Anchorage Wolverines rally past Chippewa Steel with 5 unanswered third-period goals

Wolverines overcome 4-1 deficit to win 6-4 at home

Mar. 3, 2026 at 4:07am

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The Anchorage Wolverines overcame a 4-1 deficit after two periods, scoring five unanswered goals in the third period to rally past the Chippewa Steel 6-4 at Sullivan Arena on Friday night. The comeback win was fueled by a strong performance from forward Sam Evert, who scored two goals in the third period to tie the game and give the Wolverines the lead.

Why it matters

The Wolverines' comeback win was crucial as they push for a playoff spot in the tight race. The team showed resilience and leadership to overcome their slow start and poor first two periods to secure the victory in front of their passionate home crowd.

The details

The Wolverines trailed 4-1 after the second period, but came alive in the third, scoring five unanswered goals to complete the comeback. Evert scored the tying and go-ahead goals, while Rylan Bydal recorded a goal and two assists in the third period. Goaltender Kai Weigel made 10 of his 28 saves in the final period to shut down the Chippewa offense.

  • The Wolverines trailed 4-1 at the end of the second period.
  • Evert scored the tying goal with 10:30 left to play in the third period.
  • Evert scored the go-ahead goal on the power play with 6:59 remaining in the third period.

The players

Sam Evert

A forward for the Anchorage Wolverines who scored two goals in the third period to lead the team's comeback.

Rylan Bydal

A first-year player for the Anchorage Wolverines who scored a goal and recorded two assists in the third period.

Kai Weigel

The starting goaltender for the Anchorage Wolverines who made 10 of his 28 saves in the third period to shut down the Chippewa offense.

Mike Aikens

The head coach of the Anchorage Wolverines who praised his team's resilience and leadership in the comeback victory.

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What they’re saying

“It took us two periods to get going, and I give our team all the credit in the world. There was no magic speech after the second (period). It came from our leadership in the locker room. The guys hung together, found a way to get it done, and we put together an unbelievable third period.”

— Mike Aikens, Head Coach, Anchorage Wolverines

“It was really important, we're pushing for a playoff spot right now so this game mattered a lot more than it might have seemed. To be able to come back in the third there and get a win was awesome for the team.”

— Sam Evert, Forward, Anchorage Wolverines

“Sam Evert is our best two-way player every single night. His line had given up two goals and did not play the last seven minutes of the second period. We made a couple of line adjustments in the third period and I was happy to see those guys come out and play hard.”

— Mike Aikens, Head Coach, Anchorage Wolverines

What’s next

The two teams will face off again at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at Sullivan Arena.

The takeaway

The Anchorage Wolverines' comeback victory showcased the team's resilience, leadership, and ability to rally from a significant deficit. The win was crucial as they push for a playoff spot, and it demonstrated the team's strong bond and the support of their passionate home crowd.