Michigan Sting Senior Hockey — Complete Week Summary
R League — September 22, 2026
R Bruins 3, R Hawks 1
Scoring: R Bruins: Greg Cheesewright (Joseph Bayagich), Joseph Bayagich (Doug Roehl), Steve Lemieux (Joseph Bayagich, Greg Cheesewright). R Hawks: Bill Hagen (Todd Hachigian).
Penalties: None.
Highlights: Joseph Bayagich led the Bruins with 1 goal and 2 assists, contributing to all three goals. Cheesewright added a goal and an assist. The Bruins improved to 2-1-1 and moved into a tie for the league lead.
R Flyers 6, R Sharks 1
Scoring: R Flyers: Ron Meltsner (Ryan O’Rourke), Mark Smyth (Doug Beck), Mark Smyth (Doug Beck, Joe Plati), Jeff Tracy (Joe Plati, Doug Beck), Jeff Tracy (Paul Pollizi, Mark Smyth), Ron Meltsner (Mark Smyth, Mike Ala). R Sharks: Robert Stempien (Rob Lee).
Penalties: None.
Highlights: Meltsner, Smyth and Tracy each scored twice. Doug Beck recorded three assists, while Smyth finished with four points.
R Red Wings 2, R Canadians 1
Scoring: R Red Wings: Rick Neilsen (Dave DeBrincat), Jim George (Terry Boyette). R Canadians: Ken Wilkins (Don Courtley).
Penalties: R Canadians: Patrick Berry – Tripping, 2 min.
Highlights: All three goals came in the first period. The Red Wings took a 2-1 lead into the break and protected it through a scoreless second period.
R Hawks 4, R Canadians 2
Scoring: R Hawks: Todd Hachigian (Mike Krueger), Bill Hagen (Adam Godard, Chuck Bowers), Bill Hagen (Todd Hachigian, Ken Perko), Adam Godard (Brian Belloli, Chuck Bowers). R Canadians: Frank Pedwaydon (Rob Porter), Rob Porter (unassisted).
Penalties: R Canadians: Don Courtley – Interference, 2 min.
Highlights: Bill Hagen scored twice, Todd Hachigian had a goal and an assist, and Chuck Bowers recorded two assists.
R Bruins 4, R Flyers 1
Scoring: R Bruins: Keith Lutz (unassisted), Doug Roehl (Steve Lemieux, Greg Cheesewright), Joseph Bayagich (Greg Cheesewright, Steve Lemieux), Doug Roehl (Greg Cheesewright, Matt Lawson). R Flyers: Paul Pollizi (Mike Ala, Ryan O’Rourke).
Penalties: R Flyers: Bruce Buntin – Hooking, 2 min; Joe Plati – Tripping, 2 min.
Highlights: Greg Cheesewright recorded three assists and Doug Roehl scored twice as the Bruins completed a two-win night.
R Sharks 3, R Red Wings 0
Scoring: R Sharks: Robert Stempien (Terry Masserant, Bob Watson), Ben Haynes (Robert Stempien, Bob Watson), Bob Watson (Mike Haines).
Penalties: R Red Wings: Jim Galloway – Interference, 2 min; Mike Fox – Tripping, 2 min. R Sharks: Bruce Gooel – Slashing, 2 min; Bob Watson – Hooking, 2 min.
Highlights: Mike Haines recorded the shutout. Bob Watson had a goal and two assists, while Robert Stempien finished with a goal and an assist.
R League Standings: Bruins 2-1-1, 5 pts; Hawks 2-1-1, 5 pts; Red Wings 2-2-0, 4 pts; Flyers 1-1-2, 4 pts; Canadians 1-2-1, 3 pts; Sharks 1-2-1, 3 pts.
A League — September 24, 2026
A Hawks 6, A Bruins 3
Scoring: A Hawks: John Cornish (Jeff Funk, Joey Robillard), Johnny Ognjanovski (Joey Robillard, Jeff Funk), Jeff Funk (Paul Elsey, Johnny Ognjanovski), Johnny Ognjanovski (Jeff Funk, Joey Robillard), Jeff Funk (John Cornish, Paul Elsey), Scott McInerney (John Cornish). A Bruins: Jeff Stieber (Rob Rowling), Joe Ventimiglio (Mike Garlick), Rob Rowling (unassisted).
Penalties: A Hawks: Paul Elsey – Hooking, 2 min; Jeff Funk – Too Many Players, 2 min; Scott McInerney – Holding, 2 min. A Bruins: Marty Papesh – Tripping, 2 min.
Highlights: Jeff Funk finished with 2 goals and 3 assists for five points. Johnny Ognjanovski scored twice and added an assist.
