Michigan Sting Senior Hockey — Complete Weekly Summary
Fall/Winter 2026–2027 | October 27 & 29, 2026
The week’s 12 games featured a seven-goal outburst by the R Canadians, a pair of ties for the R Bruins, and a major upset in the A League as the Bruins handed the first-place Hawks a 4-1 defeat. The A Canadians and A Bruins each swept their games, while the R Sharks and R Flyers both split their contests.
R League — October 27, 2026
R Hawks 2, R Bruins 2 Scoring: Hawks: Bill Hagen (Ken Perko), Todd Hachigian (Bill Hagen, Adam Godard). Bruins: Steve Lemieux (Todd Schurman, Greg Cheesewright), Steve Lemieux (Greg Cheesewright, Mike Lawson). Penalties: None. Highlights: Steve Lemieux scored both Bruins goals, while Greg Cheesewright assisted on each. Bill Hagen recorded a goal and an assist for the Hawks. The Bruins scored twice in the second period, but Todd Hachigian’s goal helped the Hawks secure the tie.
R Flyers 3, R Sharks 2 Scoring: Flyers: Mike Ala (Ryan O’Rourke, Mark Smyth), Mike Ala (Ron Meltsner, Ryan O’Rourke), Jeff Tracy (Joe Plati, Doug Beck). Sharks: Robert Stempien (Bobby Moss, Rob Lee), Bruce Gooel (Bobby Moss, Allen Pyc). Penalties: Flyers: Mike Ala – Tripping, 2 min. Sharks: None. Highlights: Mike Ala scored twice to lead the Flyers, while Ryan O’Rourke collected two assists. Jeff Tracy added a second-period goal that proved decisive. Bobby Moss assisted on both Sharks goals.
R Red Wings 3, R Canadians 2 Scoring: Red Wings: Rick Neilsen (Mike Fox), Bo Altherr (unassisted), Jim George (Paul Violassi). Canadians: Frank Pedwaydon (Ken Wilkins, Rob Olmstead), John Perini (Keri Topouzian, Patrick Berry). Penalties: Red Wings: Rick Neilsen – Slashing, 2 min. Canadians: John Perini – Slashing, 2 min. Highlights: The Red Wings rallied after trailing 1-0, scoring three unanswered goals before the Canadians answered late in the second period. Rick Neilsen, Bo Altherr and Jim George supplied the offense in a tightly contested victory.
R Canadians 7, R Hawks 3 Scoring: Canadians: Rob Porter (Don Courtley), Ed Higgins (Rob Olmstead), Don Courtley (Rob Porter), Ed Higgins (Patrick Berry, John Perini), Frank Pedwaydon (Don Courtley), Rob Porter (Frank Pedwaydon, Don Courtley), Ed Higgins (Patrick Berry, John Perini). Hawks: Todd Hachigian (Bill Hagen), Brian Belloli (Bill Hagen, Ken Perko), Bill Hagen (Chris Raber, Todd Hachigian). Penalties: None. Highlights: Ed Higgins recorded a hat trick as the Canadians exploded for six first-period goals. Rob Porter scored twice, and Don Courtley contributed a goal and three assists for four points. The Canadians bounced back emphatically from their earlier loss to the Red Wings.
R Flyers 2, R Bruins 2 Scoring: Flyers: Jeff Tracy (Joe Plati, Doug Beck), Jeff Tracy (Ron Meltsner, Bruce Buntin). Bruins: Greg Cheesewright (Doug Roehl, Scott Leslie), Todd Schurman (Greg Cheesewright, Keith Lutz). Penalties: Flyers: Ryan O’Rourke – Interference, 2 min. Bruins: None. Highlights: Jeff Tracy scored both Flyers goals, while Greg Cheesewright recorded a goal and an assist for the Bruins. Todd Schurman’s second-period goal helped the Bruins earn their second tie of the evening.
R Sharks 3, R Red Wings 1 Scoring: Sharks: Robert Stempien (Bob Watson), Bobby Moss (Al Sparks, Bob Watson), Steve Dietrich (unassisted). Red Wings: Jim George (Terry Boyette, Paul Violassi). Penalties: Sharks: Allen Pyc – High Sticking, 2 min; Bobby Moss – Roughing, 2 min; Bob Watson – Roughing, 2 min. Red Wings: Jim George – Cross Checking, 2 min. Highlights: The Sharks scored three second-period goals to defeat the Red Wings. Robert Stempien opened the scoring, Bobby Moss added another, and Steve Dietrich completed the victory. Bob Watson assisted twice, while Tim Parker held the Red Wings to one goal.
