Jr. Blues Magnet Schedule Giveaway this Weekend
October 9, 2012 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Springfield Jr. Blues News Release
The Jr. Blues lost two heartbreaking games over the weekend. 18 seconds was the difference between the Jr. Blues and Jamestown as the Jr. Blues surrendered goals both nights in the final 20 seconds of the games. The Jr. Blues return home this weekend to face the first place Port Huron Fighting Falcons
Jr. Blues lose in Shootout
Jamestown scores 2 goals in final 3:30 minutes
The Jr. Blues got off to a good start Friday night in Jamestown, NY. The Jr. Blues took a 1-0 lead into the locker room after the first period despite being outshot 9-3. Tommy Cooney was able to capitalize on a power play late in the first period period. Cooney picked up the puck at the red line and made a nice move to beat a defender. He crossed the blue line and took a shot through a screen that beat the Jamestown goalie low to the stick side.
10 minutes into the second period, Brett Skibba (pictured above) scored a pretty goal on a fantastic individual effort beating the defensemen wide. 3 minutes later, Mitch Rogge would score his first goal of the season in his first game returning from injury. Skibba threw the puck at the goalie's feet and the rebound landed on Rogge's stick who put the puck in the back of the net. James McGing finished the night with 2 assists and Jack Sloan also added an assist. Despite building a 3-goal lead the Ironmen would add a goal of their own with under 4 minutes remaining in the second.
The Jr. Blues would hold a 3-1 lead until 3:10 left in the third period when Ironman defensemen Dylan Zink found the back of the net from the point. With 6 seconds left in the game the Ironmen had a faceoff in the Jr. Blues zone. The draw was won by the Ironmen and again Dylan Zink scored with 3 seconds on the clock. The teams would play to a scoreless overtime. The Ironmen would eventually win the shootout 3-2 and take 2 points.
Late 3rd Period Goal beats Jr. Blues
Jr. Blues fall on last minute goal
Despite outshooting the Jamestwon Ironmen on Saturday night, 27-23, another last minute goal beat the Jr. Blues. The Jamestown Ironmen scored a goal with 17 seconds left in the game to beat the Jr. Blues 2-1.
The Ironmen opened up the scoring on the powerplay on a 3 on 2 rush. Ross Pavek would find the back of the net after the Ironmen beat 2 Jr. Blues fore-checkers. 8 minutes later the Jr. Blues would get a power play goal of their own. Mike Fazio won the draw back to Nate Chasteen who moved the puck to Jack Sloan. Sloan fired the puck on net and Tom Cooney (pictured above) was able to get a stick on the puck, deflecting it past the Ironmen goaltender.
The game would remained tied and the game would be pretty even until 17 seconds left in the third. 2 Jr. Blues players went down to block a point shot from Ironmen defensemen Dylan Zink. The puck would eventually hit both Jr. Blues players and end up on the stick of Ironmen forward Luc Gerdes who was standing wide open on the back side of the net. Gerdes would score the eventual game winner as the Jr. Blues fell 2-1.
First Place Fighting Falcons come to Springfield
Games Friday and Saturday night at 7 PM
The first-place Port Huron Falcons visit the Jr. Blues this Friday and Saturday night. The Jr. Blues return home to the Nelson Center at 7 PM Friday and again at 7 PM on Saturday.
The Fighting Falcons currently hold a North Division best, 9-3 record, including a 3-1 record in their past 4 games. Port Huron holds a 4 point lead on Jamestown and Kalamazoo for the division lead.
The Jr. Blues will also be giving out magnet schedules to the first 250 fans on Friday and Saturday night.
Youth Hockey Weekend
Kids get in FREE with Jersey!
The Jr. Blues are proud to announce youth hockey weekend at the Nelson Center. Any child wearing their Springfield Kings jersey this weekend will get in FREE.
Friday night is Girls youth hockey night and ONLY girls will get in free with their jerseys on. Saturday night is boys youth hockey night and ONLY boys will get in free with the Springfield Kings jersey on.
The Jr. Blues will also be giving out magnet schedules to the first 250 fans on Friday and Saturday night.
Fan Zone Page
Jr. Blues Launch Fan Zone
The Jr. Blues are proud to announce the addition of the Fan Zone page on the Jr. Blues website. Please visit the Fan Zone for more information!
The Fan Zone includes videos, a facebook link, a twitter link, our Fan of the Week and the Volunteer of the Month.
Coming soon to the Fan Zone is our merchandise page where fans can buy official Jr. Blues gear online!
Jr. Blues Fan Zone
As always, thanks for your support of the Springfield Jr. Blues! Make sure to come out and support your Springfield Jr. Blues.
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