UAH has no answer for UNO

The search for answers continue as the Chargers lose 5-0 on Saturday at Omaha.

UAH has lost four straight to start the season, scoring only three goals. The Mavericks improved to 2-0.

The Chargers have their home opening series in two weeks against Minnesota State.

The Chargers came out with a little extra pep as they tried to turn things around. However, UAH couldn’t turn many of there chances to shots on net, getting only three in the opening frame.

For the fourth straight game, UAH allowed an early goal. Joey Abate’s shot from the right circle deflected off Charger goaltender David Fessenden’s blocker and in for a 1-0 Omaha lead at the 7:13 mark.

UNO extended its lead to 2-0 on the power play. Jack Jeffers was called for cross-checking with 8:01 left in the second, and Ryan Jones scored on a blast from downtown just eight seconds later.

The Mavericks made it 3-0 when Zach Jordan drove to the net and followed up on a short rebound off Fessenden with 3:39 remaining in the second.

Chayse Primeau and Jordan scored in the third period for the final 5-0 score.

UAH has trailed in all but 14:35 this season, and all of that was with the score 0-0. The Chargers have allowed at least one goal in all 12 periods this season.