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Richard Pockets Three Points, Jacks Earn 30th Win of the Season in 3-2 Victory over Green Bay

April 10, 2022 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Muskegon Lumberjacks News Release


Muskegon Lumberjacks forward Jake Richard
Muskegon Lumberjacks forward Jake Richard
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GREEN BAY, Wisc. - Lumberjacks forward Jake Richard netted three points, including the game-winning goal as Muskegon cruised to victory over the Green Bay Gamblers by a final score of 3-to-2 on Sunday, April 10, 2022, from the Resch Center. Owen Mehnlenbacher, who departs the weekend with three goals, and Jake Braccini added other tallies for the Jacks, who put the final stamp in Green Bay on their pro-style, three-in-three road swing in three different cities. With the win, the Lumberjacks hold steady in third place in the Eastern Conference standings with an overall record of 30-22-3-3 and 66 points and a chance to clinch a playoff berth next weekend.

1st Period

For the third game in a row, the Lumberjacks scored first, this time from Owen Mehlenbacher, his third goal of the weekend, at 5:37 of the first period to give Muskegon the early 1-to-0 lead. Mehlenbacher's 15th goal of the season was assisted by Jake Richard.

After the first period of action in Green Bay, the Lumberjacks carried a 1-to-0 lead going into the first intermission.

2nd Period

Sixty-three seconds into the middle period, Jake Braccini doubled the Lumberjack lead to 2-to-0 while on the power play. Braccini's 24th goal of the season was assisted by Jake Richard to put Muskegon up by a deuce at 1:03.

After both sides had goals waved off by the officials, Muskegon remained in the driver's seat up 2-to-0 heading into the third period.

3rd Period

The Gamblers were finally able to solve Muskegon netminder Chase Clark 7:48 into the third period on a goal from Luke Weilandt to cut the deficit to 2-to-1. Weilandt's sixth goal of the season was helped by Sawer Scholl to put Green Bay within a goal.

At 11:37 of the third period, Green Bay's Owen Murray tied the game 2-to-2 to pull the score even. Murray's fifth goal of the season was assisted by John Driscoll and Matt DeBoer.

Just over two minutes later, Jake Richard restored the one-goal lead for Muskegon putting the Lumberjacks ahead 3-to-2. Richard's 14th goal of the season, and third point of the night, was assisted by Gavin McCarthy and Nathan McBrayer.

In the end, Muskegon was able to stave off Green Bay's attempt to even the game and the Lumberjacks earned two points en route to a 3-to-2 victory over the Gamblers to close out the three-in-three weekend.

On Deck

The Jacks will continue their nine-game road trip by heading to Plymouth, Mich. to commence a two-game weekend series against Team USA U17 on Friday and Saturday, April 15 and 16, respectively. Both games will start at 7:05 pm EDT from USA Hockey Arena.

Upcoming Theme Nights - Fan Appreciation Night

On Saturday, April 23, the Jacks complete their home-and-home series with the Chicago Steel to close out the 2021-22 regular season on Fan Appreciation Night! The Lumberjacks want to thank the best fans in the USHL and show gratitude for their continued support. Come out and enjoy special deals and giveaways just for loyal followers! Detroit Pistons Hall of Famer Ben Wallace will be making an appearance with Rair to promote his line Undrafted where fans will have a chance to meet him and have any Ben Wallace merch personally signed. This will be the last time to see Lumberjacks hockey in action before the Clark Cup Playoffs. For more information, call the Muskegon Lumberjacks Business office at (231)-799-7000 or email afranczek@muskegonlumberjacks.com.

Upcoming Games

Fri. April 15 | 7:05 pm EDT | at Team USA U17

Sat. April 16 | 7:05 pm EDT | at Team USA U17

Fri. April 22 | 8:05 pm EDT | at Chicago Steel

Sat. April 23 | 7:00 pm EDT | vs. Chicago Steel

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