GMHL Game of the Week: November 17 - 23 2025

The final game of the GMHL week delivered a heavyweight showdown as the league-leading Northumberland Stars traveled to Bradford and earned a hard-fought 5–3 victory over the Rattlers. With both teams sitting at the top of their respective divisions and entering the matchup on strong form, this Sunday-night clash lived up to its billing. The Stars extended their surge to 18–1–0, while the Rattlers closed the week with a second straight home defeat, slipping to second in the North behind Wasaga.

 

The Stars struck first on a power-play goal from Zennon Edwards just 2:42 into the game. Bradford quickly responded with back-to-back power-play markers from Dominykas Boravski and Jonathan Wennas, briefly taking a 2–1 lead.

 

But Northumberland pushed back with a dominant stretch, scoring three times: Ryan Boon, Dario Alimonti, and a second from Edwards made it 4–2 for the visitors.

 

Bradford starter Nikita Radchenko faced 16 shots in the period and was pulled at intermission.

 

 

Patrik Cullin entered in relief and immediately stabilized the Rattlers.

 

Just 45 seconds into the frame, Adam Dobrecky snapped one home to cut the lead to 4–3. Bradford generated sustained pressure, but Cullin’s strong goaltending was matched by steady play from Northumberland’s defensive unit. Despite multiple opportunities, the Rattlers couldn’t find the equalizer.

 

 

The final period was defensive and tense. Bradford pressed, but opportunities were limited as Northumberland executed a structured, disciplined lockdown effort. With the Rattlers’ net empty late, Dario Alimonti notched his second of the night at 19:11, securing a 5–3 Stars victory to close out the GMHL week.

 

 

It was a tale of two nights in the Bradford crease.

 

Radchenko got the start but was replaced after allowing four goals on 16 first-period shots.

 

Cullin was excellent in relief, turning aside all 22 shots he faced and giving Bradford a chance to come back.

 

At the other end, Nick Mayne posted a composed 24-save performance for Northumberland, especially sharp during Bradford’s mid-game push.

 

Zennon Edwards (NOR) – 2 goals, including the opening goal and a late first-period insurance marker

 

Dario Alimonti (NOR) – 2 goals, capped by the empty-netter

 

Hugo Bror (NOR) – 2 assists and strong transition play

 

Jonathan Wennas (BRA) – 1G, 1A and a power-play spark

 

Adam Dobrecky (BRA) – Goal and assist, strong two-way presence

 

Patrik Cullin (BRA) – Perfect in relief (22/22)

 

 

Northumberland remains the class of the South at 18–1–0, extending their win streak to nine and reinforcing their status as one of the league’s deepest, most disciplined lineups.

 

Bradford, now 17–5–0, finishes the week with a setback that tightens the race atop the North. The Rattlers remain firmly in contention but will look to sharpen defensively after surrendering four first-period goals.

 

The Rattlers look ahead to a Friday road matchup in Niagara and a home game against the Lynx Sunday, before preparing for a highly anticipated rematch with the Stars at the GMHL Showcase in Niagara Falls — the final game of Day 1.

 

Northumberland returns home Thursday to host the Tottenham Railers in another marquee matchup.