The Montana Tech Orediggers faced a tough challenge on Friday night as they took on the University of Utah Utes at the Butte Community Ice Center. Unfortunately, the game ended with a final score of 9-0 in favor of the Utes.

The Utes came out strong, dominating the game with a total of 75 shots on goal compared to the Orediggers’ 30 shots. Their powerplay was also effective, going 2 for 5 while the Orediggers struggled to capitalize on their opportunities, going 0 for 3 on the powerplay.

In terms of goaltending, the Utes’ Ryan Winkelmann had a stellar performance, facing 30 shots and making 30 saves to secure a shutout. On the other end, the Orediggers’ Edward Kazmierczak faced a barrage of 75 shots but managed to make 66 saves in a commendable effort.

Individual performances stood out as well, with Utes’ #28 Ezekial Endy making an impact with 3 assists, contributing to their offensive success. On the Orediggers’ side, #2 Sawyer Inman spent 4 penalty minutes in a physical game.

While the outcome may not have been what the Orediggers had hoped for, it’s important to take this game as a learning opportunity and a chance to regroup for the next challenge. Every game presents a chance to grow and improve, and this experience will only make the team stronger moving forward.

The Montana Tech Orediggers will look to bounce back from this loss and come back stronger in their next game. Stay tuned for more updates and support your Orediggers as they continue to strive for success on the ice. #GoOrediggers! 🏒🔥