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Lumberjacks Come up Short in 6-4 Loss to Madison

October 23, 2021 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
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MIDDLETON, Wis. - After eight combined goals in the first period and multiple comeback bids by Muskegon, the Lumberjacks fell just short to the Madison Capitols by a final score of 6-to-4 from Bob Suter's Capitol Ice Arena on Saturday, Oct. 23. Quinn Hutson, Jack Williams, and Joey Larson all found the back of the net for the Jacks, but Madison was able to hold on for their seventh consecutive win to sweep the weekend series.

1st Period

Madison continued momentum into Saturday as the Capitols powered two goals in the opening two minutes of action, 20 seconds apart. The first Madison goal was scored by on the power play Ben Dexheimer at 1:53 of the period with an assist from Nick DeSantis. The second goal was pumped home by Jack Musa at 2:13 with the lone assist from Jack Horbach to make it a 2-to-0 start for the Capitols.

Muskegon would get on the board, courtesy of a power play snipe by forward Quinn Hutson at 5:10 of the first period. Hutson's fourth goal of the season was assisted by Jacob Guévin and Joey Larson to cut the deficit in half.

But the Capitols would regain the two-goal lead at 6:11 after a power play goal from Tyler Haskins to make it 3-to-1. Haskin's third goal of the season was assisted by Reid Pabich.

Haskins would net his second goal of the game at 12:12 of the opening frame to push the Madison lead to 4-to-1. Pabich and DeSantis would assist on Haskin's fourth goal of the season.

Just 13 seconds later, Lumberjacks captain Jack Williams would put his team within two at 12:25 of the first period. Williams' first goal of the season was assisted by Larson to make it a 4-to-2 score, still in favor of the Capitols.

Madison would add another tally, this time from Kyle Kukkonen via Barrett Brooks at 18:40 of the first period to increase the Capitols lead to 5-to-2.

In the waning seconds of the first stanza, Muskegon's Larson would deposit his fifth goal of the campaign to get his team within two. Tyler Dunbar and Williams picked up assists on Larson's goal at 19:42 of the first period.

After eight total goals were scored, Madison took a 5-to-3 lead into the intermission.

2nd Period

Unlike the first period, there was no scoring in the middle period. Muskegon committed three penalties while Madison only sent one player to the penalty box. However, both teams were unable to cash in on the ensuing power plays.

At the end of 40 minutes of action, Madison carried their first-period lead into the dressing room, leading 5-to-3.

3rd Period

At 4:21 of the third period, Jacks forward Quinn Hutson struck again on the power play to put Muskegon within one. Hutson's fifth goal of the season was assisted by Williams and Guévin.

The Capitols would go up by a deuce again with another goal by Musa at 11:51 of the third period. Musa's second marker of the game was helped by Pabich and Blake Dangos to give Madison a 6-to-4 lead.

In the end, the Madison Capitols held on to win their seventh game in a row, defeating the Lumberjacks 6-to-4 and sweeping the weekend series.

On Deck

The Muskegon Lumberjacks will return home to face off against the Dubuque Fighting Saints for a two-game weekend series on Friday-Saturday, Oct. 29-30 from Mercy Health Arena in downtown Muskegon. Both games will start at 7:10 PM EST. Friday's theme will feature Rivalry Night while Saturday's game is Comic-Con night.

Upcoming Theme Nights - Rivalry & Comic-Con Night

A classic rivalry comes to Muskegon for a good cause on Friday, Oct. 29, when Muskegon hosts the Dubuque Fighting Saints. 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 be eligible for ticket upgrades. 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.

Upcoming Games

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

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

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