NA3HL Helena Bighorns Hockey Club
Bruins Take Weekend Series Over Bighorns
Date:10/02/2016 Source:NA3HL Helena Bighorns Hockey Club
‘Rivalry Renewed’ would be an overstatement at this point. Helena outshot Missoula 95-77; only 1 Powerplay goal between the two teams on 16 total PP opportunities; the goaltending from both teams was phenomenal, combining for a save percentage of 93%. Despite dropping two straight to the Bruins, the Bighorns are, in fact, improving. A Penalty Kill percentage that hovered in the 50-60%...
Bighorns Look to Bounce Back After Loss to Bozeman
Date:09/27/2016 Source:NA3HL Helena Bighorns Hockey Club
A ‘home-and-home series’ is where two teams split the home ice advantage between two consecutive games between each other. This weekend, The Bighorns and Jr Bruins are doing just that. Friday night’s tilt in Missoula marks the first game the Jr Bruins will play at home this season, marking the start of a new era in junior hockey at the Glacier Ice Arena; this is the first season...
Bighorns Roll Bulls for 2-0 Start To Season
Date:09/24/2016 Source:NA3HL Helena Bighorns Hockey Club
It wasn’t exactly a good day for the Billings Bulls. Coming into Helena for their season opener, Billings had high expectations against a young Bighorns team still finding its identity. By the end of the game, the Bulls might be looking for their own. A 5-goal first period put the Bighorns in the driver’s seat, despite areas of opportunity to improve. The penalty kill for Helena need...
Tough Tests Await Bighorns in Weekend Double Header
Date:09/20/2016 Source:NA3HL Helena Bighorns Hockey Club
If last Friday night's game vs the Missoula Jr Bruins is any indication, than the Bighorns are in for a pair of battles here at home against the Billings Bulls and the Bozeman Icedogs. The weekend double header will see Friday night's matchup against the Billings Bulls, puck drops at 7:05pm. The Bulls open their regular season schedule with this game and Head Coach Bob Richards...
Bighorns Show Resilience in Opening Night Win
Date:09/17/2016 Source:NA3HL Helena Bighorns Hockey Club
“We need to outwork everybody this year.” These are the words of Head Coach and GM Bob Richards. Coach Bob recruited players with strong work ethic and character. Friday night’s regular season game versus the Missoula Jr Bruins was the first true test to this very young, inexperienced team. By the time the second intermission came, you’d never have thought any of that abou...
Bighorns Set For Opening Night
Date:08/30/2016 Source:NA3HL Helena Bighorns Hockey Club
For Immediate Release The Helena Bighorns open their NA3HL Regular Season schedule at the Helena Ice Arena on Friday, September 16th, 2016. The Puck drops at 7:05pm against the newest addition to the Frontier Division, the Missoula Junior Bruins. This marks the first meeting between Helena and Missoula for the year. It has been over 4 years since hockey at the junior level has been played betwee...
Alumni Game News, Updates
Date:08/26/2016 Source:NA3HL Helena Bighorns Hockey Club
Main camp for the Bighorns is underway, and we've been blessed to see some new faces and some familiar ones as well. Players from Bighorns teams of old are arriving for preparation of Saturday's tilt versus the ne squad. Close to 15 Alumni are committed to the game, which is sure to be a very fast-paced game. Admission is free with your dontation to the Peck Family in Butte. ...
Game Day Operations Now Hiring
Date:08/17/2016 Source:NA3HL Helena Bighorns Hockey Club
Official Scorer Review the game roster and starting line-ups Discuss any special circumstances pertaining to the game Accurately entering all game-related statistics into the Pointstreak Communicating with game officials as necessary Ensure the completion of the "Officials Game Report" at the end of the game Public announcements of game details Timekeeper Accurately keeping the s...
Bighorns Fans Ticket Takeover Contest
Date:08/04/2016 Source:NA3HL Helena Bighorns Hockey Club
August 4, 2016- For the first time in team history, the Helena Bighorns Hockey Club is offering their fans a chance to appear on over 5,000 printed tickets this year through the “Bighorns Fans Ticket Takeover Contest”. The contest, presented by local social media marketing agency Imaginbound Media, invites fans to submit a photo at helenabigorns.com for a chance to appear on all print...
UPDATE: Helena Inks More Players for New Season
Date:06/13/2016 Source:NA3HL Helena Bighorns Hockey Club
The Helena Bighorns (NA3HL, Tier III, USA Hockey) have been very busy this summer, as new bench boss Bob Richards has tendered players from all over the country. The blue line looks improved over last season already with the signing of local Helena talent Dane Rieger the addition of Henry Kipper from Rhineland, WI and Jeremy Solko from Casper, WY. Rieger, described as a rangy, two-way defensema...
