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Wednesday, January 07, 2026
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Montgomery Highlights Badgers Charity Night at Kohl Center
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Bermuda’s own Blake Montgomery is calling on Wisconsin fans to head to the Kohl Center this Friday for a special "Chuck-A-Puck" charity event as the Badgers take on Alaska-Anchorage.
Freshman forward Montgomery, who recently helped the second-ranked Badgers secure their place in the Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off championship game, is using his platform to support local youth. The event, presented by BMO, aims to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Dane County.
Fans attending the 7 p.m. puck drop are encouraged to bring new or gently used recess equipment to donate. For every item contributed—including footballs, basketballs, or jump ropes—fans will receive a puck to throw onto the ice at the conclusion of the game.
"It's an easy way to give back and have some fun," Montgomery said. "For every item you donate, you get a puck to throw on the ice at the end of the game for a chance to win awesome Badger Hockey prizes."
The stakes for the post-game toss are high, with a range of exclusive prizes up for grabs:
Official Wisconsin hockey jerseys
Signed hockey sticks
2026-27 season tickets
Attendees can also make monetary contributions to the cause, with every $20 donation or item purchased from the organization's Amazon wishlist earning a puck for the contest. A maximum of five pucks per person will be issued to ensure a fair competition for the top-tier rewards.
The Badgers enter Friday’s contest in formidable form, holding an impressive 13-2-2 record. With a chance to support local kids and win big, Montgomery and his teammates are hoping for a sell-out crowd in Madison.
"Every donation helps local kids, so bring what you can and join the fun after the game," Montgomery added. "On Wisconsin!"
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Wednesday, January 07, 2026
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Spirits & Mosher Secure Vital Wins
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The Bermuda Ball Hockey Winter League had a series of make-up games from the first half of the season providing a clear shake-up of the standings.
As the league officially resumes following its mid-season hiatus, the focus for www.islandstats.com shifted to completing fixture backlogs caused by inclement weather earlier in the campaign. Despite the break, league leaders Positive Image Dental found themselves on the wrong end of a high-scoring thriller, while BDA Spirits secured a gritty defensive victory.
Positive Image Dental 5 Alexandra Mosher 7
In the most anticipated clash, fourth-placed Alexandra Mosher proved they are firmly in the title hunt with a clinical 7-5 victory over frontrunners Positive Image Dental.
The match ignited in the second period following a cagey opening frame that saw only a single strike from Darren Maksymetz. The floodgates opened in the second as Matt Mcphail and Moad Fahmi found the net for Mosher, while Positive Image Dental stayed in touch thanks to a double from the league's leading scorer, Louis Sujir, and a strike from Chris Allington.
The final period was a frantic affair. Sujir completed another impressive haul for the Dental team, but he was ultimately overshadowed by the depth of the Mosher attack. Late goals from Shannon Gosse, Mike Brennan, and Eddie Goddard ensured Alexandra Mosher walked away with the points, dealing the leaders a rare setback.
BDA Spirits 1 Hamilton Princess 0
In stark contrast to the opening game's goal-fest, BDA Spirits ground out a vital 1-0 win over Hamilton Princess.
In a match defined by elite goaltending and defensive discipline, the deadlock was broken early in the first period by Jeffrey Ingelman.
Despite relentless pressure from the Princess squad throughout the final two periods, the Spirits’ backline held firm to secure the shutout. The result is a significant blow to Hamilton Princess’s hopes of closing the four-point gap at the top of the table.
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Tuesday, December 30, 2025
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Montgomery & Wisconsin Fall in Holiday Face-Off Final
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A first period goal from Vasily Zelenov wasn't enough to take down the defending NCAA champions as Blake Montgomery and his Wisconsin teammates fell, 4-1, to No. 7 Western Michigan in the Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off title game at Fiserv Forum.
Wisconsin got on the board first when Vasily Zelenov converted a rebound of a Jack Phelan point shot at 9:51 of the opening frame.
Western Michigan equalized on a scramble in the UW crease at 2:28 of the second period. UW goaltender Eli Pulver stopped the initial attempt, but the puck trickled behind him. Jack Horbach knocked it out of the blue paint, but the puck ended up back underneath the defenseman, where Zaccharya Wisdom shoveled Horbach and the puck into the net. After review, the goal stood.
In the final minute of the second period, the Badgers earned a power play opportunity that carried over into the third frame but failed to convert to even the score.
UW missed on some big third-period chances, including a post off the stick of captain Ben Dexheimer and Christian Fitzgerald breakaway that was stopped.
With 2:46 left in the contest, William Whitelaw scored an empty-net goal to give the Broncos breathing room.
Grant Slukynsky found the back of the net 21 seconds later to seal a 4-1 victory for the Broncos.
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Monday, December 29, 2025
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Montgomery & Wisconsin Battle Past Lakers
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Wisconsin’S pursuit of silverware remains firmly on track after a resilient 3-2 victory over Lake Superior State at the Fiserv Forum. The win secures the second-ranked Badgers a place in the Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off championship game, though they were made to work for every inch of ice by a stubborn Lakers outfit.
