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Lumberjacks Welcome Youngstown for Weekend Series

November 3, 2021 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Muskegon Lumberjacks News Release


MUSKEGON, Mich. - The Muskegon Lumberjacks continue their four-game homestand as they host the Youngstown Phantoms for a two-game weekend series on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 5 and 6, 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 Youngstown this season, with the most recent matchup between these two teams since April 17, 2021.

Phantoms of the Opera-tion

The Youngtown Phantoms will be Muskegon's first opponent this season that is currently not in the top three in the Eastern Conference. Currently, the Phantoms are riding a two-game winning streak, but sit at fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings with an overall record of 4-6-0-0. In their most recent outing, the Phantoms endured a three-game weekend, splitting with the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders and dismantling the Chicago Steel by a score of 5-to-1 on Halloween. The Phantoms boast a pair of NHL draft picks, those being Stiven Sardarian, who was selected by the Buffalo Sabres #88 overall in the third round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft and, Shane LaChance, who was selected by the Edmonton Oilers #186 overall in the sixth round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. Leading the way for Youngstown is forward Adam Ingram who currently leads the team in points and is tied for the team lead in goals, with six goals and six assists for 12 points in all 11 games with the Phantoms this season. The West St. Paul, Manitoba native is committed to St. Cloud State University in the NCHC. On defense, Trey Taylor stands out as he leads team defensemen in points, having scored two goals and five assists for seven points in 11 games this year. The Richmond, British Columbia native is committed to playing for the Clarkson Golden Knights in the ECAC. In goal, the Phantoms employ the services of Kyle Chauvette, recently named USHL goaltender of the week. Through six games this season, Chauvette has a 3-3-0 record, with a 3.25 GAA and a .894 save percentage.

About Last Weekend

The Lumberjacks were able to snag one point in the USHL standings last weekend but ultimately fell in both contests to the Dubuque Fighting Saints at home. Friday's game was a back-and-forth battle, with the Saints maintaining the lead numerous times despite Muskegon's efforts to cut the deficit. Nick Peluso scored his first career goal in the USHL, along with a pair from Quinn Hutson, but it wasn't enough in the 7-to-4 loss for Muskegon. Saturday's match was a completely different story as the Jacks thoroughly outplayed the Saints, but still found a way to lose in the shootout despite outshooting Dubuque 30-to-21 over the course of 65 minutes. Tyler Hotson potted two goals and Jake Braccini netted his first goal as a Lumberjack, but the Saints came back from two goals down to defeat Muskegon 4-to-3 in a shootout. In the end, the Lumberjacks are now on a five-game losing streak, sinking to eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings with a record of 1-6-1-2 on the year.

Zooperstars and Military Night

Come hang out with the Zooperstars for Friday's game! This one-of-a-kind show stars Whale Gretzky, Bobby Orrangutang, Mario Lemule, Squidney Crosby, and many more! Combining dancing, acrobatics, tricks and comedy, the Zooperstars offer fun for fans of all ages. On Saturday, the Jacks pay tribute to those brave men and women who have served, or currently serve in the United States Armed Forces for Military Night. The Lumberjacks will compete in special camouflage jerseys which will be auctioned off after the game. For more information, call the Muskegon Lumberjacks Business office at (231)-799-7000 or email afranczek@muskegonlumberjacks.com.

USHL Defenseman of the Week

Muskegon Lumberjacks defenseman Jacob Guévin has been named USHL defenseman of the week for Week 6 of the 2021-22 USHL regular season. After finding himself named Defenseman of the Week twice last season, Lumberjacks blueliner Jacob Guevin earned his first Weekly Honor of the 2021-22 season after extending his point streak to eight games with a trio of assists in a hard-fought weekend sweep at the hands of the Fighting Saints. Guevin started the weekend with pair of assists (0-2-2) in Friday night's 7-4 loss. The next night, Guevin picked up his 12th assist of the campaign with a primary marker on Muskegon's second goal of the middle frame to extend the Lumberjacks lead to 3-1. The University of Nebraska-Omaha commit currently has 13 points (1-12-13) through the first 10 games of the season after finishing last season with 45 points (7-38-45) in 53 games, which earned Guevin a place on the First Team USHL All-Rookie roster. Guevin's current eight-game point streak is the longest of his USHL career, surpassing a five-game stretch late last season. Dating back to March 31, 2021, Guevin has registered at least one point in 16 of his team's last 20 regular season games.

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.

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 Home Games

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

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

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

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

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.

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About the Muskegon Lumberjacks

The Muskegon Lumberjacks are proud and dedicated members of the United States Hockey League (USHL), the nation's only Tier I junior hockey league and leading producer of NCAA players and National Hockey League draft picks in the United States. The club's goal is to create an environment where student-athletes develop into successful young men both on and off the ice, which includes playing the game the right way while keeping up with their studies in the classroom and staying actively involved in the West Michigan community. The organization is committed to providing quality, affordable, and top-notch family entertainment while providing positive role models for the youth for the local community.

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