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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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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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Sujir Hat-Trick Powers Positive Image Dental as CG edge Mosher
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A frantic double-header at the PCC Hockey Rink saw 17 goals fly into the nets as the Bermuda Ball Hockey Winter League continued its high-scoring start to the new year.
League leaders Positive Image Dental solidified their position at the summit with a clinical 7-4 victory over BDA Spirits, while CG ground out a hard-fought win in the evening’s second fixture.
Positive Image Dental 7 BDA Spirits 4
In a rollercoaster opening contest, Positive Image Dental relied on the clinical finishing of Louis Sujir, who netted a vital hat-trick to put the game beyond reach.
The match ignited in a four-goal opening period. Jeffrey Ingelman and Israel Guzman provided the BDA Spirits with an early spark, but responses from Jordan Gunter and Brett Williamson ensured the scores remained level heading into the first break.
The Dental team seized control in the second frame through Sujir and Gunter, before pulling away in a dominant final period. Despite Guzman completing an impressive personal haul for the Spirits, further strikes from Ross Rufiange and Sujir’s second and third of the night sealed a three-point haul for the frontrunners.
Alexandra Mosher 2 CG 4
The night’s second fixture was a tighter, more tactical affair as CG secured a 4-2 win over Alexandra Mosher.
Following a cagey, scoreless opening period, the game burst into life in the second. Brett Shirreffs put Mosher ahead, only for Andrew Leavy to level the scores for CG just before the siren.
The final frame belonged to CG. Jeremy Estey proved the difference-maker, finding the net twice in the period. While Mike Brennan kept Mosher within touching distance, a late strike from Jeff Morash ensured CG walked away with the points in a result that keeps them firmly in the mid-table hunt.
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Sunday, January 11, 2026
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First New Year Sweep for Montgomery & No. 3 Wisconsin
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Quinn Finley proved the difference-maker as Blake Montgomery and his No. 3 Wisconsin Men’s hockey teammates completed their first series sweep of 2026, holding off a late surge from the Alaska Anchorage Seawolves to secure a 3-2 victory at the Kohl Center.
The sophomore forward notched his first career short-handed goal—which ultimately stood as the game-winner—as the Badgers extended their impressive non-conference record to 7-1-2.
Wisconsin wasted little time asserting their dominance in front of the Madison faithful. The hosts jumped to a 2-0 lead in the opening period thanks to a clinical two-minute scoring burst. Finley opened the account at the 15:01 mark, rifling home a power-play goal just three seconds into the man advantage.
The momentum remained firmly with the Badgers as Finn Brink doubled the lead only 69 seconds later, finishing a slick move to put Wisconsin in total control heading into the first interval.
The second period saw Finley reach a personal milestone. With Wisconsin down a man following a boarding penalty, the forward broke free to score his first career short-handed goal at 14:06, extending the cushion to 3-0.
However, the three-goal lead was short-lived. Alaska Anchorage found an immediate response on the same power play, with Joey Potter threading a shot through traffic just seconds later to put the Seawolves on the board.
The visitors refused to go quietly, and the tension inside the Kohl Center rose when Oren Shtrom made it a one-goal game early in the third period. Despite a frantic final ten minutes and a late four-on-four situation, Wisconsin’s defensive core held firm. Captain Ben Dexheimer and the Badgers' backline recorded several key blocks in the closing stages to deny the Seawolves an equalizer.
The win caps off a perfect weekend for Mike Hastings' side following their 5-0 shutout on Friday night. Wisconsin now turns its attention back to Big Ten play, sitting third in the national polls with a 15-3-2 overall record.
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