The Fayetteville Marksmen (1-0) kicked off the 2026 season on Friday night at the Berglund Center against the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs (0-1).
Fayetteville center Evan Pringle scored the first goal of the season for the Marksmen at 12:29 in the first period. He later assisted Payton Schaly’s goal in the second period. In the third period, Roanoke center Ryan Mahlmeister scored on the power play at 11:28.
Fayetteville goaltender Jacob Mucitelli made 39 of 40 saves as the Marksmen defeated the Rail Yard Dawgs 2-1. Mucitelli was named the first star, Evan Pringle was named the second star, and Ryan Mahlmeister was the third star. Fayetteville went 0 for 2 on the power play and had 26 shots on goal.
The Marksmen will host the Rail Yard Dawgs in their home opener at the Crown Coliseum on Saturday at 6 pm on FloSports.
