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Kendall Hockey Classic: Schedule, players to watch

Kendall Hockey Classic

at Sullivan Arena

Friday

5:07 p.m. – UAF vs. St. Cloud State

8:07 p.m. – UAA vs. Arizona State

Saturday

4:07 p.m. – UAF vs. Arizona State

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7:07 p.m. – UAA vs. St. Cloud State

UAA Seawolves

Last season: 8-22-4, no playoffs

Player to watch: Sophomore goaltender Olivier Mantha (No. 33), who last season posted the third-best save percentage in program history (.914) and was voted Most Valuable Player by teammates.

UAF Nanooks

Last season: 19-13-2, ineligible for postseason because of NCAA sanctions.

Player to watch: Senior center Tyler Morley No. 27) led the Nanooks in all scoring categories with 15-22—37 totals in 32 games after coming back from knee surgery.

St. Cloud State Huskies

Last season: 20-19-1, lost in NCAA West Regional Final.

Player to watch: Senior left wing Joey Benik (No. 9) led Huskies in assists and points last season with 16-23—39 totals in 40 games.

Arizona State Sun Devils

Last season: 33-3-1 as club team; this is program's first season of NCAA hockey.

Player to watch: Freshman forward Jordan Masters (No. 17) last season posted 12-19—31 totals in 31 games for BCHL's West Kelowna Warriors.

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