariucci Classic, with the Gophers winning 3-1 in the opening game.

Around the WCHA: All times Central. Games featuring WCHA teams at home can be seen on WCHA.tv.

Wednesday, Dec. 28
Northern Michigan vs. Cornell, 3 p.m. (Florida College Classic, Estero, Fla.)

Thursday, Dec. 29
Michigan vs. Michigan Tech, 2:30 p.m. (Great Lakes Invitational, Detroit)
Colorado College/Merrimack vs. Northern Michigan, 3 or 6:30 p.m. (Florida College Classic, Estero, Fla.)
Ferris State vs. Robert Morris, 6:30 p.m. (Three Rivers Classic, Pittsburgh)

Friday, Dec. 30
UAH vs. Massachusetts, 4 p.m. (Mariucci Classic, Minneapolis)
#15 Bemidji State at Alaska Anchorage, 4:37 p.m.
#16 Western Michigan/Michigan State vs. Michigan Tech, 2:30 or 6 p.m. (Great Lakes Invitational, Detroit)
#6 Boston College/#14 Quinnipiac vs. Ferris State, 3:30 or 6:30 p.m. (Three Rivers Classic, Pittsburgh)
RIT at Bowling Green, 4:07 p.m. (Toledo, Ohio)
Lake Superior State at #20 Omaha, 7:07 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 31
UAH vs. Mercyhurst/#11 Minnesota, 4 or 7 p.m. (Mariucci Classic, Minneapolis)
#15 Bemidji State at Alaska Anchorage, 4:37 p.m.
Alaska at #12 Notre Dame, 3:05 p.m.
Lake Superior State at #20 Omaga, 4:07 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 1
Alaska at #12 Notre Dame, 1:05 p.m.

UAH started the season with a sweep at Ferris State. The Chargers hope more success against the Bulldogs this weekend in Huntsville will provide a boost toward a playoff run.

The series starts Saturday at 7 p.m., with the first 500 fans getting UAH Christmas cards. Sunday’s game is a 3 p.m. start. Kids 12 and under get free general admission.

Supplies For Gatlinburg will be in the lobby at the VBC this weekend collecting items to take up to those affected by the devastating fires this week. Also, all proceeds from Chuck-a-Puck this weekend will be donated to the relief efforts for those affected by the tornadoes in Alabama on Tuesday night.

All-time series: UAH won a pair of one-goal games in Big Rapids on Oct. 1-2, but Ferris State leads the overall series 13-5-1. The Bulldogs are 5-1 against UAH in Huntsville.

Charger recap: UAH (4-10-2 overall, 4-6-2 WCHA) was swept two weeks ago by Bowling Green, keeping the Chargers winless at home this season. UAH had third-period leads in both games but lost 4-1 and 8-3.

Kurt Gosselin had a goal and an assist in the series, extending his point-scoring streak to six games. He now has 10 points on the season on four goals and six assists.

Josh Kestner leads the squad with 12 points, tied for ninth in the WCHA, after a goal and an assist in the last game. Max McHugh still leads the team with five goals, but has been kept off the scoresheet in four straight.

	Tale of the tape (WCHA games only)
4-10-2	Overall record	5-9-1
4-6-2-0 (T5th)	WCHA record	4-5-1-1 (T5th)
2.58 (7th)	Goals/game	3.00 (T3rd)
3.75 (10th)	Goals allowed/game	3.10 (6th)
11.8 (9th)	Pen. minutes/game	12.6 (6th)
17.5% (5th)	Power play	16.1% (6th)
77.2% (9th)	Penalty kill	83.9% (6th)

Goaltender Carmine Guerriero started both games in the Bowling Green series, with mixed results. He stopped 29 of 32 shots in game one, but allowed seven goals in game two.

The Chargers are tied for fifth place in the WCHA standings with Ferris State with 14 points.

About the Bulldogs: Ferris State (5-9-1 overall, 4-5-1 WCHA), after being swept at home by the Chargers, wound up with an eight-game winless streak to start the season. Since then, the Bulldogs have won five of seven, including wins over league contenders Bowling Green and Minnesota State. FSU was also off last week after sweeping Lake Superior State at home.

Senior Gerald Mayhew tops the WCHA in goals with nine in just 11 games, including scoring goals in his last five games. He had two goals against the Chargers on Oct. 2.

