In an intense and high-paced game at the Kern Center, the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) Raiders narrowly lost to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Blugolds with a final score of 4-3 on September 26, 2026.
Despite the loss, the Raiders displayed a commendable performance, with 40 shots on goal compared to the Blugolds’ 60. The Raiders’ power play proved to be more effective, scoring on 2 of their 7 opportunities, while the Blugolds managed to capitalize on just 1 of their 5 power play opportunities.
The goaltending on both sides was impressive. For the Raiders, Benjamin Klinghofer faced a barrage of 60 shots, managing to save 56 of them. On the other side of the ice, Elliott Strong of the Blugolds also had a busy night, stopping 37 of the 40 shots he faced.
Devlin Al-Sager of the Blugolds managed to find the back of the net once, but it was the Raiders’ Maddux Kadera who stole the show with his impressive two-goal performance.
Despite the loss, the Raiders showed grit and determination throughout the game, providing a promising outlook for the rest of the season. They will look to bounce back in their next game at home against Northern Michigan University on Friday, October 2 at 7:00 pm CDT.
The Raiders will need to bring their A-game to continue their early-season momentum and secure a victory in their upcoming match. The team and their fans remain optimistic and look forward to the challenge.