Gamblers Go 1-2-0 On The Weekend
Published on October 28, 2008 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Green Bay Gamblers News Release
The Green Bay Gamblers suffered their first loss on the 2008-09 season on Friday night as they fell to the Fargo Force 6-3 at the Resch Center. The Gamblers regrouped the following night at the Resch with a 4-1 win over the Force. Green Bay rounded out the weekend with a 4-0 loss to the Cedar
Rapids RoughRiders at the "Stable" in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
On Friday night, the Gamblers gave up four third period goals to fall to the Fargo Force 6-3. Trailing 2-0 in the middle period, defenseman Chris Saracino (15:06) and forward Chris Crane (15:24) tallied goals 18-seconds apart to tie the game. The momentum was short lived as the Force tallied four third period goals to hand the Gamblers their first loss of the 2008-09 campaign. Goaltender Reid Ellingson, who was 4-0-0 heading into the contest, turned aside 19 shots in a losing effort.
On Saturday night, the Resch Center was rocking as over 3,900 turned out for the annual Caps for Cancer game. Saracino sparked the showering of over 2,500 hats when he found the back of the net at the 15:53 mark of the opening period. Fargo responded early in the second period on a Nathan Condon goal, but the Gamblers would not be denied as Taylor Johnson (9:32), Nick Jensen (10:44) and CJ Lee (19:51) all lit the lamp in the middle period. Goaltender Steven Summerhays, who was making his USHL debut, earned the victory with an impressive 26-save performance.
Green Bay hit the road on Sunday for an early evening affair with USHL Eastern Division rival Cedar Rapids. The RoughRiders scored in the opening minute and never looked back, defeating the Gamblers 4-0. Green Bay managed 30 shots on goal, but RoughRiders goaltender Mike Johnson stopped all 30 for the shutout. On the specialty teams end, the Gamblers had only three power plays and were put short-handed nine times.
With their 1-2-0 mark on the weekend, the Gamblers sit at 5-2-0 on the young season.
GAMBLER NEWS
MAKOWSKI HEADED TO CAMROSE
Green Bay defenseman David Makowski has been named to the 2008 U.S. Junior Select team that will compete in the 2008 World Junior "A" Challenge in Camrose, Alberta November 2-9. Makowski is also listed on the NHL Central Scouting Players to Watch list.
SARACINO TOPS AMONG D-MEN
With his two goals over the weekend Gamblers veteran defenseman Chris Saracino is tops among all USHL defensemen in goals (2). Saracino, who has already matched his goal production from last year, tallied the Caps for Cancer goal on Saturday night that ignited the showering of more than 2,500 hats onto the Resch Center ice surface.
RIVALRY RENEWED ON HALLOWEEN
Green Bay and Chicago will renew their rivalry on Friday night when the Steel visits the Resch Center. The last meeting between the two teams on October 11 was not for the weak of heart. All in all, there were two line brawls, seven game misconducts, and a whopping 216 minutes in penalties. The game also featured one of the best comebacks in Green Bay history, as the Gamblers tallied five third period goals in a little over 4-minutes to beat the Steel 7-6. Forward Michael Forney was the catalyst for the comeback, as he set a USHL record for fastest three goals by a single player (2-minutes and 17-seconds).
SPECIALTY TEAMS
The Gamblers rank third in the USHL in penalty kill (88.68) and second in the league in short-handed goals (3). The power play also ranks near the top in the league, as the Gamblers PP is operating at a success rate of 20%, which ranks fourth in the 12-team league. In terms of power play goals, only Cedar Rapids and Indiana, each with 11, have tallied more than the Gamblers nine.
CATCH THE GAMBLERS ON THE WEB
All 60 regular season Green Bay Gambler games can be seen live via the B2 Network. The B2 Network can be accessed by logging onto the Gamblers official web site at www.gamblershockey.com There is a $7.00 per game fee for this service. The next B2 broadcast will be on Friday, October 31 as the Gamblers play host to the Chicago Steel. Game time is 8:05 PM. Saturday's game verse Waterloo in Young Arena is also on the B2 Network. Game time is 7:05 PM. Jason Habeck, the voice of the Gamblers will provide the play-by-play for all Gambler home games.
PROMOTIONS/COMMUNITY SERVICE
THE "COOP"
The Green Bay Gamblers are proud to announce that the "Coop", an hour-long talk show with head coach Jon Cooper, will take place at the Bay City Smokehouse the final Tuesday of each month. The first show is scheduled for Tuesday, October 28 at 5:30 PM.
