Blake Montgomery Achieves AHL Milestone with First Goal
Former Wisconsin hockey star Blake Montgomery records AHL milestone
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Blake Montgomery, a former Wisconsin Badgers men's hockey player, scored his first goal in the American Hockey League (AHL) for the Belleville Senators on April 17, 2026. This milestone comes just a week after the Badgers' loss in the National Championship game, marking Montgomery as the first Badger to score in the AHL this season.
- 01Blake Montgomery scored his first AHL goal on April 17, 2026.
- 02He plays for the Belleville Senators, an affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers.
- 03Montgomery is the first former Wisconsin Badger to score in the AHL this season.
- 04He signed an entry-level NHL contract after the Badgers' National Championship game.
- 05The goal contributed to the Senators' 2-0 lead in the third period.
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Blake Montgomery, a former forward for the Wisconsin Badgers men's hockey team, made headlines by scoring his first goal in the American Hockey League (AHL) on April 17, 2026. This achievement occurred while he was playing for the Belleville Senators, the AHL affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers, under an Amateur Tryout Agreement for the remainder of the season. Montgomery's goal came at 2:05 in the third period, helping the Senators secure a 2-0 lead against their opponents. His performance is particularly noteworthy as he is the first former Badger to score in the AHL during the 2025-26 season, showcasing the potential of players transitioning from college hockey to professional leagues. Head coach Mark Johnson expressed that Montgomery's decision to turn pro early was a calculated risk that has already begun to pay off.
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