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Wednesday, May 27, 2026
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Brodsky Overtime Heroics Pull CG Level in Finals
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The Bermuda Ball Hockey Winter League Play-off Final is deadlocked at 1-1 after CG edged past Spine & Sport in a breathtaking, fifteen-goal overtime thriller at the PCC Hockey Rink.
In what will instantly be remembered as a modern classic of the local game, both teams traded ferocious offensive blows across three relentlessly physical periods. With nothing left to separate the two bitter rivals at the final buzzer, it was left to overtime to decide the spoils, blowing the race for the championship crown wide open.
The tone for the evening was set from the opening face-off, with the first period developing into a frantic, end-to-end shootout. CG’s Dallas Montgomery opened his account early with a clinical strike, only for Spine & Sport’s talisman Jake Fenske to answer back with an immediate equalizer.
Jeremy Estey briefly restored CG’s advantage before Montgomery struck again to make it 3-1, threatening a blowout. However, the resilient Fenske dragged Spine & Sport right back into contention, completing a personal first-period brace to leave the match tantalizingly poised at 3-2 at the first intermission.
The offensive fireworks continued into the second stanza. Montgomery secured his hat-trick with another predatory finish, and when Owen Siese blasted home to extend CG's lead to 5-2, Spine & Sport appeared to be on the ropes. Yet, the defending champions refused to buckle; Fenske completed his own magnificent hat-trick before Christopher Merritt fired home to pull the deficit back to a single goal at 5-4.
The third period was pure, unadulterated drama. Andrew Leavy struck early to give CG a 6-4 cushion, but Spine & Sport launched a furious counter-assault. Quick-fire goals from Johnny Talbot and Mathieu Desjardins shockingly leveled the game at 6-6.
The pendulum swung once more when Jeff Morash scored what appeared to be the game-winner for CG late in the frame, but Spine & Sport's Curran Trenouth showed immense composure to rescue his side, scoring an equalizer in the dying minutes to force sudden-death overtime at 7-7.
With lactic acid high and space at an absolute premium under the intense pressure of sudden death, both goaltenders produced heroic stops to keep their championship ambitions alive.
The definitive breakthrough arrived courtesy of CG’s Pete Brodsky. Latching onto a loose ball in the neutral zone, Brodsky executed a brilliant individual move, cutting inside and unleashing a fierce, decisive strike into the back of the net to seal the 8-7 victory.
The thrilling result effectively resets the series baseline, ensuring a high-stakes, winner-takes-all atmosphere when the two heavyweights return to the PCC concrete for Game Three.
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Tuesday, May 26, 2026
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DeSilva Handed Historic Umpiring Call-Up for CAC Games
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Bermuda’s Angela DeSilva has achieved a momentous career milestone after being officially selected as an international umpire for the highly anticipated 2026 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games.
The high-profile appointment represents a massive personal triumph for DeSilva and marks another significant stride forward for Bermuda’s expanding sporting footprint across the regional landscape.
The multi-sport showpiece, which celebrates its historic centennial edition this summer, is scheduled to bring together more than 6,000 elite athletes from 37 nations in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, from July 24th to August 8th.
Appointments at this elite level highlight the crucial, yet often unsung, role that technical match officials play in the structural growth and integrity of modern sport.
While the global spotlight naturally follows the athletes tracking toward the podium, the ability to execute an international tournament of this magnitude relies entirely on the precision and authority of top-tier umpires.
DeSilva’s presence in Santo Domingo ensures Bermuda remains heavily represented in the technical decision-making rooms of the region's premier multi-sport event.
Navigating the immense pressure of a major international tournament will provide DeSilva with invaluable experience under intense continental scrutiny.
Faced with elite, high-stakes match dynamics, her selection serves as an inspiring benchmark for aspiring local officials looking to transition from domestic leagues to the global stage.
As the Bermuda delegation fine-tunes its final preparations for the trip to the Dominican Republic, DeSilva's breakthrough reinforces the reality that sporting excellence on the island is thriving both on and off the field of play.
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Thursday, May 07, 2026
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Spine & Sport Edge Overtime Thriller to Take Series Lead
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Spine & Sport showed remarkable resilience to fight back from the brink and secure a dramatic 4-3 overtime victory against CG in the opening clash of their playoff series.
In a high-stakes encounter at the PCC Hockey Rink, it was CG who appeared to be in total control during the early exchanges. Andrew Leavy and Jeremy Estey both found the net in a dominant first period, leaving Spine & Sport reeling.
