Gamblers Win One, Lose A Pair
Published on November 17, 2009 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Green Bay Gamblers News Release
The Green Bay Gamblers finished their Eastern road trip this past week to Youngstown, Ohio and Ann Arbor, Michigan with a mark of 1-2-0. After splitting their two game series with the Youngstown Phantoms, the Gamblers fell to Team USA on Saturday night.
Green Bay sits at 8-5-2 on the season, which places them in a tie for first in the USHL Eastern Division.
Despite holding Youngstown to a USHL record low 9 shots on goal, the Green Bay Gamblers fell to the Phantoms 3-2 on Wednesday night at the Covelli Center in Youngstown, Ohio. Trailing 3-0 heading into the final period, the Gamblers cut the lead to one goal, as Anders Lee (6:35) and Ryan Furne (9:10) each found the back of the net. Green Bay had there chances in the final 10 minutes but could not get the equalizer past Phantoms goaltender Matthew Mahalak, who made 33 saves in the win. Gamblers goaltender Steve Summerhays suffered his first regulation loss of the season, making six saves. The nine shots on goal set the USHL record for least amount shots in one game. The previous record was set by the Gamblers a couple of weeks earlier when they held Sioux City to 11 shots on goal.
Forward Anders Lee tallied two goals and added an assist on the game winning goal to lead the Gamblers to a 4-3 win over the Phantoms at the Covelli Center in Youngstown, Ohio on Friday night. Rookie goaltender Ryan McKay got the win in net turning aside 20 shots. Forward Ryan Furne and defenseman David Makowski also added goals in the win.
On Saturday night the Gamblers erased a 3-0 deficit only to see Team USA score in the final minute to prevail 4-3 at the Ice Cube in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Forward Brett Chartier tallied a pair of third period goals, his second coming with a little over 3-minutes remaining in regulation to tie the game. Team USA forward Matthew Nieto scored a breakaway goal with 42 seconds remaining in regulation to lift the red, white and blue to the win. Green Bay goaltender Steve Summerhays made 28 saves in a losing effort.
GAMBLER NEWS
GAMBLERS BREAK THEIR OWN RECORD
On October 30 the Green Bay Gamblers set a USHL record when they allowed just 11 shots on goal in a 3-0 win over the Sioux City Musketeers. This past Wednesday, they set a new record when they allowed just nine shots on goal in a 3-2 loss to the Youngstown Phantoms. On the season Green Bay is giving up 23.73 shots per game which ranks third in the league. As far as shots on goal for, the Gamblers rank first in the league, averaging 32.93 shots per game.
ROOKIE SENSATION
Despite having his five game point streak snapped on Saturday night, rookie forward Anders Lee has been on fire through the first 15 games of the season. The Notre Dame recruit leads the team in goals (10), game winning goals (2) and points (17). Through the first 15 games, Lee has failed to register a point in all but four games.
BUCKLE UP
If the numbers are true the two-game weekend series between the Green Bay Gamblers and Lincoln Stars should be very physical. Lincoln is tops in the league in penalty minutes (446). A close second is Green Bay (440). The teams are also tied for the top spot in fighting majors, as each team has dropped the gloves 18 times this season. Last year the two teams met four times, compiling for nearly 200 minutes in penalties.
WELCOME ADDITION
Since acquiring forward Brett Chartier from the Lincoln Stars in late October, the Winnipeg, Manitoba native has notched five goals in seven games. Chartier spent the entire 2008-09 season with Lincoln registering 32 points in 50 games.
PROMOTIONS/COMMUNITY SERVICE
CELEBRITY WAITER DINNER
The Green Bay Gamblers will be serving as the waiters on Tuesday, November 17 at Marco's Seafood Club to raise money for the Center for Childhood Safety. The players will be waiting tables from 6:00 - 9:00 PM.
All tips collected will be donated to the Center for Childhood Safety.
One lucky patron will win two tickets (2nd row End Zone) to the Green Bay Packers versus the Baltimore Ravens game at Lambeau Field on December 7.
Marco's Seafood Club is located at 1330 Marine in Green Bay. Along with their outstanding menu, Marco's will also offer a discounted menu. To make a reservation call Marco's at 884-6779.
