Jr. Blues Blow Two Two-Goal Leads vs. Fairbanks
October 2, 2012 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Springfield Jr. Blues News Release
The first month of the season is over, including 4 preseason home games and 8 regular season. The Jr. Blues have seen a lot of positives despite there 1-6-1 record. The team has been winning or tied in 4 of 7 games that they have not won. Heading into this weekend, the team will be getting back veteran Mitch Rogge and 1st round pick Nick Anderson for this weeks games who have missed a combine 11 games. The Jr. Blues are working hard and are confident they will be in the mix for the playoffs this season.
Jr. Blues Lose 3-2 on Friday Night
Fairbanks scores 3 unanswered goals
Brett Skibba (pictured right), scored the second goal of the night for the Jr. Blues, but it wouldn't hold up. The Jr. Blues jumped out to a 2-0 lead after the first period, but Fairbanks was able to chip away at the lead for the next 2 periods. Fairbanks would eventually gain a 3-2 lead and never look back. Matt Leon made 35 saves in net for the Jr. Blues.
Parker Johnson scored the first goal of the night on a rebound shot from James McGing, who was able to get a shot off from his knees. Jack Sloan also received an assist on the play. On the second goal of the night, newly acquired Simon Koscielski and Alex Baskakov assisted on a goal tipped by Skibba.
Jr. Blues Struggle to hold 3rd Period Lead
#10 Nate Chasteen Ice Dogs Score 4 Third Period Goals
For the second game in a row, the Jr. Blues jumped out to a 2-0 first period lead. Nate Chasteen, picture right, scored both goals. Chasteen scored the first goal on a nice pass from Mike Fazio, Jack Sloan received the second assist. Chasteen buried his second goal of the night 3 minutes later on a pass from Brett Skibba, Alex Baskakov received the second assist on the play.
Just like Friday night, Fairbanks chipped away at a 2-0 Jr. Blues lead. Fairbanks scored 4 third period goals and 3 in the final 10 minutes to steal the game from the Jr. Blues.
Jr. Blues Partner with County Market
County Market to Sell Single Game Tickets at All Locations
The Jr. Blues and County Market have announced their partnership. For the 2012-13 season, individual game tickets will be available at 5 County Market locations. The locations are below:
3001 Veterans Parkway
Springfield, Il 62704
1099 Jason Place
Chatham, Il 62629
2777 S. 6th Street
Springfield, Il 62703
1903 W. Monroe
Springfield, Il 62704
109 Illini Boulevard
Sherman, Il
Tickets will be sold for $1 off the walk up price at games of $10 for adults and $5 for children. Tickets will go on sale at County Market on October 10th.
Jr. Blues Travel to Jamestown
Jr. Blues Take First East Coast Trip
This weekend marks the first road trip of the new season for the Jr. Blues. The team will play Friday night at 7 PM EST and 5 PM EST on Saturday. Both games will be available on Fast Hockey.
North American Hockey League Stories from October 2, 2012
- IceRays Trim Roster, Add Defender & Goaltender - Corpus Christi IceRays
- Kalamazoo Acquires Yet Another Defenseman - Kalamazoo Jr. K-Wings
- Jr. K-Wings Weekly - Kalamazoo Jr. K-Wings
- Jr. Blues Blow Two Two-Goal Leads vs. Fairbanks - Springfield Jr. Blues
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