Halloween Weekend Series against Wilderness
October 31, 2013 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Soo Eagles News Release
After a successful weekend in Johnstown, the Soo Eagles return home this weekend, as they face the Minnesota Wilderness, for the first time in franchise history, this Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 7 p.m., at Pullar Stadium.
If you can't make it to the games, you can catch the action live or on-demand, at www.fasthockey.com.
On Friday, the Soo Eagles and Kewadin Casino's will be hosting Halloween Skate and Treat. Among the special events planned that evening, include a skate with the Eagles, shoot on net with your favorite player, face painting, games, and player autographs. There will also be a Halloween Costume competition, judged in four age groups: infant-6 years, 7-11, 12-17 and adults.
On Saturday, War Memorial Hospital and the Soo Eagles will host Salute to the Local Heroes. Members and family of Fire, EMS, DHS, MDOC, Law Enforcement, as well as all Veterans with a valid ID card, will receive admission for just $5.00 per person. We also have the great staff of Aaron's coming out to give away a FREE Blu-ray player.
The Eagles currently are in a three-way tie with Springfield and Johnstown for 3rd place (7-6-3) with 17 points, in the North American Hockey League's North Division. The Wilderness are in 2nd place (9-2-3) in the NAHL's Midwest Division.
The Eagles are led in scoring by forward Ryan Urso, who has four goals and nine assists this season, and AJ Jarosz, who has collected three goals and nine assists on the season. Jacob McDowell is (8-3-11) and Brad Pung is (5-5-10).
The Wilderness are led is scoring by four players, who have tallied 10 points this season. They are Johno May (6-4-10), Billy Exell (6-4-10), Jakob Romo (3-7-10) and Thomas Lindstrom (3-7-10)
Soo Eagles goaltender Colin Brennan, who was named last week's North Division Player of the Week, carries a 4-2-0-2 record into this weekend's series, with a goals against average of 2.45 and a save percentage of .920. Paige Skoog is 3-4-0-1 with a GAA of 2.45 and a SVP of .923.
Kasimir Kaskisuo is 8-1-0-2 in net for Minnesota, with a goals against average of 1.25 and a save percentage of .949. Frank Oplinger is 1-1-0-1, with a GAA of 1.95 and a SVP of .941.
If you can't be at the games, you can catch all the action on www.fasthockey.com.
North American Hockey League Stories from October 31, 2013
- Bees Visit Odessa - Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees
- Hockey Halloween - Brookings Blizzard
- Player Profile: Alex Blankenburg - Port Huron Fighting Falcons
- Wings Players Gather Food for Donation - Aberdeen Wings
- Halloween Weekend Series against Wilderness - Soo Eagles
- Bobcats Head to Aberdeen this Weekend - Bismarck Bobcats
- Kuroiwa Makes 36 Saves in Jacks 3-1 Win over 'Rays - Odessa Jackalopes
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
