LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- The Adrian College NCAA men's hockey team struggled with the Foresters of Lake Forest College on Saturday afternoon. After an early back-and-forth battle, Lake Forest went on to take a 5-3 victory over the Bulldogs. Adrian moves to 14-3-2 on the season after the loss.

Lake Forest struck first on an early goal just over a minute into the game. Two minutes later, Matus Spodniak scored on a power play to tie the game 1-1. Lake Forest answered with a goal to regain the lead, but Mathew Rehding responded right back with a goal to tie the game 2-2. The Foresters netted another first period goal to take a 3-2 lead into the first intermission.

Lake Forest jumped out to a 4-2 lead after a power play goal with just under two minutes played in the second. Spodniak went on to net his second goal of the game with eight minutes to go in the period to bring the deficit back to one and trail 4-3 heading into the second intermission. 

In the third period, the Bulldogs were handed a five minute major penalty which Lake Forest capitalized on to lead 5-3. The Bulldogs pulled their goalie with 2:14 remaining, but couldn't find a way to score giving Lake Forest the win.

Spodniak led the team with three points on the afternoon with a pair of goals and an assist. Chase Spencer added a pair of assists in the effort while Rehding picked up a goal and an assist. Nic Tallarico got the start in goal for the Adrian where he faced 35 shots on goal and made 30 saves.

Adrian will have a quick turnaround as they host the USA U18 NTDP on Tuesday, January 24 for an exhibition contest at the Arrington Ice Arena. Tuesday's game versus Team USA is scheduled for 7:00 PM.