Jason Habeck, your voice for Gamblers hockey, will host the show. The entire team will also be on hand to sign autographs.
While at the show, fans will have the opportunity to ask the coach questions, and also partake in great food and drink specials. Those in attendance will also be eligible for great prizes, compliments of the Gamblers, Budweiser and the Bay City Smokehouse.
Join us the last Tuesday of each month and get the inside scoop on Gamblers hockey from the "Coop
BUD NIGHT
The first Bud Night of the 2008-09 season will take place this Friday at the Resch Center as the Gamblers play host to the Chicago Steel. On this special evening, 24oz Bud or Bud Select is just $2.00. For tickets call the Resch Center box office at 494-3401 or toll free at 1-800-895-0071.
GAMBLERS AT SWEET STREET
The Green Bay Gamblers will be appearing at Sweet Street on Thursday night at Shopko Hall from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. The team will be passing out candy and signing autographs. The team mascot "Ace" will be at Sweet Street on Friday from 12:00 - 2:00 PM.
LPH/USHL Players of the Week:
Offensive Player of the Week -
Stanislav Galiev - Indiana Ice
Tallied five goals in three games last week, as Indiana won all three of their road games. Galiev scored a goal in Indiana's 5-3 win over Sioux Falls on Friday, added a power play goal the following evening to pace the Ice to a 4-2 win over the Stampede and finished the weekend with a hat trick including the game winner in a 5-2 win over Sioux City on Sunday.
Defensive Player of the Week -
Lee Moffie - Waterloo Black Hawks
Notched a goal and three assists to lead the Black Hawks to a pair of overtime wins over the weekend.
Goaltender of the Week -
Mike Johnson - Cedar Rapids RoughRiders
Recorded a pair of wins over the weekend for the first place RoughRiders. Made 38-saves in a 5-2 win over the Omaha Lancers on Saturday. Backed that performance up with a 30-save shutout over the Green Bay Gamblers on Sunday.
USHL REPORT
WORLD JUNIOR "A' CHALLENGE ROSTER NAMED
Days after announcing the coaching staff that will guide Team USA at the 2008 World Junior A Challenge, USA Hockey has released the roster for the event, which will take place in Camrose, Alberta, Canada November 2-9.
The roster consists of 13 forwards, seven defensemen and two goaltenders. All 22 players come from the USHL.
In addition to Team USA, other participants will be Belarus, Germany, Russia and two teams from Canada, one from the eastern part of the country and one from the western part of the country. Team USA's game against Germany on November 4 will be their first of the event.
Below is the Team USA roster breakdown.
Goaltenders
Joe Howe - Waterloo Mike Lee - Fargo
Defense
Matt Donovan - Cedar Rapids Seth Helgeson - Sioux City
Dave Makowski - Green Bay Lee Moffie - Waterloo
John Moore - Chicago Max Nicastro - Chicago
Darren Rowe - Cedar Rapids
Forwards
Josh Balch - Des Moines Josh Birkholz - Fargo
Greg Burke - Cedar Rapids Rocco Carzo - Des Moines
Mike Cichy - Tri-City David Gerth - Lincoln
Danny Kristo - Omaha Nick Larson - Waterloo
Pat Mullane - Omaha Nick Oddo - Cedar Rapids
Craig Smith - Waterloo Matt White - Des Moines
Robbie Vrolyk - Sioux Falls
ALUMNI REPORT
FINGER MAKES DEBUT FOR MAPLE LEAFS
Former Green Bay Gamblers defenseman Jeff Finger, made his Toronto Maple Leafs debut this past Saturday night verse the Ottawa Senators. Finger had missed the first seven games of the season with an injury. Finger signed a free agent contract this off-season with the Leafs after spending the last five years in the Colorado Avalanche's system.
United States Hockey League Stories from October 28, 2008
- RoughRiders week - Cedar Rapids RoughRiders
- Gamblers Go 1-2-0 On The Weekend - Green Bay Gamblers
- Storm and Cabela's Team Up for Outdoor Appreciation Night and Big Red Party - Tri-City Storm
- Rider Alums Miskovic, Miele Earn Collegiate Player of the Week Honors - Cedar Rapids RoughRiders
- Waterloo Black Hawks Weekly - Waterloo Black Hawks
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