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Thursday, April 09, 2026
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Montgomery & Wisconsin Secure Final Berth
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Blake Montgomery and the Wisconsin Badgers are one step away from collegiate immortality after securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory over North Dakota in the opening semi-final of the 2026 DI Men’s Ice Hockey Championship.
In a high-stakes encounter at the heart of Las Vegas, the Badgers demonstrated the clinical edge and defensive resilience that have defined their postseason charge. Wisconsin wasted little time asserting their authority on the contest, finding the breakthrough at the 12:54 mark of the first period when Simon Tassy's clinical finish silenced the North Dakota contingent.
The momentum remained firmly with the Badgers as they doubled their advantage just minutes later. With 13:21 remaining on the first-period clock, Ryan Botterill found space to strike, firing home a second that put Wisconsin in a commanding position heading into the first intermission.
North Dakota, traditional heavyweights of the tournament, refused to go quietly and mounted a relentless offensive in the final frame. The pressure eventually told in the third period when Ellis Rickwood found the net with 19:08 remaining on the clock to set up a frantic finale. Despite the late surge, Montgomery and the Wisconsin defense held firm under immense pressure to preserve their narrow lead until the final horn.
The victory ensures Wisconsin’s place in the Division 1 Finals, where they now await the winner of the second semi-final between Denver and Michigan. For Montgomery, the win represents a landmark moment in his collegiate career as he prepares to compete for the biggest prize in American university hockey on the grandest stage of all.
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Tuesday, April 07, 2026
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Montgomery & Wisconsin Complete Stunning Comeback
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Blake Montgomery and his Wisconsin teammates have secured their first Frozen Four appearance since 2010 after captain Ben Dexheimer struck just 24 seconds into overtime to complete a remarkable 4-3 comeback victory over top-seeded Michigan State.
The Badgers’ journey to Las Vegas appeared in serious jeopardy as the clock ticked down at the DCU Center, but a frantic late surge turned the NCAA Regional Final on its head. Dexheimer’s decisive point shot, which took a fortuitous deflection before nestling in the net, capped a recovery that seemed improbable only minutes earlier.
A tense, scoreless opening frame gave way to a frenetic second period. Wisconsin drew first blood just 18 seconds after the restart when Quinn Finley pounced on a Gavin Morrissey faceoff win to fire a precise shot past Spartans netminder Trey Augustine. However, the momentum shifted back toward the top seeds midway through the period. Michigan State drew level through a flukish power-play effort from Gavin O'Connell, whose pass ricocheted off a Badger stick and looped over Daniel Hauser, before Patrick Geary exploited a defensive line change just 31 seconds later to hand the Spartans the lead.
When Matt Basgall increased the Spartans' advantage to 3-1 early in the third with a clinical power-play strike off the post, Wisconsin looked beaten. Goaltender Daniel Hauser, who finished the night with 24 saves, kept the dream alive with a vital stop on a Michigan State two-on-one, providing the platform for a late tactical push.
Despite being kept to the outside for much of the final period, the Badgers finally found a breakthrough with five minutes remaining. Luke Osburn ignited the comeback at 15:13, reacting quickest to a rebound to beat a sprawling Augustine and pull the score to 3-2. The Spartans had barely regained their footing when Morrissey found a rebound of his own on the opposite side just 34 seconds later, incredibly leveling the tie and sending the Wisconsin bench into raptures.
With the game forced into the extra period, Dexheimer wasted no time in finishing the job. His early overtime heroics ensured the Badgers ended a 16-year drought, booking their place on college hockey’s grandest stage in spectacular fashion. Wisconsin now head to the desert as regional champions, fueled by the momentum of a victory that will go down in program folklore.
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Friday, March 20, 2026
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Montgomery & Wisconsin Secure NCAA Regional Berth
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Bermudian standout Blake Montgomery and his University of Wisconsin teammates have officially punched their ticket to the NCAA Regionals following a resilient campaign in the cut-throat world of collegiate hockey.
The Badgers enter the prestigious tournament boasting an impressive overall record of 21 wins, 12 losses, and two ties. Their consistency was particularly evident within their own conference, where they navigated a grueling schedule to finish with 14 wins against 10 defeats. This robust form has ensured Wisconsin remains a formidable threat as they transition into the high-stakes, single-elimination environment of the national post-season.
