USHL Muskegon Lumberjacks

Lumberjacks Clash with Dubuque in Weekend Home Series

Published on October 27, 2021 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Muskegon Lumberjacks News Release


MUSKEGON, Mich. - The Muskegon Lumberjacks will welcome the Dubuque Fighting Saints for a two-game weekend series on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 29 and 30, respectively. Both games will start at 7:10 pm EST from Mercy Health Arena in downtown Muskegon. This series will mark the first time the Lumberjacks have played Dubuque this season, with the most recent matchup between these two teams since April 22, 2021.

Scouting the Saints

This will be another tough test for Muskegon as Dubuque has yet to lose a game in regulation, coming in with a record of 4-0-2-2 and currently sitting in third place in the Eastern Conference standings, just behind Madison and Chicago. In their most recent outing, the Saints dropped a 3-to-2 decision in a shootout to the top-placed Steel following a 5-to-3 win over the Des Moines Buccaneers. Leading the way for the Saints is forward Tristan Lemyre who currently leads the team in goals and points, with six goals and five assists for 11 points in all eight games with the Saints this season. The Mirabel, Quebec native is committed to the University of Denver in the NCHC. On defense, look out for Axel Kumlin, who has appeared in eight games this year, totaling one goal and five assists for six points from the blueline. In goal, the Saints are well covered with Philip Svedebäck, who stands a tall 6'3" and weighs 205 pounds. Through five games this season, Svedebäck has a 3-0-2 record, with a 2.58 GAA and a .904 save percentage. The Stockholm, Sweden native was selected by the Boston Bruins #117 overall in the fourth round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft and is also committed to Providence College out of Hockey East.

About Last Weekend

The Lumberjacks came up empty-handed on their most recent trip to Madison, Wisc. after getting swept by the Capitols last weekend. Friday's tilt saw a seesaw battle with Muskegon flirting with the lead numerous times, but could not hold on for victory as the Capitols scored four unanswered goals in the third period to double up the Jacks in the 6-to-4 loss. Finnish forward Emil Jarventie scored his first USHL career goal while David Hymovitch broke through on the scoresheet for the first time this season since coming back from injury. Saturday's match did not start out well for the visitors, as the Capitols quickly jumped out in front with a pair of goals just over two minutes into the opening period. The Jacks battled back to make it a close game, with lamplighters from captain Jack Williams, Quinn Hutson, Joey Larson, and Ben Strinden, but the writing was on the wall for the Lumberjacks as they fell to Madison 6-to-4. In the end, Muskegon now is on a three-game losing streak, falling to eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings with a record of 1-5-1-1 on the year.

Rivalry & Comic-Con Night

A classic rivalry comes to Muskegon for a good cause on Friday, Oct. 29. Both Spartan and Wolverine fans are encouraged to support local charities, which will benefit Muskegon Rescue Mission and Love in Action. To make it enjoyable, it's turning into a competition: which fanbase can donate more: will it be MSU or U of M? Pianist Billy Ryan will be in the house to fire up both fan bases with performances of each fight song. Those who donate will receive $3 off their regularly priced ticket. Additionally, there will be a Buffalo Wild Wings intermission wing challenge. If interested in participating in the wing challenge, contact msontag@muskegonlumberjacks.com. The fun will continue into Saturday, Oct. 30, when the Lumberjacks celebrate Halloween with Comic-Con night! This spooky night will include trick or treating on the concourse and your favorite characters! Grand Rapids Comic-Con will be on the concourse. Call the Muskegon Lumberjacks Business office at (231)-799-7000 or email afranczek@muskegonlumberjacks.com.

The Decision

Muskegon Lumberjacks forward Nick Peluso has committed to the University of Maine. The Rochester, N.Y. native will take his talents to Orono in the competitive Hockey East conference. Peluso, the 5-foot-9, 175-pound forward appeared in 14 games with the Bishop Kearney Selects U18 squad during the 2021-22 regular season, totaling six goals and 15 assists for 21 points before receiving the call-up to the USHL in Muskegon. The University of Maine is no stranger to players from the Muskegon pipeline. In recent years, the Lumberjacks have sent numerous players to Orono, including forward Ryan Lomberg who currently plays with the NHL's Florida Panthers.

New goalie, who dis?

Goaltender Platon Zadorozhnyy joins the Lumberjacks after playing with Khimik Voskresensk in the VHL. Zadorozhnyy, the 6-foot-1, 184-pound netminder appeared in 22 games with MHK Spartak Moskva during the 2020-21 regular season with a record of 13-7-1, putting up a 2.40 GAA and a .920 save percentage with three shutouts. In four games with Khimik Voskresensk, Zadorozhnyy is 2-0-0 with a 2.49 GAA and a .902 save percentage. The Moskva, Russia native is committed to playing for the University of Maine. In recent years, Muskegon has become a pipeline for Russian-born players through the USHL. Most recently, Daniil Gushchin, currently in the San Jose Sharks organization, skated in Muskegon for three seasons, totaling 70 goals, 77 assists for 147 points in 139 games with the Lumberjacks.

Lumberjacks Land Lindauer

On Oct. 27, the Muskegon Lumberjacks acquired Parker Lindauer and a 2023 10th round draft pick from the Tri-City Storm in exchange for two sixth-round picks in the 2023 USHL Draft. Lindauer, the 5-foot-11, 181-pound forward appeared in 35 games with the Storm during the 2020-21 regular season, totaling three goals and four assists for seven points. The Madison, Wisc. native has one goal in seven games played with Tri-City this season. Along with Lindauer, the Lumberjacks will also receive a 10th round draft pick in the 2023 USHL Phase I draft. As compensation for Lindauer, the Lumberjacks will send a pair of sixth-round draft picks in the 2023 USHL Phase I and Phase II drafts, respectively to Tri-City.

Over the Airwaves

For live video streams, all Muskegon Lumberjacks games will be broadcast on HockeyTV (Video). Additionally, all home games and select away games will be streamed on Mixlr (Audio) for free.

NHL Central Scouting Watch List

On Tuesday, Oct. 19, National Hockey League (NHL) Central Scouting released their preliminary watch list for the upcoming 2022 NHL Entry Draft. In all, six current and three future Jacks made the list. Current Lumberjacks include defensemen Tyler Dunbar, Jacob Guevin, and Jeremiah Slavin; forwards Owen Mehlenbacher and Ethan Whitcomb; and goaltender Cameron Korpi. In addition to the original six, three affiliates were named to the watch list, those being Michael Callow, Matthew Morden, and George Fegaras. The Lumberjacks also boast 12 players eligible to be selected in this year's NHL Entry Draft which will take place from July 7 through July 9 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec.

Jacks in the NHL Draft

The Jacks boast an NHL draft pick to the roster with defenseman Noah Ellis. Committed to play at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Ellis was selected by the Vegas Golden Knights No. 184 overall in the sixth round of the 2020 NHL Draft. The Urbandale, Iowa native appeared in 40 games with the USHL's Des Moines Buccaneers during the fi2020-21 season, totaling five goals and 12 assists for 17 points.

Upcoming Games

Fri. Oct. 29 | 7:10 pm EST | vs. Dubuque | Rivalry Night

Sat. Oct. 30 | 7:10 pm EST | vs. Dubuque | Comic-Con Night

Fri. Nov. 5 | 7:10 pm EST | vs. Youngstown | Zooperstars Night

Sat. Nov. 6 | 7:10 pm EST | vs. Youngstown | Military Night

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