Gamblers Split On The Weekend
Published on October 21, 2015 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Green Bay Gamblers News Release
For the second straight week the Green Bay Gamblers split their two weekend games. After defeating the Chicago Steel 2-1 on Friday, the Gamblers fell to the Youngstown Phantoms 2-1 at the Resch Center on Saturday. With the split the Gamblers sit at 2-4-1.
Forwards Ryan Blankemeier and Ryan Poehling tallied second period goals and goaltender Adam Huska made 25 saves to lead the Gamblers to a 2-1 win over the Chicago Steel at the Fox Valley Ice Arena on Friday. Blankemeier, who was acquired via a trade with the Steel earlier in the week, found the back of the net at 5:58 mark of the middle period to tie the game at 1-1. The Gamblers took the lead midway through the second period when Poehling scored on the power play (9:51). Green Bay's penalty kill, which went 8-for-8 in last Saturday's (10/10) win over Waterloo, continued to be impressive going 4-for-4 on the kill. Huska earned his second win of the campaign kicking out 25 shots.
Despite outshooting Youngstown 38-24 the Gamblers fell to the Phantoms 2-1 on Saturday at the Resch Center. Green Bay outshot Youngstown 14-5 in the first period, but trailed 1-0. In the second period, forward Jared Spooner was awarded a penalty shot. Spooner tried to go top corner, but Youngstown goaltender Colin DeAugustine got his glove on it. Green Bay finally found the back of the net at the 3:18 mark of the third period, when Cam Lee's slap-shot from the point eluded DeAugustine. The Phantoms regained the lead at the 12:48 mark of the third period. Green Bay received a power play and pulled goaltender Kevin Reich for a 6-on-4 advantage in the final minute. The Gamblers had multiple opportunities but could not get the equalizer. Reich finished the game with 22 saves. In the other crease, DeAugustine made 37 saves.
GAMBLERS ACQUIRE BLANKEMEIER AND MURPHY
The Green Bay Gamblers acquired forwards Ryan Blankemeier and Connor Murphy from the Chicago Steel this past week. To acquire the pair, the Gamblers sent defenseman Adam Parsells and forward Karch Bachman to the Steel.
Blankemeier registered 31 points (16 goals, 15 assists) in 59 games last season for Chicago. The Dartmouth College commit was also named the 2014-2015 USHL Scholar Athlete. Murphy also spent last season with the Steel notching 33 points (13 goals and 20) assists in 60 games. Murphy will play his collegiate hockey at the University of Michigan.
Both Blankemeier and Murphy made their Gamblers debut this past weekend. Blankemeier scored against his former team on Friday, and Murphy added an assist in Saturday's game.
HUSKA ON A ROLL
In his last two starts Gamblers goaltender Adam Huska is 2-0-0 to accompany a 1.50 goals against average and a .961 save percentage. The New York Rangers draft choice made 39 saves on October 10 to lead the Gamblers to a 3-2 win over Waterloo and 25 saves in the team's 2-1 win over Chicago on Friday (10/16). On the season, Huska is 2-2-0, 2.52 goals against average and a .909 save percentage.
COLLEGE COMMITMENTS
The 2015-2016 Green Bay Gamblers roster features 16 players who are committed to NCAA Division 1 institutions. The list is as follows: Matt Berkovitz (Wisconsin), Ryan Blankemeier (Dartmouth), Grant Frederic (Miami of Ohio), Chris Grando (Boston College), Brett Gruber (Arizona State), Cam Lee (Providence), John Leonard (UMASS), Connor Murphy (Michigan), Gordi Myer (Ohio State), Marc Michaelis (Minnesota State), Andrew Peeke (Notre Dame), Adam Parsells (Wisconsin) Jack Poehling (St. Cloud State), Nick Poehling (St. Cloud State), Sam Saliba (Michigan State) and Jared Spooner (Minnesota State).
GAMBLERS HOST CHICAGO ON SATURDAY
The Green Bay Gamblers welcome the Chicago Steel to the Resch Center on Saturday, October 24. It's Festival Foods Family Night featuring $2 jumbo dogs and $1 soda. Children 14 and under receive $5 off per ticket ($17, $15 & $13 sections). Game time is 7:05 PM. For tickets go online to gamblershockey.com or call the TicketStar box office at the Resch Center (1-800-895-0071).
STING CANCER
Saturday the Green Bay Gamblers will donate a dollar from each paid ticket to STINGCANCER. The STINGCANCER game is presented by SportClips. STINGCANCER is a passionate and committed collaboration of high school students and staff dedicated to reducing the effects of cancer by initiating and supporting programs and activities for the school and its surrounding community. STINGCANCER began in 2004 at Preble High School by faculty member Nick Nesvacil. In 2015 STINGCANCER is active in 19 schools throughout northeast Wisconsin.
PUCK WALL
Give your name a permanent place on the Tundraland Concourse at the Resch Center by purchasing a puck on the Tundraland Puck Wall. Honor family members and friends, or celebrate a special event or memory in a unique and lasting way. Pucks will become a permanent part of the Tundraland Puck Wall located outside Section 218 on the Tundraland Concourse. Proceeds from the puck wall to benefit youth hockey in Northeast Wisconsin.
SPOOKY SPRINT
This Saturday (10/24) join Gamblers team mascot "Ace" and take part in the Aurora BayCare Spooky Sprint. The event takes place at Brown County Arena and begins at 8:00 AM for the 5k and 10K run and 9:00 AM for the Family Fun Run (1K). Come dressed in a costume for a chance to win prizes. Each registered participant will receive a free pass to Sweet Street. Funds raised through Spooky Sprint will go the Green Bay Children's Museum and STINGCANCER. To register or to find out more go to www.aurorabaycare.com/spookysprint.
McKAY LEADS MIAMI TO A SWEEP
Miami of Ohio senior goaltender Ryan McKay backstopped the #18 ranked Red Hawks to a two-game sweep over in-state rival Ohio State. McKay turned made 25 and 27 saves respectively in the two wins. On the season, McKay is 2-0-1 to accompany 1.53 goals against average and a .939 save percentage. McKay spent three seasons (09-12) in Green Bay, winning a pair of Anderson and Clark Cups.
DAHL OFF TO A HOT START
The East Coast Hockey League kicked off their regular season this past week, and former Gambler Jefferson Dahl wasted little time getting his name on the scoring sheet. Dahl, who hails from Eau Claire, notched two goals and two assists in two games for the Idaho Steelheads. Prior to his time at the University of Wisconsin, Dahl played the 2008-09 season with the Gamblers. Idaho is an affiliate of the NHL's Dallas Stars.
United States Hockey League Stories from October 21, 2015
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- Gamblers Split On The Weekend - Green Bay Gamblers
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