The Montana Tech Orediggers faced off against the Weber State University Wildcats in a tough matchup on Friday night at the Weber County Ice Sheet. The final score of the game was Orediggers 1, Wildcats 16.

The Orediggers put up a valiant effort, managing to get 19 shots on goal throughout the game. Unfortunately, the Wildcats dominated the offensive play with a total of 71 shots on goal.

Despite their efforts, the Orediggers were unable to convert on their powerplay opportunities, going 0/2 on the man advantage. On the other hand, the Wildcats capitalized on one of their three powerplay opportunities, finishing the game with a 1/3 success rate.

In goal for the Orediggers, Edward Kazmierczak faced a staggering 71 shots, making an impressive 55 saves throughout the game. On the other end, Wildcats’ goalie Landon Palmer faced 19 shots and made 18 saves.

The lone goal for the Orediggers came from #2 Sawyer Inman, who managed to find the back of the net in the midst of the Wildcats’ offensive onslaught.

Despite the tough loss, the Orediggers showed resilience and determination throughout the game. It’s games like these that test a team’s character and provide valuable learning experiences for the future.

The Orediggers will look to bounce back from this defeat and regroup for their upcoming games. With hard work and dedication, they will continue to strive for success on the ice and represent Montana Tech with pride.

Stay tuned for more updates on the Montana Tech Orediggers as they continue their journey through the ACHA season. Go Orediggers!