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Tuesday, December 30, 2025
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Montgomery & Wisconsin Fall in Holiday Face-Off Final
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A first period goal from Vasily Zelenov wasn't enough to take down the defending NCAA champions as Blake Montgomery and his Wisconsin teammates fell, 4-1, to No. 7 Western Michigan in the Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off title game at Fiserv Forum.
Wisconsin got on the board first when Vasily Zelenov converted a rebound of a Jack Phelan point shot at 9:51 of the opening frame.
Western Michigan equalized on a scramble in the UW crease at 2:28 of the second period. UW goaltender Eli Pulver stopped the initial attempt, but the puck trickled behind him. Jack Horbach knocked it out of the blue paint, but the puck ended up back underneath the defenseman, where Zaccharya Wisdom shoveled Horbach and the puck into the net. After review, the goal stood.
In the final minute of the second period, the Badgers earned a power play opportunity that carried over into the third frame but failed to convert to even the score.
UW missed on some big third-period chances, including a post off the stick of captain Ben Dexheimer and Christian Fitzgerald breakaway that was stopped.
With 2:46 left in the contest, William Whitelaw scored an empty-net goal to give the Broncos breathing room.
Grant Slukynsky found the back of the net 21 seconds later to seal a 4-1 victory for the Broncos.
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Monday, December 29, 2025
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Montgomery & Wisconsin Battle Past Lakers
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Wisconsin’S pursuit of silverware remains firmly on track after a resilient 3-2 victory over Lake Superior State at the Fiserv Forum. The win secures the second-ranked Badgers a place in the Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off championship game, though they were made to work for every inch of ice by a stubborn Lakers outfit.
The contest was ultimately decided early in the third period by a moment of clinical counter-attacking. With the scores level at 2-2 and Wisconsin having just navigated a tense penalty kill, defenseman Joe Palodichuk spotted an opening from behind his own net. His clever clearance bypassed two Lakers defenders, releasing Finn Brink on a breakaway. Brink made no mistake, finishing with composure at the 5:51 mark to restore a lead the Badgers would not relinquish.
It was a milestone evening for sophomore defenseman Weston Knox, who provided the early spark for Wisconsin. In his 14th career appearance, Knox finally found the net, rifling a screened point shot through traffic at 13:02 in the first period to claim his first collegiate goal.
However, Lake Superior State refused to follow the script. Despite their underdog status, the Lakers produced a spirited second-period fightback to stun the Fiserv Forum crowd. Adam Barone hauled his side level with a breakaway goal immediately following a successful penalty kill, before Luke Levandowski finished off a slick passing move on the rush to give the Lakers a shock lead.
Facing their first real deficit of the night, the Badgers leaned on their special teams to steady the ship. After Christian Fitzgerald won a crucial offensive zone face-off, Ben Dexheimer found space on the power play to fire home the equaliser with just under seven minutes remaining in the second frame.
The victory improves Wisconsin’s impressive season record to 13-2-2 and sets up a mouth-watering final. While Blake Montgomery and his teammates were pushed to the limit, their ability to find a winner under pressure underlines why they remain one of the most feared units in the Big Ten.
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Wednesday, December 17, 2025
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Ball Hockey Winter Break Stats & Standings
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The Bermuda Ball Hockey Winter League has reached its mid-season hiatus, with Positive Image Dental sitting pretty at the top of the standings as the league pauses until 2026. After a period plagued by persistent rain, which saw several scheduled dates at the PCC Hockey Rink washed out, the recent flurry of completed matches has provided a clear picture of the title race.
Positive Image Dental have established themselves as the team to beat, amassing 19 points to hold a four-point cushion at the summit. They are followed by Hamilton Princess on 15 points, while ACT remain firmly in the hunt, rounding out the top three with 12 points.
The leaders' success has been mirrored in the individual statistics. Louis Sujir has been a revelation for Positive Image Dental, leading the overall points race with 28. He is currently being chased by Shane Matchett of ACT and Hamilton Princess’s Mathew Benson, who are locked together in joint-second with 20 points apiece.
The race for the Golden Stick is proving to be a classic duel. Louis Sujir and Hamilton Princess’s JM Tremblay are inseparable at the top of the goalscoring charts, with both players finding the net 13 times before the break. Dallas Montgomery of CG follows closely in third with 12 goals.
When it comes to providing for others, Sujir again leads the way with 15 assists. He is followed by Shane Matchett, who has registered 12 helpers for ACT, while Jeremy Estey (CG) and Christopher Merritt (Spine & Sport) are tied for third with 11 assists each.
The battle between the pipes has been equally competitive. Hamilton Princess’s Yves Paul leads the goaltending department with a league-best 3.75 goals-against average. He is narrowly ahead of Chris Thilbault of BDA Spirits, who sits in second at 4.00, while ACT’s J. Riggnas holds the third spot with an average of 4.17.
With the narrowest of margins across the individual leaderboards and a tight chasing pack in the standings, the stage is set for a thrilling conclusion when the league resumes in the new year.
