Marksmen Snap Losing Skid Against Ice Bears
SPHL Fayetteville Marksmen

Marksmen Snap Losing Skid Against Ice Bears

Published on January 9, 2026 under SPHL (SPHL)
Fayetteville Marksmen News Release


FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - The Fayetteville Marksmen, proud members of the SPHL, defeated the Knoxville Ice Bears 3-1 on Friday night.

Blake Holmes cashed in a rebound 0:44 into the first period, set up by Sam Dabrowski and John Moncovich, putting the Marksmen up 1-0 for the lone goal of the period.

Sam Dabrowski cashed in on a breakaway goal at 9:32 in the middle frame, from a stretch pass by Graeme McCrory and John Moncovich, extending the Marksmen lead to 2-0. Shane Murphy closed out the period scoring, potting home a one-timer at 11:23, assisted by Blake Humprey and Graeme McCrory to make it 3-0.

Hlib Varava got Knoxville on the board at 14:31, with Carson Vance and Eric Olson picking up the helpers, securing the 3-1 final.

Mason Beaupit stopped 32-of-33 shots in the Marksmen win and Noah Giesbrecht stopped 21-of-24 in the Ice Bears effort.

Fayetteville and Knoxville will square off again tomorrow night for Mighty Ducks Night, with puck drop from the Crown Coliseum set for 6 p.m. EST. Tickets can be purchased here: https://marksmenhockey.com/tickets/single-game/

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