Seventh-ranked Wisconsin men's hockey completed a monumental road sweep of the No. 1 Michigan State Spartans, clinching a thrilling 2-1 overtime victory at Munn Ice Arena thanks to Ben Dexheimer's winner.
The decisive victory follows Wisconsin's 5-4 win in the previous game, cementing their dominance over the nation's top-ranked team.
After a scoreless first period, Wisconsin (10-2-2, 6-2-0 Big Ten) broke the silence midway through the second. Freshman forward Blake Montgomery capitalized on a power-play opportunity 10 minutes and six seconds into the frame. The play was set up by freshman forward Vasily Zelenov, who passed to Montgomery near the blue line. Montgomery skated up to the top of the left circle and ripped a shot past MSU netminder Trey Augustine to tally his seventh goal of the year, giving the Badgers a 1-0 lead.
Michigan State (9-3-0, 4-2-0 Big Ten) battled hard, killing off four of Wisconsin’s five power plays, before eventually tying the game at one with just 39 seconds left in the third period with a power-play goal of their own, forcing the contest into overtime.
The extra period did not last long. Just two minutes and 36 seconds into overtime, Ben Dexheimer scored the game-winning goal, giving the No. 7 Badgers the sweep of the top-ranked team on their home ice.
The sweep is a huge boost for Wisconsin, which now sits in second place in the Big Ten standings with 16 points.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Montgomery Leads Undefeated Streak Ahead of Break
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The No. 10/9 Wisconsin Badgers men's hockey team, featuring forward Blake Montgomery, is enjoying a phenomenal start to the season, maintaining an impressive undefeated streak as they look to continue their climb up the national rankings before returning to the ice after December 5th.
The Badgers have compiled a stellar opening run, securing an undefeated streak that sees them sitting on a formidable 8-2-2 record. This form places them firmly among the nation's elite, justifying their current No. 10/9 national ranking. The team is now looking forward to a short break before returning to action.
Forward Blake Montgomery has played a significant role in Wisconsin's impressive opening. The young forward has featured in all 14 games so far, establishing himself as a reliable presence in the offensive zone.
Montgomery has been highly productive in front of goal, tallying 7 goals and adding 2 assists for a total of 9 points this season. His commitment to challenging opposing netminders is clear, having registered 28 shots on goal across the campaign.
The team will be eager to maintain their momentum when they return to the ice after their scheduled break.
Sunday, November 23, 2025
Montgomery Scores in Wisconsin’s Win over Top Seeds
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A four-goal second period by Blake Montgomery and his Wisconsin teammates and a third-period game-winner from Ryan Botterill helped erase a two-goal deficit and fuel the seventh-ranked Badger men's hockey team's 5 - 4 win over the No. 1 Michigan State Spartans at Munn Ice Arena.
Michigan State opened the scoring eight minutes into the first period, before doubling its lead 12:26 into the first with a power-play goal. Wisconsin responded in the second period, adding four goals to take a 4-2 lead heading into the third. In the second frame, Christian Fitzgerald scored at 1:08 on the power play, before Montgomery lit the lamp at 4:11. Adam Pietila gave UW its first lead of the night at 11:19, and Tyson Dyck scored the Badgers' fourth goal at 15:55.
MSU battled in the third, adding a tally at 9:34 into the frame to make it a one-goal game, but Ryan Botterill restored UW's two-goal lead just 16 seconds later at 9:50. The Spartans continued to push, scoring once more at 10:24, but the Badgers held on for the remainder of the contest to snap Michigan State's nine-game winning streak and hand it its first conference loss of the year.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Ball Hockey Season Resumes with Goal Rush
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The Bermuda Ball Hockey Winter League season resumed with a 15-goal double-header at the PCC Hockey Rink, highlighted by a commanding performance from Hamilton Princess and a tightly contested victory for BDA Spirits.
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Hamilton Princess were in clinical form, overwhelming CG with an 8-3 win. Their offensive strength was immediately apparent in the first period, where they raced to a four-goal lead thanks to strikes from John Duda, Jeremie Faucher, Riley Latour, and Mathew Benson.
The momentum carried into the second period, with Hamilton Princess adding three more goals. Jeremie Faucher and Riley Latour both secured their second goals of the match, complemented by the first of the evening from Bill Calko.
CG finally mounted a response in the third period, with Danny Hudson putting in a solo effort to secure a consolation hat-trick. However, Bill Calko also found the back of the net again for Hamilton Princess to cement their dominant 8-3 victory.
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The second match of the evening was a much tighter affair, with BDA Spirits securing a crucial 3-1 win over Positive Image Dental.
The first period saw BDA Spirits take the lead through Mathieu Ingelman. The score remained close throughout the second period until Ryan Marshall doubled the BDA Spirits advantage, making it 2-0.
Positive Image Dental fought hard to get back into the game, finally breaking their duck in the third period through Jordan Gunter. However, any hope of a comeback was extinguished when Mathieu Ingelman scored his second goal of the night for BDA Spirits, sealing the 3-1 result.
The goal fest ensures the Bermuda Ball Hockey Winter League remains competitive as the season continues.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Montgomery & Badgers Hunt Streak Extension
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The No. 10/9 Wisconsin Badgers men's hockey team, featuring forward Blake Montgomery, is poised to return to the ice on Friday, November 21st, looking to extend their phenomenal start to the season and continue their climb up the national rankings.
The Badgers have enjoyed a stellar opening run, maintaining an undefeated streak that sees them sitting on a formidable 8-2-2 record. The team’s strong performance has been recognised nationally, securing them a spot within the top 10/9 rankings.
Blake Montgomery has played a significant role in Wisconsin's impressive start. The forward has featured in all 12 games so far, establishing himself as a reliable presence in the offensive zone.
Montgomery has been productive in front of goal, tallying 5 goals and adding 1 assist for a total of 6 points this season. His willingness to shoot has been evident, registering 22 shots on goal as he consistently challenges opposing netminders.
His scoring ability has been crucial in securing the tight wins and draws that have kept the Badgers unbeaten streak alive.
As Wisconsin prepares for their next slate of fixtures, the focus will be on maintaining the high-level play that has defined their campaign. Montgomery and his teammates will be aiming to convert their strong form into victories as they head toward the heart of the collegiate hockey schedule.