New Head Coach Hits Recruiting Trail Running
Date:05/09/2016 Source:NA3HL Helena Bighorns Hockey Club
It is a busy time of year for coaches all across the NA3HL. The recruiting season in full swing, and Helena's new Head Coach and General Manager Bob Richards is right in the thick of the action, building this team for his debut year as bench boss for the Bighorns. Richards replaces former Coach/GM Jon Jonasson behind the helm of a franchise in unfamiliar territory. The Bighorns just bare...
Helena rolls over Glacier, 6-1
Date:03/12/2016 Source:NA3HL Helena Bighorns Hockey Club
Helena's Adam Ranck was a brick wall in net, as he came up with 35 saves and let only one puck past him. Helena bested their season scoring average. Helena has scored at the pace of 3.7 goals per game during the current campaign.Glacier were unable to stop Helena from sending pucks towards the net, and Helena eventually piled up 60 shots on goal.Helena were helped by Johnny Bonta, who registered...
Scheibel's big game bests Glacier in 6-2 Helena win
Date:03/11/2016 Source:NA3HL Helena Bighorns Hockey Club
Helena put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Glacier to score on any of their five power plays.Helena found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. This season, Helena averages 3.7 goals per contest.Glacier were unable to stop Helena from sending pucks towards the net, and Helena eventually piled up 62 shots on goal.Helena additional...
Early Bird Season Tickets on Sale Now
Date:03/10/2016 Source:NA3HL Helena Bighorns Hockey Club
The Helena Bighorns are excited to announce that the 2016-2017 season tickets are now on sale! Adults- $132 each Students, Military, Seniors- $99 each These prices won't last long so be sure to stop by the Pro Shop during the game on March 11th and get yours now. For more information, contact the ticketing office at helenabighornshockey@gmail.com or call the Helena Ice Arena at (406) 457...
Charnholm's goals lift Bozeman to 7-4 victory over Helena
Date:03/06/2016 Source:NA3HL Helena Bighorns Hockey Club
Austin Charnholm had two goals to lead Bozeman to a 7-4 victory over Helena. Charnholm's tallies came at 5:16 into the second period to make the score 3-2 Bozeman and 9:25 into the second to make the score 4-2 Bozeman. Bozeman forced Helena's goalies to work in net, taking 37 shots and forcing 30 saves. Adam Ranck made 18 stops and Grant Martens made 12. Bozeman surpassed its usual scoring outpu...
Yellowstone's Doner deadly on offense in 6-3 win against Helena
Date:03/05/2016 Source:NA3HL Helena Bighorns Hockey Club
Yellowstone relied on the scoring touch of Max Doner, who netted two goals, to beat Helena, 6-3. Doner scored at 18:42 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Yellowstone and again while 19:19 into the second to make the score 4-1 Yellowstone. In the losing effort, Helena was led by Blake Babineau, who had two goals. Babineau scored the first of his two goals at 4:20 into the first period to ...
Helena blows out Yellowstone, 5-1
Date:03/04/2016 Source:NA3HL Helena Bighorns Hockey Club
Helena had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 5-1 win over Yellowstone. Helena was led by goalie Grant Martens, who finished with 48 saves while allowing one goal. Martens managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 3.28 prior to the game. Helena was paced by John Heddle, who tallied one goal. Heddle scored 18:12 into the first perio...
Helena rips Gillette, 5-2
Date:02/27/2016 Source:NA3HL Helena Bighorns Hockey Club
Helena had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 5-2 win over Gillette. Helena got the win behind a great game by Riley Keays, who had two goals and one assist. Keays scored the first of his two goals at 7:45 into the second period to make the score 3-0 Helena. Bryan Knesel picked up the assist. Keays' next tally made the score 4-0 Helena with 6:16 left ...
Helena rides Ranck to victory over Gillette, 2-1
Date:02/26/2016 Source:NA3HL Helena Bighorns Hockey Club
Adam Ranck stood on his head and made 34 saves to lead Helena to a 2-1 victory over Gillette. Helena was led by Blake Babineau, who finished with one goal. Babineau scored 14:24 into the third period to make the score 2-1 Helena. Helena's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four Gillette power plays. Gillette was unable to stop Helena from sending pucks towards the net, and Helena even...
Great Falls rolls over Helena, 5-1
Date:02/20/2016 Source:NA3HL Helena Bighorns Hockey Club
Great Falls had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 5-1 win over Helena. Great Falls' Jake Stephan was a brick wall in net, as he came up with 31 saves and let only one puck past him. The solid play of Stephan will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 2.06. Great Falls was led by Ricards Bernhards, who grabbed one goal and one ...
