Jr Mustangs Watch Lead Evaporate

First period action in front of the Winnipeg Blizzard goal - MJ Independent photo

Fueled by a five goal third period the visiting Winnipeg Blizzard defeated the Moose Jaw Jr Mustangs 9 - 8 on Friday evening.

The Mustangs were led by Ryder Gilroy who scored four goals on the evening.

The Blizzard scored the winning goal on the powerplay at 6:59 of the third period.

Moose Jaw Mustangs’ Ryder Gilroy (right) had four goals and an assist on the evening. Here he jockeys for another shot on goal - MJ Independent photo

The Mustangs now hold a 4 - 4 record.

Mustangs’ Hayden Tuer fights it out with a Blizzard defender - MJ Independent photo

The two teams meet again Saturday evening at 7:30 pm at the Kinsmen Sportsplex.

Mustangs’ Cooper Bruce (right) gets some help to evade a Blizzard defender - MJ Independent photo

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