Michigan Sting Senior Hockey — Weekly Game Summary
R League — October 6, 2026
R Sharks 2, R Bruins 0 Scoring: R Sharks: Ben Haynes (Steve Dietrich), Robert Stempien (Bruce Gooel). Penalties: R Bruins: Terry Masserant – Too Many Players, 2 min (team penalty recorded against #13). Highlights: Mike Haines recorded the shutout as the Sharks blanked the Bruins. Ben Haynes opened the scoring, and Robert Stempien added the second goal.
R Canadians 5, R Flyers 0 Scoring: R Canadians: Don Courtley (Frank Pedwaydon, Rob Porter), Jim Powell (Ed Higgins, Patrick Berry), Jim Powell (Ed Higgins, Patrick Berry), Ed Higgins (Jim Powell, Rob Porter), Ed Higgins (unassisted). Penalties: R Flyers: Joe Plati – Tripping, 2 min. Highlights: Jim Powell and Ed Higgins each scored twice. Powell finished with 2 goals and an assist, while Higgins recorded 2 goals and 2 assists. Brian Miller earned the shutout as the Canadians scored five unanswered goals.
R Red Wings 5, R Hawks 2 Scoring: R Red Wings: Mike Miller (Terry Boyette), Mike Miller (Terry Boyette), Mike Miller (Matt Lawson), Matt Lawson (unassisted), Mike Fox (Mike Harke, Kevin Maguire). R Hawks: Bill Hagen (Todd Hachigian, Ken Perko), Bill Hagen (Ken Perko, Chris Raber). Penalties: None. Highlights: Mike Miller recorded a hat trick, scoring all three Red Wings first-period goals. Terry Boyette assisted twice. Bill Hagen scored both Hawks goals.
R Flyers 4, R Sharks 1 Scoring: R Flyers: Mike Ala (Ryan O’Rourke), Jeff Tracy (Ryan O’Rourke, Doug Beck), Ryan O’Rourke (Mike Ala), Bruce Buntin (Ryan O’Rourke, Mike Ala). R Sharks: Robert Stempien (Steve Dietrich). Penalties: None. Highlights: Ryan O’Rourke led the Flyers with a goal and three assists for four points. Mike Ala contributed a goal and two assists. The Flyers rebounded from their earlier shutout loss.
R Red Wings 2, R Canadians 2 Scoring: R Red Wings: Matt Lawson (Mike Miller, Terry Boyette), Mark Erikson (Mike Miller, Mike Harke). R Canadians: Patrick Berry (Jim Powell, Ed Higgins), Rob Olmstead (Ken Wilkins). Penalties: R Red Wings: Rick Neilsen – Slashing, 2 min; Mike Miller – Hooking, 2 min. R Canadians: Patrick Berry – Holding, 2 min. Highlights: Mike Miller assisted on both Red Wings goals following his earlier hat trick. Rob Olmstead scored late in the second period to tie the game at 2-2.
R Bruins 7, R Hawks 1 Scoring: R Bruins: Greg Cheesewright (Doug Roehl), Todd Schurman (Steven Brinker), Steve Lemieux (Joseph Bayagich, Greg Cheesewright), Greg Cheesewright (unassisted), Steve Lemieux (Greg Cheesewright, Joseph Bayagich), Joseph Bayagich (Doug Roehl, Greg Cheesewright), Greg Cheesewright (Steve Lemieux). R Hawks: Bill Hagen (Mike Krueger, Brian Belloli). Penalties: None. Highlights: Greg Cheesewright recorded a hat trick and three assists for six points. Steve Lemieux added two goals and an assist, while Joseph Bayagich had a goal and two assists. The Bruins scored five times in the first period.
R League Standings: Flyers 4-2-2, 10 pts; Bruins 4-3-1, 9 pts; Canadians 3-3-2, 8 pts; Red Wings 3-4-1, 7 pts; Sharks 3-4-1, 7 pts; Hawks 3-4-1, 7 pts.
R League Scoring Leaders: Greg Cheesewright leads the R League with 14 points (6G, 8A). Ryan O’Rourke continues to be a major playmaker, while Bill Hagen and Mike Ala added to their goal totals this week.
A League — October 8, 2026
A Bruins 4, A Sharks 2 Scoring: A Bruins: Rich Sommers (Rob Rowling, Shane McKibben), Rob Rowling (Rich Sommers), Jeff Stieber (Scott Mercer), Marty Papesh (Joe Ventimiglio). A Sharks: Jamie Smith (Paul Violassi), Paul Violassi (Anthony Amato, Jamie Smith). Penalties: A Bruins: Jeff Stieber – High Sticking, 2 min; Mike T Brown – Holding, 2 min. Highlights: The Bruins earned their first victory of the season. Rich Sommers and Rob Rowling each had a goal and an assist. Jamie Smith contributed a goal and an assist for the Sharks.
