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Sunday, January 25, 2026
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Nittany Lions Stage Comeback on Montgomery’s Badgers
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Blake Montgomery and his No. 5 Wisconsin teammates were left frustrated at the Kohl Center as a late third-period surge saw the No. 8 Penn State Nittany Lions secure a 3-1 victory and a weekend sweep.
The Badgers had looked poised to salvage a result from the series after a disciplined defensive display in the opening two frames. Wisconsin took the lead 6:50 into the first period in spectacular fashion while shorthanded. Tyson Dyck pounced on a turnover and threaded a clinical pass to Christian Fitzgerald, who broke clear of the defence and slotted the puck through the five-hole of Penn State goaltender Kevin Reidler.
Montgomery, a freshman standout and Ottawa Senators prospect, was at the heart of Wisconsin's efforts to double their advantage. The Bermudian was denied twice by Reidler in high-stakes moments—first on a sharp chance late in the second period and again in the third after gloving down a pass from Oliver Tulk for a clear look at goal.
Despite outshooting their opponents 41-33, the hosts could not find the insurance goal they desperately needed. Penn State eventually found their breakthrough 4:54 into the final period when JJ Wiebusch fired home to level the scores. The momentum shifted firmly toward the visitors at 13:08 as Reese Laubach reacted quickest to a rebound to give the Nittany Lions their first lead of the night.
Wisconsin pulled their goaltender in the final minutes in a frantic search for an equalizer, but the gamble failed to pay off. Gavin McKenna intercepted a clearance and fired into the empty net from distance at 19:07 to confirm the sweep for the Nittany Lions.
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Friday, January 23, 2026
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High-Scoring Double-Header Lights up PCC Hockey Rink
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The Bermuda Ball Hockey Winter League season continued in emphatic style at the PCC Hockey Rink, where a frantic double-header produced thirteen goals on the night.
CG 0 Positive Image Dental 3
League leaders Positive Image Dental solidified their position at the summit with a clinical 3-0 shutout of CG. Following a cagey opening period that saw neither side find the net, the frontrunners seized control in the second frame through Chris Allington, whose breakthrough goal broke the deadlock.
The Dental team pulled away in a dominant final period, with Kyle Harvey and Brett Williamson both finding the net to ensure a comfortable three-point haul. The result keeps Positive Image Dental firmly at the top of the standings as they continue their pursuit of the winter crown.
Hamilton Princess 4 Spine & Sport 6
The evening’s second fixture proved to be a high-octane affair as Spine & Sport edged out Hamilton Princess 6-4 in a rollercoaster contest.
Spine & Sport ignited the match in a four-goal opening period, racing into an early lead with strikes from Curran Trenouth, Christopher Merritt, and Kris Abramowski. Hamilton Princess showed their resilience through Kyle Hankins, who pulled a goal back, but Trenouth’s second of the night ensured Spine & Sport maintained their momentum.
The contest shifted in the second period as Hamilton Princess staged a gritty comeback. Goals from Jean-Michael Tremblay and Mathew Benson brought the Princess within touching distance, setting the stage for a high-stakes final period.
However, Spine & Sport repelled the late onslaught. Rob Rego and Merritt both struck in the final frame to put the game beyond reach, despite a second goal from Tremblay for the Princess. The victory provides a vital boost for Spine & Sport as they look to close the gap on the top three in the new year.
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Monday, January 19, 2026
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Spirits Edge Mosher in Gritty Make-Up Encounter
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Alexandra Mosher 1 BDA Spirits 2
BDA Spirits boosted their standing in the Bermuda Ball Hockey Winter League with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Alexandra Mosher at the PCC Hockey Rink.
In a fixture rescheduled from earlier in the season, the fifth-placed Spirits showcased defensive resilience to overcome a third-placed Mosher side that had been enjoying a strong run of form in the title race.
The match ignited in a fast-paced opening period as both sides looked to establish early control. BDA Spirits struck first when Ryan Marshall found the back of the net, continuing his reliable scoring form for the club. However, Alexandra Mosher were quick to respond, with Shannon Gosse clinical in front of goal to level the scores before the first interval.
The second period proved to be a tactical stalemate, defined more by elite goaltending and disciplined defensive structures than offensive fireworks. Both teams struggled to find clear-cut opportunities in a scoreless frame, setting the stage for a high-stakes final period.