A League — October 29, 2026
A Bruins 4, A Hawks 1 Scoring: Bruins: Scott Mercer (Mike T Brown, Rich Sommers), Jeff Stieber (Joe Ventimiglio, Rob Rowling), Jeff Stieber (Joe Ventimiglio, Scott Mercer), Jeff Stieber (Joe Ventimiglio). Hawks: Scott McInerney (John Cornish, Doug Roehl). Penalties: None. Highlights: Jeff Stieber recorded a hat trick, and Joe Ventimiglio contributed three assists as the Bruins delivered one of the season’s biggest upsets. The Hawks entered the evening with an 11-1 record, but the Bruins scored twice in each period to secure a convincing victory. Chris MacDonald earned the win in net.
A Sharks 5, A Flyers 3 Scoring: Sharks: Dana Boyette (Scott Kostesich, Marty Papesh III), Mike Garlick (Jamie Smith, Dave West), Paul Erikson (Jamie Smith, Dave West), Scott Kostesich (Jamie Smith), Anthony Amato (Marty Papesh III, Scott Kostesich). Flyers: Mike Mrachina (Ryan Boyette, Steve Lemieux), Mike Mrachina (unassisted), Trevor Wrobel (James Bulgarelli, Angelo Pizzo). Penalties: Sharks: Lloyd Rogers – Hooking, 2 min. Flyers: John Siedlik – Hooking, 2 min; Tripping, 2 min. Highlights: The Sharks scored all five goals in the second period to overcome the Flyers. Jamie Smith collected three assists, while Scott Kostesich recorded a goal and two assists. Mike Mrachina scored twice for the Flyers, but the Sharks’ balanced attack secured the victory.
A Canadians 4, A Red Wings 2 Scoring: Canadians: Mike Ala (Brian Moore), Bill Reiss (Ian Axworthy), Brian Moore (Mike Ala), Bill Reiss (Mike Akins). Red Wings: John Poolton (Brian Barker), Chris Robillard (John Poolton). Penalties: Canadians: Brian Moore – Hooking, 2 min. Red Wings: None. Highlights: Bill Reiss scored twice to lead the Canadians, while Mike Ala and Brian Moore each contributed a goal and an assist. The Canadians scored three times in the first period and held the Red Wings to two goals.
A Canadians 5, A Hawks 2 Scoring: Canadians: Brian Moore (Mike Ala), Brian Moore (Steve Bayagich), Rich Artymovich (unassisted), Ian Axworthy (unassisted), Ian Axworthy (unassisted). Hawks: Keith Elsey (Jeff Funk, Paul Elsey), Joey Robillard (Scott McInerney, Paul Elsey). Penalties: Canadians: None. Hawks: Wassim Sarweh – Hooking, 2 min; Keith Elsey – Tripping, 2 min. Highlights: Brian Moore and Ian Axworthy each scored twice as the Canadians handed the Hawks their second loss of the evening. The Canadians scored three times in the second period and completed a two-win sweep, outscoring their opponents 9-4.
A Bruins 6, A Flyers 1 Scoring: Bruins: Jeff Stieber (Rob Rowling, Ron Nanney), Scott Mercer (Ron Nanney, Joe Ventimiglio), Ron Nanney (Rob Rowling, Jeff Stieber), Rich Sommers (James May, Rob Rowling), Rich Sommers (Joe Ventimiglio), Scott Mercer (Mike T Brown, James May). Flyers: Mike Mrachina (Steve Lemieux, Rob Montgomery). Penalties: Bruins: Marty Papesh – Tripping, 2 min; Shane McKibben – Elbowing, 2 min. Flyers: None. Highlights: The Bruins followed their upset of the Hawks with a commanding victory over the Flyers. Scott Mercer and Rich Sommers each scored twice, while Rob Rowling collected three assists. The Bruins scored four times in the first period and finished the evening with ten goals across their two victories.