The contest was ultimately decided early in the third period by a moment of clinical counter-attacking. With the scores level at 2-2 and Wisconsin having just navigated a tense penalty kill, defenseman Joe Palodichuk spotted an opening from behind his own net. His clever clearance bypassed two Lakers defenders, releasing Finn Brink on a breakaway. Brink made no mistake, finishing with composure at the 5:51 mark to restore a lead the Badgers would not relinquish.
It was a milestone evening for sophomore defenseman Weston Knox, who provided the early spark for Wisconsin. In his 14th career appearance, Knox finally found the net, rifling a screened point shot through traffic at 13:02 in the first period to claim his first collegiate goal.
However, Lake Superior State refused to follow the script. Despite their underdog status, the Lakers produced a spirited second-period fightback to stun the Fiserv Forum crowd. Adam Barone hauled his side level with a breakaway goal immediately following a successful penalty kill, before Luke Levandowski finished off a slick passing move on the rush to give the Lakers a shock lead.
Facing their first real deficit of the night, the Badgers leaned on their special teams to steady the ship. After Christian Fitzgerald won a crucial offensive zone face-off, Ben Dexheimer found space on the power play to fire home the equaliser with just under seven minutes remaining in the second frame.
The victory improves Wisconsin’s impressive season record to 13-2-2 and sets up a mouth-watering final. While Blake Montgomery and his teammates were pushed to the limit, their ability to find a winner under pressure underlines why they remain one of the most feared units in the Big Ten.
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Wednesday, December 17, 2025
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Ball Hockey Winter Break Stats & Standings
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The Bermuda Ball Hockey Winter League has reached its mid-season hiatus, with Positive Image Dental sitting pretty at the top of the standings as the league pauses until 2026. After a period plagued by persistent rain, which saw several scheduled dates at the PCC Hockey Rink washed out, the recent flurry of completed matches has provided a clear picture of the title race.
Positive Image Dental have established themselves as the team to beat, amassing 19 points to hold a four-point cushion at the summit. They are followed by Hamilton Princess on 15 points, while ACT remain firmly in the hunt, rounding out the top three with 12 points.
The leaders' success has been mirrored in the individual statistics. Louis Sujir has been a revelation for Positive Image Dental, leading the overall points race with 28. He is currently being chased by Shane Matchett of ACT and Hamilton Princess’s Mathew Benson, who are locked together in joint-second with 20 points apiece.
The race for the Golden Stick is proving to be a classic duel. Louis Sujir and Hamilton Princess’s JM Tremblay are inseparable at the top of the goalscoring charts, with both players finding the net 13 times before the break. Dallas Montgomery of CG follows closely in third with 12 goals.
When it comes to providing for others, Sujir again leads the way with 15 assists. He is followed by Shane Matchett, who has registered 12 helpers for ACT, while Jeremy Estey (CG) and Christopher Merritt (Spine & Sport) are tied for third with 11 assists each.
The battle between the pipes has been equally competitive. Hamilton Princess’s Yves Paul leads the goaltending department with a league-best 3.75 goals-against average. He is narrowly ahead of Chris Thilbault of BDA Spirits, who sits in second at 4.00, while ACT’s J. Riggnas holds the third spot with an average of 4.17.
With the narrowest of margins across the individual leaderboards and a tight chasing pack in the standings, the stage is set for a thrilling conclusion when the league resumes in the new year.
Bermuda Ball Hockey Division Standings
19 Positive Image Dental
15 Hamilton Princess
12 ACT
10 Alexandra Mosher
09 BDA Spirits
05 CG
05 Spine & Sport
Bermuda Ball Hockey Points Leaders
28 Louis Sujir - Positive Image Dental
20 Shane Matchett - ACT
20 Mathew Benson - Hamilton Princess
19 JM Tremblay - Hamilton Princess
19 Christopher Merritt - Spine and Sport
16 Dallas Montgomery - CG
16 Ross Rufiange - Positive Image Dental
15 Jeremy Estey - CG
15 Chris Allington - Positive Image Dental
Bermuda Ball Hockey Leading Goalscorers
13 Louis Sujir - Positive Image Dental
13 JM Tremblay - Hamilton Princess
12 Dallas Montgomery - CG
10 Mathew Benson - Hamilton Princess
09 Ross Rufiange - Positive Image Dental
08 Sam Vieira - ACT
07 Shane Matchett - ACT
Bermuda Ball Hockey Leading Assist
15 Louis Sujir - Positive Image Dental
12 Shane Matchett - ACT
11 Jeremy Estey - CG
11 Christopher Merritt - Spine and Sport
10 Mathew Benson - Hamilton Princess
Bermuda Ball Hockey Goalkeeper Leaders
3.75 Yves Paul - Hamilton Princess
4.00 C.Thilbault - BDA Spirits
4.17 J. Riggnas - ACT
4.32 Derrick Holmes - CG
4.67 D.MacPhee - Alexandra Mosher
5.02 Matthew Fullerton - Positive Image Dental
7.53 Kirk Duerden - Spine and Sport
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