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Photos: Nanooks leave Seawolves on ice

The Nanooks goalie dives on the puck. Photo by Justin Cox.

The Seawolves were defeated at the Sullivan Arena by the University of Alaska Fairbanks Nanooks, 4-1, in the third game of the Alaska Airlines Governor’s Cup. UAA’s single goal came from Luke Johnson, his second goal for the season, late in the second period. 

The Governor's Cup is being run on a scoring system this year, with a win in regular play accruing 3 points, an overtime win worth 2 and an overtime loss worth 1. With Friday’s loss, the Seawolves are down 7-2 against the Nanooks. The Seawolves won game two in overtime and have five games remaining in the series. The Seawolves are currently 3-20-1 in NCAA play.

The Seawolves and Nanooks warm up. Photo by Justin Cox.
Two Zambonis smooth the ice after the teams finish warming up. Photo by Justin Cox.
Sullivan Arena is lit up green as the Seawolves enter the ice. Photo by Justin Cox.
The players line up as “Alaska’s Flag” is sung. Photo by Justin Cox.
UAF and UAA players scramble after a loose puck. Photo by Justin Cox.
Aiden Westin looks for an opening. Photo by Justin Cox.
Fans cheer on the Seawolves. Photo by Justin Cox.
During the break between periods, blindfolded fans try to find Spirit on the ice. Photo by Justin Cox.
The Nanooks slip the puck around Tyler Krivtsov. Photo by Justin Cox.
Referees break up a fight between UAA and UAF. Photo by Justin Cox.
Oren Shtrom slams a Nanook against the glass. Photo by Justin Cox.