Spectators at the PCC Hockey Rink were treated to a 28-goal spectacle as the Bermuda Inline Ball Hockey season continued with two high-scoring encounters.
The opening clash saw Rev Auto Rippers edge out McKee Swizzle Magnets 6-5 in a gripping contest defined by a masterclass from Bill Calko. The forward proved unstoppable in front of goal, burying four strikes to lead his side across the line. Matthew Benson and Tommy Miller each added a single marker to provide vital support in the one-goal victory.
The Swizzle Magnets pushed right to the final whistle, with Alexandre Larouche and Ryan Wilson netting two goals apiece, while Craig Rowat also found the scoresheet, but they were unable to find the crucial equaliser in the closing stages.
The goalscoring reached even greater heights in the evening's second fixture, where Jingles Jawbreakers outgunned Mason's Pylons 10-7 in a 17-goal shootout.
Adam Mattatal and Hart Freedman spearheaded the Jawbreakers' relentless offence with clinical hat-tricks, while Matthew Ingleman chipped in with two goals. Single efforts from Kyle Hankins and Seth Duerden completed the double-digit haul for Jingles.
Mason's Pylons mounted a spirited response with balanced scoring of their own, as Mathieu Desjardins, Louis Sujir, and Matt MacPhail each struck two goals, alongside a marker from Greg Van der Made, but the Jawbreakers' firepower ultimately proved insurmountable.
Monday, August 31, 2026
Twenty-Four Goal Spectacle in Inline action at PCC Rink
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Spectators at the PCC Hockey Rink were treated to a 24-goal bonanza as the Bermuda Inline Ball Hockey season continued with an action-packed double-header.
Mason's Pylons held off a spirited challenge from Jingles Jawbreakers in a 7-5 thriller, while McKee Swizzle Magnets emerged victorious by the same 7-5 scoreline against Rev Auto Rippers.
Mason's Pylons relied on balanced scoring across their forward lines to claim a thrilling 7-5 victory over Jingles Jawbreakers.
Richard Campbell, Ryan Bates, and Bruce Sinclair each struck twice for the Pylons, with Maxime Boivin adding a single marker to round out an explosive team performance.
Despite the defeat, Jingles' Adam Mattatal produced the individual display of the match with a superb hat-trick. Matthew Ingleman and James Amaral chipped in with a goal apiece, but the Jawbreakers could not bridge the late deficit.
The evening's second fixture delivered equal excitement as McKee Swizzle Magnets outgunned Rev Auto Rippers in another high-octane 7-5 encounter.
Jake Fenske and Josh Wilson led the charge for the Swizzle Magnets with a brace each, while Shawn McKee and Ryan Wilson also found the back of the net to anchor the offensive effort.
The Rippers stayed within striking distance throughout courtesy of doubles from Matthew Benson and Chris Grantier, alongside individual efforts from Pete Brodsky and Johnny Moran, but the Magnets held firm in the decisive moments to secure the points.
Monday, July 20, 2026
Soca Kings book Ticket to NBHL Philadelphia Play-off
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Sunken Harbor Soca Kings have etched their name in the history books, clinching the inaugural National Ball Hockey League (NBHL) Tier 2 tournament title in Bermuda.
The Soca Kings produced a dominant campaign to seal the local crown, driven by standout individual performances throughout the tournament line-up.
Robbie Bailey led the charge across the league, finishing as top scorer with an impressive 26 points and 17 goals, while teammate Jeremy Estey provided the firepower in setup play with a league-high 16 assists.
At the back, goalkeeper Matthew Fullerton anchored the championship run with five wins, complemented by Derrick Holmes' league-leading 1.33 Goals Against Average.
Having conquered the local circuit, the Soca Kings now shift their focus to international waters. The newly crowned champions are set to travel to the United States to represent Bermuda in the NBHL Play-Off Semi-Finals in Philadelphia on Sunday, July 26th.
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Bailey Leads the Way as Soca Kings Dominate Tier 2 Stats
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Sunken Harbor Soca Kings forward Robbie Bailey finished as the standout performer of the inaugural Bermuda Tier 2 National Ball Hockey League season, topping both the scoring and goal charts.
Following a thrilling campaign, the stats compiled by IslandStats.com highlight a dominant individual showing from Bailey, who racked up 26 points—including 17 goals—at a staggering average of 3.71 points per game.
Teammate Jeremy Estey finished second in the overall scoring charts with 19 points while leading the league in assists with 16. Matthew Benson of the Mid-Atlantic Snipers placed third overall with 17 points (14 assists).
Between the pipes, Sunken Harbor's Derrick Holmes posted the league's leading Goals Against Average (GAA), conceding just 1.33 goals per game.
However, it was teammate Matthew Fullerton who led the league in victories, anchoring the Soca Kings with five wins over the course of the inaugural season.
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Soca Kings Survive Stunning Snipers Fightback
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The inaugural Bermuda Tier 2 National Ball Hockey League season concluded in breathtaking fashion as the Sunken Harbor Soca Kings survived a monumental third-period collapse to defeat the Mid-Atlantic Snipers 6-5 in sudden-death overtime.
In an unforgettable inaugural final at the PCC Hockey Rink, the Soca Kings looked to have one hand on the trophy after storming into a seemingly insurmountable 5-1 lead.
But a relentless, late-game blitz from the Snipers stunned the spectators, forcing an extra period before the drama reached its absolute peak.
The Snipers had originally taken first blood in the opening period, courtesy of an early strike from Tom Duggan. However, that lead was utterly obliterated in a dominant second-period display by the Soca Kings.
Matt McPhail ignited the Kings' offense with a quick-fire brace, before teammate Robbie Bailey took center stage. Bailey put on a clinical shooting masterclass, netting a spectacular second-period hat-trick to push the scoreline to a commanding 5-1.
When the clock ticked down to under seven minutes remaining in the third period, the result felt like a formality.
Then came the rally.
With their backs firmly against the wall, the Snipers pulled off one of the great championship-game comebacks. Ross Rufiange gave them a glimmer of hope at 05:19, before Andrew Leavy rattled the Kings further less than two minutes later.
As the Soca Kings' defense began to fracture under intense pressure, Rufiange struck again to make it a one-goal game. Incredibly, with just ten seconds left on the clock, Leavy struck his second of the night to complete a miraculous four-goal comeback, tying the game at 5-5 and sending a shell-shocked PCC Hockey Rink into overtime.
With one of the biggest collapses in ball hockey history staring them in the face, the Soca Kings needed a hero to rescue their championship dreams and spare their goaltender's blushes.
Step forward Tom Duggan.
At 06:56 in the first overtime period, Duggan found space to net his second goal of the match, firing home the golden-goal winner to finally seal the inaugural championship for the Sunken Harbor Soca Kings.
It was a cruel end to a heroic fightback for the Snipers, but a fittingly spectacular conclusion to a historic first Tier 2 season on the rock.
