The Montana Tech Orediggers faced a tough challenge on Friday, September 27, 2024, as they went up against the Boise State University Broncos at the Idaho Ice World. Unfortunately, the game ended with a final score of Orediggers 0 – Broncos 12.

The Orediggers put up a valiant effort, managing to get off 12 shots throughout the game, but they were ultimately outshot by the Broncos who fired an impressive 70 shots on goal. The powerplay opportunities were also in favor of the Broncos, with the Orediggers going 0/3 while the Broncos capitalized on 1 out of 6 powerplay chances.

In the net, Orediggers’ goalie Brecken Kasse faced a barrage of shots, making an incredible 52 saves out of the 63 shots he faced. On the other side, Broncos’ goalie Ethan Montgomery had a quieter night, stopping all 12 shots that came his way.

The game saw some physical play as well, with Orediggers’ #17 Cale Castleberry racking up 6 penalty minutes. On the scoring front, Broncos’ #14 Jackson Howell had a standout performance, netting an impressive hat-trick with 3 goals to his name.

While the final score may not have been in the Orediggers’ favor, it’s important to remember that every game is a learning opportunity. The team can take this experience and use it to grow and improve as they continue their season in the ACHA. Keep your heads up, Orediggers, and keep pushing forward! The next game is another chance to show what you’re made of. Go Orediggers!