A Flyers 8, A Sharks 4
Scoring: A Flyers: John Siedlik (Mark Micolo Jr., Mike Miller), Mike Mrachina (James Bulgarelli, Rob Montgomery), Mark Micolo Jr. (unassisted), Trevor Wrobel (Rob Montgomery), Kurt Salvatore (Ward Peterson), Mike Mrachina (Rob Montgomery, Steve Lemieux), Mike Mrachina (Steve Lemieux, James Bulgarelli), Trevor Wrobel (Mike Miller). A Sharks: Jamie Smith (Anthony Amato, Butch Ericson), Anthony Amato (Dana Boyette, Angelo Pizzo), Anthony Amato (unassisted), Jamie Smith (unassisted).
Penalties: A Sharks: Paul Erikson – Tripping, 2 min.
Highlights: Mike Mrachina recorded a hat trick, Trevor Wrobel scored twice and Rob Montgomery had three assists. The Flyers scored seven first-period goals.
A Red Wings 5, A Canadians 3
Scoring: A Red Wings: Chris Robillard (Mike Nalepa, Steve Wink), Matt Denny (Lou Suvak, Scott Chodun), Jim Roble (Steve Wink, John Bean), Matt Denny (John Bean), John Bean (Matt Denny, Steve Wink). A Canadians: Bill Reiss (Ian Axworthy, Rich Artymovich), Bill Reiss (Robert Herrogtt, Rich Artymovich), Bill Reiss (Mike Ala, Brian Moore).
Penalties: None.
Highlights: Matt Denny had 2 goals and 2 assists for four points. Bill Reiss accounted for all three Canadians goals with a hat trick.
A Hawks 7, A Canadians 4
Scoring: A Hawks: Scott McInerney (unassisted), John Cornish (Jeff Funk, Johnny Ognjanovski), Johnny Ognjanovski (Scott McInerney, Paul Elsey), Wassim Sarweh (Brian Hamlin, Johnny Ognjanovski), Scott McInerney (Paul Elsey Jr., Wassim Sarweh), Paul Elsey Jr. (unassisted), Doug Roehl (John Cornish). A Canadians: Bill Reiss (Brian Moore, Rex Baker), Brian Barker (Mike Ala, Rex Baker), Brian Moore (Mike Ala, Steve Bayagich), Brian Barker (Ian Axworthy).
Penalties: None.
Highlights: Scott McInerney scored twice, Johnny Ognjanovski had a goal and two assists, and the Hawks completed a two-win night.
A Flyers 6, A Bruins 3
Scoring: A Flyers: Mike Miller (Trevor Wrobel, Ward Peterson), Steve Lemieux (Rob Montgomery, Mike Mrachina), Ward Peterson (Mike Miller, Trevor Wrobel), Mark Micolo Jr. (Mike Miller, Mike Mrachina), Mike Miller (John Siedlik), Rob Montgomery (Mark Micolo Jr.). A Bruins: Rob Rowling (unassisted), Jeff Stieber (Rob Rowling, James May), Marty Papesh (Rob Rowling, Jeff Stieber).
Penalties: A Flyers: Mike Mrachina – Tripping, 2 min.
Highlights: Mike Miller recorded 2 goals and 2 assists. Rob Rowling was involved in all three Bruins goals with a goal and two assists.
A Red Wings 8, A Sharks 4
Scoring: A Red Wings: Steve Wink (Mike Nalepa, John Bean), Scott Chodun (Matt Denny, John Bean), Chris Robillard (John Bean), Matt Denny (Scott Chodun), John Bean (Mike Nalepa, Jim Roble), Chris Robillard (Mike Nalepa), Matt Denny (Scott Chodun), Dave Rupprecht (Steve Wink). A Sharks: Tyler TenEyck (unassisted), Tyler TenEyck (Jamie Smith, Anthony Amato), Jamie Smith (Tyler TenEyck, Anthony Amato), Anthony Amato (Tyler TenEyck).
Penalties: A Red Wings: Lou Suvak – Hooking, 2 min.
Highlights: Matt Denny and Chris Robillard scored twice each. Mike Nalepa recorded three assists. Tyler TenEyck was involved in all four Sharks goals with 2 goals and 2 assists.
A League Standings: Hawks 4-0-0, 8 pts; Red Wings 3-1-0, 6 pts; Flyers 2-2-0, 4 pts; Canadians 2-2-0, 4 pts; Sharks 1-3-0, 2 pts; Bruins 0-4-0, 0 pts.
Scoring Leaders: Mike Miller leads with 13 points (6G, 7A). Matt Denny and Johnny Ognjanovski have 11 points each, with Mike Ala and Jeff Funk at 10 points.