A Red Wings 5, A Sharks 4 Scoring: Red Wings: Steve Wink (Scott Chodun, Dave Rupprecht), Brian Barker (Lou Suvak), Mike Nalepa (Brian Barker, Scott Chodun), Chris Robillard (John Bean, Bill Papciak), Brian Barker (John Bean, Mike Nalepa). Sharks: Scott Kostesich (Dana Boyette), Marty Papesh III (Anthony Amato), Mike Garlick (Dave West, Marty Papesh III), Jamie Smith (unassisted). Penalties: Red Wings: John Bean – Hooking, 2 min; Tripping, 2 min. Sharks: None. Highlights: Brian Barker scored twice, including the Red Wings’ fifth goal, as they edged the Sharks in the week’s highest-scoring A League contest. John Bean, Scott Chodun and Mike Nalepa each recorded two points. The Sharks received goals from four different players but fell one goal short.
Updated League Standings — October 31, 2026
R League
| Team | W-L-T | Points | Goal Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadians | 7-4-3 | 17 | +11 |
| Red Wings | 7-5-2 | 16 | +5 |
| Flyers | 6-4-4 | 16 | +4 |
| Bruins | 4-6-4 | 12 | +1 |
| Hawks | 4-6-4 | 12 | -10 |
| Sharks | 5-8-1 | 11 | -11 |
A League
| Team | W-L-T | Points | Goal Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawks | 11-3-0 | 22 | +23 |
| Canadians | 9-4-1 | 19 | +9 |
| Red Wings | 9-5-0 | 18 | +20 |
| Sharks | 5-9-0 | 10 | -9 |
| Bruins | 4-9-1 | 9 | -11 |
| Flyers | 3-11-0 | 6 | -32 |
Overall Scoring Leaders
From the October 31 player standings file, combining both divisions.
| Player | Team | G | A | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott McInerney | A Hawks | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| Mike Ala | A Hawks | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| Mike Nalepa | A Red Wings | 8 | 19 | 27 |
| Bill Hagen | R Hawks | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| Chris Robillard | A Red Wings | 14 | 9 | 23 |
| Rob Rowling | A Bruins | 7 | 16 | 23 |
| Greg Cheesewright | R Bruins | 8 | 14 | 22 |
| Mike Miller | A Flyers | 12 | 10 | 22 |
| Johnny Ognjanovski | A Hawks | 14 | 8 | 22 |
| Todd Hachigian | R Hawks | 12 | 9 | 21 |
| Jamie Smith | A Sharks | 12 | 9 | 21 |
| Anthony Amato | A Sharks | 10 | 10 | 20 |
Weekly Highlights
The R Canadians maintained their hold on first place despite splitting their games. After a narrow 3-2 loss to the Red Wings, the Canadians erupted for seven goals against the Hawks. Ed Higgins led the way with a hat trick, while Don Courtley contributed four points. The Canadians now lead the division with 17 points, just one ahead of the Red Wings and Flyers.
The R Bruins earned two ties, with Steve Lemieux scoring twice against the Hawks and Greg Cheesewright contributing three points across the evening. Jeff Tracy delivered four goals for the R Flyers, scoring twice in each game, while Mike Ala added two goals against the Sharks. The R Sharks rebounded from their loss to the Flyers with a 3-1 victory over the Red Wings.
The A League saw its biggest shakeup of the season as the previously dominant Hawks suffered consecutive defeats to the Bruins and Canadians. Jeff Stieber’s hat trick powered the Bruins to a 4-1 upset, while Brian Moore and Ian Axworthy each scored twice as the Canadians defeated the Hawks 5-2. Despite the losses, the Hawks remain in first place with 22 points.
The A Bruins enjoyed their strongest evening of the season, sweeping the Hawks and Flyers by a combined score of 10-2. Jeff Stieber led the way with four goals across the two games, while Scott Mercer and Rich Sommers each scored twice against the Flyers.
The A Canadians also completed a two-win sweep, defeating the Red Wings and Hawks to move within three points of first place. Bill Reiss scored twice against the Red Wings, while Brian Moore and Ian Axworthy supplied the offense against the Hawks.
The A Sharks split their games, defeating the Flyers before falling 5-4 to the Red Wings. Jamie Smith collected three assists against the Flyers, while Scott Kostesich contributed three points in the victory. Brian Barker’s two-goal performance helped the Red Wings secure their win over the Sharks.
Scott McInerney continues to lead the overall scoring race with 30 points, followed closely by Mike Ala with 29 and Mike Nalepa with 27.
The week concludes with tight races in both divisions. The R Canadians hold a one-point advantage over the Red Wings and Flyers, while the A Hawks’ lead has narrowed to three points over the surging Canadians.