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Thursday, February 12, 2026
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Spine & Sport Claim Crucial Victory Over Spirits
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In the latest installment of the Bermuda Ball Hockey league, the focus turned to a pivotal bottom-of-the-table clash at the PCC Hockey Rink. In what was the sole fixture of the evening, seventh-place Spine & Sport delivered a clinical performance to overcome sixth-place BDA Spirits with a 4–2 victory.
The match began with Spine & Sport asserting their authority early on. Johnny Talbot proved to be the standout figure in the opening exchanges, finding the back of the net to give his side a narrow lead heading into the first interval. It was a period defined by tight checking and limited clear-cut opportunities as both sides looked to establish their rhythm after the recent run of weather-related disruptions in the league schedule.
The second period saw Spine & Sport pull away in decisive fashion. Talbot continued his fine individual form by grabbing his second of the night, before teammates Ryan Bates and Cole Haggett added further strikes to silence the Spirits' bench. The three-goal surge in the middle frame left BDA Spirits with a mountain to climb, as they struggled to breach a resolute Spine & Sport defensive unit that appeared determined to snap their recent losing streak.
However, BDA Spirits refused to concede without a fight and mounted a spirited comeback in the final period. Ryan Marshall emerged as the primary threat for the chasing side, striking twice in quick succession to reduce the deficit and inject some late tension into the proceedings. Despite the surge in pressure, Spine & Sport held firm during the closing minutes to secure the points and move within striking distance of their rivals in the standings.
The result marks a significant turnaround for Spine & Sport, who had suffered high-scoring losses in their previous outings. While BDA Spirits will be disappointed to leave the rink empty-handed, the resilience shown in the final period provides a foundation to build on as the league enters the crucial final stages of the winter season.
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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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Goals Galore as Ball Hockey Returns to PCC Rink
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Bermuda's ball hockey league made an explosive return to action at the PCC Hockey rink this week, as a double-header yielded a staggering twenty goals after a string of weather-related cancellations. The night's play proved that the layoff had done little to dull the offensive instincts of the league's top marksmen, with both fixtures going down to the wire in high-scoring thrillers.
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The opening contest was a back-and-forth epic between Positive Image Dental and Alexandra Mosher, with the latter eventually edging an eleven-goal classic.
The first period set a frantic tone as Kyle Harvey and Jordan Gunter struck for Positive Image Dental, only to be matched by Alexandra Mosher's Adam Mattatall and Chris Hodgson.
The deadlock continued into the second period when Chris Allington found the net for Positive Image Dental, but Alexandra Mosher seized the momentum through strikes from Matt Mcphail and Mike Brennan.
A wild third period saw Josh Prodger net twice for Positive Image Dental, but a second goal for Mattatall and a decisive finish from Mike Brennan ensured Alexandra Mosher escaped with a 6–5 victory.
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The drama continued in the night’s second game as CG secured a narrow 5–4 win over ACT.
The first period ended level after Andrew Leavy’s opener for CG was cancelled out by ACT’s Noah Vieira.
ACT appeared to take control in the second frame as Randy Elgersma and Shane Matchett found the target, despite a response from CG’s Dallas Montgomery.
However, the final period belonged to CG as they mounted a clinical comeback.
Montgomery secured his second of the night before Nathan Kowalski and Andrew Leavy struck to turn the game on its head. A late goal from ACT's Bruce Jackson set up a grandstand finish, but CG held firm to claim the points in another high-octane encounter.
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Sunday, February 08, 2026
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Montgomery & Badgers Secure Season Sweep of Notre Dame
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Wisconsin’s dominance of the Fighting Irish reached its peak as the Badgers weathered a fierce back-and-forth contest to clinch a 5-4 victory at the Kohl Center. The win marks a significant milestone for the 13/11 ranked Wisconsin side, as they successfully completed a four-game season sweep of their Big Ten rivals.
The decisive moment arrived 9:52 into the third period when senior forward Christian Fitzgerald found the back of the net to break a 4-4 tie. Blake Montgomery and his teammates showed remarkable composure in the final frame, holding off a late surge from Notre Dame to secure all three points.
