Area Boys Hockey: W-DC loses in Section 6-1A play-in game

MORRIS — Lleyten Pettit scored two power-play goals that provided all of the offense for Wadena-Deer Creek in a 4-2 loss to Morris-Benson in a Section 6-1A play-in game Saturday, Feb 15.

Pettit’s goal on an assist from Wyatt Murray and Daunte Leiran tied the game at one in the second period. His third period goal on assists from John Oberg and Murry pulled the Wolverines to 3-2.

Josh Dykhoff notched 26 saves for Wadena-Deer Creek who finished their season at 8-17-1.

Morris-Benson 0 3 1 -- 4

Wadena-DC 0 1 1 -- 2

Second period: MB-Matthew Tolifson (Brady DeHaan) 8:38; WDC-Lleyten Pettit (Wyatt Murray, Daunte Leiran) ppg 10:54; MB-Zach Bruns 12:54; MB-DeHaan 14:57

Third period: WDC-Pettit (John Oberg, Murray) ppg 1:26; MB-DeHaan (Zach Bruns, Tyler Buss) 4:48

Shots on goal: WDC 28, MB 30

Goalies: WDC-Josh Dykhoff (26 saves); MB-Chase Engebretson (26 saves)

Overall: WDC 8-17-1.