ADRIAN, Mich. – The Adrian College NCAA men's hockey team opened its weekend series with non-conference opponent, Augsburg University on Friday evening. The Bulldogs dropped the series opener in overtime, 3-2 to the Auggies.
 
Augsburg jumped out to a 2-0 lead after scoring a pair of first period goals. The Bulldogs responded on a goal from Mathew Rehding which was assisted by Jaden Shields and Alec Lovisek. The Bulldogs went on to tie the game 2-2 in the second period. Connor May and John Kaljian found Theo Thrun for the early second period goal.
 
After a scoreless third period, the Bulldogs and the Auggies headed to an overtime period. Early in the overtime period, Augsburg scored on a penalty shot to win 3-2.
 
Dershahn Stewart started in goal for Adrian where he finished the night with 37 saves.
 
The Bulldogs will complete the series with Augsburg tomorrow afternoon at 3:00 PM. Adrian College hockey is holding a Holiday Toy Drive this weekend. If you can, please bring new unopened and unwrapped toys to the Arrington Ice Arena lobby and place them in the donation bins. All proceeds with go to Lenawee County families in need during the holiday season.