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Single goal by Hobson wins Game 2 for Melfort Mustangs

MELFORT — With a single goal to their name, the Melfort Mustangs won the second game of the finals against the Battlefords North Stars 1-0. The April 13 victory ties the seven-game series 1-1.
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The opening faceoff of Game 1 of the SJHL finals between the Melfort Mustangs and Battlefords North Stars. Battlefords News-Optimist photo by John Cairns

MELFORT — With a single goal to their name, the Melfort Mustangs won the second game of the finals against the Battlefords North Stars 1-0.

The April 13 victory ties the seven-game series 1-1.

Shawn Parkinson of the Melfort Mustangs block 12 shots on his net, while his opposite number Joel Grzybowski stopped nine. At the 15 and a half minute mark, the Mustangs had a power play, but couldn't take advantage.

The second period saw Jake Hobson score the winning goal. The Mustangs made eight shots, while Battlefords made 11.

Within the first two minutes of the third period, the Mustangs were shorthanded, but they stopped Battlefords from scoring any goals. Battlefords pulled their goalie, but it wasn't enought to tie the game. Both teams made five shots.