USHL Muskegon Lumberjacks

Forward Connor Hurley Rejoins Lumberjacks for Remainder of Season

Published on March 15, 2013 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Muskegon Lumberjacks News Release


MUSKEGON, Michigan (March 15th) - The Muskegon Lumberjacks have announced that Edina (MN) High School standout Forward Connor Hurley has rejoined the team for the remainder of the 2012-13 USHL season.

Hurley, the Eagan, Minnesota native, was the 3rd overall pick by the Lumberjacks in the 2012 USHL Entry Draft and is committed to the University of Notre Dame for the 2014-15 season. Hurley previously played in two games with the Lumberjacks back on October 19th and 20th, respectively, against the Chicago Steel and totaled three assists to go along with a plus-one rating.

"We are thrilled to have Connor (Hurley) back with the Lumberjacks as he is a phenomenal talent that possesses great qualities on and off the ice," said Lumberjacks Head Coach Jim McKenzie. "Connor (Hurley) provides a great deal of skill and energy, and we are excited to see how he will be able to help us down the stretch in the pursuit for a Clark Cup Championship."

Hurley recently finished his junior season at Edina High School where he helped his team capture the Class 2A Minnesota State High School Hockey Championship, the school's 11th state title. This season, Hurley totaled 52 points (20 goals and 32 assists) in 31 games played. During his sophomore year last season with Edina, Hurley accumulated 58 points (26 goals and 32 assists) in 30 games played.

Prior to arriving at Edina, Hurley spent his freshman season playing for Holy Angels (MN) High School racking up 37 points (10 goals and 27 assists) in 26 games played. Before high school, Hurley played for the Shattuck St. Mary's (MN) Tier I Bantam Team totaling 59 points (20 goals and 29 assists) in 58 games played.

Connor Hurley is the younger brother of current Lumberjacks Forward, Cullen Hurley, and is a projected early-round pick in this June's 51st NHL Entry Draft in Newark, New Jersey.

The Lumberjacks will return home to begin a seven-game home stand with a pair of games tonight against the USNTDP Under-18 Team and tomorrow against the Youngstown Phantoms, respectively, at 7:15 pm. Tickets will be on sale today for tomorrow night's game for the low price of $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 3-12 if they are purchased before the day of the game. Fans can also purchase tickets online at www.muskegonlumberjacks.com or by calling (231) 724-JACK (5225).

Tonight's game against the USNTDP Under-18 Team features Hat Trick School Night along with the return of our "Jacks Win You Win" and "Rock the Arena" promotions. If the Lumberjacks win against the USNTDP Under-18 Team, every fan in attendance will win a $5 Sport Clips gift card. Also, the "Rock the Arena" promotion is presented by Rock 101.7 FM where from 6:15-7:30 pm, Rolling Rock Beer will be sold for only $2 in select concession stand areas. Tomorrow's game against Youngstown features Subway Saturday where fans will receive a buy-one, get-one sandwich free if the Lumberjacks beat the Phantoms and fans present their ticket stubs from that night at any participating West Michigan Subway location. Tomorrow also features the second installment of Car Load Night where fans can pile into any size vehicle for the low price of $40.

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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