Montana Tech Hockey Faces Tough Utah Utes in Post-Holiday Matchups

Montana Tech University's Diggers hockey team returned to the ice after the holiday break for a challenging two-game series against the 3rd-ranked Utah Utes. The games, held on January 17 and 18, marked the team's first since December 8. Despite a tough 9-0 loss in the opener and a 7-1 defeat in Game 2, standout performances from goalie Edward Kazmierczak and forward Dyland Aberle provided bright spots. The games also featured a special Military Appreciation Night, with proceeds supporting the Veterans Association of Montana Tech. Despite the losses, the Diggers showed resilience, improving their teamwork and confidence as they look ahead to future matchups.