Craig Pelfrey’s 15 points (three goals, 12 assists) leads the Bulldogs and is third in the WCHA. Mitch Maloney and Corey Mackin have six and five goals, respectively. Pelfrey and Maloney each had three-point weekends against UAH earlier this season.

Freshman goaltender Justin Kapelmaster has had the hot hand for FSU. In six games (five starts), he has a 1.85 goals against average, a .943 save percentage, and one shutout. He made 73 saves in the Bulldogs’ sweep of Lake Superior, earning him WCHA Rookie of the Week honors.

Sophomore Darren Smith, who was in net against UAH back in October, has a 3.67 goals against average and .881 save percentage in 10 starts.

Around the WCHA: All times Central. Games featuring WCHA teams at home can be seen on WCHA.tv.

Friday, December 2
* #13 Bemidji State at Michigan Tech, 6:07 p.m.
* Bowling Green at Lake Superior State, 6:37 p.m.
* Alaska at #15 Minnesota State, 7:07 p.m.
* Northern Michigan at Alaska Anchorage, 10:07 p.m.

Saturday, December 3
* Ferris State at UAH, 7:07 p.m.
* #13 Bemidji State at Michigan Tech, 6:07 p.m.
* Bowling Green at Lake Superior State, 6:07 p.m.
* Alaska at #15 Minnesota State, 7:07 p.m.
* Northern Michigan at Alaska Anchorage, 10:07 p.m.

Sunday, December 4
* Ferris State at UAH, 3:07 p.m.

The Chargers continue their homestand with a two-game WCHA series against Bowling Green.

All-time series: Bowling Green leads the series 17-4-1, including a 10-2-0 mark since both programs joined the WCHA. In Huntsville, the Falcons lead 7-3-0. Last season, UAH and BG split at the VBC with the Chargers winning 7-5 and the Falcons winning 5-0.

Charger recap: UAH (4-8-2 overall, 4-4-2 WCHA) continues to search for its first home win of the season. The Chargers kicked off a three-series home stand against Alaska, getting a 3-3 tie (losing a 3-0 lead and the extra point in the 3-on-3 overtime) and a 3-1 loss.

Josh Kestner moved to the team lead in points with 10 after getting an assist last Friday. Max McHugh still leads the club with five goals. Kurt Gosselin had two assists in the Alaska series to give him eight points on the season and a four-game point-scoring streak.

	Tale of the tape (WCHA games only)
4-8-2	Overall record	4-7-1
4-4-2-0 (4th)	WCHA record	3-3-0-0 (7th)
2.70 (6th)	Goals/game	2.83 (3rd)
3.30 (7th)	Goals allowed/game	2.33 (4th)
12.1 (7th)	Pen. minutes/game	11.5 (9th)
15.2% (6th)	Power play	11.4% (7th)
79.2% (8th)	Penalty kill	84.8% (5th)

Goaltender Jordan Uhelski made 31 saves on Friday, and now has a .898 save percentage and 3.08 goals against average. Carmine Guerriero made his first start of the season after being ineligible for the first six weeks, stopping 23 of 25 shots.

With 14 points, the Chargers are fourth in the WCHA standings.

About the Falcons: Bowling Green (4-7-1 overall, 3-3-0 WCHA), the preseason favorites to win the WCHA crown, had a very rough start to the season, not getting a win until the eighth game of the season. Since then, the Falcons have won four of five, including a sweep at Northern Michigan last week.

Junior forward Mitch McLain leads the Falcons in scoring with 11 points (four goals, seven assists), and has been a driving force in BG’s recent success. Eight of his points have come in the last six games. Senior Matt Pohlkamp has also heated up, with four goals in the last five games to take the team lead with six.

All-WCHA defensemen Mark Friedman and Sean Walker each have four goals and three assists. Goaltender Chris Nell has a 2.71 goals against average and .880 save percentage in 11 games (10 starts).

Around the WCHA: All times Central. Games featuring WCHA teams at home can be seen on WCHA.tv.

Friday, November 18
* Bowling Green at UAH, 7:07 p.m.
* Lake Superior State at Ferris State, 6:07 p.m.
* Northern Michigan at #13 Bemidji State, 7:07 p.m.
* Michigan Tech at Alaska Anchorage, 10:07 p.m.
#7 Minnesota at #15 Minnesota State, 7:07 p.m.

