News File Photo Alpena junior Anden Marceau lets a shot fly during the first period of a game on Friday against M-1 United at Northern Lights Arena. Under new coach Ben Henry, the Wildcats were defeated in their season opener, 5-3. Alpena fell behind 3-0 after period and didn’t register a shot on goal in the opening stanza. The Wildcats rallied for three goals on eight shots in the middle frame and tied the game 3-3 after two periods after goals from Marceau (power-play), Garrett Hamp and Matt Thompson (power-play). The Griffins scored twice more in the third period to win the game.

News Photo by James Andersen Alpena’s Reid Meinhardt (8) pursues an M-1 player with control of the puck during the first period.

News Photo by James Andersen Alpena's Cam Young (19) carries the puck into the offensive zone during a game against M-1 United on Friday.

News Photo by James Andersen Alpena's Elijah White skates toward a loose puck during a game against M-1 United on Friday.

News Photo by James Andersen Alpena's Jaden Marchlewski (11) hustles toward a loose puck during a game against M-1 United on Friday