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Cougars fall to Mitchell in overtime

Jaxon Danielson, of the Aberdeen Cougars, center, shoots the puck as Everett Morrison, of the Mitchell Marlins, right, tries to defend during Saturday night’s game at Odde Ice Center. Danielson scored his third goal of the night on the shot. In the background at left for the Marlins is Axel Reimnitz, Photo by John Davis taken 12/7/2024
The Aberdeen Cougars put up seven goals Saturday night at the Odde Ice Center, but it wasn't quite enough. The Mitchell Marlins defeated the Cougars 8-7 in overtime to win the high-scoring boys’ hockey contest. “Anytime you score seven goals, you feel like you got a pretty good chance,” said Cougars coach Jeremey Backous. “But giving up eight isn’t going to beat many.” Part of the reason the Cougars surrendered eight goals was due to a few defensive struggles, as well as penalties, including one that led to the last goal of the game, which came on a power play. “It just comes down to playing better in our defensive zone and just being more disciplined as a hockey team,” said Backous. “We gave up way too many penalties tonight, way too many power play goals. You’re not going to get the win when you’re killing penalties.” The Marlins were aggressive offensively, putting up 43 shots on goal, led by Parker Denne, who scored four goals in the game. His

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