A Canadians 2, A Flyers 1 Scoring: A Canadians: Bill Reiss (Joe Reiss, Ian Axworthy), Mark Micolo Jr. (Brian Moore, Mark Erikson). A Flyers: Angelo Pizzo (Mike Miller, Trevor Wrobel). Penalties: A Canadians: Rich Artymovich – Tripping, 2 min; Brian Moore – Hooking, 2 min. A Flyers: Mike Miller – Interference, 2 min. Highlights: Mark Micolo Jr. scored the winning goal in the second period. Andrew Mayer held the Flyers to one goal as the Canadians secured a close victory.
A Hawks 5, A Red Wings 3 Scoring: A Hawks: Paul Elsey Jr. (Scott McInerney), Paul Elsey Jr. (Doug Roehl), Scott McInerney (Doug Roehl, Wassim Sarweh), Paul Elsey Jr. (Scott McInerney, Johnny Ognjanovski), Scott McInerney (Doug Roehl). A Red Wings: Dave Rupprecht (Mike Nalepa), Jim Roble (Lou Suvak), Chris Robillard (Mike Nalepa, John Bean). Penalties: A Hawks: Scott McInerney – Slashing, 2 min. Highlights: Paul Elsey Jr. recorded a hat trick, while Scott McInerney scored twice and added two assists. Doug Roehl contributed three assists. The Hawks remained undefeated with their seventh consecutive victory.
A Sharks 4, A Flyers 2 Scoring: A Sharks: Jamie Smith (Scott Kostesich, Dave West), Scott Kostesich (unassisted), Scott Kostesich (Jamie Smith), Mike Riddle (unassisted). A Flyers: Trevor Wrobel (unassisted), Mike Mrachina (Trevor Wrobel, James Bulgarelli). Penalties: A Sharks: Mike Riddle – Tripping, 2 min; Dan Rea – Tripping, 2 min; Anthony Amato – Hooking, 2 min. A Flyers: Trevor Wrobel – Tripping, 2 min; James Bulgarelli – Holding, 2 min. Highlights: Scott Kostesich scored twice, while Jamie Smith recorded a goal and an assist. Trevor Wrobel contributed a goal and an assist for the Flyers.
A Red Wings 5, A Canadians 1 Scoring: A Red Wings: Chris Robillard (Jim Roble, Dave Rupprecht), Mike Nalepa (Dave Rupprecht, Chris Robillard), Chris Robillard (Mike Nalepa, Dave Rupprecht), Chris Robillard (Mike Nalepa), Steve Wink (Jim Roble, John Poolton). A Canadians: Steve Bayagich (unassisted). Penalties: A Canadians: Robert Herrogtt – Hooking, 2 min; Joe Reiss – Roughing, 2 min; Mark Erikson – Body Checking, 2 min; Brendan Brosnan – Roughing, 2 min. Highlights: Chris Robillard recorded a hat trick and an assist for four points. Mike Nalepa had a goal and two assists, while Dave Rupprecht collected three assists. The Red Wings rebounded from their earlier loss to the Hawks.
A Hawks 3, A Bruins 1 Scoring: A Hawks: Scott McInerney (Wassim Sarweh), Scott McInerney (Wassim Sarweh, Paul Elsey), Jeff Funk (Johnny Ognjanovski, Joey Robillard). A Bruins: Jeff Stieber (Rob Rowling, Rich Sommers). Penalties: A Hawks: Jeff Funk – Tripping, 2 min. A Bruins: Joe Ventimiglio – Tripping, 2 min; Marty Papesh – Tripping, 2 min; Rich Sommers – Slashing, 2 min. Highlights: Scott McInerney scored twice, Wassim Sarweh added two assists, and the Hawks completed another two-win night to remain perfect at 8-0.
A League Standings: Hawks 8-0-0, 16 pts; Red Wings 6-2-0, 12 pts; Canadians 4-3-1, 9 pts; Sharks 2-6-0, 4 pts; Flyers 2-6-0, 4 pts; Bruins 1-6-1, 3 pts.
A League Scoring Leaders: Scott McInerney leads with 23 points (12G, 11A). Mike Ala has 20 points, Mike Miller 19, Mike Nalepa 18, Johnny Ognjanovski 16, Chris Robillard and Rob Rowling 15 each.
Week Highlights: The A Hawks extended their undefeated streak to eight games and now lead the league with 16 points and a +27 goal differential. Scott McInerney scored four goals across the Hawks’ two victories and leads the scoring race. The A Bruins earned their first victory, while the A Sharks also picked up a win. In the R League, the Flyers maintained first place with 10 points, Greg Cheesewright recorded a six-point game, and Mike Miller’s hat trick helped the Red Wings to a victory over the Hawks.