Grizzlies drop preseason opener to Idaho

LOGAN — The Idaho Steelheads defeated the Utah Grizzlies 4-3 in preseason action Friday night at the Eccles Ice Center.

The Grizzlies took a 1-0 lead 10:06 into the first period and 40 seconds into their second power-play as Luke Sellars held in an Idaho clearing attempt and fired a shot from the high slot through traffic and past Idaho goaltender Richard Bachman. The Utah power-play struck again, giving them a 2-0 lead, at 4:02 of the second period, on a rebound goal that was hammered home by Shay Guthrie. Idaho made it 2-1 with a power-play goal. Utah claimed a 3-1 lead when Jason Dale fed Scott Thauwald for a breakaway goal at 14:59 of the second period.

But the Steelheads rallied in the third period with two goals in a span of 2:08 to tie it at 3-3. They then capped off their three-goal third period with 3:45 remaining on a Kyle Radke score that ultimately became the game-winner.

Utah and Idaho meet again in preseason action tonight in McCall, Idaho. Face-off is scheduled for 7 p.m.

Nevada notches 200th career win for Ault

RENO, Nev. — Colin Kaepernick passed for three touchdowns and ran for two more, including a 67-yarder, to help Nevada beat Louisiana Tech 37-14 on Friday night for coach Chris Ault's 200th career victory.

Kaepernick finished with 166 yards passing and 89 yards rushing, and Vai Taua added 107 yards on the ground for Nevada (2-3, 1-0 Western Athletic Conference) in its fifth straight victory over the Bulldogs (2-3, 1-1).

Daniel Porter ran for 99 yards and two touchdowns for Louisiana Tech.

— Staff and wire services