Saturday, November 19
* Bowling Green at UAH, 7:07 p.m.
* Lake Superior State at Ferris State, 6:07 p.m.
* Northern Michigan at #13 Bemidji State, 7:07 p.m.
* Michigan Tech at Alaska Anchorage, 10:07 p.m.
#15 Minnesota State at #7 Minnesota, 8:00 p.m.

Coming off their first sweep in Anchorage, the Chargers stay home to face the other Alaska club in the hopes of starting a winning streak.

After starting the season with five road series in six weeks, UAH will play its next six games at home over the next four weeks.

All-time series: Alaska leads 19-7-1 overall, including a 7-4-1 mark in Huntsville, since the series began in 1987. Last season, the Chargers and Nanooks split their lone series at the Von Braun Center, with UAF winning 6-3 and UAH winning 3-1.

Charger recap: UAH (4-7-1 overall, 4-3-1 WCHA) snapped an eight-game winless streak with a sweep on the road at Alaska Anchorage. UAH scored three times in the first 6:19 and held on for a 5-2 win on Friday, and got the sweep with a 3-2 overtime victory on Saturday. It was the first on-ice sweep for the Chargers in the 49th state, and the first time the Chargers have had two road sweeps in a season since 2004-05.

Sophomore defenseman Kurt Gosselin scored a goal in each game and pitched an assist on Matt Salhany’s OT winner to earn WCHA Defensive Player of the Week honors. He now has three goals and three assists on the season.

	Tale of the tape (WCHA games only)
4-7-1	Overall record	3-7-0
4-3-1-0 (3rd)	WCHA record	2-4-0-0 (7th)
2.88 (4th)	Goals/game	2.33 (7th)
3.38 (8th)	Goals allowed/game	4.00 (10th)
12.4 (8th)	Pen. minutes/game	16.5 (4th)
15.8% (5th)	Power play	21.9% (3rd)
79.5% (7th)	Penalty kill	78.0% (10th)

Hans Gorowsky also had a two-goal, one-assist weekend against the Seawolves.

Max McHugh had a three assists for the series, giving him nine points for the season and tying him for the team lead. Joining him is Josh Kestner, who scored two assists for the weekend and now has a four-game point-scoring streak.

Junior goaltender Jordan Uhelski has started five straight games, currently sporting a .895 save percentage and 3.15 goals against average. Senior Carmine Guerriero is eligible again after having to sit the first 12 games of the season for NCAA age limit rules.

With 13 points, the Chargers are third in the WCHA standings, two behind Minnesota State and 11 behind Bemidji State.

About the Nanooks: Alaska (3-7-0 overall, 2-4-0 WCHA) was swept at home by 18th-ranked Bemidji State by scores of 6-2 and 3-1. The Nanooks, whose wins have come against Minnesota State and Lake Superior State, sit in 7th place in the WCHA standings with six points.

Marcus Basara (senior), Chad Staley (sophomore), Zach Frye (junior defenseman), and Ross Heidt (freshman) each have three goals this season. Senior winger Brandon Morley has seven assists.

Goaltending duties have been split by sophomore Jesse Jenks (.882 save percentage, 3.54 goals against average) and senior Davis Jones (.865, 3.67).

Around the WCHA: All times Central. Games featuring WCHA teams at home can be seen on WCHA.tv.

Thursday, November 10
Ferris State at Michigan State, 6:05 p.m.

Friday, November 11
* Alaska at UAH, 7:07 p.m.
* #20 Lake Superior State at Michigan Tech, 6:07 p.m.
* Bowling Green at Northern Michigan, 6:07 p.m.
* #15 Bemidji State at #11 Minnesota State, 7:07 p.m.
Alaska Anchorage at #12 Penn State, 6 p.m.

Saturday, November 12
* Alaska at UAH, 7:07 p.m.
* #20 Lake Superior State at Michigan Tech, 6:07 p.m.
* Bowling Green at Northern Michigan, 6:07 p.m.
* #15 Bemidji State at #11 Minnesota State, 7:07 p.m.
Alaska Anchorage at #12 Penn State, 6 p.m.
Michigan State at Ferris State, 6:07 p.m.

The Chargers need to put a rough October behind them. Perhaps the long trip to Alaska will help as they visit a struggling Seawolves club this weekend in Anchorage.

