Third Period Offense Jolts Bugs Past Jackalopes

March 6, 2026 - The Shreveport Mudbugs (22-19-3-5) used 4 goals in the third period, including a Duke Erhard hat trick, to take 2 points from the Odessa Jackalopes on Friday night from George's Pond. The scoring started midway through the opening frame as Odessa struck first on Adam Matar's 10th goal of the season, assisted by leading scorer Jeremy Jacobs and Nicholas Puricelli, on the powerplay. Daniel Kuczkowski added another at the 4:40 mark to make it 2-0 Jackalopes. Grayson Gerhard responded 30 seconds later with his 13th, assisted ... Full Story

Ice Wolves blank Rhinos, 2-0

March 6, 2026 - The first period of the New Mexico Ice Wolves versus El Paso Rhinos game was a defensive struggle, with both teams unable to find the back of the net despite numerous chances. The Ice Wolves applied pressure and had several opportunities, including a power play, but were repeatedly stymied by the Rhinos' goaltender, Michael Modelski. The period ended in a scoreless tie, with shots on goal favoring the Ice Wolves 8 to 7. In the second period, the Ice Wolves broke through with a goal by Jeremy Sprung at the 14:12 mark, usin... Full Story

Nailers Win Second Straight in Rapid City, 4-3

March 6, 2026 - RAPID CITY, SD- For the second time this week, the Wheeling Nailers and Rapid City Rush played a tight game with lots of shots on goal at The Monument. Wheeling won by the exact same 4-3 final score, but this tilt was decided in regulation. Logan Pietila's shorthanded goal at the 2:04 mark of the third period was the eventual game winner, while Matty De St. Phalle posted his second straight multi-point game with a goal and an assist. Taylor Gauthier took care of business with 31 saves between the pipes. The game got off t... Full Story

Walleye Take Round One of Fishing Derby Weekend in Shootout

March 6, 2026 - Though they didn't end the game as quickly as they wanted, the Wheat City Walleye still took two vital points in the standings, and took Round One of the Fishing Derby against the Lake Diefenbaker Slough Sharks. Brady Turko scored, added an assist, and scored the shootout winner as the Walleye downed the Slough Sharks 4-3. Filip Ruzicka stopped 35 shots and all three shooters he faced in the win, while Nicholas Johnson and Jaxon Jacobson also scored. "I thought we were inconsistent throughout the game," said Walleye he... Full Story

• Third Period Offense Jolts Bugs Past Jackalopes - Shreveport Mudbugs (NAHL) March 6
• Ice Wolves blank Rhinos, 2-0 - New Mexico Ice Wolves (NAHL) March 6
• Nailers Win Second Straight in Rapid City, 4-3 - Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) March 6
• Wagner Tallies Twice, Wheeling Prevails in Middle Game of Series - Rapid City Rush (ECHL) March 6
• Walleye Take Round One of Fishing Derby Weekend in Shootout - Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) March 6
• Stampede Beat Storm, 6-3, on Friday Night, Tri-City Clinches Clark Cup Playoff Berth with Waterloo Loss at Chicago - Tri-City Storm (USHL) March 6
• Storm Outlast Marksmen in Goaltender Duel - Fayetteville Marksmen (SPHL) March 6
• Clark Gets Tricky, Scarecrows Win Late, 7-5 - Topeka Scarecrows (FPHL) March 6
• Abramov Scores Twice in Bison Win - Bloomington Bison (ECHL) March 6
• Everblades Blank Swamp Rabbits Back-To-Back on Friday Night - Greenville Swamp Rabbits (ECHL) March 6
• Sinani Seals Shootout Win as IceRays Edge Warriors, 3-2 - Corpus Christi IceRays (NAHL) March 6
• Four Unanswered Third Period Goals Lifts Topeka over Biloxi - Biloxi Breakers (FPHL) March 6
• Hyles, Shakar Propel Lancers Past Force - Omaha Lancers (USHL) March 6
• Peoria Twisters Run out of Steam on Rebrand Night - Peoria Rivermen (SPHL) March 6
• Herd Defeat Storm with Four Unanswered Goals - Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL) March 6
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