...only one in the second. The Avs and Brown Bears scored two goals apiece in the final period. Alaska struck first. Jake Williams netted a power-play goal nine minutes into the period. Kenai River's Jesse Ramsey scored six and a half minutes...

...in the first period when Smith slipped a shot past Kenai River goalie Dahlstrom on an assist from Blake Huppert and Jake Williams at the 16:45 mark. In a physical opening 20 minutes that saw Alaska commit six penalties and play short-handed...

...however, the Avalanche got the equalizer with 9:15 left on a goal from Jacob Barber, who finished an assist from Jake Williams. Kenai River's Matt Thompson and Blake Huppert of Alaska were ejected with 3:49 left in the second for fighting...

...Tollman netted three goals and six assists. Houston capped the opening day of play with an 8-0 win over Monroe. Jake Williams netted the hat trick for the Hawks. HAWKS 8, BULLDOGS 3 Kenny Lake 3 3 2 --8 Nikiski 1 1 1 --3 First period...