Hampden Academy boys hockey edges Cony co-op in Class B North semis

Brody Miller's goal in the second overtime sends the Broncos to the regional final.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The Hampden Academy boys hockey team defeated the Cony co-op 4-3 in double overtime in the Class B North semifinal on Friday. Brody Miller scored the game-winning goal 23 seconds into the second overtime to lift the third-seeded Broncos over the second-seeded Rams. Hampden will now face the winner of Saturday's semifinal between No. 1 Messalonskee and No. 5 John Bapst in the regional final.

Why it matters

This was a closely contested matchup between two strong boys hockey teams in Maine's Class B North division. The win sends Hampden Academy to the regional final, continuing their postseason run, while Cony co-op's season comes to an end.

The details

Hampden Academy took an early 1-0 lead in the first period, but Cony tied it in the second. The Rams then took a 2-1 lead, but Hampden answered to make it 2-2 heading to the third period. Cony regained the lead late in regulation, but Hampden scored with 41 seconds left to force overtime. After a scoreless first overtime, Brody Miller scored the game-winner 23 seconds into the second overtime to send the Broncos to the regional final.

  • The game was played on Friday, February 27, 2026.
  • Hampden Academy and Cony co-op had previously met twice during the regular season, with Cony winning both games.

The players

Brody Miller

A player for the Hampden Academy Broncos who scored the game-winning goal in double overtime.

Ryan Bourque

The goaltender for the Cony co-op Rams who made 25 saves in the game.

Zach Wilson

The head coach of the Hampden Academy Broncos.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited. We couldn't do it without each other. All year, we grind every practice. We're having a blast.”

— Brody Miller (centralmaine.com)

“Things weren't going our way and it would have been easy that, when the wheels came off, everything comes off. They stuck together as a team, as a family, and it was just awesome.”

— Zach Wilson, Hampden Academy head coach (centralmaine.com)

What’s next

Hampden Academy will face the winner of Saturday's semifinal between No. 1 Messalonskee and No. 5 John Bapst in the Class B North regional final on Wednesday, March 5, 2026 at 6 p.m. at Alfond Arena in Orono.

The takeaway

This thrilling double-overtime victory showcases the resilience and teamwork of the Hampden Academy boys hockey team, who were able to overcome early deficits and grind out a hard-fought win to advance to the regional final. The close matchup between these two talented squads highlights the competitive nature of Maine's Class B North division.