Bay Area boys hockey team upsets Notre Dame Academy

Storm advance to sectionals with 2-1 victory

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The #6 Bay Area boys hockey team pulled off a 2-1 upset over #3 Notre Dame Academy in a win-or-go-home regional matchup. Freshman Aiden Buchan scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, and senior goalie Justin Pintar made 46 saves to seal the victory for the Storm. Bay Area now advances to the sectional semifinals.

Why it matters

This upset win is a major accomplishment for the Bay Area hockey program, which was the underdog against a higher-ranked Notre Dame Academy team. The Storm's victory showcases their resilience and ability to rise to the occasion in a high-stakes playoff game.

The details

With the game tied 1-1 in the third period, Bay Port freshman Aiden Buchan scored the go-ahead goal to put the Storm ahead. Seymour senior goalie Justin Pintar then made 46 saves to preserve the 2-1 victory and secure the regional title for Bay Area.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 20, 2026.

The players

Aiden Buchan

A freshman on the Bay Area hockey team who scored the game-winning goal.

Justin Pintar

The senior goalie for Seymour who made 46 saves to lead the Storm to victory.

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What’s next

Bay Area will face the winner of #7 Fond du Lac Co-Op vs. #2 De Pere Co-Op in the sectional semifinal.

The takeaway

This upset victory showcases the Bay Area hockey team's ability to rise to the occasion and defeat a higher-ranked opponent in a win-or-go-home playoff game. The Storm's resilience and strong goaltending performance were key factors in their advancement to the sectional semifinals.