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Saints Finish in 3rd Place with 4-1 Loss at Waterloo

April 11, 2015 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Dubuque Fighting Saints News Release


WATERLOO, IA-Brock Boeser had a goal and an assist to lead the Waterloo Black Hawks to a 4-1 victory over the Dubuque Fighting Saints Saturday night at the Young Arena. The loss, combined with a Cedar Rapids win over Chicago, moved Dubuque to a 3rd Place finish in the Eastern Conference. The Fighting Saints will host Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinal series with Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, April 14 to open the playoffs.

While it was Dubuque that had a lot on the line, it was Waterloo that entered Saturday's game with urgency. The Black Hawks scored two goals in the game's first 27 seconds. First it was John Wiitala, deflecting a Brock Boeser wrist shot under Jacob Nehama's left arm to make it 1-0 Waterloo just 12 seconds into the game. Only 25 seconds later, Boeser scored on a rebound to give Waterloo a 2-0 lead.

Dubuque would respond late in the first period on a power play goal from Brett Boeing. Wyatt Ege skated the puck into the offensive zone and fed the puck across to Boeing on the left wing. He one-timed a shot up and over an outstretched Cale Morris to make it 2-1 Waterloo with just 13.8 seconds left in the first period.

Dubuque looked to turn the momentum in period two, and Nehama came up with a giant stop on Boeser on a penalty shot midway through the frame. However, it would be the Black Hawks that would add to their lead. Bryan Lemos scored with nine minutes left in the second period, wrapping the puck behind the net and sliding a shot five-hole on Nehama to make it 3-1 Waterloo.

The Black Hawks would score the lone goal of the third period with Max Coatta notching an empty net goal at 17:44. Dubuque pulled Nehama with a power play in the game's final minutes, but Coatta scored after Hayden Shaw fanned on a shot at the point.

Waterloo outshot Dubuque 30-27 on the evening. The Fighting Saints ended the regular season with a record of 46-19-5.

Dubuque finished 3rd in the USHL's Eastern Conference, locking in a matchup with 2nd-seeded Cedar Rapids, making them the lower seed in the Eastern Conference Semifinal, which is a best-of-five series. As the playoff format is 1-2-1-1, Dubuque will host Game 1 on Tuesday, April 14 and, if necessary, Game 4 on Monday, April 20. Fans who have already picked up their playoff tickets are asked to use the ticket for GAME A at Tuesday's Game 1 on April 14, and the ticket for GAME B for Game 4 on Monday, April 20.

The complete schedule for the 2015 Eastern Conference Semifinal series is as follows:

Game 1 at Dubuque - Tuesday, April 14, Mystique Community Ice Center- 7:05 p.m. (GAME A Tickets)

Game 2 at Cedar Rapids- Friday, April 17, Cedar Rapids Ice Arena - 7:05 p.m.

Game 3 at Cedar Rapids- Saturday, April 18, Cedar Rapids Ice Arena - 7:05 p.m

Game 4 at Dubuque - Monday, April 20, Mystique Community Ice Center - 7:05 p.m. (if necessary) (GAME B Tickets)

Game 5 at Cedar Rapids - Wednesday, April 22, Cedar Rapids Ice Arena - 7:05 p.m. (if necessary)

Game 1 of the playoffs will feature many incredible offers for fans including a $2 Tuesday promotion which features special $2 hot dogs, $2 small popcorns and $2 small sodas at the concession stands.

Dubuque Fire Equipment presents Game 1 on Tuesday, and the first 1,500 fans will receive a red glow stick.

Full Season Ticket Holders who have signed up for "Pay as We Play" ticket packages will receive several special offers for the Eastern Conference Semifinal. Full Season Ticket Holders are asked to check their emails for a special exclusive offers only available for a limited time. They may also call 563.583.6880 for more details on this exceptional offer.

Full Season Ticket Holders are also encouraged to bring family and friends to home games in the Eastern Conference Semifinal, and those who bring five or more friends and family to the rink will receive an exclusive #CodeRed Fighting Saints playoff t-shirt.

Both Tuesday's Game 1, and Game 4 on April 20, presented by Exceptional Dentistry, are College Nights, featuring a special ticket offer for local students. With a valid college ID, students receive a ticket in the Attack section, plus $5 in Saints Bucks (good for concessions or merchandise) for just $10.

The Fighting Saints are asking the tri-state area to rally around the team for the opening of the playoffs. Tuesday, April 14 is "Wear Red for the Saints Day" and fans are encouraged to post a photo of themselves wearing red to the Fighting Saints Facebook page, or by tweeting the team @fightingsaints using the official playoff hashtag, #CodeRed, for a chance to win playoff tickets.

The Fighting Saints Box Office will be open Sunday, April 12 from Noon to 4 p.m. for those wishing to purchase playoff tickets. For Full Season Ticket Holders who have Game 1 included in their ticket package and those who have signed up for "Pay as We Play", playoff tickets may be picked up during that time or at the Fighting Saints Box Office this week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Playoff tickets start at just $10. Fans may call 563.583.6880 to order or visit DubuqueFightingSaints.com.

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