SIOUX FALLS – One day after scoring 11 goals, the Aberdeen Cougars were unable to find the back of the net on Saturday.

The Cougars fell 3-0 to Sioux Falls East in boys’ hockey action.

“I thought we played a pretty good game,” said Aberdeen coach Jeremey Backous. “We generated some good scoring chances, but we couldn’t find the back of the net.”

Unlike an 11-4 win over Brandon Valley, the Cougars were unable to get a puck past the Sioux Falls East goalie in 20 tries.

The contest was just 1-0 heading into the third period. East scored twice, including an empty-netter in the final minute, to secure the victory.

Aberdeen goalie Carson Hunstad stopped 32 shots.

“Carson Hunstad played well in net,” Backous said.

The Cougars take on Sioux Falls West today.

Aberdeen Cougars 0 0 0 – 0

Sioux Falls East 0 1 2 – 3

First Period: no scoring.

Second Period: 1, SF, Ryan Fenton (Hayden Hansen, Carson Culver), 8:29.

Third Period: 2, SF, Thatcher May (Vincent Thill, Daylen Gibson), 11:41; 3, SF, Hill (unassisted), :59.

Shots on Goal: Aberdeen Cougars 20; Sioux Falls East 35.

Goalies: Aberdeen Cougars, Carson Hunstad (32 saves); Sioux Falls East, Trey Salonen (20 saves).