Jets Weekly
Published on November 6, 2006 under North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Fargo-Moorhead Jets News Release
Fargo (ND) The Fargo-Moorhead Jets began this season in search of a superstar with the loss of Phil Fox. As the season began in early September, the roster had many returning players including a few who have since stepped up to become leaders on and off the ice including second-year players Jesse Echternach (Bemidji, MN) and Chris Connolly (Duluth, MN) among others.
Then on October 13th, that leadership grew exponentially with the return of third-year player Matt Moreland (Grand Forks, ND) who had started the fall with the University of North Dakota. When the opportunity arised for Moreland to come back to the FM Jets, both sides hurriedly agreed and the result has been success on both sides.
The FM Jets have won eight of the nine games in which Moreland has played, including a split with the Marquette Rangers at the Carlson Coliseum last weekend. In addition, Moreland has scored at least a point in each of those games. That includes a goal in his first eight games back with the FM Jets.
Despite playing in only nine games, Moreland is tied for fourth on the team in points (15), and is second in goals (10). His 1.7 ppg is the highest on the team and third highest in the North American Hockey League.
With his quick burst to begin his latest FM Jets' campaign, Moreland has 45 career goals over three seasons and is closing in on 50-goal plateau. Four other FM Jet players have accomplished the career milestone in the team's history including Tom Dickhudt, Dain Prewitt, Chris Myhro and Phil Fox, all of whom have moved on to Division I schools.
Streak Ends, But New One Begins...Maybe
The FM Jets saw the second longest winning streak in team history come to an end on Nov. 3 with a 6-3 loss at the hands of the Marquette Rangers at the Carlson Coliseum. The loss snapped an eight-game winning streak, and it also marked the most goals ever allowed by the FM Jets at the Carlson Coliseum. However, the FM Jets rebounded the next night to win 5-1 against Marquette, in a game they never trailed in.
The FM Jets haven't lost consecutive games at any point this season.
Making the Goals Count
Matt Moreland's (Grand Forks, ND) three-game winning goals leads the FM Jets, and is tied for third in the North American Hockey League.
Year By Year Comparison
Through 18 games the FM Jets are 13-5-0 (.722%) which ranks very favorably with their previous seasons. Here is a breakdown of where the FM Jets were after 18 games in their previous three seasons.
2003-2004: 9-9-0 (.500%)
2004-2005: 13-4-1 (.750%)
2005-2006: 14-4-0 (.778%)
Saving the Best for Last
The FM Jets' 30 third period goals are the most in the North American Hockey League.
Divisional Foes
With the exception of their Dec. 2 Team USA exhibition games, the FM Jets are playing nothing but Central Division teams until their trip to Alaska in early February. That is a stretch of 23 consecutive divisional games.
Iron Man Streak Ends
Third Year veteran Jon Halstenson (Fargo, ND) missed his first game since the 2005 National Championship game on Nov. 4 against Marquette. Halstenson missed the game due to illness, ending a streak of 81 straight games played.
Last Week
Nov. 3 Marquette Rangers 3-6 Loss
Nov. 4 Marquette Rangers 5-1 Win
This Week
Nov. 10 North Iowa Outlaws 7:35pm
Nov. 11 North Iowa Outlaws 7:05pm
Nov. 12 @ Alexandria Blizzard 5:00pm
The FM Jets Junior A Hockey Club is in its fourth season as members of the North American Hockey League. The NAHL is the nation's largest Junior A hockey league and is now in its 31st year of operation. For more information, visit fmjets.com or call (701) 235-2354.
Jets home games are played at the John E. Carlson Coliseum in Fargo, ND. All games are broadcasted on Today's Hot New Country 103.9 THE TRUCK and audiosportsonline.com.
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