Recapping the Ice Breaker Showcase Day Three, Saturday October 3, 2026
WALPOLE, MA — We go Around The EShow to recap the Ice Breaker Showcase at Cadillac Ice Arena.
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Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Atlantic City Seals @ Express Hockey Club
Atlantic City Seals earned a 3-1 victory over Express Hockey Club on Saturday morning at Cadillac Ice Arena in Walpole, Massachusetts, as a part of the EHL Premier (EHLP) Ice Breaker Showcase.
Express opened the scoring at 15:52 of the first period when Robert Serratore found the back of the net, with Caden Rudek picking up the assist. The Seals responded just 15 seconds later, as Gray Hunter scored an unassisted goal at 15:37 to even up the score at 1-1.
Atlantic City took control in the second period with two goals from Ricky Sandman. Sandman scored at 22:15, with Hayden Sarno and Marshall Windsor assisting on the go-ahead goal. Sandman struck again at 00:51, with Jebidiah Purdy and Sarno recording the assists to extend the Seals’ lead to 3-1.
The Seals’ defense held firm the rest of the way, keeping Express off the scoreboard in the second period. Atlantic City finished with a 26-16 advantage in shots on goal, including 13 shots in each period.
The victory improved Atlantic City’s record to 3-2-0 on the season, while Express fell to 1-3-0.
With the win, the Seals will look to carry their momentum into their remaining games at the Ice Breaker Showcase.
Seahawks Hockey Club @ Hershey Cubs
The Hershey Cubs put together a strong offensive performance Saturday morning, defeating Seahawks hockey club 6-1 at Cadillac ice Arena in Walpole, Massachusetts, during the icebreaker showcase.
Hershey wasted a little time getting its offense going, scoring four times in the first period. Jeremy Drolet led the way with two goals, while Gabriel Côté-Legault and Jaxon Bucher also found the back of the net. Bucher’s goal came on the power-play, with just 21 seconds remaining in the period, giving the Cubs a 4-0 advantage heading into the break.
Drolet completed his hat trick early in the second period, scoring his third goal of the game at 22:21. Côté-Legault and Olivier Paré assisted on the play. The Seahawks answered later in the period when Braeden McClure scored at 9:39, with Owen Tucker picking up the assist. However, Ira Eaton added another power-play goal for Hershey at 10:40 to close out the scoring.
Drolet finished with three goals, while Paré contributed three assists and Connor Mullen recorded an assist. The Cubs also controlled the shot column, finishing with a 42-19 advantage of the Seahawks.
Goaltender Benicio Castellucci earned the win for Hershey, while Nicholas Yarborough took the loss for Seahawks Hockey Club.
The results moved the Cubs to a 3-1-0 on the season, while the Seahawks dropped to 2-2-0 at the Ice Breaker Showcase.
New Jersey 87’s @ Providence Capitals
The Providence Capitals came away with a 5-4 overtime win over the New Jersey 87’s Saturday afternoon at Cadillac Ice Arena during the Ice Breaker Showcase.
Both teams traded goals throughout the game, with the 87’s and Capitals tied 2-2 after the opening period. Providence took the lead in the second, but New Jersey answered to keep the game even heading into overtime.
The 87’s opened the scoring when Ken Leary found the back of the net at 14:16, with Devin Holmes picking up the assist. Providence answered on the power play as Torrin Cotter scored, assisted by Camden Saltmarsh and Brody Bodenhagen.
Aidan Hamerquist then put Providence back in front before Ethan Dionne tied the game for New Jersey with a power-play goal. The 87’s took a 3-2 lead in the second when Michael Damon scored, assisted by Josh Mahoney, but Providence responded with goals from Griffin Tremlett and Drew Bessette to regain the lead.
New Jersey tied the game at 4-4 late in regulation, sending the game to overtime.
The Capitals finished the job in the extra period, as Brody Bodenhagen scored the game-winning goal with 4:41 remaining in overtime. Torrin Cotter picked up the assist.
New Jersey controlled the shot total throughout the game, putting 32 shots on goal compared to 17 for Providence. Cole Butler earned the win in net for the Capitals, while Roger Stuber took the loss for the 87’s.
The win moved Providence to 2-1-0 on the season, while New Jersey dropped to 1-3-0.
Union Jr. Thunder @ Connecticut Nor’Easter
The Union Jr. Thunder came away with a 2-1 victory over the Connecticut Nor’Easter on Saturday afternoon at Cadillac Ice Arena during the Ice Breaker Showcase
Union jumped out to an early lead when Collin Gercken opened the scoring with 15:49 remaining in the first period. Trevor Rodecker picked up the assist on the goal.
Connecticut answered shortly after, with Hayden Hockaday finding the back of the net to even the game at one. Tony Soucy and Andrew Burnside were credited with assists on the Nor’Easter goal.
The tide did not last long, as Marco Morra put Union back in front with 9:40 left in the open period. Morra’s go gave the Jr. Thunder a 2-1 lead heading into the first intermission.
Neither team was able to score in the second period, as both defenses kept the game within one heading into the final stretch. Connecticut continued to pressure Union, but the Jr. Thunder held on to secure the win.
The team finished even in shots at 26 apiece. Union goaltender Stephen Garbowski turned aside all 26 shots. He faced after the opening-period goal, while Connecticut’s Brady Davis made 24 saves.
Union improved to 3-1-0 with the victory, while Connecticut moved to 2-4-0.
Philadelphia Little Flyers @ New Hampshire Avalanche
The New Hampshire Avalanche continued their unbeatable start to the season Saturday night, scoring nine unanswered goals after the Philadelphia Little Flyers opened the scoring in a 9-1 win at Cadillac Ice Arena.
Philadelphia got on the board first when Luc Rollet scored in the opening period to give the Little Flyers an early 1-0 lead.
New Hampshire quickly responded. Micheal Veneziano tied the game before Parker Ederveen put the Avalanche ahead with a power-play goal. Demetri Breton and Ilya Krivosheev then added goals late in the opening period, sending New Hampshire into the intermission with a 4-1 advantage.
The Avalanche kept the pressure on in the second period, adding five more goals to pull away from Philadelphia. Ederveen scored twice more to complete his hat trick, while Brandon Ganas, Jon Giroux, Nolan Swiesz and Connor O’Neil also found the back of the net.
New Hampshire controlled the game offensively throughout, finishing with a 36-11 advantage in shots on a goal. The Avalanche also converted four power-play opportunities in the win.
Justin Caloia made 10 saves to earn the victory for New Hampshire, while Anthony Foster stopped 27 shots for Philadelphia.
The Avalanche improved to 4-0-0 on the season, while the Little Flyers dropped to 0-3-0.