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Anchorage Wolverines secure home-opening win over Minnesota Wilderness

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 10:05 PM

Last updated Oct 10, 2026

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Summary

The Anchorage Wolverines defeated the Minnesota Wilderness 3-1 in their home opener on October 10 at Sullivan Arena. The Wolverines scored in each period and showcased a strong penalty kill, denying the Wilderness on all power plays, including a crucial stretch in the third period. Goalie Maverick Avent made 30 saves, allowing just one goal late in the game. The victory marked a welcome return to home ice after a three-week stretch on the road. The two teams will continue their series with games scheduled for Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m.

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By the Numbers

•Anchorage Wolverines improve to 3-1 for the season.
•Maverick Avent stops 30 of 31 shots faced.
•Wolverines scored a power-play goal in the second period.
•Minnesota scored with 2:36 remaining but could not equalize.
•Next games against Minnesota Wilderness are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.

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10:05 PMYahoo Sports — Perfect penalty kill propels Anchorage Wolverines past Wilderness in home-opening win

What they're saying

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Oct. 10—After spending the last three weeks on the road in the Lower 48 to begin the 2026-27 season, the Anchorage Wolverines were finally able to play in front of their home fans Friday night at Sullivan Arena. It wasn't their first time competing on home ice this year, after they hosted the U.S. National Team Development Program U17 team in early September for a two-game exhibition series. ...
— Yahoo Sports

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