Fairbanks is 8-0-1 against Northeastern since September of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Fairbanks Panthers are taking a road trip to take on the Northeastern Jets at 7:30 p.m. Fairbanks' last four games have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Last Thursday, Fairbanks had just enough and edged Greeneview out 2-1. That's two games straight that the Panthers have won by just one goal.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Northeastern). They beat Pleasant by a goal, winning 5-4. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Jets as it put an end to their seven-game losing streak.
Fairbanks' win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-3. As for Northeastern, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-7-1.
Fairbanks took their win against Northeastern in their previous matchup back in September of 2023 by a conclusive 8-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Fairbanks since the squad won't have the home-pitch advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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