All-time series: UAA leads 20-5-2 overall and 14-1-0 in Anchorage. That one UAH win in Anchorage came last season, a 2-1 decision as part of a series split. UAH is 3-2-1 in the last six meetings.

Charger recap: UAH (2-7-1 overall, 2-3-1 WCHA) is winless in its last eight games. Last week, the Chargers were swept 5-1 and 5-2 at 10th-ranked St. Cloud State in a non-conference series. UAH currently sits in fifth place in the WCHA standings.

Cam Knight (Photo by UAH Athletics/Doug Eagan)

Defense has been a sore spot for the Chargers, who are last in the WCHA and 54th in Division I at 4.30 goals allowed per game. What has been working for them is blocking shots: UAH is sixth in the nation blocking 15.6 shots per game. Cam Knight leads the nation with 25, with Brandon Carlson and Brandon Parker tied for second with 23.

Jordan Uhelski has become the No. 1 goaltender, taking over for struggling senior Matt Larose. Uhelski started both games of a series for the first time last week at St. Cloud, making 48 saves on Friday.

UAH has scored only 1.80 goals per game. Max McHugh continues to grow into a consistent threat — his five goals is tied with Northern Michigan’s Robbie Payne for the WCHA lead. His right-wing linemate Josh Kestner has seven points (three goals, four assists). Jordan Larson (2-3-5) has had a solid start in his freshman season.

After this series in Anchorage, in what’s sure to be a welcome respite, the Chargers stay in Huntsville for a month with a six-game homestand, starting with a series with the Alaska Nanooks on Nov. 11-12.

About the Seawolves: Alaska Anchorage (1-5-0 overall, 0-2-0 WCHA) was swept in its opening WCHA series last week at Bemidji State, losing 2-1 in overtime and 4-0.

UAA has struggled more on offense than the Chargers, scoring only four goals in six games and going 1-for-30 on the power play. Junior forward Tad Kozun, who led the Seawolves with 13 goals last season, has no points so far.

Junior goaltender Olivier Mantha has a 3.18 goals against average and .898 save percentage in five starts this season.

The Seawolves were picked to finish 8th in the WCHA preseason coaches’ poll and 10th in the preseason media poll.

Around the WCHA: Bemidji State and Northern Michigan square of in the other league series. Minnesota State hosts St. Cloud State in a battle of ranked teams.

All times Central. Games featuring WCHA teams at home can be seen on WCHA.tv.

Friday, November 4
* UAH at Alaska Anchorage, 10:07 p.m.
* #10 Minnesota State at Lake Superior State, 6:37 p.m.
* Ferris State at Bowling Green, 7:07 p.m.
* #18 Bemidji State at Alaska, 10:07 p.m.
Michigan Tech at Michigan State, 6:05 p.m.
Northern Michigan at Wisconsin, 7:07 p.m.

Saturday, November 5
* UAH at Alaska Anchorage, 10:07 p.m.
* #10 Minnesota State at Lake Superior State, 6:07 p.m.
* Ferris State at Bowling Green, 6:07 p.m.
* #18 Bemidji State at Alaska, 10:07 p.m.
Michigan Tech at Michigan State, 6:05 p.m.
Northern Michigan at Wisconsin, 7:07 p.m.

The Chargers try to end a winless streak this weekend with a tough trip to 10th-ranked St. Cloud State.

All-time series: St. Cloud State has won all 11 meetings against UAH, including all six in St. Cloud. The teams met last in Nov. 2013 at the VBC, where Huntsville native Nic Dowd and the Huskies won 10-0 and 4-3.

Charger recap: UAH (2-5-1 overall, 2-3-1 WCHA) saw its winless streak extended to six games after being swept in its home opening series by Lake Superior State.

On Friday, the Lakers scored four times in a 7:27 stretch of the second period en route to a 6-3 win. Josh Kestner, Jordan Larson, and Brandon Salerno scored for UAH.

Max McHugh (Photo by UAH Athletics/Doug Eagan)

On Saturday, Lake Superior again pulled away in the second period to win 5-2. Max McHugh scored both goals for the Chargers.

The Chargers have been struggling defensively in the slide, allowing 29 goals in the last six games. Opponents have gone 9-for-29 (31 percent) on the power play.