The breakthrough eventually came in the third period courtesy of Nathan Ische. The Spirits forward managed to break the deadlock with what proved to be the winning goal, as the BDA Spirits backline successfully repelled a late Mosher onslaught to secure all three points.
The result marks a vital defensive turnaround for the Spirits, who have faced a challenging start to the new year. While Alexandra Mosher remain firmly in the chasing pack behind league leaders Positive Image Dental, this setback prevents them from closing the gap on the top two.
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Saturday, January 17, 2026
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No. 4 Michigan State survive Wisconsin fightback in Madison
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A late surge from the No. 2 Wisconsin Badgers proved just short as the No. 4 Michigan State Spartans held on for a 4-3 victory in a high-stakes Big Ten clash at the Kohl Center.
Despite a spirited final frame that saw Tyson Dyck bring the home side within one, the Badgers were unable to find the equaliser in front of a season-high crowd of over 12,000. The result marks a significant blow for Wisconsin in the conference standings as the Spartans continue their impressive mid-season form.
The visitors from East Lansing were clinical in the opening two periods, capitalising on defensive lapses to build a commanding lead. After a scoreless opening 18 minutes, Ryker Lee broke the deadlock for Michigan State late in the first.
While Oliver Tulk briefly levelled the scoring early in the second, the Spartans responded with three unanswered goals. Strikes from Gavin O’Connell, Daniel Russell, and Charlie Stramel left the Badgers facing a daunting 4-1 deficit heading into the final stages of the middle period.
Refusing to go quietly, Kyle Kukkonen sparked the Kohl Center back into life, netting with just two minutes remaining in the second to cut the lead to two.
The momentum stayed with Wisconsin in the third. Senior forward Tyson Dyck beat the Spartan defense to score at the 6:39 mark, making it a 4-3 game and setting up a grandstand finish. Blake Montgomery and the Wisconsin attack piled on the pressure, outshooting the Spartans 13-7 in the final period.
In the dying seconds, captain Ben Dexheimer came inches away from a miraculous comeback, but his shot rang off the post—the closest the Badgers would get to forcing overtime.
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Friday, January 16, 2026
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Goals Galore in Bermuda Ball Hockey Double-Header
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The PCC Hockey Rink bore witness to an extraordinary evening of offensive firepower as 32 goals were hammered home across a high-scoring Bermuda Ball Hockey double-header.
Alexandra Mosher and Positive Image Dental both secured vital victories in matches defined by relentless attacking play and a lack of defensive sentiment.
Alexandra Mosher 11 Spine & Sport 7
The opening clash was a spectacular affair as Alexandra Mosher outlasted Spine & Sport 11-7. The tone was set in a frantic first period where Adam Mattatall, Dave Macphee, and a double from Matt Mcphail gave Mosher the early advantage, despite responses from Kris Abramowski and Curran Trenouth.
Spine & Sport refused to fade in the second frame, narrowing the gap through Christopher Merritt, Johnny Talbot, and further strikes from Trenouth and Abramowski. However, efforts from Mattatall and David Campbell ensured Mosher maintained their foothold on the contest.
The third period belonged entirely to Alexandra Mosher as they pulled away with clinical precision. Mattatall completed a superb individual night by adding another two goals to his tally, while Chris Hodgson, Mike Brennan, and Shannon Gosse all found the net. A late consolation from Abramowski, completing his hat-trick, was not enough to stop Mosher from claiming a high-scoring victory.
Positive Image Dental 9 Hamilton Princess 5
In the evening’s second fixture, Positive Image Dental overcame a resilient Hamilton Princess side to claim a 9-5 win, largely thanks to a dominant performance from Josh Prodger.
The first period saw a flurry of activity as Hamilton Princess took an early lead through a Mathew Benson double and a strike from Richard Campbell. However, Positive Image Dental responded with interest. Prodger netted three times in the opening frame alone, supported by goals from Donald Folkard and Chris Allington, to give his side the edge.
After a surprisingly quiet second period which saw no scoring from either side, the floodgates opened again in the final session. Prodger added his fourth goal of the game, while Louis Sujir and Allington helped extend the lead. Although Campbell completed a hat-trick for Hamilton Princess with two late goals, Sujir struck again to ensure Positive Image Dental walked away with a comfortable win.
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