Caps Host Muskegon Seeking 4th Straight Win
Published on December 29, 2014 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Madison Capitols News Release
Madison, WI- The Madison Capitols (13-8-4), winners of three straight and seven of their last ten, look to extend their winning streak on Monday as they host the Muskegon Lumberjacks (18-7-2) at the Alliant Energy Center at 7 p.m.
Coverage can be heard on 106.7 FM, 1670 AM, The Zone, in Madison, on the TuneIn radio app, or online at www.madcitysportszone.com.
The Capitols and Lumberjacks have squared off once this season in the season's opening game, which saw Muskegon come out on top, 4-3, at L.C. Walker Arena on Sep. 27.
Luke McElhenie tallied the first goal in Madison history while shorthanded, and Ryan Lohin & Guillaume Leclerc also tallied their first USHL goals in the defeat.
Including tonight, three of the Capitols' next five games are against the Lumberjacks, as Madison will travel back to Muskegon for a weekend set on Jan. 9-10.
Madison carried on its strong play after the holiday break by defeating the Green Bay Gamblers, 2-0, on Saturday at the Resch Center. Sam McCormick and Marco Richter provided the goals, while Darren Smith turned in the first shutout in Capitols' history, stopping 21 shots.
The matchup tonight features the USHL's third- and fourth-leading scorers in Muskegon's Griffen Molino (32 points) and Madison's Will Johnson (31 points). The duo also sits atop the USHL's lead in assists (Molino 25, Johnson 24).
Overall, Madison sits at 13-8-4 on the season; they sit at fifth place in the USHL's Eastern Conference, three points behind fourth-place Dubuque. Muskegon enters at 18-7-2, good for second place in the USHL standings, trailing only Cedar Rapids (21-6-0). Both team have been hot of late, having won seven of their last ten games. Madison has won nine of its last twelve contests.
The Capitols complete their 2014 calendar year on Tuesday when they host the Green Bay Gamblers for the last of eight meetings in the Wisconsin Cheese Cup. Madison has clinched the season series, going 6-0-1 in the first seven matchups.
Tuesday is also the last chance for fans to take advantage of the Kids' Free Ticket Program in December (in conjunction with UW Health Sports Medicine.) Children aged 12 and younger will get into the game free of charge with the purchase of any adult ticket.
To purchase your Capitols' flex packs, group outing tickets, and other ticket packages and save the most money off of box office prices, call (608) 257-CAPS (2277) or visit www.madcapshockey.com . Fans are encouraged to also ask about Holiday Flex Packs, featuring 4 Capitols tickets and 4 beanie hats for just $44.
United States Hockey League Stories from December 29, 2014
- Tommy Marchin Tallies Late Regulation Power Play Goal, Lumberjacks Fall in Overtime - Muskegon Lumberjacks
- Capitols' Egle Downs Former Team in Overtime, 2-1 - Madison Capitols
- U.S. Defeats Slovakia, 3-0, at IIHF World Junior Championship - U.S. National Team
- Smith Captures Second Goaltender of Week Honor - Madison Capitols
- Dubuque's Ford Named CCM Defenseman of Week - Dubuque Fighting Saints
- Boeser, Ford, and Smith Earn USHL Weekly Honors - USHL
- Bittersweet Return in Week 14 - Bloomington Thunder
- Caps Host Muskegon Seeking 4th Straight Win - Madison Capitols
- U.S. Shuts out Germany, 6-0, in World Juniors Prelim Game - U.S. National Team
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