LEADING SCORERS: Max McHugh (8 GP, 5-1-6); Jordan Larson (8 GP, 2-3-5); Josh Kestner (8 GP, 1-4-5); Brennan Saulnier (5 GP, 1-3-4).

GOALTENDING: Jordan Uhelski (5 GP/2 GS, 2.73 GAA, .905 SV%); Matt Larose (6 GP/6 GS, 5.02 GAA, .860 SV%).

About the Huskies: St. Cloud State (2-2-0 overall, 0-0-0 NCHC) is ranked No. 10 in both the USCHO.com and USA Today polls.

Last weekend, the Huskies took both games from a home-and-home series with then-7th ranked Minnesota, winning 6-5 in overtime in Minneapolis and 3-2 at home. Two weeks ago, SCSU was swept at Minnesota State to start the season.

Judd Peterson, a 2012 draft pick of the Buffalo Sabres, leads the Huskies with four goals in four games. He had 16 goals to lead all returning players from last season’s SCSU squad, which won 31 games and made the NCAA Tournament. Mikey Eyssimont, a sophomore Los Angeles Kings prospect, scored 14 goals last season and has two this season.

The Huskies feature two freshmen goaltenders. Jeff Smith and Zach Driscoll each have two starts, combining for a 4.20 goals against average and .861 save percentage.

St. Cloud State was picked to finish fourth in the NCHC preseason poll.

Around the WCHA: All times Central. Games featuring WCHA teams at home can be seen on WCHA.tv. (* – WCHA game)

Friday, Oct. 28
UAH at #10 St. Cloud State, 7:37 p.m.
*Northern Michigan at Michigan Tech, 6:07 p.m.
*Alaska at Lake Superior State, 6:37 p.m.
*Alaska Anchorge at #20 Bemidji State, 7:07 p.m.
*Ferris State at #9 Minnesota State, 7:07 p.m.
Bowling Green at Miami, 6:35 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 29
UAH at #10 St. Cloud State, 7:07 p.m.
*Michigan Tech at Northern Michigan, 6:07 p.m.
*Alaska at Lake Superior State, 6:07 p.m.
*Alaska Anchorge at #20 Bemidji State, 7:07 p.m.
*Ferris State at #9 Minnesota State, 7:07 p.m.
Bowling Green at Miami, 6:05 p.m.

The Chargers open their home schedule after three weeks on the road against Lake Superior State for a two-game WCHA set.

Promotions: On Friday, the first 300 fans receive a free UAH hockey schedule magnet. On Saturday, the first 500 fans receive a set of UAH hockey trading cards, and the UAH Homecoming king and queen will be crowned. Kids 12 and under can get free general admission tickets, available at the box office the day of each home hockey game.

All-time series: The Chargers and Lakers have split 14 meetings, 6-6-2, since the series started in 2005. UAH, however, is 4-0-1 in the last five, with the last four games taking place in Sault Ste. Marie. The Chargers are only 1-5 against the Lakers in Huntsville, with the last series being a split back in the 2014-15 season.

Charger recap: UAH (2-3-0 overall, 2-1-1-0 WCHA) saw its struggles continue to start last week’s series at Michigan Tech, falling 7-3 on Friday. Brandon Salerno, Max McHugh, and Jordan Larson scored third-period goals for the Chargers, but not before the Huskies had already decided the game by taking a 6-0 lead. UAH’s penalty killing was a real problem, allowing four power play goals.

Saturday saw the Chargers hang tougher, with particularly better defense, to snag a 1-1 tie and their first-ever point against the Huskies in 12 tries. Michigan Tech scored just 31 seconds into the 3-on-3 overtime to earn the extra point in the WCHA standings. Jordan Uhelski stopped 29 of 30 shots in his first collegiate start for the Chargers. Kurt Gosselin scored UAH’s lone goal.

LEADING SCORERS: Max McHugh (6 GP, 3-1-4); Kurt Gosselin (6 GP, 1-2-3); Jordan Larson (6 GP, 1-2-3); Josh Kestner (6 GP, 0-3-3).

GOALTENDING: Matt Larose (5 GP, 4.38 GAA, .878 SV%); Jordan Uhelski (3 GP, 2.03 GAA, .929 SV%).

About the Lakers: Lake Superior State (2-0-0 overall, 0-0-0-0 WCHA) was the last conference team to start its season last week, and the Lakers began their 50th season with a dominant sweep of Michigan State at home, 6-1 and 7-3.