At the heart of the Badgers' offensive surge has been the clinical form of Montgomery. The Bermudian forward has been a mainstay in the lineup, featuring in 34 games throughout the season and establishing himself as a key creative spark. His statistical output reflects a balanced and lethal attacking threat, with Montgomery tallying nine goals and providing eight assists for a total of 17 points.
Known for his aggressive approach in the attacking zone, Montgomery has registered 69 shots on goal, constantly testing opposing goaltenders and creating second-chance opportunities for his teammates. As the University of Wisconsin prepares for the regional stage, the program will look to Montgomery’s proven ability to produce in big moments to help propel them toward the Frozen Four.
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Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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Double Dominant Victories at the PCC Hockey Rink
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The goals were flowing at the PCC Hockey Rink as a Bermuda Ball Hockey Winter League double-header produced a staggering 26-goal haul across two high-octane encounters.
Alexandra Mosher 5 ACT 10
The evening’s opening fixture saw ACT deliver a clinical offensive performance to dismantle Alexandra Mosher in a 10–5 victory. The contest was defined by the relentless duo of Hart Freedman and Samuel Vieira, who proved impossible to contain. Freedman set the tone early with two strikes in a balanced first period, before exploding in the latter stages to finish the night with a remarkable five goals. Vieira was equally influential, finding the net four times across the second and third periods to ensure ACT maintained their scoring momentum.
Alexandra Mosher fought valiantly to stay within touching distance during the early stages, led by a resilient hat-trick from Moad Fahmi. Fahmi’s clinical finishing in the final two periods provided some resistance, following earlier goals from Mike Brennan and Akhil Kapur, but the sheer volume of ACT’s attacks eventually overwhelmed the Mosher defense.
Spine & Sport 4 Hamilton Princess 7
The second match of the night followed a similar high-scoring narrative as the Hamilton Princess overcame Spine and Sport in a 7–4 battle. The game remained a tightly contested affair through the first two periods, with Rob Osborne putting on a masterclass for Spine and Sport. Osborne netted a clinical hat-trick in the second period alone to keep his side in the hunt, complementing an opening strike from Colin Long.
However, the Hamilton Princess showcased their superior depth as the match entered the final frame. Trailing at various points, the Princess found their clinical edge in the third period. Mitch Allan was the standout performer for the victors, recording a hat-trick to lead the scoring charts for his side. Contributions from Jeremie Faucher, Shawn Mckee, and Kyle Hankins kept the scoreboard ticking over, before John Duda added the finishing touch to a four-goal third-period surge that ultimately secured the points for the Princess.
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Monday, March 16, 2026
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Shootout Drama & Tremblay Treble Headline Goal-Fest
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The PCC Hockey Rink became a theatre of high-octane drama this weekend as the Bermuda Ball Hockey Winter League delivered a goal-scoring masterclass across two pulsating fixtures. With seventeen goals finding the back of the net and a tense shootout required to decide the night’s marquee matchup, the local faithful were treated to a spectacle of offensive grit and clinical finishing.
ACT 4 Hamilton Princess 6
The opening contest saw the Hamilton Princess secure a hard-fought 6–4 victory over ACT in a game defined by the individual brilliance of Jean-Michael Tremblay.
Tremblay opened the scoring in a cagey first period before the floodgates opened in the second and third sessions. Despite a resilient double from ACT’s James Amaral, the Princess maintained their edge through strikes from Kyle Hankins, Riley Latour, and Bill Calko.
Tremblay ultimately proved the difference-maker, completing a clinical hat-trick to stave off late pressure from ACT’s Hart Freedman and Luca Papania.
BDA Spirits 3 CG 4
The evening’s second fixture provided even greater tension as CG edged BDA Spirits in a 4–3 thriller that went the distance. CG appeared to be in total control early on as Danny Hudson and Dallas Montgomery fired them into a two-goal lead during the first period.
However, the Spirits mounted a spirited comeback in the second, with Mathieu Ingelman and Mathieu Lorrain leveling the scores to set up a frantic final frame.
Ingelman struck again in the third to give the Spirits the lead, but CG’s Owen Siese found a late equaliser to force the game into overtime.
After a scoreless period of extra time where neither side could find the breakthrough, it was Siese who stepped up once more. His clinical execution in the shootout secured the extra point for CG, bringing a dramatic end to a weekend that showcased the very best of Bermuda’s winter hockey scene.
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