Green Bay Blizzard Edge Out Orlando Pirates 71-68 in Thrilling Resch Center Finish

The Green Bay Blizzard secured a narrow 71-68 victory over the Orlando Pirates in an Indoor Football League matchup held at the Resch Center in Wisconsin on Friday night, improving their record to 5-1 for the 2026 season.

The game remained competitive throughout, with the Blizzard edging out the Pirates by just three points in a closely contested Eastern Conference showdown. Both teams entered the game with strong records, as the Pirates stood at 3-1 prior to the matchup while the Blizzard were 4-1.

The contest featured several notable moments highlighted in post-game coverage, including multiple deep passing plays and touchdown receptions. Key offensive contributions came from Blizzard quarterback Thompson, who connected with receivers Hudson and Owens on several significant plays throughout the game.