In a thrilling game that had fans on the edge of their seats, the Milwaukee School of Engineering Raiders were narrowly defeated by the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Blugolds 4-3 at the Kern Center on September 26, 2026.
Despite being outshot 60-40, the Raiders put up a valiant fight, maintaining an impressive level of intensity throughout the match. The Blugolds managed to convert only one of their five powerplay opportunities, while the Raiders capitalized on two out of seven, showcasing their resilience and determination.
In the net, both goalies had a busy night. The Blugolds’ Elliott Strong faced 40 shots, making 37 saves. On the other hand, Benjamin Klinghofer of the Raiders had a tougher task, facing a barrage of 60 shots and making an impressive 56 saves.
The star of the game for the Raiders was Maddux Kadera, who netted two goals. On the Blugolds’ side, Devlin Al-Sager scored a crucial goal that contributed to their victory.
Despite the loss, the Raiders showed signs of promise and potential. Their next opportunity to bounce back will be a home game against the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh on Saturday, September 26, at 1:30 pm CDT at the Cornerstone Community Center. The Raiders will be looking to use this game as a stepping stone to regain their momentum and come back stronger in the upcoming matches.