Earning his second Midwest Division Star of the Week honors, Oliver Barna spotlighted a career-high night on Friday night for the Ice Dogs. The 5-foot-11 forward is a second-year veteran of Fairbanks, and he showed up big on the scoresheet for the Ice Dogs’ first home game of 2026. He got his night started with a power-play tally at the 12:13 minute mark of the opening period. Less than five minutes later, the Hungarian skater would provide the primary setup on the man-advantage of Harrison Kaszubowski’s goal. The Ice Dogs would carry a 3-1 lead into the second period, where Barna would add to his team’s lead. The ‘06 skater would snipe the puck past the netminder in the first six minutes of the middle frame. Following that, the 19-year-old would be set up for a power-play one-timer, notching his first career hat trick in the process. As the contest progressed, Barna would show up on the scoresheet once more. This time, the 5-foot-11 forward forced a turnover by Janesville, allowing him to break away with the puck in the first two minutes of the final period. Barna skated away with a career-high five-point night, contributing to five of the eight goals scored in the game.
Barna played a vital role in the Ice Dogs’ victory on Friday. He secured the eventual game-winning goal of the contest. On his roster, the Dunaujvaros, Hungary native ranks first on his roster with 19 goals and 40 points on the year. His offensive production has almost tripled from last season.
Head coach of the Ice Dogs, Dakota Bell, shares what it was like to witness Barna exploding on the scoresheet on Friday night.
“We are thrilled for Oliver to receive this recognition as NAHL Midwest Division Star of the Week. His game Friday night here in Fairbanks was truly special, and it was great seeing the hats fly onto the ice from the home fans as he recorded four goals in total.”
“Oliver is an elite skater, and that’s been the difference maker for him this year,” said Bell. “Recently, he’s been shooting the puck more on-ice and building strength off-ice, which will help him secure a division one scholarship by season’s end. Oliver has tremendous chemistry with his linemates, and they have helped drive us forward during our current eight-game win streak.”
2nd Star: Miles Roberts, G, Fairbanks Ice Dogs