Christopher Merritt managed to claw one back for Spine & Sport before the first buzzer, but the momentum swung back to CG in the second frame when the prolific Dallas Montgomery restored their two-goal cushion.
Trailing 3-1 heading into the final stages of the match, Spine & Sport mounted a desperate offensive. Rob Osborne narrowed the gap in the second period, setting the stage for a frantic final frame.
The pressure eventually told when Kris Abramowski found the equalizer in the third period, beating the CG goaltender to send the game into a sudden-death overtime period.
With the series lead on the line, the tension was palpable in the extra frame. It was Abramowski who once again rose to the occasion, clinical in front of goal to net his second of the night and complete the comeback.
The victory gives Spine & Sport a vital 1-0 lead in the series, leaving CG to reflect on a missed opportunity after holding a commanding lead for much of the regulation time.
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Wednesday, May 06, 2026
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CG Take Command as Ball Hockey Playoffs Ignite at PCC
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The Bermuda Ball Hockey Association play-off season shifted into high gear at the PCC Hockey Rink with a high-intensity double-header that saw CG establish a dominant footing in their series against BDA Spirits. On a night where offensive clinicalness was the order of the day, CG emerged as the major victors across two very different contests to take a vital platform in the post-season race.
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The night's opening fixture proved to be a cagey affair as CG narrowly defeated BDA Spirits 4-3 in a match that sparkled into life during a chaotic first period. Andrew Leavy, Jeremy Estey, and Dallas Montgomery all found the target early on for CG, while Andrew Bonner provided the solitary response for the Spirits to leave them trailing after the first frame.
A resurgent BDA Spirits pushed hard in the second period as Jeff Loper narrowed the gap, only for Jeff Morash to restore CG's multi-goal lead before the second buzzer. Despite a late surge in the final period that saw Ryan Marshall find the net to set up a grandstand finish, the CG defensive unit held firm under immense pressure to secure the one-goal victory.
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CG wasted little time in doubling their advantage in Game Two, delivering a more comfortable 6-3 victory over BDA Spirits to put themselves in a commanding position. The foundation for the win was laid by a relentless Dallas Montgomery, who spearheaded the attack with a superb individual performance.
The match ignited in the first period as Davinder Jaggers put BDA Spirits ahead, only for Danny Hudson and Montgomery to strike back and give CG the lead. Montgomery continued his clinical form in the second frame, netting twice more alongside a strike from Nathan Kowalski. Although BDA Spirits attempted a spirited fightback through goals from Alex Larouche and Ryan Marshall, a final strike from Owen Siese ensured the result was never in doubt as CG cruised to their second win of the night.
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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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Spine & Sport Surge as Goals Rain Down at the Hockey Rink
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The Bermuda Ball Hockey Association play-off season shifted into high gear at the PCC Hockey Rink with a breathless double-header that produced sixteen goals and a pair of high-intensity encounters.
On a night where offensive clinical ness was the order of the day, Spine and Sport and CG emerged as the major victors in two very different contests.
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The opening match saw Spine and Sport deliver a statement performance with a 6-3 victory over Positive Image Dental. The foundation for the win was laid during a rampant first period, where Johnny Talbot, Curran Trenouth, and Jake Fenske all found the net to establish a commanding three-goal cushion.
Positive Image Dental attempted a spirited fightback in the second frame through goals from Louis Sujir and Chris Allington, but Talbot’s second of the night and a strike from Christopher Merritt ensured the momentum remained firmly with the league leaders.
Talbot would eventually complete a superb hat-trick in the final period, and while Sujir managed to add his second for Positive Image Dental, the result was never in doubt as Spine and Sport cruised to a comfortable win.
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The night’s second fixture proved to be a far more cagey affair, as CG edged out BDA Spirits in a seven-goal thriller. CG seized the initiative in a chaotic first period, with Andrew Leavy, Jeremy Estey, and Dallas Montgomery all finding the target, while Andrew Bonner provided the solitary response for the Spirits.
A resurgent BDA Spirits pushed hard in the second period, with Jeff Loper narrowing the gap, only for Jeff Morash to restore CG’s multi-goal lead. Despite a late surge in the third period that saw Ryan Marshall find the net to set up a grandstand finish, CG’s defensive unit held firm under immense pressure.
The 4-3 victory provides CG with a vital platform as the play-off race continues to intensify, leaving BDA Spirits to rue a series of missed opportunities in the closing moments.
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