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IceDiggers roll into Showcase

January 13, 2008 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Alpena IceDiggers News Release


Alpena MI: The Alpena IceDiggers finished off a two game sweep against the Marquette Rangers on Saturday with a 4-2 win at Northern Lights Arena.

Rookie Jon Puskar led the charge with a two goal performance, while Ryan Timar and Jerrod Hartman each chipped in a goal apiece. Timar netted the game winner.

Isaac Viau had two assists, Ryan Sell, Tyler Pilmore, JC Gulch and Jimmy McCusker each had an assist.

Veteran goaltender Nate Pellegrino made 27 saves to pick up his 12th win of the year.

The IceDiggers will now head to Mahoning Valley this weekend to take part in the NAHL north division showcase. Alpena will play the St. Louis Bandits and the USA U-17 Team twice each during the four day event.

On Friday the IceDiggers will take on USA at 12:00PM, Saturday the Diggers' face off against St. Louis at 12:00PM. Alpena plays USA on Sunday at 12:00PM before finishing off the showcase with a game on Monday morning at 10:30AM versus St. Louis.

"We need to take the same type energy that we have played with at home the last few weeks on the road in order to be successful." said head coach Kenny Miller. "We will have our hands full with St. Louis and USA but our guys will be up for the challenge."

St. Louis currently leads the entire NAHL with 57 points. Alpena sits second in the division with 44 points. This showcase marks the first time since the league wide showcase the IceDiggers will play four in four.

"Four game in four days will be a test for all the teams there, but we have worked hard at our conditioning so I feel we will be able to play a full 60 minutes each game." added Miller

Fans that are unable to attend the showcase can catch all the action live on the B2 network by logging onto the IceDiggers website. The cost for each game is just $6.00.

For more information on the IceDiggers visit the club's website at www.icediggers.com or call the main office at (989) 356-9812.



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