HOUGHTON, Mich. - The Alaska Anchorage hockey team came into the game leading the WCHA on the power play but it was Michigan Tech who scored two power play goals and scored another seconds after another power play expired to give the Huskies a 4-2 win in their regular season home opener Friday (Oct. 31).

"Our power play was able to click tonight," said head coach Jamie Russell.

The Huskies scored their first goal of the game one second after the first Seawolves penalty expired. Senior defenseman Geoff Kinrade took a shot that was blocked by Anchorage goalie Jon Olthuis. Freshman forward Brett Olson passed the loose puck across the face of the net to senior Alex Gagne for his first goal of the season at 3:59 of the first period.

Junior John Kivisto also tallied his first goal of the season on the power play at 11:05 of the first frame. Sophomore Eric Kattelus and junior Drew Dobson assisted on the goal. Dobson currently leads the team with five assists.

Tommy Grant tied the game at 2-2 with a pair of goals in the second period. He scored a power play goal less than one minute into the second and added an even strength goal at 4:00.

The Huskies weathered a strong offensive attack just past the midway point of the second period.

"We had a big kill on the five-on-three," said head coach Jamie Russell.

The Huskies took advantage of the man advantage once again when sophomore defenseman Deron Cousens scored the game-winner at 1:05 of the third period. Olson and Kinrade assisted on the goal.

With the Anchorage goalie pulled, senior Malcolm Gwilliam scored an empty net goal after sending an earlier shot off the pipe. He was assisted on the goal at 19:49 by Gagne and sophomore Jordan Baker.

Senior Rob Nolan (1-3-0) made 25 saves on 27 shots in the Tech victory and Jon Olthuis made 22 saves on 26 shots for the Seawolves.

The two teams will wrap-up the series Saturday (Nov. 1). Game time is set for 7:37 p.m.