Sophomore defenseman Owen Headrick turned in a six-point weekend, scoring a goal and two assists on Friday and dishing out three assists on Saturday. J.T. Henke, Gage Torrel, Gus Correale and Max Humitz each scored two goals last weekend.

Sophomore goaltender Gordon Defiel stopped 49 of 53 Spartan shots on the weekend.

The Lakers were picked to finish seventh in the WCHA coaches’ and media preseason polls.

Around the WCHA: All times Central. Games featuring WCHA teams at home can be seen on WCHA.tv.

Friday, Oct. 21
Lake Superior State at UAH, 7:07 p.m.
Northern Michigan at Ferris State, 6:07 p.m.
#9 Minnesota State at Alaska, 10:07 p.m.
#19 Ohio State at Bowling Green, 6:07 p.m.
Michigan Tech at #11 Michigan, 6:35 p.m.
#18 Bemidji State at #1 North Dakota, 7:37 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 22
* Lake Superior State at UAH, 7:07 p.m.
* Northern Michigan at Ferris State, 6:07 p.m.
* #9 Minnesota State at Alaska, 10:07 p.m.
Bowling Green at #19 Ohio State, 6:05 p.m.
Michigan Tech at #11 Michigan, 6:35 p.m.
#18 Bemidji State at #1 North Dakota, 7:07 p.m.

UAH resumes WCHA play this weekend with a trip to Houghton, Michigan, to play the Huskies of Michigan Tech.

All-time series: The Chargers are have never beaten Michigan Tech in 10 meetings. In Houghton, UAH is 0-6, with the last time being the 2015 WCHA quarterfinals, which the Huskies won 3-0 (in triple overtime) and 1-0. Last season, Michigan Tech won 4-2 and 2-1 in Huntsville.

Charger recap: UAH (2-2-0 overall, 2-0-0 WCHA) had a disappointing series at Connecticut last week, getting shut out in both nights, 6-0 and 4-0. It was the Chargers’ first non-conference series of the season.

LEADING SCORERS: Max McHugh (4 GP, 2-0-2); Brennan Saulnier (3 GP, 1-1-2); Josh Kestner (4 GP, 0-2-2); Kurt Gosselin (4 GP, 0-2-2).

GOALTENDING: Matt Larose (4 GP, 3.55 GAA, .898 SV%); Jordan Uhelski (1 GP, 3.00 GAA, .889 SV%).

About the Huskies: Michigan Tech (0-4-0 overall, 0-2-0 WCHA) has had a tough start to the season, dropping a pair at No. 6 Minnesota Duluth two weeks ago, then getting swept at Minnesota State to start conference play. The Huskies have only scored four goals in four games. This weekend will be the Huskies’ first home games of the season.

Michigan Tech was picked to finish second in the WCHA preseason coaches’ and media polls. Matt Roy was named a preseason All-WCHA defenseman in both polls, while Tyler Heinonen was named a preseason All-WCHA forward in the media poll. Heinonen has one goal through four games this season.

At goaltender, Michigan Tech moves on without star Jamie Phillips. Sophomore Devin Kero (4.03 GAA, .873 SV%) and senior Matt Wintjes (4.64 GAA, .816 SV%) have had a rough go in the first two weeks.

Around the WCHA: Bemidji State and Northern Michigan square of in the other league series. Minnesota State hosts St. Cloud State in a battle of ranked teams.

All times Central. Games featuring WCHA teams at home can be seen on WCHA.tv.

Friday, Oct. 14
UAH at Michigan Tech, 6:07 p.m.
Bemidji State at Northern Michigan, 6:07 p.m.
Western Michigan at #20 Bowling Green, 6:07 p.m.
Michigan State at Lake Superior State, 6:37 p.m.
#7 St. Cloud State at #14 Minnesota State, 7:07 p.m.
Omaha vs. Alaska Anchorage, 7:07 p.m. (Brice Alaska Goal Rush)
Canisius at Alaska, 10:07 p.m. (Brice Alaska Goal Rush)

Saturday, Oct. 15
UAH at Michigan Tech, 6:07 p.m.
Bemidji State at Northern Michigan, 6:07 p.m.
Michigan State at Lake Superior State, 5:07 p.m.
Western Michigan at #20 Bowling Green, 6:07 p.m.
#7 St. Cloud State at #14 Minnesota State, 7:07 p.m.
Canisius vs. Alaska Anchorage, 7:07 p.m. (Brice Alaska Goal Rush)
Omaha at Alaska, 10:07 p.m. (Brice Alaska Goal Rush)

Coming off their first 2-0 start in 15 years, the Chargers look to get a streak going in their first non-conference series of the season. UAH visits Connecticut at the XL Center in Hartford on Friday and Saturday.

