Jr Blues Sweep the Wilderness
November 14, 2015 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Springfield Jr. Blues News Release
Springfield Jr Blues Shoot against the Minnesota Wilderness
(Springfield Jr. Blues)
The Jr Blues get the weekend sweep over the Minnesota Wilderness with a 7-4 victory on Saturday night.
The Jr Blues scored early and often starting with a Trevor Stone goal off of assists from Kyle Meeh and Jeff Skinner at the 0:11 mark in the 1st period. Barely over a minute later, Petr Kuznetsov followed with a goal of his own of assists from Brady Tomlak and Coale Norris to push the lead to 2-0. 19 seconds after that Danny DiGrande would find the back of the net off the assist from Matt Long to extend the lead to 3-0.
The Wilderness scored two goals to start off the second period but then the Jr Blues answered with two of their own. The first was a Brennan Blaszczak goal off assists from Long and DiGrande. The second was a goal from Long off assists from DiGrande and Nappier to bring the score to 5-2. The Wilderness would cut the lead to 5-4 but then Skinner scored off assists from Stone and Cody Lichtenvoort. Brady Tomlak would add an empty net goal off the assist form Norris to give the game a final score of 7-4.
The Jr Blues are home again next weekend for a two game set against the Topeka Roadrunners. Friday night there will be a pennant giveaway from Sangamon CEO. Saturday night is Scout Night with a merit badge giveaway from Lee O'Keefe Insurance Agency.
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