Great Falls wins tough contest against Helena, 3-2
Date:02/19/2016 Source:NA3HL Helena Bighorns Hockey Club
Great Falls and Helena were evenly matched throughout their contest, but Great Falls made the most of its opportunities and won, 3-2. No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Ricards Bernhards at 19:59 of the third period. Great Falls was led by Bernhards, who grabbed one goal and one assist. Great Falls' offense rang up 39 shots on Helena's net. Great...
Great Falls boosted by Massie's play in net, beats Helena 2-1
Date:02/13/2016 Source:NA3HL Helena Bighorns Hockey Club
Great Falls relied on the sparkling performance of Lauren Massie in net to grab a 2-1 win against Helena. Great Falls was led by Connor Barta, who registered one goal. Barta scored short handed 11:09 into the third period to make the score 2-1 Great Falls. Great Falls was on a disadvantage when Tyler Garcia went off the ice for boarding. Arseny Ivanov picked up the assist. Great Falls' penalty box...
Mogck's big game bests Helena in 6-2 Bozeman win
Date:02/12/2016 Source:NA3HL Helena Bighorns Hockey Club
Gunnar Mogck was all over the ice for Bozeman, as he tallied two goals and two assists in Bozeman's 6-2 win over Helena. Mogck scored on the power play at 18:51 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Bozeman and again while 6:46 into the third to make the score 5-2 Bozeman. Bozeman stifled Helena's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Bozeman forced Helena goalie G...
Gillette rides Feese to victory over Helena, 5-1
Date:02/06/2016 Source:NA3HL Helena Bighorns Hockey Club
A stellar performance between the pipes by Alex Feese helped Gillette defeat Helena, 5-1. Gillette was led by Tristen Leberknight, who racked up one goal. Leberknight scored 18:22 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Gillette. Alex King assisted on the tally. Gillette put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Helena to score on any of its three power pla...
Zabeline leads Gillette over Helena, 6-2
Date:02/05/2016 Source:NA3HL Helena Bighorns Hockey Club
Behind a great game by Gennadi Zabeline, who had two goals and two assists, Gillette defeated Helena, 6-2. Zabeline's tallies came on the power play at 11:31 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Gillette and on the power play 18:27 into the first to make the score 3-1 Gillette. Gillette pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 20 penalty minutes. Gillette forced Helena's goalten...
Yellowstone wins tough contest against Helena, 5-3
Date:01/29/2016 Source:NA3HL Helena Bighorns Hockey Club
In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Yellowstone escaped with a 5-3 victory over Helena. Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Matt Runyon's goal in the second period proved to be the difference maker. Max Doner had two goals to lead Yellowstone to victory. Doner scored at 7:34 into the second period to make the score 1-1 and again while 19:13 into the third to make the s...
Yellowstone beats Helena 6-3 as Kelly gets hat trick
Date:01/28/2016 Source:NA3HL Helena Bighorns Hockey Club
Reed Kelly netted a hat trick to lead Yellowstone over Helena, 6-3. Kelly's first goal came 3:28 into the second period. He then added goals at 11:19 into the second and at 17:56 into the third. Yellowstone stifled Helena's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Yellowstone's offense rang up 52 shots on Helena's net. Yellowstone also got points from Curtis Greenbush, who a...
Helena vanquishes Billings in shootout, 3-2 (3-1 SO)
Date:01/23/2016 Source:NA3HL Helena Bighorns Hockey Club
Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Helena defeated Billings in a shootout 3-2 (3-1 SO). The shootout featured eight attempts between both teams. Billings got a shootout goal from Edward Hoppmann. Helena also got shootout goals from Johnny Bonta and Jay Forbes. Helena's penalty kill excelled, as Helena gave up one goal despite allowing seven pow...
Helena beats Bozeman 5-4 after comeback scare
Date:01/16/2016 Source:NA3HL Helena Bighorns Hockey Club
Helena survived a determined comeback attempt by Bozeman on the way to a 5-4 win. Helena made the score 4-0 on a goal by Johnny Bonta at 11:29 in the first period, and Bozeman got as close as 5-4 when Casey Gobel scored 15:09 into the third period. Helena got the win thanks to a great game by Ryan Daugherty, who had two goals and two assists. Daugherty scored the first of his two goals at 9:34 int...
Helena downs Billings, 6-2
Date:01/09/2016 Source:NA3HL Helena Bighorns Hockey Club
Helena took home the 6-2 victory over Billings. Helena kept Billings' goalie busy throughout the game, and Gage Overby made 47 saves on 53 shots. Helena was led by Johnny Bonta, who tallied one goal and three assists. Bonta scored 9:23 into the second period to make the score 3-0 Helena. Ryan Daugherty provided the assist. Helena also got points from Jarrett Scheibel, who also grabbed one goal and...