All-time series: The Chargers are 9-3-0 against Connecticut dating back to 1988. The teams opened last season in Huntsville, with each team winning a 5-2 decision. Only once has UAH gone to UConn, beating the Huskies 3-0 at the UConn Classic in 1998.

Charger recap: UAH started a season 2-0 for the first time since 2001-02 after going to Big Rapids and beating 20th-ranked Ferris State 2-1 and 4-3. It was the WCHA opening series.

In game one, Max McHugh opened the scoring with a goal at 5:21 of the first period. Ferris State tied the game shortly after, but Hans Gorowsky got the game-winner with 10:41 left in the game. Matt Larose stopped 37 of 38 shots, making 20 saves in the third period alone.

FSU scored first in game two, but Matt Salhany quickly equalized. Ferris State retook the lead in the second period, but UAH scored three unanswered goals (Brent Fletcher and McHugh in the second, Brennan Saulnier in the third) to take a 4-2 lead. Larose finished with another 30 saves as the Bulldogs make a final push.

It was the first time UAH swept a series from a ranked team.

About the Huskies: This is Connecticut’s season opener. Last week, the Huskies lost 4-3 to St. Francis Xavier in an exhibition.

Last season, UConn went 11-21-4 overall and 6-12-4 in Hockey East, finishing in eighth place and losing to Vermont in the first round of the Hockey East playoffs. The Huskies were picked to finished seventh in their league according to the preseason coaches’ poll.

UConn is led by two sophomores who tore it up in their rookie campaigns. Max Letunov, an Arizona Coyotes prospect, was a Hockey East All-Star last season after scoring 16 goals and 24 assists for 40 points to lead the team. Letunov scored a hat trick against the Chargers in the season opener last year.

Joining Letunov is Tage Thompson, who went 14-18-32. These two accounted for 34 percent of UConn’s goal production last season.

Rob Nichols is the lead man between the pipes, now in his senior year. In 2015-16, he posted a .911 save percentage and 2.93 save percentage in 29 starts.

Around the WCHA: Two conference series are on the docket: League favorite Bowling Green visits Bemidji State, while co-MacNaughton Cup champions Michigan Tech and Minnesota State meet in Mankato.

All times Central. Games featuring WCHA teams at home can be seen on WCHA.tv.

Thursday, Oct. 6
Western Michigan at #20 Ferris State, 6:07 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 7
UAH at Connecticut, 6:05 p.m.
#14 Bowling Green at Bemidji State, 7:07 p.m.
#17 Michigan Tech at #19 Minnesota State, 7:07 p.m.
#20 Ferris State at Western Michigan, 6:05 p.m.
Wisconsin vs. Northern Michigan at Green Bay, 7:07 p.m.
#13 Minnesota at Alaska Anchorage, 10:07 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 8
UAH at Connecticut, 3:05 p.m.
#14 Bowling Green at Bemidji State, 7:07 p.m.
#17 Michigan Tech at #19 Minnesota State, 7:07 p.m.
Wisconsin vs. Northern Michigan at Green Bay, 7:07 p.m.
Alaska at Alaska Anchorage (non-conference), 10:07 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 9
#13 Minnesota vs. Alaska at Anchorage, 10:07 p.m.

UAH will finish off the 2015-16 season at the Von Braun Center this weekend against Bowling Green.

On Friday, the first 500 fans receive a free set of UAH Hockey trading cards. On Saturday, the first 500 fans receive a free UAH space capsule, courtesy of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. Kids 12 and under get free admission to both games.

Saturday is also Senior Night, as Anderson White, Frank Misuraca, Chad Brears, and Jack Prince will play their final college games.

Matchup history: Bowling Green is 16-3-1 all time against the Chargers, including a 6-2-0 record in Huntsville. The two UAH wins at the VBC came in 2000. Earlier this season, Bowling Green swept the Chargers in Ohio, winning 3-2 in overtime and 4-3.

