Vikings Win 8-4 in Seattle

October, 16th 2009

The Portland State Vikings hockey team beat the University of Washington Huskies 8-4 Friday night at Olympicview Ice Arena in Seattle. The Vikings, lead by Anthony Libonati, took an early lead in the first period with his two goals and a third by his linemate Joe Wendt. In the second period the Viks fell into penalty trouble and gave up two power play goals. Hunter Levengood answered back with a powerplay goal assited from Alex Zsenyuk and Levi Younger. The Viks entered the third period ahead 4-3.

Libonati said, "I was disappointed until the thrid period, when we started throwing bodies around and cotrolling the game."

Libonati gave the Viks a two goal lead in the beginning of the thrid, but the Huskies kept it close with a goal by Jordan Chernesky. With 11 minutes left in the game Joe Wendt scored his second goal of the game, followed by Libonati's 4th, and the final goal by defenseman Alex Zsenyuk.

The Viks return to Olympicview tomorrow night at 6:30 to finish off the weekend matchup.

Libonati said, "Tomorrow we want to take possesion of the game early and have less turnovers to stay in control of the game."

The Huskies lead the all time matchup 6-1.