Rangers competing for the playoffs

March 1, 2007 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Marquette Rangers News Release


The Marquette Rangers took to the road yesterday afternoon on their way to a three game weekend in Boardman, Ohio, facing off against the leading team in the North American Hockey League, the Mahoning Valley Phantoms. During the Phantoms' visit to Marquette in December, the Rangers successfully rallied putting an end to Mahoning Valley's 19 game unbeaten streak. Now the Rangers are looking to tally points after being defeated by the U.S. National Team Development Program U18 team last weekend.

Ever since the new-year, the Rangers have improved their overall record to 20-27-4. Hopefully the wins didn't start too late in the season, as the Rangers are now vying for a playoff position and chance at the Robertson Cup Championship. "The points are even more important now as playoff positioning unfolds. We know to beat the Phantoms our special teams will play a huge role and we need to limit their (Phantoms) power play opportunities and capitalize on ours. Our guys are prepared to come out and play hard, especially knowing what's at stake," said Head Coach Randy Enders.

Kosinski continues to be a strong leader for the Rangers not only as the leading Rangers' scorer with 44 points in 50 games, but is currently ranked 26 out of over 450 players in the NAHL. Brodie Zuk just trails as 33 in the league with 43 points in 44 games played. Neeco Belanger has amassed 39 points, while Weight tallies 32 and Hauswirth 30. Out of the top 100 scoring leaders in the NAHL, six of them are Rangers.

The Rangers return home launching an 8 game home series on Thursday, March 15 at 7 p.m... Events and activities are being planned to wrap up the Rangers' inaugural season with Saint Patrick's Day celebrations March 17, parents and billet families being honored the weekend of the 23rd and an array of events for the whole family continuing to the final game April 1. Watch for details on the Rangers in the community and more upcoming game events on www.marquetterangers.com. Information is also available on the Web about try-outs beginning in May for the 07-08 season.

Tickets are available for upcoming games by visiting the Rangers Lakeview Arena office, Marquette branches of River Valley State Bank, Johnson's Pro Shop in Lakeview Arena, Johnson's Sport Shop on Third Street, or by calling the Rangers at (906) 225-9077. Team information can be viewed at www.marquetterangers.com.



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