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Guttman Solves Moe as Saints Blank Hawks

October 14, 2017 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Dubuque Fighting Saints News Release


WATERLOO, Iowa - Cole Guttman's first goal of the season, and 26 saves from Jaxon Castor were just what the Dubuque Fighting Saints needed. A power play goal just two and a half minutes into the third period set up a thrilling finish as the Saints defeated the Waterloo Black Hawks 1-0 on Saturday night at Young Arena.

The Fighting Saints were awarded a power play, their only man advantage of the game, early in the third period. Alex Steeves fed Jonatan Asplund at the point, and spotted Guttman, who faded away to the left circle. The one-timer evaded Black Hawks goaltender Jared Moe for his first goal allowed in the USHL, and gave the Saints the lead.

Not to be outdone, Jaxon Castor notched his first shutout of the season, and the sixth of his career. He stopped all 26 shots fired his way, matching the effort Moe put forth the night before. He held the fort in a 6-on-5 opportunity late in the game and the defense held on for the rest of the way en route to the Saints' first win of the season.

Moe denied 22 of 23 shots fired his way.

The turning point of the game came in the second period, as, after Castor made a save on a breakaway, Roman Kinal was flagged down for a five minute cross checking penalty. The Saints held on to kill off all five minutes. It was the only power play opportunity that the Black Hawks received.

Waterloo rode that power play to create a 13-5 shot discrepancy in the second period. The Saints still held on to outshoot Waterloo 26-23 for the game.

The win was head coach Oliver David's first in his tenure with the Dubuque Fighting Saints.

The Saints are back in action on the road next Friday, October 21 against the Chicago Steel at the Fox Valley Ice Arena. Catch the action on Dubuque's Super Hits 106.1 FM, or on the USHL's streaming video provider, HockeyTV.

About the Dubuque Fighting Saints

The Fighting Saints returned to USHL play in the brand new Mystique Community Ice Center during the 2010-11 season, winning the Clark Cup in their first year back in the USHL. The Fighting Saints continued their success with a historic season in 2012 - 13, finishing with a franchise best 45 - 908 record. The team claimed the Anderson Cup as the USHL's regular season champions for the first time in 30 years, and also earned the Clark Cup for second time in three seasons. In August 2013, the team took the Bronze Medal while representing the United States at the Junior Club World Cup in Omsk, Russia. The Fighting Saints have reached the Clark Cup Final three times in the past seven seasons, and has made it to the Clark Cup Playoffs for seven consecutive seasons. The club has produced a number of players that moved on to NCAA Division I hockey and have been drafted by NHL teams, including Zemgus Girgensons, Johnny Gaudreau, Mike Matheson and Matt Benning. The original Fighting Saints competed in the USHL for 21 seasons (1980-2001). The club won the Clark Cup as playoff champions on three occasions (1981, 1983, 1985) under head coach Jack Barzee. One of the most well-known alumni of the original Fighting Saints was Gary Suter, a 17year NHL veteran, two-time Olympian, Stanley Cup champion, and member of the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame.

About Northern Lights Hockey, LLC

Northern Lights Hockey, LLC is the company that owns and operates the USHL franchise in Dubuque, Iowa. The owners of Northern Lights Hockey, LLC collectively provide an extensive background in both business and hockey, and represent interests on a national and local level. Philip Falcone, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of HC2 Holdings, Inc. and former part owner of the NHL's Minnesota Wild, is the company's principal owner. The ownership group also includes Peter Chiarelli, Edmonton Oilers President of Hockey Operations and General Manager, Mark Falcone, and Brad Kwong, Managing Partner of Northern Lights Hockey, LLC. Philip Falcone, Chiarelli and Kwong all played hockey together at Harvard University in the mid-1980s. The group also includes local Iowan partners Mark Falb and David S. Field, M.D. Falb currently serves as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Westmark Enterprises, Inc. and Kendall / Hunt Publishing Company. Dr. Field has practiced orthopedic surgery for over 30 years and has been the driving force behind hockey in Dubuque. Dr. Field also owned the Dubuque Thunderbirds, the USA Hockey Tier III team that competed in the Central States Hockey League through the 2009-10 season.

- Jordan Kuhns I Broadcasting/Media Relations Manager I Dubuque Fighting Saints 5-Time Clark Cup Champions

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