Bermuda Ball Hockey Division Standings
19 Positive Image Dental
15 Hamilton Princess
12 ACT
10 Alexandra Mosher
09 BDA Spirits
05 CG
05 Spine & Sport
Bermuda Ball Hockey Points Leaders
28 Louis Sujir - Positive Image Dental
20 Shane Matchett - ACT
20 Mathew Benson - Hamilton Princess
19 JM Tremblay - Hamilton Princess
19 Christopher Merritt - Spine and Sport
16 Dallas Montgomery - CG
16 Ross Rufiange - Positive Image Dental
15 Jeremy Estey - CG
15 Chris Allington - Positive Image Dental
Bermuda Ball Hockey Leading Goalscorers
13 Louis Sujir - Positive Image Dental
13 JM Tremblay - Hamilton Princess
12 Dallas Montgomery - CG
10 Mathew Benson - Hamilton Princess
09 Ross Rufiange - Positive Image Dental
08 Sam Vieira - ACT
07 Shane Matchett - ACT
Bermuda Ball Hockey Leading Assist
15 Louis Sujir - Positive Image Dental
12 Shane Matchett - ACT
11 Jeremy Estey - CG
11 Christopher Merritt - Spine and Sport
10 Mathew Benson - Hamilton Princess
Bermuda Ball Hockey Goalkeeper Leaders
3.75 Yves Paul - Hamilton Princess
4.00 C.Thilbault - BDA Spirits
4.17 J. Riggnas - ACT
4.32 Derrick Holmes - CG
4.67 D.MacPhee - Alexandra Mosher
5.02 Matthew Fullerton - Positive Image Dental
7.53 Kirk Duerden - Spine and Sport
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Friday, December 12, 2025
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Goal Frenzy in Ball Hockey Double-Header at PCC Rink
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A high-octane double-header in the Bermuda Ball Hockey League at the PCC Hockey Rink produced a remarkable total of 22 goals, with both Positive Image Dental and Hamilton Princess securing high-scoring victories in a night dominated by attacking flair.
Spine & Sport 6 Positive Image Dental 8
The opening game saw Positive Image Dental overcome Spine & Sport in a tight contest, prevailing with an 8-6 victory.
The first period was a cautious affair, ending 1-1 with goals from Positive Image Dental’s Kevin Albrecht and Spine & Sport’s Christopher Merritt. The pace exploded in the second period, yielding five goals for Positive Image Dental and two more for Spine & Sport. Positive Image Dental took control with two goals from Josh Prodger, one more from Albrecht, and a marker from Satish Balendran. Spine & Sport’s Merritt completed a second-period hat-trick to keep his team close.
Merritt scored his fourth goal in the third period, alongside strikes from Greg Van Der Made and Rob Osborne. However, a quick-fire double from Albrecht and a final goal from Louis Sujir ensured Positive Image Dental held on for the 8-6 win, with Albrecht finishing as the game's top scorer with four goals.
ACT 3 Hamilton Princess 5
The second game saw Hamilton Princess defeat ACT 5-3.
Hamilton Princess took an early lead in the first period with goals from Jeremie Faucher and Mathew Benson. ACT fought back in the second, with Shane Matchett and Townie Jackson finding the back of the net.
However, Mathew Benson took over, scoring three consecutive goals in the second period to complete his personal tally of four for the game, giving Hamilton Princess a dominant 5-2 lead.
Townie Jackson scored his second goal for ACT in the third period, but it was not enough to overcome the deficit, leaving the final score 5-3 to Hamilton Princess.
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Thursday, December 11, 2025
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BDA Spirits & Positive Image Dental Big Wins
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Action in the Bermuda Ball Hockey League action at the PCC Hockey Rink saw dominant performances from BDA Spirits and Positive Image Dental, both securing clear victories in their respective matches, setting down early markers in the competition.
BDA Spirits 5 Spine & Sport 2
BDA Spirits secured a 5-2 victory over Spine & Sport, a result earned by completely shutting down their opponents after a quick start to the game.
The first period saw Spine & Sport take the lead through goals from Jake Fenske and Ryan Bates. However, BDA Spirits responded quickly, with Mathieu Ingelman and Jeffrey Ingelman evening the score before the first break.
BDA Spirits then took control in the second period, scoring the lone goal through Carl Lafond. They finalized the victory in the third period with goals from Andrew Bonner and Ryan Marshall, sealing the 5-2 win.
CG 1 Positive Image Dental 7
In the other fixture, Positive Image Dental delivered a high-scoring performance to defeat CG 7-1.
Positive Image Dental’s offence was firing from the start, with goals from Jordan Gunter, Chris Allington, and Ross Rufiange in the first period. CG's only goal of the match came from Andrew Kuzma in the opening period.
The domination continued, with Louis Sujir scoring the only goal of the second period. Chris Allington then took over in the final period, scoring twice to complete his hat-trick, with Josh Prodger adding another, securing the decisive 7-1 result for Positive Image Dental.
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