Montgomery Shines in University of Wisconsin 4-0 Shutout
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The undefeated start continues for the No. 14 University of Wisconsin (UW) men's hockey team after they delivered a clinical 4-0 shutout victory over their rivals, the No. 19/18 Minnesota Golden Gophers, at the Kohl Center.
The victory, powered by offensive doubles from Quinn Finley and Blake Montgomery and an impenetrable performance from goaltender Daniel Hauser, keeps the Badgers perfect through eight games and moves them to 2-0-0 in Big Ten conference play.
The third period saw a quick, devastating surge from the Badgers that decisively broke the game open. Forward Blake Montgomery scored two goals just 21 seconds apart in the opening minutes of the final frame.
Montgomery's first strike came at the 1:39 mark on the power play. Just moments later, at the 2:00 minute mark of the period, he found the net again, extending UW's lead to a commanding 4-0.
Finley’s two goals in the opening periods had set the platform for Wisconsin's dominance. Equally critical was the performance of goalkeeper Daniel Hauser, who was in inspired form, stopping all 22 shots he faced to earn the shutout.
The comprehensive nature of the victory against a ranked opponent solidifies the Badgers' position as one of the country's elite teams and signals their serious intent in the Big Ten title race.
Saturday, November 01, 2025
Montgomery Helps Power Wisconsin Past Minnesota
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Blake Montgomery and his No. 14 University of Wisconsin Men's Hockey teammates maintained their undefeated streak, delivering a decisive 5-2 victory over the No. 19/18 Minnesota Golden Gophers at the Kohl Center in a fiery Big Ten opener. The win was sparked by a prolific performance from forward Christian Fitzgerald and another goal for freshman Montgomery.
After a cagey, scoreless opening period, the game exploded into life in the second frame. Wisconsin, improving their record to 5-0-2 (1-0-0 Big Ten), broke the deadlock 5:26 into the period with a power-play goal from Christian Fitzgerald. Minnesota (2-6-1, 0-1-0 Big Ten) quickly retaliated, tying the game less than 40 seconds later.
The momentum shifted back to the Badgers midway through the second period, with young Bermudian forward Blake Montgomery continuing his strong start to the season.
At 11:13 into the frame, Montgomery lit the lamp for the second time in as many games, skillfully putting home a pass at the net front from fellow freshman Vasily Zelenov. This goal put Wisconsin back in the lead.
Just 43 seconds later, Logan Hensler added another, stretching the lead to 3-1. Minnesota managed to score their second goal at 17:08, ensuring the Badgers carried a slender 3-2 lead into the final period.
The third period belonged entirely to Wisconsin. Early in the frame, at 2:19, Fitzgerald delivered again, setting up Tassy for the team's second power-play goal of the night. Fitzgerald then completed his stellar three-point night—which included two goals—by burying the empty-net goal in the final minutes to cap off the 5-2 victory and secure the crucial Big Ten points.
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Tremblay's 7-Goal Heroics Lead Hamilton Princess Blowout
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The Bermuda Ball Hockey Winter League provided a spectacle of scoring with a doubleheader at the PCC Hockey Rink, resulting in two comprehensive blowouts and a total of 17 goals scored across the evening.
Hamilton Princess 9 CG 3
The opening match saw Hamilton Princess unleash an offensive barrage against CG, securing a dominant 9-3 victory. The star of the night was undoubtedly Jean-Michael Tremblay, who delivered a sensational individual performance by scoring a remarkable seven goals.
Period 1 set the tone for the match, with Tremblay personally scoring four times to establish an immediate lead. Mathew Benson added a fifth goal to give Hamilton Princess a commanding advantage heading into the break.
Period 2 saw Tremblay continue his dominance, adding two more goals to his tally.
Period 3 provided a brief respite for CG as Dallas Montgomery scored a reply. However, Tremblay quickly added his seventh before Bill Calko netted a ninth goal for the Princess. CG closed out the scoring with a late flurry from Montgomery (his second) and Pete Brodsky, but the damage had already been done by the phenomenal individual performance of Tremblay.
