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Wisconsin hockey freshman signs NHL contract

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Wisconsin men's hockey forward Blake Montgomery signed an entry-level deal with the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday. Montgomery is one of numerous Badgers to sign with the professional ranks following the conclusion of the 2025-26 season. Of course, the team recently finished its campaign with an improbable run to the Frozen Four national title game.

The Bowie, Maryland, native joined the program as a freshman last year. He appeared in 38 games for the Badgers, totaling nine goals and eight assists. His best performance was a two-goal output against Minnesota on Nov.

1, 2025. Ottawa's press release notes that "Montgomery will join the Belleville Senators on an Amateur Tryout Agreement (ATO) contract. " BMO on board!

The #Sens have agreed to terms on a three-year entry-level contract with forward Blake Montgomery āœļø pic. twitter. com/dpVW5MS3ya — x - Ottawa Senators (@Senators) April 15, 2026 Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion This article originally appeared on Badgers Wire: Wisconsin hockey Blake Montgomery sign contract Ottawa Senators