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Lumberjacks Fall to Chicago in 3-2 Decision

February 25, 2022 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Muskegon Lumberjacks News Release


MUSKEGON, Mich. - The Muskegon Lumberjacks came out hot in the first period, but the Chicago Steel came back from two goals down with three unanswered goals to win by a final score of 3-to-2 on Friday, Feb. 25 from Mercy Health Arena in downtown Muskegon. Quinn Hutson and Jake Braccini scored both lamplighters for the Jacks, but a three-point night from Chicago's Adam Fantilli gave the Steel a four-point cushion for first place in the Eastern Conference standings between the two teams.

1st Period

It only took 1:39 into the first period for the Lumberjacks to get on the board first, courtesy of Quinn Hutson with his 25th goal of the season to give Muskegon the 1-to-0 lead. Ben Strinden helped with the lone assist.

At 7:01, Jake Braccini added a power play goal to make it a 2-to-0 game for the Jacks early on in the first period. Jake Richard scored the lone assist on Braccini's 18th goal of the season.

However, the Steel would respond with a power play goal for themselves, that from Joe Miller to cut the deficit within a goal. Adam Fantilli scooped up the lone assist to make it a 2-to-1 game.

After 20 minutes of action, the Lumberjacks took a 2-to-1 lead heading into the first intermission.

2nd Period

The only goal scored in the second period came from Chicago's Sam Lipkin on the power play to level the score 2-to-2. Lipkin's 21st of the season was assisted by Adam Fantilli and Jake Livanavage.

After two periods of play, both teams skated to the dressing room tied 2-to-2.

3rd Period

After trailing 2-to-0, the Steel pulled in front after an even-strength goal from Adam Fantilli to give Chicago the 3-to-2 lead at 6:20 of the third period. Luca Fantilli and Hunter McDonald picked up the assists on the eventual game-winning goal for the Steel.

In the end, the Lumberjacks could not respond for the equalizer and the Chicago Steel came back from two goals down to win by a final score of 3-to-2.

On Deck

The Muskegon Lumberjacks will be summoned back home to conclude their two-game weekend series against the Chicago Steel on Saturday, Feb. 26. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm EST from Mercy Health Arena in downtown Muskegon.

Upcoming Theme Nights - Mardis Gras Night

On Saturday, Feb. 26, it's Mardi Gras Night! Mercy Health Arena is turning into Bourbon Street for one night only! Come in costume, be sure to remember your beads, and enjoy live music from the one and only Billy Ryan! For more information, call the Muskegon Lumberjacks Business office at (231)-799-7000 or email afranczek@muskegonlumberjacks.com.

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