Happy New Year, Hawks Fans
January 1, 2020 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Johnstown Tomahawks News Release
Johnstown Tomahawks forward Christian Gorscak
(Johnstown Tomahawks, Credit: Phil Andraychak)
The Johnstown Tomahawks, who have 46 points on the season, trail the New Jersey Titans (49 points) by three for the East Division lead.
JANUARY 17, 18, & 31 FEATURE CHARLIE JOHNSON BOBBLEHEAD GIVEAWAY, KIDS NIGHT, AND FAITH & FAMILY NIGHT!
January 17th - Charlie Johnson Bobblehead Giveaway - On Friday, Jan. 17th, we kick off a two-game weekend series against the Maryland Black Bears. We will also be continuing our Bobblehead Giveaway series as we honor long-time volunteer, Charlie Johnson! GAME STARTS AT 7:30 PM
January 18th - Kid's Night & Chopper's Birthday Celebration - On Saturday, Jan. 18th, we wrap up our series with the Maryland Black Bears. Come join everyone's favorite mascot, Chopper, as he celebrates his birthday on a kid's night! GAME STARTS AT 7:00 PM
January 31st - Faith & Family Night - On Friday, Jan. 31st, we host our cross-state rivals, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights, for a two-game weekend series. It will also be our popular Faith & Family Night, where you can celebrate your faith while also cheering on your Tomahawks! GAME STARTS AT 7:30 PM
It's not too late to take advantage of Season Tickets and Flex Packages to take advantage of perks like early admission to games! Just call 814-536-GOAL (4625) to get yours today. Single game tickets can be purchased in-person at the Box Office and online with Ticketmaster. Our next home series will be Jan. 17 & 18 against the Maryland Black Bears.
Charlie Johnson to be honored with Bobblehead on Friday, January 17th
There are many reasons to be thankful for this hockey season... a winning team, amazing fans, great sponsors, a beautiful arena, Captain Trouba, Coach Letizia, Johnstown Legend Reggie Kent and of course Charlie! Charlie?
This year, the Tomahawks are honoring four deserving long-time team members with their own bobblehead giveaway series. It started with a legend edition which featured Johnstown Jets legend and long-time season ticket holder Reg Kent (Oct. 25th). There will also be a coaches edition featuring Tomahawks head coach and community leader Mike Letizia (Feb. 15th), and a players edition featuring fan-favorite and team captain Chris Trouba (March 14th).
The Tomahawks organization are especially thankful for a long time community volunteer, CHARLIE JOHNSON.
The Johnstown native will be honored by the Tomahawks organization on Friday, January 17th for his 30 years of dedication and commitment to Johnstown Hockey and the Johnstown community. For 22 years with the Johnstown Chiefs and 8 years with the Tomahawks, Charlie continues to be a staple at home games, volunteering his time tending to various game day operation duties.
"In 30 years I've only missed two games. I take great pride in Johnstown hockey and I'm truly honored to be recognized by the team." said Charlie.
The two games missed were to attend his late mother's burial in South Carolina two seasons ago. In all, that's over 1000 games of loyal service and dedication to his favorite Johnstown hockey teams.
"Charlie deserves this recognition and we hope the community honors him along with us." said team president, Richard Bouchard. "His 41 years of service with the Tribune Democrat, 36 years of volunteering at the AAABA, and now 30 years with Johnstown hockey and everything in between, Charlie loves Johnstown and takes tremendous pride in the community he helps serve. He's been amazing and we appreciate everything he's done for Johnstown."
The Charlie Johnson Staffer Bobblehead will be limited to the first 1000 people through the door on Friday, January 17th. Charlie himself will also be at the door welcoming guests and taking donations to benefit the youth hockey program of his alma mater, the Johnstown Trojans.
Tickets start at $7 for kids and $10 for adults, and can be purchased at the arena box office or by visiting Ticketmaster.com. *Please note that the box office cannot accept any ticket orders over the phone.*
The Charlie Johnson Bobblehead Edition is presented in part by these fine sponsors...
Our Sons Chicken, the Johnstown Tomahawks Booster Club,
Tulune's Living the Dream Bar & Grill, Stryking Boutique, K-Tees,
Fetz's Sports Pub, Robert Barmoy Construction, Scott's by Dam
and the Tribune Democrat.
