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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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Saturday, January 10, 2026
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Hauser Perfect as Montgomery & Badgers Blow Away Seawolves
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 Freshman goaltender Daniel Hauser continued his sensational debut season as Blake Montgomery and his No. 3 ranked Wisconsin Men’s Hockey teammates kickstarted their 2026 campaign with a clinical 5-0 shutout of the Alaska Anchorage Seawolves at the Kohl Center.
Hauser turned away all 16 shots he faced to record his third perfect game of the year, providing the defensive foundation for a third-period offensive explosion from the Badgers.
After a tentative opening period that saw neither side find the breakthrough, Wisconsin finally unlocked the Seawolves' defense late in the second. With 16:24 on the clock and the man advantage, Ben Dexheimer rifled home a power-play goal to give the hosts a narrow 1-0 lead heading into the final interval.
The floodgates officially opened in the third. Ryan Botterill doubled the advantage just under nine minutes in, before a rapid-fire double from Bruno Idžan and Oliver Tulk—scored exactly one minute apart—put the result beyond doubt.
Despite the scoreline, the Seawolves remained a threat on the counter-attack, but Hauser stood firm. The freshman’s 16-save performance ensured the Kohl Center crowd of over 7,000 witnessed a perfect start to the New Year.
Luke Osburn added the final gloss to the performance with a late power-play strike, sealing a victory that keeps Wisconsin firmly in the hunt for the top spot in the national rankings.
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Friday, January 09, 2026
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High-Octane Return for Ball Hockey Winter League
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The Bermuda Ball Hockey Winter League season burst back into life this week with a goal-laden double-header at the PCC Hockey Rink. A total of 15 goals were notched across two fiercely contested matches as the league officially moved into its second-half sprint.
ACT 7 BDA Spirits 3
The standout performance of the evening came from third-placed ACT, who secured a commanding 7-3 victory over BDA Spirits.
ACT wasted no time asserting their dominance in the opening period, with Luca Papania and James Amaral finding the back of the net early on. Although Nathan Ische pulled one back for the Spirits, ACT pulled away in the second frame behind strikes from Samuel Vieira and Shane Matchett.
The floodgates remained open in the final period as Luca Papania scored his second. Despite late resistance from the Spirits—including goals from Andrew Bonner and Jeff Loper—Samuel Vieira and Matchett each added a second to their tallies to ensure ACT walked away with all three points, keeping the pressure on the league's top two.
Hamilton Princess 2 Alexandra Mosher 3
The night’s second fixture was a much tighter encounter, as Alexandra Mosher held off a resilient Hamilton Princess to secure a 3-2 win. All five goals in the match came during a frantic opening period that saw the momentum swing back and forth.
Mike Brennan and Shannon Gosse gave Mosher a dream start, only for Hamilton Princess’s Jean-michael Tremblay to fire back with a quick-fire double to level the scores. However, Adam Mattatall struck late in the first period to restore Mosher's lead.
In a rare tactical shift for the league, both defences reigned supreme for the remainder of the contest. Despite relentless pressure from the Princess in the final two frames, Mosher's backline held firm to record a scoreless second and third period, securing a vital victory that keeps them firmly in the title hunt.
The results leave league leaders Positive Image Dental with a four-point cushion at the summit, but with ACT and Alexandra Mosher both finding their scoring touch, the race for the 2026 title is very much alive.
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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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