ADRIAN, Mich. – The Adrian College ACHA Men's Division 1 hockey team hosted Liberty University in a nationally ranked matchup last week, splitting the two-game series with the Flames. Liberty claimed the series opener 4-1 before the Bulldogs bounced back with a 3-1 victory in the finale.
Adrian opened the scoring in game one as Noel Englot netted his fourth goal of the season on the power play to give the Bulldogs a first-period lead. Liberty responded with three goals in the second period before adding another in the third to secure the 4-1 win.
Cale Strasky and Matteo Turrin recorded assists for Adrian, while Peyton Trzaska made 29 saves in goal.
The Bulldogs responded in the series finale with a 3-1 victory. Caleb Minns opened the scoring before Luke Marley converted on the power play to give Adrian a 2-0 advantage. Liberty answered with a power-play goal late in the first period to cut the deficit to one. After a scoreless second period, Blake Wideman sealed the victory with an empty-net goal to make it 3-1.
Hunter Allen and Cash Regan added assists, while Trzaska turned aside 36 shots to earn the win in net.
The Bulldogs will return to action on Thursday, October 22, when they open a two-game series against No. 1 Ohio University at 7:30 p.m. at the Arrington Ice Arena. Adrian will also face Liberty on the road in Lynchburg, Virginia, for a two-game series scheduled for February 5-6. Both games will be streamed on ESPN+.
