Michigan Sting Senior Hockey — Complete Weekly Summary
Fall/Winter 2026–2027 | November 3 & 5, 2026
The week’s 12 games featured an impressive offensive showing by the R Canadians, a two-win sweep by the R Flyers, and a strong rebound by the A Hawks, who scored 12 goals in two victories. The A Red Wings also had a successful evening, earning a win and a tie, while the A Bruins continued their improvement with a win over the Canadians and a 5-5 tie against the Red Wings.
R League — November 3, 2026
R Canadians 6, R Bruins 1
Scoring: Canadians: Angelo Pizzo (Ed Higgins), Ken Wilkins (Angelo Pizzo, Ed Higgins), Ed Higgins (Rob Porter), Ken Wilkins (Frank Pedwaydon, Rob Porter), Rob Porter (unassisted), Ed Higgins (Rob Olmstead, John Perini). Bruins: Steve Lemieux (Greg Cheesewright, Doug Roehl).
Penalties: Canadians: Ken Wilkins – Hooking, 2 min. Bruins: Doug Roehl – Slashing, 2 min.
Highlights: Ed Higgins led the Canadians with two goals and two assists for four points, while Ken Wilkins scored twice. Angelo Pizzo added a goal and an assist, helping the Canadians build a commanding 4-1 first-period lead. The Canadians added two more goals in the second period to secure the five-goal victory.
R Canadians 1, R Sharks 1
Scoring: Canadians: Don Courtley (Frank Pedwaydon, Rob Porter). Sharks: Rex Baker (Bruce Gooel).
Penalties: None.
Highlights: Both teams scored in the second period after a scoreless first. Rex Baker opened the scoring for the Sharks, but Don Courtley answered for the Canadians. Neither team could find the winning goal in a tightly contested defensive battle.
R Flyers 5, R Hawks 4
Scoring: Flyers: Pete Ludwig (Brian Cook, Jim Powell), Mike Ala (Mark Smyth, Ryan O’Rourke), Joe Plati (Doug Beck, Brian Cook), Mike Ala (Jim Powell, Pete Ludwig), Ron Meltsner (Curt Bailey, Mike Ala). Hawks: Ken Perko (Bill Hagen, Todd Hachigian), Bill Hagen (Todd Hachigian, Ken Perko), Brian Belloli (Chuck Bowers, Chris Haines), Chuck Bowers (Brian Belloli, Adam Godard).
Penalties: None.
Highlights: Mike Ala scored twice and added an assist for three points, while Pete Ludwig contributed a goal and an assist. The Hawks scored three times in the first period, but the Flyers responded with four second-period goals to earn the comeback victory. Ron Meltsner supplied the decisive fifth goal.
R Hawks 6, R Sharks 3
Scoring: Hawks: Todd Hachigian (Tim Schultz, Bill Hagen), Bill Hagen (Ken Perko), Chris Haines (Chuck Bowers, Adam Godard), Ken Perko (Bill Hagen, Todd Hachigian), Adam Godard (Chuck Bowers, Brian Belloli), Ken Perko (unassisted). Sharks: Robert Stempien (Ken Schaeffler), Rex Baker (Ken Schaeffler), Robert Stempien (Bruce Gooel, Bob Watson).
Penalties: Hawks: Chuck Bowers – Hooking, 2 min. Sharks: None.
Highlights: Ken Perko scored twice and added an assist, while Bill Hagen recorded a goal and two assists to lead the Hawks. The Hawks scored four times in the second period, overcoming a strong effort by Robert Stempien, who scored twice for the Sharks.
R Bruins 5, R Red Wings 3
Scoring: Bruins: Todd Schurman (Scott Leslie), Greg Cheesewright (Joseph Bayagich, Steve Lemieux), Steve Lemieux (Doug Roehl, Greg Cheesewright), Joseph Bayagich (Greg Cheesewright, Steve Lemieux), Doug Roehl (unassisted). Red Wings: Jim George (Jim Galloway, Kevin Maguire), Dave DeBrincat (Mike Harke), Kevin Maguire (Mike Harke).
Penalties: Red Wings: Mike Harke – Tripping, 2 min. Bruins: None.
Highlights: Greg Cheesewright and Steve Lemieux each recorded three points as the Bruins defeated the Red Wings. The Bruins scored three times in the first period and added two more early in the second. Doug Roehl finished with a goal and an assist, while Mike Harke assisted on two Red Wings goals.
R Flyers 4, R Red Wings 2
Scoring: Flyers: Joe Plati (Brian Cook, Ryan O’Rourke), Doug Beck (Joe Plati, Mark Smyth), Mike Ala (Ron Meltsner, Curt Bailey), Ryan O’Rourke (Doug Beck). Red Wings: Jim George (Jim Galloway, Dave DeBrincat), Jim George (Rick Neilsen, Jim Galloway).
Penalties: Red Wings: Rick Neilsen – Cross Checking, 2 min. Flyers: None.
