Game Recap: (10/24/26) Kenai River Brown Bears vs. Anchorage Wolverines - NAHL 2026-27 Season

Kenai River 1 1 1 – 3 Anchorage 5 0 1 – 6 In an exhilarating showdown at Sullivan Arena, the Anchorage Wolverines triumphed over the Kenai River Brown Bears with a decisive 6-3 victory. The Wolverines wasted no time, with Oliver Morris opening the scoring at 17:18 of the first period, assisted by Easton Walters and Seth Carlson. Caleb Mahar doubled the lead at 14:18, courtesy of assists from Sheldon Rioux and Michael Kotora. Just under eight minutes later, Balint Lobenwein added a third goal, assisted by Leon Buzek, at 06:46. The Brown Bears clawed back with Calvin Basile scoring at 06:18, assisted by Leo Krchnavy, but the Wolverines’ onslaught continued as Michael Kotora netted a power-play goal at 03:35. Seth Carlson, involved in a later heated exchange, further extended the Wolverines' lead with a goal at 01:25, with Oliver Morris assisting. The second period saw Karim Kazhibekov pulling one back for the Brown Bears with a power-play goal at 00:08. Brady Morrell added another for the visitors in the third at 03:30, but Mahar sealed the game with an empty-netter at 00:38. Filip Hornáček was stellar in goal for Anchorage, making 21 saves, earning him the first star. Standout performances also came from Rioux and Buzek. The Wolverines’ power play was efficient, capitalizing on one of five opportunities, while Kenai River scored twice in four chances.