BYU was scheduled to play UVU last Friday at the Peaks arena. Those of you who came to the game, however, may have been surprised to see a different team playing named the Provo Ice Dogs. Earlier last week, UVU suspended their ACHA membership for various reasons. The team BYU played on Friday was most of the UVU players (with a few additions) but was not officially the school’s team.

The first period began with a goal by the Ice Dogs, which was answered by Mio Aura (#8 ) who scored on a power play  assisted by  Blake Dorton (#20) and Ryan Newton (#17).  The Ice Dogs scored again at the end of the first period, giving them a 2 to 1 lead.

BYU started strong in the second period with a Goal by Josh Burkart (#16) assisted by Nick Bartholomew (#19). The score was tied at 2 to 2 for most of the second period, until the Ice Dogs scored again and took the lead.

The Ice Dogs must have eaten some powerful milkbones during the zamboni because they came back as ice wolves in the third period.  They scored three goals right off the bat, suddenly pulling ahead with a 6-2 lead. But the Cougars didn’t give up! Blake Dorton (#20) scored unassisted and Josh Burkart (#16) scored his second goal of the game assisted by Adam Hickman (#2) and Ryan Newton (#17).

Although The Cougars more than doubled the Ice Dog’s shots on net, it was not reflected in the final defeat of 8 to 4.