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Lumberjacks Announce Addition of Alexander Kuleshov

November 17, 2021 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Muskegon Lumberjacks News Release


MUSKEGON, Mich. - The Muskegon Lumberjacks have announced today the addition of Russian-born goaltender Alexander Kuleshov from Tolpar Ufa in the MHL.

Kuleshov, the 6-foot, 198-pound netminder appeared in 26 games with Tolpar Ufa during the 2020-21 regular season with a record of 14-8-4, putting up a 2.25 GAA and a .923 save percentage. In eleven playoff games last season, the Ufa, Russia native was 6-3-1 with a 2.54 GAA and a .923 save percentage.

"We're really excited to add Alexander to our team, said Lumberjacks Head Coach Mike Hamilton. "Alexander really caught our eye and we couldn't be more excited to have him in Muskegon."

With the addition of Kuleshov, Muskegon now has a pair of Russian-born goaltenders. Most recently, the Lumberjacks acquired goaltender Platon Zadorozhnyy, a native of Moscow, Russia. Muskegon has also become a Russian pipeline, importing players such as Andrei Svechnikov, Egor Afanasyev, Daniil Gushchin, Alex Yakovenko, and Igor Larionov Jr. from Eastern Europe.

Upcoming Theme Nights - Flaunt Your Flannel & Saturday Night Fever

On Friday, Nov. 26, rock your favorite flannel and show your Lumberjack Pride because it's time to FLANNEL OUT at Mercy Health Arena for Flaunt Your Flannel! The following night on Saturday, Nov. 27, it's time to throw on your bell bottoms and jumpsuits! Mercy Health Arena is transforming into the disco as we get our boogie on to some groovy throwbacks! It's Saturday Night Fever baby! For more information, call the Muskegon Lumberjacks Business office at (231)-799-7000 or email afranczek@muskegonlumberjacks.com.

Upcoming Home Games

Fri. Nov. 26 | 7:10 pm EST | vs. Madison | Flaunt Your Flannel

Sat. Nov. 27 | 7:10 pm EST | vs. Madison | Saturday Night Fever

Fri. Dec. 3 | 7:10 pm EST | vs. Cedar Rapids | Teddy Bear Toss

Sat. Dec. 4 | 7:10 pm EST | vs. Cedar Rapids | Margaritaville

Sun. Dec. 5 | 4:00 pm EST | vs. Cedar Rapids | Princess & Hero Night

Fri. Dec. 10 | 7:10 pm EST | vs. Team USA U17 | Ugly Sweater Night

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