CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES!
Congrats to A league Bruins and R league Hawks for their top finishes in the Championship games
August 18, 2026 – R Hawks 2, R Bruins 1
Scoring: R Hawks – Ron Meltsner (Ed Higgins, Mark Smyth), Sam Bonanno (Mike Harke). R Bruins – Adam Godard (Jim Klimkowski, John Perini).
Penalties: R Hawks – Bill Hagen (Tripping, 2). R Bruins – John Zuccarini (Hooking, 2), Jimmy Galloway (Hooking, 2), Bob Watson (Holding, 2).
Highlights: • Ron Meltsner tied the game with just 30 seconds remaining in the first period. • Sam Bonanno scored the game winner in the second. • Bonanno’s goal gave him 13 points in the supplied scoring standings. • The Hawks edged the Bruins 2-1 in a tightly played R League matchup.
August 20, 2026 – A Bruins 4, A Flyers 2
Scoring: A Bruins – Chris Ballach 2G (Ron Ballach; Joe Ventimiglio), Bill Reiss (Ron Nanney), Rob Rowling (Chris Ballach). A Flyers – Lloyd Rogers (Trevor Wrobel), Trevor Knight (unassisted).
Penalties: A Bruins – Rob Rowling (Tripping, 2; Roughing, 2), Ron Ballach (Tripping, 2), Chris Ballach (High Sticking, 2). A Flyers – Ian Axworthy (Hooking, 2), Danny Rea (Roughing, 2), Mike Mrachina (Roughing, 2).
Highlights: • Chris Ballach scored twice and added an assist. • League scoring leader Rob Rowling scored his 14th goal, increasing his league-leading total to 29 points. • Bill Reiss scored his 11th goal of the playoffs. • Trevor Wrobel assisted on the Flyers’ opening goal, keeping him among the A League scoring leaders. • The Bruins continued their strong playoff run with the 4-2 victory.