WASILLA, Alaska | November 10, 2026
 

Elijah Barcelona scored four goals, including a first-period hat trick, as the Wasilla Warriors rolled past rival Colony 6–1 Tuesday night at the Menard Sports Complex. The Warriors struck four times in the opening period, with Barcelona accounting for three of those goals, building a 4–0 lead and setting the tone for a commanding performance.

Barcelona and Mead Lead Offensive Charge

Barcelona wasted little time making his presence felt, completing his hat trick before the first intermission. Dylan Mead and Matthew DeMaster also found the back of the net for the Warriors, while Mead added three assists to finish with a four-point night. Jacob Johnson, DeMaster, and Michael Thompson each contributed two assists, with Bovat Volny adding another as Wasilla spread the offensive production across its lineup. Barcelona put the finishing touch on his four-goal night with approximately one minute remaining in the game, capitalizing on a ricochet off his skate from a shot by Thompson to cap the scoring.

Willis Delivers Strong Performance in Net

Goaltender Braeden Willis was equally impressive at the other end of the ice. Willis made several outstanding athletic saves throughout the contest, turning aside quality Colony scoring opportunities to keep the Knights at bay. His quick reactions and timely stops helped preserve Wasilla's advantage. Willis finished with 24 saves on 25 shots, posting a .960 save percentage and securing the win in Wasilla's Railbelt Conference opener.

Warriors Continue Strong Start

The victory over Colony adds another impressive result to Wasilla's unbeaten start, following a season-opening win over defending Division I state champion South Anchorage. Through five games, the Warriors have outscored their opponents 21–4, combining consistent offensive production with strong defensive play and goaltending. Tuesday's performance against their longtime rival reinforced Wasilla's position as an early contender in Alaska high school hockey.

JV Warriors Complete the Sweep

The Wasilla Junior Varsity squad completed the evening's sweep with a 2–0 shutout of Colony JV, improving to 4–0 on the season. Ian Richardson and Caleb Austin scored for the Warriors, while goaltender Nikolai Urbanski earned the shutout victory. The result kept both Wasilla squads undefeated and capped a successful night against their longtime rivals.

Game Summary

Wasilla Warriors 6 | Colony Knights 1

November 10, 2026 | Menard Sports Complex