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Muskegon Lumberjacks

Petaccio, Schueneman, and Marchin Net Goals as Dubuque Evens Conference Final at 1-1

April 25, 2015 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
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DUBUQUE, Iowa "" The Eastern Conference Final concluded its first weekend of action with Game 2 of the best-of-five series back at the Mystique Community Ice Center in Dubuque, Iowa between the Muskegon Lumberjacks and Dubuque Fighting Saints. In a wild affair that saw ten different goal scorers and 117 penalty minutes combined, the Fighting Saints used a three-goal first and period second to create separation early and come away with a split on the weekend following a 7-3 home win to even the series up at 1-1 going into next weekend in Muskegon.

The Lumberjacks got off to fast start netting the game's first goal 6:57 in to grab an early 1-0 lead as a shot from the left point by Trevor Hamilton ended up redirected between the circles by Mark Petaccio (3) that beat Jacob Nehama (4-1) top shelf over the blocker that was also helped by Robbie DeMontis.

After Muskegon's first tally of the night, the Fighting Saints went on to record the last three goals of the opening frame to take an eventual 3-1 lead going into the second. Beginning at the 12:04 mark, a wraparound attempt led to an open Seamus Malone (3) on the backdoor to bury it into the open net to even the game at 1-1 that was helped by Robby Jackson and Jacob Benson.

Just over three minutes later at the 15:16 mark, Dubuque grabbed its first and only lead of the night at 2-1 with a power play goal by Brett Boeing (2) stuffing home a sharp angle attempt to the right of Eric Schierhorn (4-2) that was set up by Willie Knierim and Hayden Shaw.

The Fighting Saints' advantage then grew to a two-goal spread just 1:40 after the man advantage tally courtesy of Evan Smith (2) lofting a backhand off the rush in the slot area over the glove of an outstretched Schierhorn that was aided by Gordie Green and Mitchell Smith.

Dubuque outshot Muskegon through the opening 20 minutes of regulation by a 15-9 margin. The Fighting Saints were 1-for-1 on the power play early on, while Muskegon was 0-for-1.

The offensive onslaught continued into the middle 20 minutes of regulation as Dubuque added on to its lead with a shorthanded marker from Nate Sucese (3) at the 5:13 mark to make it a 4-1 game that was helped by Malone and William Lagesson.

Muskegon countered back to cut the deficit to 4-2 with a five-on-three power play goal from Corey Schueneman (4) just 59 seconds after the Dubuque shorthanded goal blasting a shot from the point by Nehama's blocker that was helped by Christian Wolanin and Griffen Molino.

The Fighting Saints had an answer for the Schueneman power play goal getting its three-goal lead back at 5-2 with a rebound goal at the 8:24 mark by Shaw (2) that was assisted by Boeing and Dylan Gambrell.

Under a minute later at the 9:19 mark, Tommy Marchin (1) tipped a shot from the right point by Mitch Eliot past Nehama in the low slot to trim the deficit back to two at 5-3. Schueneman received the secondary helper on the even strength goal.

To conclude the offensive shootout during the second stanza, the Fighting Saints answered back to extend the advantage back to three goals at 6-3 by the 9:50 mark with goal from Benson (2) lifting a backhand in between the faceoff circles over Schierhorn's glove that was aided by Shaw and Malone.

The second period ended with Dubuque holding its three-goal advantage while still outshooting Muskegon for the night, 31-18, after claiming the shot battle during the second frame, 16-9.

The third period saw a physical final 20 minutes of regulation with 105 penalty minutes combined on both sides and Dubuque adding one more on the evening from Mitchell Smith (2) at the 6:32 mark with a four-on-four tally that was helped by Evan Smith and Ege. Dubuque outshot Muskegon for the game, 38-28.

Jacob Nehama picked up the win following a 25-save night, while Eric Schierhorn claimed the road loss stopping 31 of 38 shots faced. The Lumberjacks finished 1-for-6 on the power play, and the Fighting Saints were 1-for-8. Seamus Malone and Hayden Shaw led all scorers with a goal plus two assists each for Dubuque followed by four others in Jacob Benson, Mitchell Smith, Evan Smith, and Brett Boeing with a goal plus an assist apiece. Corey Schueneman spearheaded Muskegon's offense with a goal and an assist. With their assists, both Mitch Eliot and Robbie DeMontis recorded their first career USHL playoff points.

Games 3 and 4 of the Eastern Conference Final heads to the L.C. Walker Arena next weekend on Friday, May 1st and Saturday, May 2nd at 7:15 pm, respectively, with Game 4 occurring if necessary. Fans can take advantage of our pair of extended happy hour specials in $2 beers, popcorn, and soda through the end of the first period along with $2 nachos and pretzels available all game long.

Individual tickets for the 2015 Clark Cup Playoffs are on sale for $14 (Gold Sections), $12 (Crimson Sections), $10 (Black Sections), $7 (Youth ages 3-13), and $10 (Seniors/Military/Students). Pricing remains the same on or before the day of the scheduled game. To purchase tickets for the Clark Cup Playoffs, fans can stop by the L.C. Walker Arena Box Office during the normal business hours of 10:00 am "" 6:00 pm or call (231) 724-5225.

The Lumberjacks are on the radio waves as Nash Icon 92.5 FM is the team's flagship provider for the 2014-15 season. Tune in as the "Voice of the Lumberjacks" Bryan Fongers delivers the call beginning 15 minutes prior to the opening puck drop. All games can also be listened and watched live online at www.fasthockey.com.

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