USHL Muskegon Lumberjacks

Kevin Lindskoug Wins 2012-13 USHL Goaltender of the Year

Published on May 14, 2013 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Muskegon Lumberjacks News Release


MUSKEGON, Michigan (May 14th) - The Muskegon Lumberjacks are proud to announce that Goaltender Kevin Lindskoug has been named the 2012-13 USHL Goaltender of the Year as voted on by the USHL coaches and general managers becoming the first Lumberjack to win the award.

During the 2012-13 regular season, the Trelleborg, Sweden native led all USHL goaltenders with eight shutouts and a sparkling .923 save percentage in 47 appearances, both of which are new Lumberjacks' team records since joining the USHL three seasons ago. Lindskoug's eight shutouts also established a new single-season record in the USHL Tier 1 era (2002-present), which was previously set at seven twice during the 2005-06 and 2011-12 regular seasons.

"It's a great feeling to win this award as I worked hard on my game every day with Coach (Manny) Legace," said Lindskoug. "Without his guidance and teaching, I wouldn't have had the great season that I had."

In his first season playing in the states, Lindskoug proved to be the Lumberjacks' workhorse this past regular season ranking tied for second among all league net minders with a 2.49 goals-against average, fourth with 2,766 minutes played, fourth with 1,384 saves made, and sixth with 23 victories. In total, Lindskoug established seven new team records over the course of the 2012-13 regular season.

"Playing in the USHL with the Lumberjacks was a great experience as I learned that in order to be a great goaltender at any level, you need to compete at a high level every day and stay consistent emotionally when things don't go your way," said Lindskoug.

Lindskoug was also a three-time USHL Goaltender of the Week honoree this past season for the weeks of October 8th, December 26th, and January 21st.

Season ticket packages for the 2013-14 season are still on sale for the low price of $225 for adults and $150 for children ages 3-12 for the 30 home games provided next season. Fans can place their deposits by May 31st to receive a free parking pass good for all home games next season. For more information, fans can visit the Lumberjacks website at www.muskegonlumberjacks.com or by calling (231) 724-JACK (5225).

The Muskegon Lumberjacks are proud members of the United States Hockey League, the nation's only Tier I junior hockey league and the leading producer of NCAA players and National Hockey League draft picks in the United States. The Lumberjacks' organization prides itself on developing not just premier hockey talent, but also exceptional young men outside the arena of sports. For more information, visit www.muskegonlumberjacks.com .

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