*Photo contributed by Mia Hubbard – @photos.mjh on Instagram
By: Crystal Williams
On Friday, September 18, Windigo fans witnessed an electrifying night at the Ponds of Brookfield Ice Arena as the Wisconsin Windigo shut out the Kenai River Brown Bears, 2-0.
Friday’s Game Highlights
In the first period, the Windigo wasted no time as forward Artis Skrebels scored, assisted by fellow forwards Kaden Mote and Kale Bergante, taking the lead 1-0. Meanwhile, the team had two penalties: one from Thomas Fellman and another on Hunter Friedrich. In the second period, the Windigo struck again as Bergante scored another goal assisted by Jordan Stange, making it 2-0. The team had faced three more penalties during the second period: two from Axel Gleasman and one from Skrebels.
No goals were scored in the third; the team faced only two penalties from Stange and Gleasman. However, as the crowd was on the edge of their seats, goaltender Harry Byers blocked back-to-back shot attempts from Kenai Rivers, securing the 2-0 victory.
For the team’s three stars of the game, Byers picked up the 1st star, stopping 33 shots to earn the shutout win. Kale Bergante tallied one goal and one assist, earning the game’s second star. Finally, Hunter Friedrich contributed with his defensive presence throughout the night, marking his 100th career NAHL game on the ice and earning his third shutout win. The Wisconsin Windigo are currently sitting sixth in the Midwest Division.
Upcoming Schedule
The Wisconsin Windigo are packing up and hitting the road as the team travels to Blaine, Minnesota, for the 23rd Annual NAHL showcase. On Wednesday, September 23, the Windigo open the series against the Watertown Shamrocks at 6:30 pm. On Thursday, September 24, they will face the Danbury Tricks at 3:00 p.m. Lastly, the team wraps up the showcase on Saturday, September 26, when the Windigo take on the Austin Bruins at 5:15 pm.
Windigo fans can watch all the action from home by tuning in live on NATV, put on the team gear, cheer, and support our boys on the road!
