Sabel, Buchholz Score Four Each as Bears Roll Past Calumet, 13-6, in GLHL Opener
November 9, 2026
FOND DU LAC, Wis. – Ryan Sabel and Malachi Buchholz each scored four goals as the Fond du Lac Bears opened Great Lakes Hockey League (GLHL) play with a convincing 13-6 victory over the Calumet Wolverines on Saturday night at Blue Line Family Ice Center.
The Bears broke open a 3-3 game with four unanswered goals in the second period before adding six more in the third, improving to 2-1 overall and 1-0 in GLHL play.
Sabel finished with four goals and two assists for a six-point night, while Buchholz recorded four goals and an assist. Jason McAloon also collected six points with a goal and five assists as Fond du Lac outshot Calumet 59-32.
Fond du Lac wasted little time getting on the scoreboard, with Sabel scoring just 14 seconds into the contest off assists from Dillon Fox and McAloon. Calumet answered less than three minutes later on a goal from Matt Yeo, but Sabel struck again at the 3:49 mark to restore the Bears’ lead.
Nolan McDermott extended the advantage to 3-1 midway through the opening period before Yeo completed a first-period hat trick with two more goals, tying the game at three heading into the first intermission.
The Bears took control in the middle frame, beginning with McAloon’s goal just 18 seconds into the period to put Fond du Lac back in front, 4-3. Buchholz added his first of the night at the 6:21 mark, followed just 51 seconds later by a goal from Tom Glomski to extend the lead to three.
Matt Letmanski capped the four-goal period with 34 seconds remaining, sending the Bears into the second intermission with a 7-3 advantage.
Sabel completed his hat trick just 1:15 into the third period, but Calumet responded with two quick goals from Nathan Londo and Carson Kariniemi, cutting the Bears’ lead to 8-5.
Fond du Lac quickly answered with three consecutive goals. Fox scored at the 3:50 mark before Buchholz added goals at 4:52 and 9:04, pushing the Bears’ advantage to 11-5.
Londo scored his second of the night for Calumet, but Buchholz completed his four-goal performance with 4:55 remaining. Sabel followed with his fourth goal just over two minutes later to close out the scoring.
In addition to the big nights from Sabel, Buchholz and McAloon, McDermott and Fox each finished with a goal and two assists, while Nick Sirota contributed three assists. Letmanski recorded a goal and an assist, and Niles Owen and Jarrett Buchholz each added two helpers.
Bears goaltender Justin Davidson finished with 26 saves on 32 shots, while Calumet’s Jacob Garrow made 46 saves in the loss.
UP NEXT: The Bears hit the road for their first GLHL road contest of the season on Saturday, November 14, when they visit the Fox Cities Ice Dogs. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
Bears Alternate Jerseys Available for Preorder
Fans can also show their Bears pride with the team’s new retro-style alternate jerseys, available for preorder through Sunday, November 15. The throwback design features a bold red base, traditional black and white striping, and a classic Bears logo inspired by the team’s early history.
Jerseys are available for $60 in youth and adult sizes, with personalized names and numbers included at no additional cost. Orders will be available for pickup at Blue Line Family Ice Center once the jerseys arrive.
