MOOSE JAW -- It was another solid week for the Moose Jaw Mustangs in Prairie Gold Lacrosse League Junior division action, as they took a 14-6 win over the Saskatoon SWAT in their lone contest.
As a result, Moose Jaw is now 6-1-0 on the season and remain in second place, one point back of the unbeaten Prince Albert Predators. Saskatoon is in third place with a 3-3-1 record.
The Mustangs were never in difficulty in the Wednesday night meeting at the Kinsmen Arena, scoring twice in the first four minutes and taking a 4-1 lead out of the opening period. They’d extend that lead to 9-3 through two and tack on five more goals in the final frame.
Ryder Gilroy continued his solid season, scoring five goals and finishing with eight points on the night. Jacob Gyman and Braxton Mac Angus each had two goals, with Chase McKee and Nate Lewko each putting up a goal and assist. Haden Nidesh, Carter Hudyma and Kashton Smith all had single markers.
Andy Gao led Saskatoon’s offence with two goals and four points, while Matthias Stadinger had a hat trick. Seth LePage picked up their other marker, Henry Elliot contributed three assists.
Joey Juchaz picked up the win in goal for Moose Jaw, Ayden Lawson took the loss in Saskatoon’s net.
The two teams will rematch on Friday, June 6 at 8 p.m. at the Kinsmen Arena in Saskatoon.
