Warhounds fall to Kings 9–4 on Military Appreciation Night

Bourdeau scores twice as Northern Michigan’s third-period push falls short

GAYLORD, Mich. — Cody Bourdeau scored twice, but the Northern Michigan Warhounds fell 9–4 to the Kalkaska Kings on November 7 at Otsego County Sportsplex.

The Warhounds dropped to 2–3, while Kalkaska remained unbeaten at 3–0.

Justin McComas gave Northern Michigan an early lead with a power-play goal, assisted by Brendan Brooks and captain Kaleb Chillman. Kalkaska answered with seven consecutive goals, taking a 3–1 lead into the first intermission and extending its advantage to 6–1 after two periods.

Northern Michigan scored three times in the third period. Mason Held found the net with an assist from Isaiah Crawford, before Bourdeau added two goals. Riley Vanderhoeven and Grant Syrette assisted on Bourdeau’s first tally, while Nicholas Hodgson set up his second.

Sean Schirripa and Cam Fisher each scored twice for Kalkaska, which produced three goals in every period. Kings goaltender Justin Yochem finished with 36 saves. Garrett Boyonoski and Andy Peck combined for 31 saves for Northern Michigan.

Beyond the result, Military Appreciation Night brought the community together to honor veterans and support Mid Michigan Honor Flight. The evening raised more than $700 for the organization, adding a meaningful community achievement to a hard-fought rivalry night.