Highlights: Joe Plati and Doug Beck each recorded a goal and an assist, while Ryan O’Rourke contributed a goal and an assist. Jim George scored both Red Wings goals, with Jim Galloway assisting on each. The Flyers completed a two-win sweep, outscoring their opponents 9-6.
A League — November 5, 2026
A Bruins 2, A Canadians 1
Scoring: Bruins: Ron Nanney (Jeff Stieber), Marty Papesh III (Mike T Brown, Shane McKibben). Canadians: Joe Reiss (Mike Akins, Brian Moore).
Penalties: Bruins: Rob Rowling – Tripping, 2 min. Canadians: None.
Highlights: The Bruins continued their strong play with a narrow victory over the Canadians. Ron Nanney opened the scoring before Joe Reiss tied the game for the Canadians. Marty Papesh III scored the decisive goal late in the first period, and neither team scored in the second. Chris MacDonald earned the victory in goal.
A Sharks 6, A Canadians 3
Scoring: Sharks: Mike Riddle (Dana Boyette, Anthony Amato), Anthony Amato (Jamie Smith, Mike Riddle), Mike Riddle (Jamie Smith, Anthony Amato), Paul Violassi (Scott Kostesich), Jamie Smith (Dana Boyette, Dan Rea), Mike Riddle (Anthony Amato). Canadians: Bill Reiss (Robert Herroggt), Brian Moore (Steve Bayagich), Ian Axworthy (Mike Akins, Rex Baker).
Penalties: Sharks: Paul Erikson – Tripping, 2 min. Canadians: Brendan Brosnan – Cross Checking, 2 min; Interference, 2 min.
Highlights: Mike Riddle recorded a hat trick and an assist for four points, while Anthony Amato contributed a goal and three assists. Jamie Smith added a goal and two assists as the Sharks scored three times in each period. The Canadians received goals from three different players but could not match the Sharks’ offensive attack.
A Hawks 5, A Flyers 3
Scoring: Hawks: Joey Robillard (Johnny Ognjanovski, Jeff Funk), Joey Robillard (Paul Elsey Jr., Scott McInerney), Jeff Funk (Paul Elsey, Johnny Ognjanovski), John Cornish (Johnny Ognjanovski, Jeff Funk), Paul Elsey Jr. (Wassim Sarweh, Joey Robillard). Flyers: Trevor Wrobel (Steve Lemieux), Ryan Boyette (Mike Miller), Ward Peterson (Trevor Wrobel).
Penalties: Hawks: Johnny Ognjanovski – Body Checking, 2 min; Scott McInerney – Too Many Players, 2 min. Flyers: None.
Highlights: Joey Robillard scored twice and added an assist, while Johnny Ognjanovski collected three assists. Jeff Funk contributed a goal and two assists. The Hawks built a 3-1 first-period lead and held off the Flyers to secure the victory.
A Hawks 7, A Sharks 2
Scoring: Hawks: John Cornish (Johnny Ognjanovski, Jeff Funk), Scott McInerney (Wassim Sarweh), Jeff Funk (Johnny Ognjanovski, John Cornish), Johnny Ognjanovski (Jeff Funk, Doug Roehl), Scott McInerney (Paul Elsey Jr., Doug Roehl), Joey Robillard (John Cornish, Johnny Ognjanovski), Johnny Ognjanovski (Joey Robillard). Sharks: Craig Bastuba (Mike Riddle, Paul Violassi), Jamie Smith (unassisted).
Penalties: Sharks: Mike Riddle – Too Many Players, 2 min. Hawks: None.
Highlights: Johnny Ognjanovski led the Hawks with two goals and three assists for five points. Scott McInerney scored twice, while Jeff Funk recorded a goal and two assists. The Hawks scored five first-period goals and completed their two-game sweep, outscoring their opponents 12-5.
A Bruins 5, A Red Wings 5
Scoring: Bruins: Mike T Brown (Marty Papesh, Scott Mercer), Joe Ventimiglio (Rob Rowling, Ron Nanney), Rob Rowling (unassisted), Marty Papesh III (Rob Rowling, James May), Marty Papesh III (Rob Rowling, Marty Papesh). Red Wings: John Bean (unassisted), John Bean (unassisted), Jim Roble (Scott Chodun, Mike Nalepa), Scott Chodun (unassisted), Chris Robillard (Scott Chodun, Mike Nalepa).
Penalties: Bruins: Scott Mercer – Hooking, 2 min; James May – Hooking, 2 min. Red Wings: Jim Roble – Slashing, 2 min.
Highlights: Marty Papesh III scored twice for the Bruins, while Rob Rowling recorded a goal and three assists for four points. John Bean scored twice for the Red Wings, and Scott Chodun contributed a goal and two assists. The Red Wings held a 4-3 lead after the first period, but the Bruins battled back with two second-period goals to earn the tie.
