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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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Thursday, January 29, 2026
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Sujir Leads the Charge as Positive Image Dental Dominate
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Positive Image Dental have established themselves as the team to beat as the Bermuda Ball Hockey Winter League enters the decisive second half of the season. The league leaders currently sit atop the division standings with 28 points, holding a significant cushion over their nearest rivals, Alexandra Mosher, who occupy second place with 19 points. Hamilton Princess remain firmly in the hunt for a podium finish, trailing just one point behind in third with 18.
The individual leaderboards are currently being redefined by the exceptional form of Louis Sujir. Representing the table-topping Positive Image Dental, Sujir has emerged as the league's most potent offensive threat, leading three major statistical categories. He currently tops the points standings with a remarkable tally of 37, well clear of Shane Matchett of ACT and Mathew Benson of Hamilton Princess, who are tied for second with 26 points apiece.
Sujir's dominance is further highlighted in the race for the Golden Stick. He leads the goalscoring charts with 18 goals, narrowly ahead of Hamilton Princess standout JM Tremblay, who has found the back of the net 17 times. Dallas Montgomery of CG and Mathew Benson round out the top tier of finishers, both currently sitting on 12 goals for the campaign.
The playmaking department also features Sujir at the summit, where he has recorded 19 assists to date. His vision on the rink is being challenged by Shane Matchett and Ronnie Dzurus, both of whom have provided 15 assists for their respective teams. This distribution from the top has been vital in maintaining the high-scoring nature of the winter league fixtures.
Between the pipes, the battle for goalkeeping supremacy is a tightly contested affair. Derrick Holmes of CG currently leads the league with an impressive 3.21 goals-against average, proving to be a formidable barrier for opposing attackers. He is closely followed by Jason Riggnas of ACT, who maintains a 3.50 average, while Dave MacPhee of Alexandra Mosher holds the third spot among the league's elite netminders with a 3.91 average.
Bermuda Ball Hockey Division Standings
28 Positive Image Dental
19 Alexandra Mosher
18 Hamilton Princess
15 ACT
15 BDA Spirits
14 CG
11 Spine & Sport
Bermuda Ball Hockey Points Leaders
37 Louis Sujir - Positive Image Dental
26 Shane Matchett - ACT
26 Mathew Benson - Hamilton Princess
25 JM Tremblay - Hamilton Princess
24 Christopher Merritt - Spine and Sport
24 Jeremy Estey - CG
21 Chris Allington - Positive Image Dental
Bermuda Ball Hockey Leading Goalscorers
18 Louis Sujir - Positive Image Dental
17 JM Tremblay - Hamilton Princess
12 Dallas Montgomery - CG
12 Mathew Benson - Hamilton Princess
11 Shane Matchett - ACT
11 Adam Mattatall - Spine and Sport
11 Christopher Merritt - Alexandra Mosher
Bermuda Ball Hockey Leading Assist
19 Louis Sujir - Positive Image Dental
15 Shane Matchett - ACT
15 Ronnie Dzurus - Alexandra Mosher
14 Mathew Benson - Hamilton Princess
14 Jeremy Estey - CG
13 Chris Allington - Positive Image Dental
13 Christopher Merritt - Spine and Sport
Bermuda Ball Hockey Goalkeeper Leaders
3.21 Derrick Holmes - CG
3.50 Jason Riggnas - ACT
3.91 Dave MacPhee - Alexandra Mosher
4.00 Cedric Thilbault - BDA Spirits
4.25 Yves Paul - Hamilton Princess
4.52 Matthew Fullerton - Positive Image Dental
6.27 Kirk Duerden - Spine and Sport
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Tuesday, January 27, 2026
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Estey Hat-Trick steers CG to Victory at the PCC Rink
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CG 5 ACT 3
The Bermuda Ball Hockey Winter League continued its high-octane start to the new year as CG secured a hard-fought 5-3 victory over ACT at the PCC Hockey Rink. In a match that showcased the league's trademark offensive flair, a total of eight goals kept the local crowd engaged throughout a contest defined by momentum shifts and clinical finishing.
Jeremy Estey was the undisputed star of the evening, delivering a masterclass in goal-scoring to propel his side toward the three points. Estey opened the scoring in the first period, and while ACT briefly leveled the score through Noah Vieira, the CG talisman struck again before the interval to ensure his team held the advantage. His ability to find space in high-traffic areas proved to be the decisive factor in an opening frame where both sides looked dangerous on the counter-attack.
The second period saw CG tighten their grip on the fixture. Estey completed his hat-trick with another sharp finish, further cementing his reputation as one of the league's most lethal forwards. Andrew Leavy added a fourth for CG later in the period, providing the cushion they would eventually need as ACT refused to concede the result without a fight.
ACT mounted a spirited comeback in the final period, attempting to overturn a three-goal deficit. Townie Jackson and Shane Matchett both found the back of the net in quick succession to bring the score within reach, but Nathan Kowalski’s strike for CG proved to be the final blow. The victory moves CG closer to the mid-table pack, while ACT will be left to rue a slow start in the second period that ultimately left them with too much ground to make up.
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