UJ Women's D1 Hockey Loses 1-Goal Game At Midland

Jamestown Jimmies fall to top-ranked Midland Warriors in close ACHA Division 1 matchup

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

The Jamestown Jimmies women's Division 1 hockey team lost a close 2-1 game against the top-ranked Midland Warriors on Saturday. Midland's Ashlyn Kuffler scored the game-winning power play goal in the third period to keep the Warriors unbeaten against the Jimmies this season.

Why it matters

The Jimmies are an 11th-ranked ACHA Division 1 team looking to make a strong showing in the Women's Midwest Collegiate Hockey tournament, but this close loss to the dominant Midland squad is a setback in their quest for a tournament berth.

The details

Midland took an early 1-0 lead on a goal by Callie Maguire in the first period, but the Jimmies tied it up in the second on a goal by Rebekah Nickisch. Midland outshot the Jimmies 31-20, and Jimmies goalie Madelynne Sylvestre made 29 saves in the losing effort.

  • Maguire gave Midland a 1-0 lead at 6:53 of the first period.
  • Nickisch scored to tie the game at 7:54 of the second period.
  • Kuffler scored the game-winning goal with 8:03 remaining in the third period.

The players

Ashlyn Kuffler

A player for the top-ranked Midland Warriors who scored the game-winning power play goal in the third period.

Callie Maguire

A Midland Warriors player who scored the team's first goal in the opening period.

Rebekah Nickisch

A player for the Jamestown Jimmies who scored the team's lone goal to tie the game in the second period.

Madelynne Sylvestre

The Jamestown Jimmies' goaltender who made 29 saves in the losing effort.

Maddison Andrew

A Jamestown Jimmies player who assisted on Nickisch's goal.

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What’s next

The Jamestown Jimmies will play in the Women's Midwest Collegiate Hockey tournament in Fremont, Nebraska on Thursday.

The takeaway

This close loss to the top-ranked Midland Warriors is a setback for the Jamestown Jimmies as they prepare for the upcoming Women's Midwest Collegiate Hockey tournament, where they will look to bounce back and secure a tournament berth.