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GAYLORD, MI - After falling behind 2-0 early in the opening period, the Wildcats settled down to force a 2-2 tie #5 Grand Rapids Catholic Central on Saturday morning in Gaylord. Jacob Onstott scored twice in the opening period as Alpena struggled to keep up with the talented Cougars. The Wildcats began to flip the ice in the 2nd period behind sharp passing and strong stick play. A five-minute major gave the Cougars an opportunity to put away the Wildcats but strong net play by Jimmy Bolanowski helped Alpena kill off the penalty and regain momentum entering the final period.
Anden Marceau finally got the Wildcats on the board in the 3rd period with an assist from Blaise Keller. Keller scored his second goal of the weekend with five minutes remaining to tie the game. Bolanowski, who made 27 saves in the game, had a beautiful save late in the game to preserve the tie.
Alpena (1-4-2) open up BNC play on Friday at TC Central (6pm) and on Saturday at TC West (1pm).
