SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. - Lake Superior State suffered a 3-2 exhibition loss to the U.S.A. National U-18 Team Sunday at Taffy Abel Arena.

The Lakers open regular-season play Oct. 11-12 against Robert Morris from the Atlantic Hockey League. Friday's game starts at 7:37 p.m. with Saturday's game starting at 5:07 p.m.

Senior forward Dan Radke netted both LSSU goals. Radke's first goal tied the game 1-1 at 3:29 of the first period. Senior forward Colin Campbell drew the lone assist on Radke's goal. USA netted a power-play goal at 11:40 of the first, making it 2-1.

After a scoreless second period, Radke notched a power-play goal at 10:27 of the third, tying the game 2-2. Campbell and senior defenseman Zach Sternberg were credited with the assists.

With two Lakers in the penalty box, the U.S. team's Anders Bjork tallied the game-winning goal at 17:35. The U-18s enjoyed a 5-on-3 advantage for 1:59 and scored with 27 seconds left in the power play.

Senior netminders Kevin Kapalka and Kevin Murdock both totaled 13 saves for the Lakers. Kapalka played the first 30:12 minutes, while Murdock finished the last 29:06. Edwin Minney tallied 39 saves for USA.

The U-18s improved to 6-1 overall and 1-1 against U.S. college teams. 

LSSU 2, USA 3 Boxscore