The Montana Tech Orediggers faced a tough battle on the ice as they took on the Utah Valley University Wolverines in a challenging matchup that ended with a final score of 2-13 in favor of the Wolverines. The game, which took place at Peaks Ice Arena on Thursday, January 23, 2025, showcased the resilience and determination of our Orediggers despite the tough outcome.

The Orediggers put up a valiant effort, managing to take 16 shots on goal throughout the game. However, they were up against a relentless Wolverines team that dominated with an impressive 74 shots on goal. Despite the discrepancy in shots, the Orediggers showed their strength on the powerplay, taking 16 shots and going 0/0 on powerplay opportunities.

In the net, Orediggers goalie Edward Kazmierczak faced a barrage of shots from the Wolverines, making an impressive 61 saves out of 74 shots on goal. On the other end, Wolverines goalie Brayden Baxter faced 16 shots from the Orediggers, making 14 saves to secure the win for his team.

Despite the challenging game, Orediggers player #40 Ryan Patrick stood out with 2 assists, showcasing his skill and determination on the ice. On the Wolverines side, #73 Braden Koliha led the charge with an impressive 3 goals, contributing to his team’s dominant performance.

While the final score may not have been in our favor, the Montana Tech Orediggers showed resilience and determination throughout the game. Every game is an opportunity to learn and grow, and we will take this experience to come back stronger in our future matchups. Keep your heads up, Orediggers, and let’s continue to work hard and support each other as we strive for success on the ice. Go Orediggers!