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Muskegon Earns 12th Win of the Season with 3-2 Victory over Team USA U18

December 15, 2021 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Muskegon Lumberjacks News Release


PLYMOUTH, Mich. - The Muskegon Lumberjacks are back in the win column after defeating Team USA U18 by a final score of 3-to-2 on Wednesday, Dec. 15 from USA Hockey Arena. Ben Strinden, Jake Richard, and Joey Larson all netted a goal each, with Jack Williams and Phil Tresca each scoring two assists. Cutter Gauthier was the Team USA player to find the back of the net, as he had goals in the first and third periods.

1st Period

After a brief feeling-out period, the Lumberjacks opened the scoring at 12:11 of the first period after he redirected a shot from defenseman Jacob Guevin. Jacob Napier picked up the secondary assist to give Muskegon the 1-to-0 lead.

But just under two minutes later, Team USA scored the equalizer by Cutter Gauthier at 13:56 of the period. Gauthiers' goal was unassisted.

The Lumberjacks would pull ahead by one by Jake Richard at 18:38 of the opening period. Phil Tresca and Jack Williams assisted on Richard's second goal of the season.

After one period of play, the Lumberjacks took a 2-to-1 lead heading into the first intermission.

2nd Period

The only goal of the middle frame came from Muskegon's Joey Larson at 13:02 of the second period. Larson's 16th goal of the season was assisted by Phil Tresca and Jack Williams to increase the Lumberjacks' lead to 3-to-1.

Through 40 minutes of action, Muskegon controlled a 3-to-1 lead over Team USA.

3rd Period

Just 47 seconds into the third period, Team USA's Cutter Gauthier clocked in for his second goal of the contest to put his team within a goal. Jimmy Snuggerud scored the lone assist on Gauthier's goal to make it a 3-to-2 game, still in favor of Muskegon.

That would be as close as Team USA would get as Muskegon held on to earn a 3-to-2 victory.

On Deck

The Muskegon Lumberjacks will have another short turnaround as they travel to Green Bay, Wisc. for a two-game weekend series against the Green Bay Gamblers on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 17 and 18, respectively.. Puck drop is scheduled for 8:05 pm EST both nights from the Resch Center.

Upcoming Theme Nights - New Year's Eve/Party In Your Parka

On Dec. 31, watch the puck drop just hours before you watch the ball drop for New Year's Eve! We're saying farewell to 2021 and ringing in 2022 with a big New Years' Eve bash! Join us for Dueling Pianos and Lumberjacks action! The New Year's Eve bash rolls into New Years Day for Party In Your Parka on Jan. 1! We're throwing a party downtown, so make sure to rock your parka! For more information, call the Muskegon Lumberjacks Business office at (231)-799-7000 or email afranczek@muskegonlumberjacks.com.

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