ALBERT LEA, Minn. – The seventh-ranked University of Jamestown ACHA Division 1 men's hockey team secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over No. 18 Midland University on Friday afternoon at Albert Lea City Arena. The Jimmies improved their overall season record to 21-10-0-0 with the win.
Jamestown broke the scoreless tie late in the opening period. Defenseman
Malachi Franklin netted his first goal of the season at the 19:01 mark to give the Jimmies a 1-0 advantage heading into the first intermission.
Wyatt Johnson and
Jordan Baranesky provided the assists on the play.
Midland responded in the second period when Lasse Richert found the back of the net unassisted at 8:43, tying the game at 1-1. However, the deadlock was short-lived.
Just over a minute and a half later, at 10:13,
Matthew McIntyre delivered what would hold up as the game-winning goal.
Carter Johnson and
Tyler Lindal were credited with the assists on McIntyre's ninth tally of the campaign.
Goaltender
Brandon Weare anchored the Jimmie defense, keeping Midland off the scoreboard for the entire third period to seal the victory. Weare stopped 20 of the 21 shots he faced in a full 60 minutes of action.
Jamestown controlled the offensive pace, outshooting Midland 31-21 overall. The Jimmies also played a disciplined game, committing just one two-minute penalty, which their penalty kill unit successfully navigated. Midland netminder Liam Tereposky took the loss despite making 29 saves.
The Jimmies face No. 11 University of Mary in the MCH semifinals on Saturday at 6 p.m.
Midland University 1 at University of Jamestown 2 - Status: Final
Friday, February 20, 2026 - Albert Lea City Arena (MN)
Midland University 0 1 0 - 1
University of Jamestown 1 1 0 - 2
1st Period-1, UJ, Franklin 1 (W. Johnson, Baranesky), 6:51. Penalties-Wisely MU (interference), 19:01.
2nd Period-2, MU, Richert 3 (unassisted), 8:43. 3, UJ, McIntyre 9 (C. Johnson, Lindal), 10:13. Penalties-McCracken UJ (checking from behind), 13:04.
3rd Period- No Scoring.Penalties-Augustsson MU (roughing), 9:18; Wotton MU (hooking), 15:03.
Shots on Goal- Midland University 3-9-9-21. University of Jamestown 11-12-8-31.
Power Play Opportunities- Midland University 0 / 1; University of Jamestown 0 / 3.
Goalies-Midland University, Tereposky 6-13-2-1 (31 shots-29 saves). University of Jamestown, Weare 21-10-0-0 (21 shots-20 saves).
