Nanooks Hockey Team Clinches 15th Straight Governor’s Cup
The Nanooks hockey team has done it again! They secured their 15th consecutive Alaska Airlines Governor’s Cup by defeating the Alaska Anchorage Seawolves 6-2. This victory comes with just two games left in the season series.
Game Highlights
The scoring kicked off early in the first period. Chase Dafoe tipped in a shot from Adam Cardona just under four minutes into the game, putting the Nanooks ahead. Braden Birnie assisted on the play. Birnie then found the net himself a few minutes later, capitalizing on a power play and making it 2-0 at the end of the first period.
In the second period, the Seawolves fought back. Tanyon Bajzer scored just 1:41 in, followed by Dimitry Kebreau’s goal that leveled the game at two. Both goals came with assists from Camden Shasby and Ryan Johnson.
The tension carried into the third period, where Chase Dafoe once again put Alaska ahead. His tip-in goal came early, catching the Seawolves off guard. Alexander Malinowski quickly followed up with another goal, increasing the lead to two.
In the final moments, Davis Borizinskis scored into an empty net, and Malinowski added another to seal the victory for the Nanooks.
By the Numbers
- The Nanooks had a total of 28 shots on goal, while the Seawolves could only muster 14.
- Rylen Roersma won 10 out of 16 face-offs, leading the team.
- Braden Birnie shone with one goal and two assists, totaling three points for the night.
- This marked Alexander Malinowski’s first multi-goal game, bringing his season tally to eight goals.
- Chase Dafoe’s two goals added to his impressive total of 11 for the season.
- The Nanooks excelled on special teams, scoring 1 out of 2 on power plays and successfully killing all three penalties.
Looking Ahead
The Nanooks will host the Seawolves at the Carlson Center for two more regular-season games, both set for a 7:07 p.m. puck drop on February 27 and 28.
This latest victory adds to an impressive record for the Nanooks, a team that showcases talent and determination. Their ability to bounce back after being tied speaks volumes about their skill and teamwork. As they prepare for the upcoming games, fans anticipate more thrilling moments on the ice.
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