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U.S. National Under-18 Team Defeats the University of Alaska Anchorage, 4-3

September 26, 2008 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
U.S. National Team News Release


WASILLA, Alaska - Kenny Ryan (Franklin Village, Mich.) notched two goals and Anchorage, Alaska, native Adam Murray stopped all 13 shots he faced in the third period as the U.S. National Under-18 Team defeated the University of Alaska Anchorage, 4-3, here tonight.

"This was a good win for our team, especially since it was our first game against NCAA Division I competition," said Ron Rolston, head coach of the U.S. National Under-18 Team. "The team showed a lot of determination to come back after going down 2-0 in the first period and Adam Murray made some big saves when we needed them."

The Seawolves struck early with a goal from Luka Vidmar at 4:29 of the first period. Mat Robinson doubled UAA's lead with a power-play goal just 1:31 later. With a two-man advantage, Team USA cut the deficit in half after Ryan Bourque (Boxford, Mass.) took a feed from Nick Mattson (Chanhassen, Minn.) and fired it home at 14:17. Just 30 seconds later Bourque hit Jeremy Morin (Auburn, N.Y.) on a rush and Morin one-timed a shot past untidier Olthuis.

Ryan gave Team USA its first lead of the game at 2:01 of the middle period when he tapped Chris McCarthy's (Collegeville, Pa.) feed past the goalie on the far post. The Seawolves' Kevin Clark netted the equalizer with a backhanded shot at 10:27.

Just 1:56 into the final frame, Ryan netted the go-ahead goal after collecting the puck in front of the Seawolves net and firing it home. Murray made 13 of his 26 saves during the third period to earn the 4-3 victory.

The U.S. National Under-18 Team returns to action on Saturday (September 27) when it takes on the University of Alaska at 7:05 p.m. AKT in Fairbanks.

NOTES: Kenny Ryan (2-0--2), Ryan Bourque (1-1--2) and Chris McCarthy (0-2--2) each tallied two points tonight ... Team USA improved to 1-1-0 all-time against UAA ... Anchorage, Alaska, natives Tyler Currier, Kyle Pichler, and Alex Young suited up for Team USA tonight. All three players are members of the Alaska Avalanche of the North American Hockey League.

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