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Fighting Saints Force Game 5 with 6-0 Win Saturday Night

May 2, 2015 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Dubuque Fighting Saints News Release


MUSKEGON, MI - Veteran forwards Seamus Malone and Dylan Gambrell had no plans to end their Dubuque Fighting Saints careers on Saturday night. Gambrell notched a goal and an assist and Malone had three points to help lead the Fighting Saints to a 6-0 victory over the Muskegon Lumberjacks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final. Jacob Nehama stopped all 26 shots, and the victory forced a decisive Game 5 of the series. Game 5 will be played at the Mystique Community Ice Center on Tuesday, May 5 at 7:05 p.m. The evening will feature $2 concession stand specials and several amazing offers for Season Ticket Holders to help fill the building for this must-win game. Tickets are on sale at DubuqueFightingSaints.com and at the Fighting Saints Box Office, which will have extended hours on Sunday.

After stopping 46 shots in Game 3, Dubuque peppered Muskegon goaltender Eric Schierhorn with 15 shots in the opening period. It wasn't until Dubuque's final shot of the period that they were finally able to strike. Gambrell scored his second goal of the playoffs off a faceoff victory. Wyatt Ege launched a shot from the blueline that was deflected on net. Malone retrieved the rebound and fed Gambrell on the backdoor. The forward made no mistake, giving Dubuque a 1-0 lead with only 52 seconds left in the period.

Malone would again setup Dubuque's second goal early in the second period. The forward tracked down a loose puck on the left wing. He delayed along the boards, waiting for forward Jacob Benson joining the play. Malone fed Benson with a perfectly timed pass and the forward slide a shot five-hole on Schierhorn to make it 2-0 Dubuque at 6:36 of the second period.

The second half of the game's middle period was filled with penalties. Andrew Kerr was assessed a major penalty for elbowing, giving Muskegon five minutes of power play time. Dubuque's penalty kill was sensational, and Muskegon got into penalty trouble of its own later in the period, keeping them off the scoreboard.

Dubuque was awarded a five-on-three power play late in the period and Malone added a goal to his strong evening. After being robbed by Schierhorn on a backdoor pass seconds prior, Malone didn't miss on his second attempt. Gambrell fed a cross-ice pass to Malone and the forward roofed a shot over Schierhorn's glove to make it 3-0 Dubuque with only 10 seconds left in the second period.

Dubuque would add three more in the third period and chase Schierhorn from the game. Willie Knierim notched a goal on the power play at the 32 second mark to make it 4-0. He'd add a goal on a breakaway that would end Schierhorn's night at 7:05 of the third period.

Backup goaltender Michael Latorella was beat by Mitchell Smith's wrist shot at 15:27 to give Dubuque the 6-0 lead. Nehama stopped all 11 shots in the third period to earn his first career USHL playoff shutout.

Dubuque outshot Muskegon 51-26. Dubuque was 2-for-8 on the power play while Muskegon was 0-for-3.

With the series tied, 2-2, Tuesday's must-win Game 5 will feature many incredible offers for fans including a $2 Tuesday promotion which features $2 hot dogs, $2 small popcorns and $2 small sodas at the concession stands.

Full Season Ticket Holders who have signed up for "Pay as We Play" ticket packages will receive several amazing offers for Game 5 to help the Fighting Saints fill the Mystique Community Ice Center for this must-win game. Full Season Ticket Holders are asked to check their emails for a special exclusive offers only available for a limited time. They may also call 563.583.6880 for more details on this exceptional offer.

Additionally, Season Ticket Holders that purchase five or more additional ticket for Game 5 will receive $5 in Saints Bucks to use on concessions or merchandise for Game 5. For every five additional tickets purchased, they'll receive another $5 in Saints Bucks to spend on food, drinks or appeal.

The Fighting Saints Box Office will be open from Noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 3. Tickets for Game 5 may be purchased by visiting the Fighting Saints Box Office during that time, by calling 563.583.6880 or online at DubuqueFightingSaints.com. The Fighting Saints Box Office will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, and open from 9 a.m. through puck drop on Tuesday. Tickets for Game 5 start at just $10.

Tuesday's game is only the second time since Dubuque's return to the USHL in 2010 that the club has played a Game 5. In 2013, Dubuque hosted a Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final at the Mystique Community Ice Center against the Youngstown Phantoms. In front of an electric crowd of 3,315, Evan Janssen scored a pair of goals and Arthur Brey stopped 23 shots to earn Dubuque a 4-0 win and a spot in the Clark Cup Final where they would sweep the Fargo Force for their second championship in three seasons.

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