A big third period served as the difference as the Melfort Mustangs picked up a 4-3 win over the Weyburn Red Wings in Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League action from Melfort.
The Dec. 2 contest saw the Mustangs outshoot the Red Wings 17-2 in the third period, scoring the lone goal of the period to pick up the win.
The game got off to a solid start for the Mustangs as Loch Morrison scored his 12th goal of the season to give the Mustangs a 1-0 lead just 7:37 into the game.
The late was short-lived however, as the Red Wings responded with their first of the game less than three minutes later sending the game into the second period tied at 1.
The second period opened up for both teams as they combined for four goals.
The Red Wings opened the second period scoring as they took a 2-1 lead just 4:41 into the period.
The Red Wings held the lead for more than six minutes before the Mustangs took over as Justin Ball scored his 12th of the year, and Carson Albrecht added his ninth of the year less than three minutes later giving the Mustangs a 3-2 lead.
The Red Wings answered back with less than two minutes remaining in the period, sending the game into the third period tied at 3.
The Mustangs absolutely dominated the third period, and were finally rewarded when Ball scored his second of the night, on the power play, with just 1:44 to play, giving the Mustangs the win.
Special teams were once again special for the Mustangs as they finished 3-for-6 with the man advantage and 5-for-5 on the penalty kill, improving both of their league leading percentages.
Hunter Arps picked up the win in the Mustangs goal, turning aside 18 of the 21 shots he faced as the Mustangs outshot the Red Wings 35-21.
The Mustangs will look to push their winning streak to two games when they travel to La Ronge on Dec. 6 to take on the Ice Wolves.
