The Montana Tech Orediggers faced a challenging match against the Montana State University Bobcats on January 15, 2026. The game, held at Ressler Ice Rink, ended with a crushing 10-0 defeat for the Orediggers.

Despite their best efforts, the Orediggers were unable to score against the Bobcats’ relentless assault. The Bobcats outshot the Orediggers 71-22, demonstrating their offensive dominance throughout the match. The Orediggers’ powerplay was ineffective, going 0 for 5, while the Bobcats capitalized on their opportunities, scoring 2 goals in 3 powerplays.

Orediggers’ goalie, Joe Rolfson, faced a barrage of shots, saving 46 out of the 71 attempts by the Bobcats. In contrast, the Bobcats’ Nikolai Wallery kept a clean sheet, saving all 22 shots from the Orediggers.

Luke Benoit, number 3 for the Orediggers, racked up 19 penalty minutes, further hampering the team’s efforts. On the opposing side, Hayden Klem, number 11 for the Bobcats, had an impressive performance, scoring 2 goals.

The Orediggers will be looking to bounce back from this defeat in their next game. They will be facing off against Western Washington University at home, at the Butte Community Ice Center, on Friday, January 16. The team will surely be working hard in preparation for this upcoming match.