Bobcats Dominate Cougars in 7-1 Victory

The Montana State University Bobcats put on a show for their home crowd at Ressler Ice Rink on January 23rd, 2026, with a resounding 7-1 victory over the Sault College Cougars.

The Bobcats outshot the Cougars 53-34, maintaining a high pressure offense throughout the game. Their powerplay unit was particularly lethal, converting on 3 out of 5 opportunities. The Cougars, on the other hand, struggled to find the back of the net, going 0 for 7 on their powerplay chances.

Cougars’ goaltender, Trennis Riley, was under siege all night, facing a barrage of 53 shots and only managing to make 18 saves. On the other end, Bobcats’ Nikolai Wallery put up a stellar performance between the pipes, turning aside 33 of the 34 shots he faced.

The Bobcats’ offensive onslaught was led by #19 Wes Innes who dished out 3 assists. The lone goal for the Cougars was scored by #18 Harley Wardell.

The Bobcats will look to continue their winning ways when they face the Cougars again at home on the 24th of January at Ressler Ice Rink. The team is hoping to carry this momentum into the next game and secure another victory.