A Red Wings 7, A Flyers 2
Scoring: Red Wings: Chris Robillard (Mike Nalepa, John Bean), John Poolton (Chris Robillard, John Bean), John Poolton (Mike Nalepa, John Bean), Pierre Dugas (Scott Chodun, Steve Wink), Jim Roble (John Poolton, Steve Wink), John Poolton (unassisted), Mike Nalepa (Chris Robillard, Mike Ala). Flyers: Ward Peterson (Mike Miller), Trevor Wrobel (unassisted).
Penalties: Red Wings: Chris Robillard – Roughing, 2 min. Flyers: Tim Vaneckoute – Tripping, 2 min; Ward Peterson – Hooking, 2 min; Ryan Boyette – Roughing, 2 min.
Highlights: John Poolton recorded a hat trick and an assist for four points, while John Bean contributed three assists. Chris Robillard added a goal and two assists, and Mike Nalepa finished with a goal and two assists. The Red Wings scored five times in the first period and completed a dominant victory over the Flyers.
Updated League Standings — November 7, 2026
R League
| Team | W-L-T | Points | Goal Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadians | 8-4-4 | 20 | +16 |
| Flyers | 8-4-4 | 20 | +7 |
| Red Wings | 7-7-2 | 16 | +1 |
| Bruins | 5-7-4 | 14 | -2 |
| Hawks | 5-7-4 | 14 | -8 |
| Sharks | 5-9-2 | 12 | -14 |
A League
| Team | W-L-T | Points | Goal Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawks | 13-3-0 | 26 | +30 |
| Red Wings | 10-5-1 | 21 | +25 |
| Canadians | 9-6-1 | 19 | +5 |
| Sharks | 6-10-0 | 12 | -11 |
| Bruins | 5-9-2 | 12 | -10 |
| Flyers | 3-13-0 | 6 | -39 |
Overall Scoring Leaders
Season totals from the November 7 player standings file, combining both divisions.
| Player | Team | G | A | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Ala | A Hawks | 19 | 15 | 34 |
| Scott McInerney | A Hawks | 17 | 16 | 33 |
| Mike Nalepa | A Red Wings | 9 | 23 | 32 |
| Bill Hagen | R Hawks | 15 | 16 | 31 |
| Johnny Ognjanovski | A Hawks | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| Chris Robillard | A Red Wings | 16 | 11 | 27 |
| Rob Rowling | A Bruins | 8 | 19 | 27 |
| Greg Cheesewright | R Bruins | 9 | 17 | 26 |
| Todd Hachigian | R Hawks | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| Jamie Smith | A Sharks | 14 | 11 | 25 |
| Anthony Amato | A Sharks | 11 | 13 | 24 |
| Mike Miller | A Flyers | 12 | 12 | 24 |
Weekly Highlights
The R Canadians remained at the top of the standings with a convincing 6-1 victory over the Bruins and a 1-1 tie against the Sharks. Ed Higgins led the offensive charge with four points against the Bruins, while Ken Wilkins scored twice. The Canadians now share first place with the Flyers at 20 points, holding the advantage in goal differential.
The R Flyers enjoyed an outstanding evening, sweeping the Red Wings and Hawks to move into a tie for first place. Mike Ala scored three goals across the two games, while Joe Plati contributed two goals and two assists. The Flyers scored nine goals in their two victories and are now riding a two-game winning streak.
The R Hawks split their games, falling 5-4 to the Flyers before rebounding with a 6-3 victory over the Sharks. Ken Perko scored twice against the Sharks, and Bill Hagen continued his strong season with four points across the evening. The R Bruins also split their games, recovering from a 6-1 loss to the Canadians with a 5-3 victory over the Red Wings.
The A Hawks returned to their winning ways after suffering two losses the previous week. They defeated the Flyers 5-3 and overwhelmed the Sharks 7-2 to extend their division lead to five points. Johnny Ognjanovski delivered a five-point performance against the Sharks, while Joey Robillard and Scott McInerney each scored multiple goals during the evening.
The A Red Wings strengthened their second-place position with a 7-2 victory over the Flyers and a 5-5 tie against the Bruins. John Poolton’s hat trick highlighted the win over the Flyers, while John Bean scored twice in the tie. The Red Wings now have 21 points and remain within striking distance of the Hawks.
The A Bruins continued their recent improvement, defeating the Canadians 2-1 and battling the Red Wings to a 5-5 tie. Marty Papesh III scored three goals across the two games, while Rob Rowling contributed four points against the Red Wings. The Bruins have earned seven of a possible eight points over their last four games.
The A Sharks split their contests, defeating the Canadians 6-3 before falling to the Hawks 7-2. Mike Riddle recorded a hat trick against the Canadians, while Anthony Amato added four points. The A Canadians struggled, dropping both games after sweeping their opponents the previous week.
Mike Ala leads the overall scoring race with 34 points, followed closely by Scott McInerney with 33 and Mike Nalepa with 32. Bill Hagen remains the highest-ranked R League scorer with 31 points.
The week concludes with the R Canadians and Flyers tied for first place at 20 points, while the A Hawks have reestablished their dominance with a five-point lead over the Red Wings. With both divisions entering the next stretch of the season, the standings remain competitive and several teams are gaining momentum.