Clarkston’s hockey team may have lost their first game back from a long break, but they came back defensively strong.
Farmington Unified won the game last Wednesday, 2-0.
Both teams were equal in the game, until the third period.
With 9:48 left, Adam Phillips scored the first goal for Farmington Unified.
The second goal was made by Phillips with less than a minute left when the net was empty.
The team had pulled goalie Garrett Knappe with an intent to tie the game.
‘We played pretty good going into the third period,? said Coach Bryan Krygier. ‘We had more defense. To give up one goal is pretty good ? overall better defensively, better game for us.?
North Farmington out shot Clarkston 23-15.
This week, the team has a busy schedule with three games.
On Tuesday, the Wolves traveled to Port Huron to play Port Huron Northern High School.
‘They are well-coached,? said Krygier. ‘It will be a test for us.?
On Thursday, Wolves will host Birmingham Consolidated in a rematch. They played against Birmingham Consolidated in their first game of the season, tying 4-4.
Then, the Icers will host state title holders Grosse Pointe North on Saturday.
‘They are really a tough team,? said Krygier.
The Icers? Thursday game will begin at 8 p.m. Their Saturday game will begin at 6 p.m. Check www.ClarkstonNews.com to see how your Wolves did.