The Southern Alberta Mustangs fell to the Diamond Valley Rockies in a high-shot game on Wednesday night, with a final score of 6-3. Despite outshooting the Rockies 68 to 44, the Mustangs were unable to secure the victory at the Oilfields Regional Arena.

The Mustangs’ powerplay struggled throughout the game, failing to capitalize on any of their seven opportunities. Conversely, the Rockies managed to score on one of their six powerplay chances, which proved to be a pivotal moment in the game.

In the net for the Mustangs, Koy Sutherland faced a barrage of 44 shots, making 38 saves. On the other end, Jacob Larsen of the Rockies was kept busy with a whopping 68 shots, saving 65 of them.

On the offensive end, Austin Stewardson of the Mustangs had a standout performance, scoring two goals. However, it was Joey Huber of the Rockies who stole the show, netting three goals and leading his team to victory.

Despite the loss, the Mustangs put up a valiant fight and displayed impressive offensive pressure with their high shot count. They will look to improve their powerplay efficiency and tighten up their defensive play in their upcoming games. The team remains optimistic and focused on their next game, where they will have the opportunity to bounce back from this defeat.