Dukes snap Hawks long winning streak

The Wellington Dukes proved themselves to be giant killers in a rivalry matchup at the Duncan McDonald Community Gardens. In the final installment of the 2025-26 Battle of Quinte season series, the Dukes handed the Trenton Golden Hawks their first loss in exactly a month in a 5-2 decision, snapping Trenton’s 11 game winning streak […]

Dukes storm back to earn well-deserved tie

The Wellington Dukes had to earn a single point the hard way on Saturday in Minden. The Dukes overcame a four-goal deficit after two periods to take a 4-4 tie out of the Haliburton County Huskies. The hosts kicked off the proceedings with a goal from Kieran Raynor more than eight minutes into the opening […]

Dukes defeated by Admirals

After winning six in a row on home ice, the Wellington Dukes have gotten stuck a bit at Lehigh Arena. Following a 3-2 loss to arch-rival Trenton Friday, the Dukes were dominated 45-27 on the shot count and 5-1 on the scoreboard by the Caledon Admirals on Tuesday afternoon. After a goalless first period, Jalen […]

Hawks gain upper hand in Battle of Quinte with close win in Wellington

The Trenton Golden Hawks have wrestled away the upper hand in the 2025-26 Battle of Quinte season series. Casey Bridgewater’s first goal as a Golden Hawk late in the second period was the difference as the Hawks shaded the Wellington Dukes 3-2 on Friday night at Lehigh Arena. A tightly played and sometimes testy contest […]

Dukes quell Hurricanes

It was another stressful game for the Wellington Dukes on Saturday, but in the end, they took two key points from the Newmarket Hurricanes. Landon Marleau broke a 4-4 deadlock with 7:10 remaining on the clock in regulation time to lift the Dukes to a 6-4 victory, their sixth in the last seven games. The […]

Carrier’s penalty shot goal in 2OT sinks Cougars

Story by Brock Ormond The Wellington Dukes did just enough to squeak by a rival opponent that is playing for pride and an elusive win. Zack Carrier’s second goal and third point of the night, coming on a rare penalty shot in double overtime, gave the Dukes a 4-3 escape past the Cobourg Cougars. The […]

Riley stands tall as Dukes shock Menace

Story by Brock Ormond A standout game from the net out gave the Wellington Dukes a gutsy victory over a top-flight West Conference opponent on Wednesday afternoon. Dryden Riley was the man of the hour with a superb 52-save performance as the Dukes downed the third place Milton Menace 3-1. Wellington got behind the eight-ball […]

Dukes hammer Royals for third straight win

Story by Brock Ormond The Wellington Dukes made it three wins in a row with a 7-1 thrashing of the Markham Royals on Friday night. The Dukes got the Lehigh Arena crowd buzzing early with goals off the sticks of Evan Erwin and Liam Campbell. Wellington then got fancy to up its lead to 3-0 […]

Dukes tame Cougars

The Wellington Dukes have climbed out of a four-game winless skid and earned their first victory of 2026 at the expense of the hard-luck Cobourg Cougars on Monday. The Dukes won 4-1, outshooting Cobourg 32-16, but had to put up with a healthy fight from the badly struggling Cougars, who have not won since Nov. […]

Dukes battle Panthers to deadlock

A wild and woolly affair ended in a 4-4 deadlock in Pickering between the Dukes and the host Pickering Panthers on Friday. The Dukes snapped a modest three-game losing skid by gaining a two-goal lead, losing it and then striking twice within an 11-second span to pull out their third tie of the season. Sacha […]