BLAINE, Minn. — Coming off a lengthy Thanksgiving break, the Wisconsin Woodsmen struggled
to get their offense shifted out of neutral Friday evening, failing to register a goal in falling to
the Minnesota Moose 3-0 in an NA3HL contest at the Fogerty Ice Arena.
The Woodsmen, who had not played since a 3-2 loss to the West Bend Power on Nov. 16, held
a commanding 46-39 edge in shots on goal, but could ot find a way to light the lamp behind
Moose goalie Dylan Posch.
After a scoreless first period, the Moose took control, getting second-period goals from Kaden
Milles and Bryce Laager to snag a 2-0 cushion heading into the game’s final 20 minutes.
Luke Steffen closed out the scoring, netting his fourth of the year with 6:27 to play in the third
period.
Steven Kelley finished with 26 saves in goal for the Woodsmen, while Lleyton Jaschke chipped
in 10 saves in relief.
The Woodsmen and Moose will be back on the ice at Fogerty Ice Arena on Saturday, squaring
off for the second game of their two-game weekend series. Opening face-off is slated for 7:05
p.m.