For more information on this program contact the Gamblers front office at 405-1237.
BUS TRIP TO CHICAGO
The Gamblers Fan Club is planning a bus trip to Chicago for the Gamblers versus the Chicago Steel on Saturday, November 28. Cost of the bus trip is $35.00 for fan club members and $50.00 for non-members. Cost includes your game ticket and beverages. For more information on the bus trip or to join the Gamblers Fan Club call Jessica in the Gamblers front office at 405-1265.
LADIES NIGHT PRESENTED BY SELECT 55
Is you husband or that special someone at Deer Camp? If the answer is "Yes", than head on down to Resch Center on Friday, November 20 for Ladies Night with the Green Bay Gamblers. Along with booth displays that cater to the females there is also a beer special as 12 oz cans of Select 55 are $2.50 or a bucket of 5 for $10. Face off is set for 7:05 PM. For tickets call the Resch Center box office at 494-3401 or go online to www.gamblershockey.com
A PAIR AND A SPARE
Saturday, November 21 is the Gamblers 1st Annual A Pair and A Spare Hockey game. On this special evening, fans are encouraged to bring a new pair of socks, underwear or T-shirts to the game. Those who bring one of the aforementioned items will be entered to win a Gamblers signed jersey and a luxury suite to a Gamblers game. All items collected will be donated to A Pair and A Spare - A charity that gives these items to people in need. The game is also a Festival Foods Family Night - $1.00 hot dogs, $1.00 soda, children 14 and under can get an $11 ticket for $6.00 and there will be a Skate with the Gamblers following the game. Game time between the Gamblers and Lincoln Stars is set for 7:35 PM. For tickets call the Resch Center box office at 494-3401 or go online to www.gamblershockey.com
LPH/USHL Players of the Week:
Offensive Player of the Week -
Brodie Reid - Lincoln Stars
Reid registered five points (4g, 1a) and a plus-four rating as the Lincoln Stars earned a split of two games during the weekend.
Defensive Player of the Week -
Andrej Sustr - Youngstown Phantoms
Sustr recorded two points (2a) and a plus-five rating as the Youngstown Phantoms won two of three contests during the week.
Goaltender of the Week -
Troy Grosenick - Cedar Rapids RoughRiders
Grosenick posted two victories, a 1.44 goals-against-average, and a .953 save percentage for the RoughRiders.
USHL REPORT
HANSON WRITES A DIFFERENT SCRIPT
Toronto Marlies coach Dallas Eakins admits he was suckered in by the image.
And that's understandable, considering the image that Dave Hanson projected in the iconic movie "Slap Shot."
Eakins said if you'd have told him that one of the Hanson Brothers had a son, considering the on-screen craziness of the dad, he would have guessed the off-spring would be a real beauty
And Eakins was right, for all the wrong reasons. He now coaches Christian Hanson, son of Dave. Christian does indeed enthrall Eakins, but that has nothing to do with the fictional freak show Dave created with his movie character Jack Hanson.
"He is so diligent at his game. He is so coachable. And he's an intelligent," Eakins said. "This kid, even though he's a first-year pro, carries himself like an NHL player. He is going to be in the NHL. He is going to find a way. I see it in his eyes."
It's tempting to look at those eyes and envision the horned-rimmed glasses sitting on the stringy-haired mug made famous by his father's alter ego. But that'd be missing the point. With 5 goals and 8 assists in 13 games, the 6-foot-4, 225-pound wing is one of the emerging rookie forces in the AHL.
And the importance of this season reaches beyond the statistics. As much as Christian embraces the lore of what his father helped create, he also charges hard in the other direction to give his own talent some breathing room.
I'm hoping to make a career out of this, when people see the name Christian Hanson, they think of a hockey player first, and not the son of Dave Hanson," he said. "I'm more than just the son of a famous hockey player."
Anyone who has spent more than five minutes in a hockey dressing room knows that lines from "Slap Shot" are tossed around more often than rolls of tape. When Hanson hears them he eagerly jumps right in with his own performance, even though the dialogue by now is literally embedded in his DNA.
"I love it. The guys throw the lines at me, I'll throw it right back at them," said Hanson, 23. "I'll talk about (the movie) until the cows come home."
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