The game began at a frantic pace, with Wisconsin’s Ben Dexheimer opening the scoring just 1:54 into the first period. Notre Dame responded at the 6:33 mark to level the score, but Quinn Finley quickly reinstated the Badger lead. The opening frame remained chaotic as the Fighting Irish equalized again at 13:28, only for Simon Tassy to redirect a shot with just 23 seconds remaining in the period to give Wisconsin a 3-2 advantage.
The middle frame proved to be equally unpredictable. Notre Dame mounted a spirited comeback, scoring at 8:22 and 10:19 to take their first lead of the night at 4-3. Facing a deficit, the Badgers responded through Ryan Botterill, who leveled the game at four apiece at 13:35.
The goaltending switch for Wisconsin also played a pivotal role. After Notre Dame took the lead, freshman Daniel Hauser replaced Eli Pulver and remained perfect for the rest of the evening, making 13 crucial saves to preserve the win.
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Saturday, February 07, 2026
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Montgomery the Engine as the Badgers Edge Notre Dame
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In a game that defied logic and tested the nerves of the Kohl Center faithful, the University of Wisconsin secured a breathtaking 6–5 overtime victory against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. While Quinn Finley claimed the headlines with a dramatic breakaway winner, it was the persistent work of Blake Montgomery and the Badgers' high-octane offense that set the stage for a classic Big Ten encounter.
The No. 13/11 ranked Badgers appeared to be cruising toward a routine victory before a late Notre Dame surge forced the extra period, but Wisconsin’s depth and resilience ultimately proved the difference.
Wisconsin ignited the scoreboard early in the first period, and Blake Montgomery—the Ottawa Senators prospect—was right at the heart of the opening blow. Montgomery showcased his vision on the power play, recording a vital assist on Luke Osburn’s opener.
The momentum was relentless; just 20 seconds later, Grady Deering doubled the advantage to 2–0. Although Notre Dame responded with a power-play goal of their own, Gavin Morrissey restored the two-goal cushion on the man advantage. A clinical second from Deering ensured the Badgers headed into the first intermission with a commanding 4–2 lead.
The second period followed a similar script as Osburn struck again midway through the frame to extend the lead to 5–3. However, the Fighting Irish refused to buckle.
In a frantic third period, Notre Dame capitalized on the power play before pulling their goaltender for an extra attacker. The gamble paid off with just 1:09 remaining on the clock, as the Irish found the equalizer to stun the home crowd and send the game into overtime at five-all.
The drama reached its crescendo just 1:17 into the extra time. Gavin Morrissey, who had been instrumental all evening, threaded a sublime feed to Quinn Finley. Finley broke away from the Irish defense and converted with clinical composure to seal the victory and ignite celebrations at the Kohl Center.
For Montgomery, the performance reinforces his growing reputation as a key playmaker in the Wisconsin system. Having arrived in Madison following an OHL championship run with the London Knights, the forward's ability to influence elite collegiate games is becoming a recurring theme of the Badgers' season.
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Saturday, January 31, 2026
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Penn State Stage Late Comeback to stun Wisconsin
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A resilient third-period performance from the Penn State Nittany Lions saw them overturn a deficit to defeat Blake Montgomery and his Wisconsin teammates 3-1. Despite a disciplined start from the No. 5 ranked Badgers, the No. 8 Nittany Lions found their clinical edge in the final frame to leave the Madison crowd of over 13,000 frustrated.
Wisconsin seized the early momentum 6:50 into the first period while killing a penalty. Montgomery and Tyson Dyck combined to set up Christian Fitzgerald, who fired home a clinical short-handed goal to give the hosts a 1-0 lead. It was a milestone moment for Fitzgerald, marking his first career short-handed tally in a Badgers uniform.
Neither side could find a breakthrough in a cagey second period, as goaltenders at both ends stood firm to keep the scoreline unchanged heading into the final twenty minutes. Wisconsin appeared to have extended their lead late in the frame, but the goal was ultimately chalked off following a successful Penn State challenge for goaltender interference.
The Nittany Lions finally broke Wisconsin's resistance 4:54 into the third period when J.J. Wiebusch found the equalizer. Penn State then seized the lead at 13:08 as Reese Laubach capitalized on a defensive opening to make it 2-1. With the Badgers pushing for a late leveler, Gavin McKenna—fresh off a four-point weekend—sealed the 3-1 victory with an empty-net goal at 19:07.
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