Clarkson returns home after the longest road trip of the season to host the opponent that will travel the furthest this season to get to Cheel, the University of Alaska. The Nanooks come in with a deceptive 1-5 record, they lost by a pair of 2-1 scores to Michigan Tech and split with Notre Dame this season.
The Knights are off to their best start since the fall of 2021, when they opened the season 4-2-1. Clarkson is riding the success of MAC Goaltending ECAC Goalie of the Month,
Ethan Langenegger, who has a 1.65 GAA and a .957 save percentage while going 5-1.
Clarkson swept Michigan Tech last weekend behind strong defensive play and took Saturday's game on an overtime power play goal from
Ryan Richardson.
Clarkson is 5-2 on the season and 2-2 at home. They received votes in the national polls this week and look to add help climb nationally with this 3 game home stand.
Clarkson has 2 common opponents with Alaska, MTU swept the Nanooks, with a pair of 2-1 wins, but they split with Notre Dame (4-1L & 1-0W). Alaska has been outscored 17-7 in 6 games this season and the power play is 0-23 this season so far, but they have only allowed 3 goals on the PK in 18 chances.
Ethan Langenegger was named the MAC Goaltending ECAC Goalie of the Month for October and Goalie of the Week for last weeks sweep of Michigan Tech. He played both games last weekend and 6 of 7 on the season. So far
has a 1.65 GAA and a .957 save percentage with a 5-1 record. The Knights have out shot their opponents in 5 of 7 games this season. They are averaging 28 shots while allowing 25 shots per game.
Tonight's game can be streamed on ESPN+ and Stretch for international viewers or catch the action with Bob Ahlfeld and Casey Ditzel on B99.3 FM
