FPHL Ice Chips - Game Recaps
Published on April 23, 2026 under Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL) News Release
Game Recaps for the Federal Prospects Hockey League for Thursday, April 23, 2026.
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BINGHAMTON BLACK BEARS at PORT HURON PROWLERS
Jansen Scores Only Goal in Binghamton's Game 1 Win
By Will Wiegelman
Port Huron, MI - The Binghamton Black Bears got the only goal of Game 1 5:18 into it and took down the Port Huron Prowlers 1-0 to take a 1-0 series lead. Dominik Tmej made 27 saves in his first playoff shutout.
Mac Jansen scored the goal on a rebound in front of the net. It was his second power-play goal of the playoffs. Tmej and Reid Cooper put on a show between the pipes the rest of the way.
Cooper made 30 stops in the loss.
"Coop is a warrior," said Prowlers associate head coach Chris Paulin. "He's going to continue to battle, just like every one of us. This is a series; we're ready for Binghamton."
Binghamton will have two chances to advance to their third-straight Commissioner's Cup Finals at home starting on Saturday, April 25 at 7:00 P.M. The game can be seen live on the PHP Network YouTube channel.
Black Bears Leave Prowlers Scoreless In Game 1
By Cole Parenti
Port Huron, MI -The Black Bears and Prowlers met for a semifinals rematch in Port Huron. The two teams had been rivals all year, and now it all comes down to this series.
The first period was a relatively tight affair, as only the Black Bears were able to get on the board. Mac Jansen broke the ice on the power play. Both teams had their chances, but the period ended with Binghamton holding a one-goal advantage.
The second period was tightly contested, as neither team could find the back of the net. The game headed into the final frame with the Black Bears maintaining their narrow one-goal lead. That lead held through the remainder of the game, as Binghamton secured a 1-0 win.
Dominik Tmej delivered a show-stopping performance in net for Binghamton, stopping all 27 Prowlers shots. Reid Cooper was also sensational, turning aside 30 of 31 shots from Binghamton.
The series now shifts to Binghamton, with the Black Bears one win away from a third straight finals appearance. Game 2 will be this Saturday at 7:00 p.m. inside the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena.
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