HBHC JV Opens Season with 3–2 Road Win at East Alton Wood River

October 24, 2026 · East Alton Ice Arena

The Highland Bulldogs Hockey Club JV team started the 2026–27 season on the right foot Friday night, edging East Alton Wood River 3–2 at East Alton Ice Arena. Highland controlled play from start to finish, outshooting the home team 55–11, and improved to 1-0-0 on the year.

First Period

Highland came out flying, putting 23 shots on goal in the opening frame while allowing just one. Maddox Haselhorst got the scoring started at 10:03, finishing an unassisted effort for the first goal of the season. Cooper Hicks made it 2–0 at 5:59, converting a feed from Jack Abendroth.

Second Period

Gavin Schmitt extended the lead to 3–0 at 6:51 with help from Parker Butkovich, a goal that held up as the game-winner. Back-to-back Highland penalties late in the period gave East Alton Wood River a two-man advantage, and Micah David capitalized at 0:51 (assisted by Elliott Timmins) to cut the lead to 3–1 heading into the third.

Third Period

Highland dominated the final frame, outshooting East Alton Wood River 15–1. That lone shot came on the power play, with David scoring his second of the night at 10:04 to make it 3–2. The Highland defense locked things down from there and closed out the win.

In Net

Lucas Frey earned the win for Highland, stopping 9 of 11 shots. East Alton Wood River’s Troy Ayers kept his team in the game with a busy 52-save performance.

Scoring Summary

1st Period

10:03 – HBHC – Maddox Haselhorst (unassisted)

5:59 – HBHC – Cooper Hicks (Jack Abendroth)

2nd Period

6:51 – HBHC – Gavin Schmitt (Parker Butkovich) – Game-winning goal

0:51 – EAWR – Micah David (Elliott Timmins) – Power play

3rd Period

10:04 – EAWR – Micah David (unassisted) – Power play

Shots on Goal: HBHC 55, EAWR 11

Watch the Replay

Missed the game? The full replay is available on the HBHC YouTube channel: Watch here

Up Next: JV Home Opener!

The JV team returns home for its home opener on Sunday, November 8, at 6:45 PM against Belleville at the R.P. Lumber Center. Come out and pack the stands to cheer on the Bulldogs!

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