#OneTeamOneCommunity
LAST SERIES: SWEPT THE NORDIQUES
The Johnstown Tomahawks hosted the Maine Nordiques on Monday, December 30th and Tuesday, December 31st.
The Tomahawks won the first game of the series 4-2, thanks to big performances by forwards Spencer DenBeste (1G, 2A) and Christian Gorscak (2G, 1A).
The following night, they came back from a 2-0 deficit and scored seven unanswered goals to defeat Maine 7-2. The victory ensured a series sweep and another crucial two points that pushes Johnstown closer to the East Division lead.
DID YOU KNOW? This is the Nordiques' inaugural season, with their membership application being approved on February 28, 2019. They currently hold a 14-19-2 record in 35 games played, and are 5th in the East Division with 30 points. The Tomahawks will play them one more time, hosting them for a two-game series on March 2nd and 3rd.
PLAYER NEWS
Tomahawks forward, Christian Gorscak, continued to impress with his showing against the Maine Nordiques this week. He put up four goals and two assists in the series, increasing his point streak to five games. During that streak, he has tallied up four goals and six assists. The Jeannette, PA native now has 41 points (17 goals and 24 assists) on the season, which not only leads the team, but now leads the entire NAHL.
Tomahawks forward, Spencer DenBeste, also continued his hot streak with an impressive performance against the Maine Nordiques. He put up five points (one goal and four assists) in the series, increasing his own point streak to five games. In those contests, he has racked up three goals and seven assists. The Marquette, MI native's season total of 30 points (15 goals and 15 assists) is tied with Bennett Stockdale for third best on the team.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Tomahawks Continue to Visit Local Schools
Tomahawks players will continue to visit local schools as a part of the team's "Read to Succeed" program, stopping by Divine Mercy and Westmont next week. Follow our social media pages to stay up to date and see where we go next!
Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@JohnstownHawks) - You never know when our players will take over our social media and live tweet from our events and appearances!
Arena News
On Saturday, January 4th, the Robert Morris University men's hockey team, in conjunction with the Tomahawks, will be hosting an exhibition game against Ontario Tech right here in Johnstown.
It's going to be a historic event for all involved, as it will be the first Division I hockey game ever played at 1ST SUMMIT ARENA. It will also be a homecoming for several RMU players, as former Tomahawks Luke Lynch, Roman Kraemer, and Cameron Hebert make their return to Johnstown.
In two seasons with the team (2014-15, 2015-16), Lynch put up 78 regular season points (44 goals and 34 assists) in 113 games played. He led the Hawks in scoring and in goals during the 2015-2016 season.
One of the more popular players during his time here, Kraemer spent three seasons with Johnstown (2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19). In 108 regular season games played, he tallied 79 points, including 34 goals and 45 assists. He also put up 13 points (seven goals and six assists) in 13 games played in the 2019 NAHL Robertson Cup Playoffs.
While he only played one season with with the Tomahawks, Hebert made quite the impression. He scored 78 points (26 goals and 52 assists) in 58 regular season games during the 2018-2019 season. Then, in 13 games during the 2019 NAHL Robertson Cup Playoffs, he put up 15 points (four goals and 11 assists).
Tickets for the game are $10 and can be ordered in person at the 1ST SUMMIT ARENA box office or online at Ticketmaster.com. All kids club members and youth hockey players receive a free ticket! *Please note that the box office cannot accept any ticket orders over the phone.*
Disney on Ice: Worlds of Enchantment will be visiting 1st SUMMIT ARENA starting on Thursday, January 9th, 2020. Come see your favorite Disney characters from movies such as Toy Story, The Little Mermaid, Cars, Frozen, and many more! Shows will start on the 9th and conclude on Sunday, January 12th.
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com or in-person at the 1st SUMMIT ARENA box office! *Please note that the box office cannot accept any ticket orders over the phone.*
Images from this story
 Johnstown Tomahawks forward Spencer DenBeste (Phil Andraychak) |
 Johnstown Tomahawks forward Christian Gorscak (Phil Andraychak) |
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