Alexandra Mosher 5 BDA Spirits 0
In the second match of the night, Alexandra Mosher delivered a dominant shutout performance, defeating BDA Spirits 5-0.
Alexandra Mosher secured the win with a blistering first-period effort. Goals came from five different players: Moad Fahmi, Brett Sherriffs, Ian Beaudoin, Adam Mattatall, and Ronnie Dzurus.
The relentless offensive pressure from Alexandra Mosher in the first period proved too much, and their solid defence held firm for the remainder of the contest. Both Period 2 and Period 3 saw no further scoring, confirming the 5-0 shutout victory for Alexandra Mosher.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Positive Image Dental Clinch Shootout Victory
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A lone match-up in the Bermuda Ball Hockey Winter League delivered high-octane drama last night, requiring a decisive shootout to separate Positive Image Dental and CG at the PCC Hockey Rink.
In a thrilling contest that saw CG rally from a significant deficit, it was eventually Jordan Gunter of Positive Image Dental who stepped up to net the game-winning goal in the shootout, securing a hard-fought 5-4 victory for his side.
The opening period was a flurry of action, with Positive Image Dental establishing an early grip on the game. Jordan Gunter opened the scoring before CG briefly levelled the contest through Dallas Montgomery.
Positive Image Dental quickly retook the lead and pressed their advantage, with goals coming from Brad Blassetti and Sean McNulty, giving them a clear lead heading into the second stanza.
The middle period saw the scoring slow down, but Positive Image Dental maintained their control. Brett Williamson found the back of the net to extend his team's lead, leaving CG with a mountain to climb as they entered the final period.
The game shifted dramatically in the third period as CG staged an incredible comeback, spearheaded by a phenomenal individual performance from Dallas Montgomery.
Montgomery scored not one, but three unanswered goals to single-handedly wipe out the deficit. His first came with an assist from Owen Siese. Montgomery then added two more, with both goals being set up by Jeremy Estey, completing a remarkable hat-trick and forcing the game into overtime with the score tied at 4-4.
The five-minute overtime period proved to be a tense affair. Both sides had chances to clinch the victory but both defences, and likely the goalies, held firm. With neither team able to find the winner, the match was sent to a deciding shootout.
In the subsequent shootout, Jordan Gunter once again proved the difference-maker. The Positive Image Dental forward converted his opportunity, and with no further scoring, his goal was enough to seal the 5-4 victory for Positive Image Dental.
Sunday, October 26, 2025
Montgomery Scores First Goal in Dominant Wisconsin Win
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The No. 17/16 Wisconsin men's hockey team completed a commanding series sweep over the Alaska Nanooks, sealing a 4-1 victory at the Kohl Center. A balanced offensive effort saw goals from four different skaters, including a memorable first collegiate strike for freshman Blake Montgomery, as the Badgers pulled away in the third period.
The Nanooks initially stunned the home crowd, getting on the scoreboard first at 8:55 into the opening period with a deflected shot. However, Wisconsin responded just before the buzzer, with Quinn Finley levelling the game on a power-play goal with only 21 seconds left in the first period, sending the teams into the break tied.
A tight, scoreless second period followed, with both defences holding firm. But the Badgers exploded out of the locker room for the third, scoring three times to take full control.
The decisive flurry began quickly, with Logan Hensler lighting the lamp at 1:04 into the final frame. Just under a minute later, at 2:00, Blake Montgomery registered his first collegiate goal. The freshman forward showed superb individual skill, beating two Alaska defenders to the front of the net before expertly flicking the puck home, extending Wisconsin's lead and sending the crowd into a frenzy.
Ryan Botterill then sealed the comprehensive victory, finding the empty net at 15:40 into the third period to make it a 4-1 game and clinch a satisfying series sweep for the Badgers.
The performance will give Wisconsin considerable confidence as they continue their season, showcasing their ability to break down opponents and finish strong.
