Jr. Blues Sweep Janesville
October 30, 2012 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Springfield Jr. Blues News Release
The Jr. Blues continued their winning ways at home this past weekend, earning a sweep of the Janesville Jets. Strong performances by a number of forwards and good team defense helped the Jr. Blues to their second sweep of the season. The Jr. Blues are 4-0 in their last 4 home games including winning five out of their last six games.
Jr. Blues Defeat Janesville 5-3
McGing, Chasteen each score 2
Janesville came into Springfield winners of 3 of their last 4, just like the Jr. Blues. However, on this night, the Jr. Blues were led by Nate Chasteen and James McGing (pictured above) who each had 2 goals.
Chasteen started the scoring less than 5 minutes into the game. McGing added his first of the game less than 60 seconds after that. Janesville would make it 2-1, but Ryan Atkinson, in his first game back from injury, would increase the lead to 3-1 before 10 minutes had even come off the clock.
Janesville would eventually score 1 late in the first and tie the game in the middle of the second period. The game would remain tied 3-3 until 4:30 minutes remaining when Nate Chasteen would score his second of the night on a late powerplay chance. McGing would add his second, an empty-net goal, with 30 seconds remaining to seal the victory.
Matt Leon was strong in net stopping 35 of 38 shots and improving his record to 3-0-0 in his last 3 starts.
Jr. Blues Sweep Janesville
Captain Fazio leads Jr. Blues to victory
Mike Fazio (pictured right) stole the show late in the game Saturday night. Despite outplaying the Jets for most of the game, Janesville held a 1-0 lead for the second half of the game.
With 8 minutes left, the Jr. Blues earned a powerplay that Brett Skibba would cash in on and score his team leading 11th goal of the season. The play was set up by Fazio and Terry Leabo. On his next shift, Fazio would bang home a rebound from a Skibba shot. Fazio fought his way to the front of the night and found the rebound on his stick, which he was able to put in the net. Fazio would add an empty net goal for his second goal and third point, on the night.
Ryan Kellenberger was strong in net, stopping 21 of 22 shots.
Fazio Wins Star of the Week
Fazio scores 2 goals and adds 3 assists
Mike Fazio was named the North Division Star of the week this week. This is the second time a Jr. Blues player has won this honor, both coming in the past 3 weeks.
Jr. Blues to Honor Veterans
Veterans Appreciation Weekend 11/9-11/10
The Jr. Blues are pleased to announce Veterans Appreciation Weekend. The Jr. Blues will wear special third jerseys November 9th and 10th when they take on the Soo Eagles. These jerseys will be available for auction both online and during the games, with the highest bidder winning the jersey.
Make sure to get your tickets on come see the Jr. Blues salute their soldiers!
Jr. Blues Trick or Treating
Jr. Blues to hand out candy at White Oaks Mall
The Jr. Blues are proud to partner with White Oaks Mall on Veterans Parkway this Halloween to pass out candy and sign autographs. The Jr. Blues will be at White Oaks Mall Wednesday night, October 31.
They will be there handing out candy and signing autographs from 6-8. The team will be located in the wing of the Macy's Department store. Make sure to stop by and say hi if you weren't able to Trick or Treat with us last Saturday!
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