Charger recap: UAH (6-20-6 overall, 4-16-6 WCHA) went up to Bemidji State last week, looking to keep alive slim WCHA playoff chances.

On Friday, Madison Dunn scored late in the second period, but the Beavers tied the game with 7:34 left in the third. The Chargers had a power play and a penalty shot in overtime but could not find the winning goal as the game ended in a 1-1 tie.

On Saturday, Bemidji State scored three in the first period and took a 4-0 lead in the second, cruising to a 6-2 victory and officially ending UAH’s playoff hopes. Brandon Parker and Dunn scored the UAH goals.

Matt Larose played both games in goal, stopping 36 of 37 shots on Friday, and making 31 saves on Saturday.

LEADING SCORERS: Max McHugh (So., 6-15–21, 32 GP), Chad Brears (Sr., 9-8–17, 28 GP), Brennan Saulnier (So., 6-11–17, 28 GP), Brandon Parker (So., 3-9–12, 32 GP), Jetlan Houcher (Fr., 4-5–9, 25 GP), Matt Salhany (Jr., 3-6–9, 31 GP), Kurt Gosselin (Fr., 2-7–9, 25 GP)

GOALTENDING: Carmine Guerriero (Jr., 3.10 GAA, .904 SV%, 17 GP), Matt Larose (Jr., 2.44 GAA, .926 SV%, 16 GP)

	Tale of the tape (WCHA rank)
6-20-6	Overall record	19-11-6
4-16-6 (10th)	WCHA record	15-6-5 (T-2nd)
2.06 (9th)	Goals/game	2.67 (T-2nd)
3.00 (8th)	Goals allowed/game	2.11 (2nd)
13.3 (3rd)	Pen. minutes/game	9.8 (10th)
10.9% (9th)	Power play	15.2% (4th)
82.6% (7th)	Penalty kill	85.2% (6th)

About the Falcons: Bowling Green  (19-11-6 overall, 15-6-5 WCHA) is playing for a WCHA regular-season championship this weekend. The Falcons enter the final series of the regular season two points behind Minnesota State in the race for the MacNaughton Cup. They are tied with Michigan Tech in second place.

BG has won three straight after losing four of five. Last week, the Falcons swept Ferris State 4-3 and 6-2.

Chris Nell has become the best goaltender in the WCHA in his sophomore season. He leads the conference with a 1.82 goals against average (5th in Division I) and a .933 save percentage (4th in Division I), and was recently named a Mike Richter Award nominee last week for the nation’s best goaltender.

Mark Cooper’s 24 points is tied for 6th in the conference, and his 14 goals are tied for second. Sean Walker and Mark Friedman (Flyers prospect) are tied for 6th in assists with 16. Mitch McLain is on a roll, scoring two goals and two assists against Ferris State to earn WCHA Offensive Player of the Week honors. Kevin Dufour had three goals against Ferris to increase his total to 12 on the season.

LEADING SCORERS: Mark Cooper (Sr., 14-10–24, 36 GP), Matt Pohlkamp (Jr., 7-15–22, 36 GP), Brandon Hawkins (So., 10-10–20, 35 GP), Mark Friedman (So., 4-16–20, 36 GP), Sean Walker (Jr., 3-16–19, 36 GP), Kevin Dufour (Jr., 12-6–18, 34 GP)

GOALTENDING: Chris Nell (So., 1.82 GAA, .933 SV%, 31 GP), Tommy Burke (Sr., 2.88 GAA, .896 SV%, 7 GP)

Around the WCHA: 

All times Central. Games featuring WCHA teams at home can be seen on WCHA.tv.

Friday, March 4
Bowling Green at UAH, 7:07 p.m.
Lake Superior State at Ferris State, 6:07 p.m.
Northern Michigan at #13 Michigan Tech, 6:07 p.m.
Bemidji State at #16 Minnesota State, 7:07 p.m.
Alaska Anchorage at Alaska, 10:07 p.m.

Saturday, March 5
Bowling Green at UAH, 7:07 p.m.
Lake Superior State at Ferris State, 6:07 p.m.
Northern Michigan at #13 Michigan Tech, 6:07 p.m.
Bemidji State at #16 Minnesota State, 7:07 p.m.
Alaska Anchorage at Alaska, 10:07 p.m.