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UAH hosts Clemson in battle for first

UAH (4-2-1 overall, 3-0-0 CHS D2) vs. Clemson (7-1-0 overall, 3-0-0 CHS D2)
When: Friday, 9:45 p.m.; Saturday, 12:30 p.m.
Where: Huntsville Ice Sports Center
Admission: $5 tickets, free for students and kids 12-under
Watch: LiveBarn.com

First place in College Hockey South’s Division 2 North is on the line this weekend as the UAH club hockey team hosts Clemson at the Huntsville Ice Sports Center.

Both the Chargers and Tigers are 3-0 in conference play this season for six points, tied with Vanderbilt (3-1).

UAH split a non-conference series at home against Alabama’s D1 AAU team, both games ending in overtime. The Chargers extended their win streak to four games with a 3-2 win before it snapped with a 4-3 loss.

Kolton and Keaton Watts continue to lead the Chargers offensively after both had five-point series against the Tide. Both have identical totals with eight goals and nine assists for 17 points, which is tied with Florida’s Kegan Lampinen for most in College Hockey South Division 2.

TEAM STATISTICS: UAH | CLEMSON

The Tigers have won seven straight games following a season-opening loss. The last five have been on the road, and this is their fourth straight weekend away from Clemson. The Tigers swept Ole Miss last weekend.

Herbert Kopf leads Clemson in goals (seven) and points (14). Cade Heinold tops the Tigers in assists with nine.

Clemson has used five different goaltenders in eight games this season who have combined for a 2.38 goals against average.

College Hockey South Division 2 North standings:

College Hockey South Division 2 North standings
Two points are awarded for a win, one point is awarded for a tie or overtime loss (OL). The top four teams qualify for the College Hockey South D2 Tournament in Huntsville in February.