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Matt Mendelson Commits to Penn State

January 21, 2014 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Muskegon Lumberjacks News Release


MUSKEGON, Michigan (January 21st) - The Muskegon Lumberjacks are proud to announce that Forward Matt Mendelson has made his college commitment to play for the Penn State Nittany Lions out of the Big Ten Conference following his junior career staying close to his native hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Mendelson is currently in his first full season with the Lumberjacks and has totaled 26 points (13 goals and 13 assists) to go along with a plus-five rating in 36 games played. In addition, Mendelson played in 17 games last season in Muskegon recording two goals and one assist to go along with a plus-three rating.

"Being from Pittsburgh, I get a chance to play in my home state close to my family and friends as well as play in the Big Ten Conference for a new and upcoming program," said Mendelson. "I loved the coaching staff, and the facilities are phenomenal. Also, their brand new Pegula Ice Arena is top notch and, in my opinion, the nicest college rink in the country."

Prior to coming to Muskegon in November of 2012, Mendelson began the 2012-13 season with the Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (Midget Major) Team out of the Midwest Elite Hockey League (MWEHL) accumulating 19 points (6 goals and 13 assists) in 22 games played. During the 2011-12 season, Mendelson skated for the Pittsburgh Hornets Midget Minor Team notching 42 points (14 goals and 28 assists) in 36 games played.

This season, Mendelson is one of two assistant captains on this year's Lumberjacks team sharing the honors with teammate Trevor Morbeck.

The Lumberjacks return to home ice for the first time in nearly a month for a pair of games this Friday and Saturday against the U.S. National Development Program at 7:15 pm, respectively.

Friday's game against the Under-17 Team will feature the second and final trading card giveaway of the season along with the return of our "Jacks Win You Win" promotion. If the Lumberjacks win on Friday, every fan in attendance will receive a $5 Sport Clips gift card.

Saturday's game against the Under-18 Team will feature our annual "Jacks Fight Cancer" Game presented by Mercy Health Partners. Fans can contribute to the event in numerous ways in which proceeds will be donated to the Johnson Family Cancer Center, and more information can be found on the Lumberjacks' Facebook page by searching "Muskegon Lumberjacks." Additionally, our "Subway Saturday" promotion returns, where if the Lumberjacks win on Saturday, fans that attend the game can present their ticket stubs at any participating West Michigan Subway location for a buy one six-inch sub, get another six-inch sub of equal or lesser value for free.

Individual game tickets will be on sale for the next pair of home games all this week for the low price of $10 for adults and $6 for children ages 3-12 if they are purchased before the day of the game. Tickets can be purchased at the Lumberjacks' Box Office or by calling (231) 724-5225.

The exclusive radio home for the Muskegon Lumberjacks all season long is 92.5 FM WLAW "The Outlaw" as Bryan Fongers delivers the call beginning ten minutes prior to puck drop.

The proud home of all Muskegon Lumberjacks home games is the L.C. Walker Arena in downtown Muskegon located just minutes from the beautiful Lake Michigan Shoreline. Muskegon Lumberjacks hockey, "Experience the Buzz!"

The Muskegon Lumberjacks are proud members of the United States Hockey League, the nation's only Tier I junior hockey league and the leading producer of NCAA players and National Hockey League draft picks in the United States. The Lumberjacks' organization prides itself on developing not just premier hockey talent, but also exceptional young men outside the arena of sports. For more information, visit www.muskegonlumberjacks.com .

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