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Jr. Blues Return Home this Weekend

December 5, 2012 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Springfield Jr. Blues News Release


The Jr. Blues return home this weekend after spending the last 4 games on the road. The Jr. Blues will play host to the South Division's Topeka RoadRunners for the second time in a row. The Jr. Blues are coming off two loses to a very good Soo Eagles team.

Jr. Blues lose 5-2

Skibba and Takacsi-Nagy register goals

The Jr. Blues traveled to a very tough Sault Saint Marie, Michigan to play the Soo Eagles.

Despite outshooting the Eagles 13-5 in the first period, the Jr. Blues weren't able to beat the Soo goaltender. The second period was a different story as the Soo were able to beat Jr. Blues goaltender Matt Leon four times to take a 4-1 lead into the third. Brett Skibba scored the lone goal of the period on a nice breakaway move.

Oliver Takacsi-Nagy (pictured above) would cut the lead to 4-2 with a little over 3 minutes remaining in the game but it wouldn't be enough as the Eagles would go on to win 5-2.

Late Goal Beats Jr. Blues again

Skibba scores lone Jr. Blues goal

The Jr. Blues came back with a strong effort on Saturday night only to fall 2-1 to the Soo Eagles.

The Eagles scored a goal early in the first to make it 1-0. Skibba (pictured right) scored his second of the weekend in the second period to make it 1-1.

The score would remain 1-1 until just over 5 minutes remaining in the game when an Eagles player was able to beat goaltender Ryan Kellenberger from the point. The Jr. Blues are currently in 7th place in the North Division.

Kellenberger had 35 saves in the loss.

Jr. Blues Return Home this Weekend

Games Friday and Saturday

at 7 PM

The Jr. Blues return home this weekend to start a 4-game home stand against the South Division's Topeka RoadRunners. The RoadRunners come into Springfield winners of 4 of their last 6 and leading the South Division.

The two teams have met 4 times already this season, splitting the season series 2-2. The Jr. Blues play host to Kalamazoo next Friday and Saturday.

Canned Food Drive

Jr. Blues team up with

Central Illinois Foodbank

This weekend is the last chance for fans to donate canned goods to the Central Illinois Foodbank. For every canned food item brought to the door fans will receive $1 off an ADULT ticket, up to $3 off.

Make sure to bring canned goods to help the less fortunate this holiday season.

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