ADRIAN, Mich. – The Adrian College MD3 hockey team concluded a three-game weekend with a pair of convincing victories over Trine University after opening the weekend with a narrow loss to the University of Michigan. The Bulldogs finished the weekend 2-1, outscoring their opponents 16-5 across the three contests.
Adrian opened the weekend on Friday, Oct. 23, with a road matchup against Michigan in Ann Arbor. The Bulldogs battled in a tightly contested game but ultimately fell by a 2-1 final, with their lone goal coming in the second period.
The Bulldogs responded Saturday, Oct. 24, traveling to Angola, Indiana, for the first of two matchups against Trine. Adrian's offense came alive in a commanding 7-1 victory, recording 52 shots on goal while limiting the Thunder to 17. Nolan Doersch and Solyom Andras each scored twice, while Brett Whitten, Emery Johnson and Gavin Scally also found the back of the net. The Bulldogs built a 3-1 lead through the opening period before adding four unanswered goals to secure the win.
Adrian carried that momentum into Sunday's rematch at Arrington Ice Arena, earning an 8-2 victory to complete the weekend sweep of Trine. Scally and Andras each recorded two goals, while Cameron Mahony, Brett Whitten, Joseph LaPorte and Alfonsi Alfonsi also contributed to the scoring. The Bulldogs jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period before continuing to build their advantage throughout the contest.
The weekend showcased Adrian's offensive depth, with multiple Bulldogs contributing to the scoresheet in both victories. The team combined for 15 goals against Trine, highlighting a strong response following Friday's closely contested opener.
Up Next
Adrian will return to action on Friday, Oct. 30, when the Bulldogs host Saginaw Valley State University at Arrington Ice Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 3:00 PM.