Jr. Blues Split with Illini
Published on September 11, 2012 under North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Springfield Jr. Blues News Release
Jr. Blues Leave for Blaine, MN/NAHL Showcase
Blues play 4 games in 4 days in Minnesota
The Jr. Blues have left for the 10th Annual NAHL Showcase in Blaine, Minnesota. At this years showcase, the Jr. Blues will open play Wednesday afternoon at 1:15 against the Wenatchee Wild.
The Jr. Blues will continue the showcase against Brookings and two South Division opponents, Wichita Falls and Amarillo.
All games are streamed live online at fasthockey.com . All game times are listed to the left and are Central Standard Time.
Jr. Blues defeat Illini
4 Third Period Goals Accel Jr. Blues
The Jr. Blues opened the second weekend of the preseason against central Illinois competition, the University of Illinois. James McGing opened the scoring, however, the Illini would score the next three and take a 3-1 lead in the third period. With 7 minutes left in the game Brett Skibba would score a Powerplay goal to cut the lead to 3-2. After a timeout by Coach Zasowski, the Jr. Blues would score off of a perfectly drawn up face-off play, on a goal by Mitch Rogge. Less than 2 minutes later, Mike Fazio (pictured above) would bang in a lose puck to give the Jr. Blues a 4-3 lead. Fazio would add an empty net goal a minute later to secure a 5-3 win for the home team. Ryan Kellenberger made 27 saves in the win.
Illini defeat Jr. Blues on Saturday night
#17 James McGing Illini hold on for 3-2 victory
The Jr. Blues finished off the regular season with a 3-2 defeat at the hands of the fighting Illini. Although the Jr. Blues outshot the Illini 45-17, they struggled to get quality shots.
On a night when the Jr. Blues showed off their new blue road uniforms, the Illini would play strong defense and deny scoring opportunities to many Jr. Blues players. Trevor Stone and Russell Jordan scored the first 2 goals of the game but the Illini would add 3 unanswered goals of their own to secure a 3-2 victory.
SALE ON SEASON TICKETS
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North American Hockey League Stories from September 11, 2012
- Bobcats Set to Open 2012-13 Regular Season - Bismarck Bobcats
- Amarillo Bulls NAHL Showcase Preview - Amarillo Bulls
- Fresno Monsters NAHL Season Begins Tomorrow - Fresno Monsters
- RoadRunners Announce 2012-13 Captains - Topeka Pilots
- Bulls Enjoy Practice & Tour of University of Minnesota - Amarillo Bulls
- Jr. Blues Split with Illini - Springfield Jr. Blues
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