The Kena Kardinals battled Wasilla through nearly three full, scoreless periods before allowing a game-winning goal just 1:42 remaining in regulation. Kenai fell to Wasilla 1-0 in Friday’s pairing at the End of the Road hockey tournament in Homer.
Wasilla’s Sayer Sanders scored at 13:18 of the third period to give Wasilla a second victory for the tournament. The Warriors defeated Homer 3-2 in overtime on Thursday in the tournament’s first round.
Kenai goaltender Carson Koppus recorded 24 saves on 25 shots. Wasilla’s Jakob Barcelona recorded 22 saves on 22 shots.
Kenai faces-off against the host Homer Mariners on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. At the Kevin Bell Arena.
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Broadcast Note: Friday’s Kenai vs Wasilla game broadcast signal was broken and lost for the final couple of minutes of regulation. ESPN apologizes for the disconnect and loss of signal.
