Minnesota Magicians Weekly
January 13, 2015 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Minnesota Magicians News Release
The Magicians hit the road over the weekend for a two game series in Aberdeen, South Dakota vs. the Wings at Odde Ice Center. Back in October, the Magicians swept the Wings in Richfield and they entered the series looking to expand upon that success. On Friday, goaltender Chris Amsden was a stalwart between the pipes, backstopping the Magicians to a much needed 3-1 victory. Saturday was a different story, however, as the Magicians gave up a couple early powerplay goals and Aberdeen was finally able to solve Amsden. Despite the loss, the weekend can still be considered successful as the team was able to collect 2 points in a tough road environment. Up next, the Magicians play a Home & Home series against the Wilderness, making the trip up to Cloquet on Friday January 16th and returning home to Richfield Arena for a game on Saturday January 17th.
Final Score: Magicians 3 - Wings 1
Star of the Game: Nolan Schaeffer - The rookie defenseman from Marshal, Minnesota scored his first career North American Hockey League (NAHL) goal in the Magicians' victory over the Wings.
Venue: Odde Ice Center - Aberdeen, South Dakota
Game Recap:
The Magicians capitalized on two first period powerplays to pull away from the Wings and silence 1,300 fans at the Odde Ice Center. After allowing a 2nd period goal to the Wings, Magicians goaltender Chris Amsden was rock solid the rest of the way, and empty net goal by Austin Jackson late in the game sealed the deal and completed the Magicians Friday night victory.
Scoring Summary:
1st Period:
Magicians - Nolan Schaeffer (Powerplay)(Sam Becker, Lukas Laub) 7:41
Magicians - Nathan Krusko (Powerplay) (Kane Durment, Jack Christensen) 16:02
2nd Period:
Aberdeen - Michael Soucier (Powerplay)(Tanner Okeson) 9:08
3rd Period:
Magicians - Austin Jackson (Empty Net)(Unassisted) 19:43
Goaltenders:
Magicians - Chris Amsden (31 Saves on 32 Shots)
Aberdeen - Andrew Shortridge (15 Saves on 17 Shots)
Final Score: Magicians 2 - Wings 4
Star of the Game: Austin Rueschhoff - The recently called up forward scored his first goal as a member of the Minnesota Magicians.
Venue: Odde Ice Center - Aberdeen, South Dakota
Game Recap:
It was a role reversal on Saturday night as the Wings capitalized on two powerplays in the first period to take an early lead. Two more goals for Aberdeen to start the second period put the Magicians behind for good. Austin Rueschhoff added a goal for the Magicians in the second period, and Spencer Kuhlman scored halfway through the third period but that would be the last of the scoring in the game. Goaltender Chris Amsden was replaced by Cole Weaver after surrender his fourth goal of the evening. Weaver was perfect in net, stopping all nine shots he faced.
Scoring Summary:
1st Period:
Aberdeen - Colin O'Neill (Powerplay)(Kyle Haak, Tanner Okeson) 7:57
Aberdeen - Michael Soucier (Powerplay)(Victor Ostling, Will Hammer) 13:15
2nd Period:
Aberdeen - Brendan Riordan (Kyle Haak, Matt Pulver) 8:18
Aberdeen - Tucker De Young (Colin O'Neill, Kyle Haak) 10:43
Magicians - Austin Rueschhoff (Powerplay)(Nolan Schaeffer, Sam Becker) 19:14
3rd Period:
Magicians - Spencer Kuhlman (Jack Christensen, Kane Durment) 7:45
Goaltenders:
Magicians - Chris Amsden (23 Saves on 27 Shots), Cole Weaver (9 Saves on 9 Shots)
Aberdeen - Chad Catt (25 Saves on 27 Shots)
Up Next:
Friday January 16th - 7:05 PM @ Cloquet Wilderness
Saturday January 17th - 7:05PM vs. Cloquet Wilderness at Richfield Arena
Worth Noting:
The Magicians recently completed a trade that send the team's all-time point leader, Matt Colford, to the Corpus Christi IceRays in exchange for Candian forward Connor Bucsis. A Champlin, Minnesota native, Colford had been a member of the Magicians since the inaugural season of the franchise and had 17 points this season. Bucsis arrives in Minnesota after playing 32 games with the IceRays this season and putting up 12 total points.
The Magicians will be hosting their 2nd Annual Pucks for Paws promotion on Saturday January 31st at Richfield Ice Arena. The event benefits Secondhand Hounds animal shelter, and the organization will be featuring some its animals that are currently up for adoption!
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