Thunder Open 3-In-3 with Team USA

Published on February 25, 2016 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Bloomington Thunder News Release


Bloomington Thunder vs. Team USA
Bloomington Thunder vs. Team USA
(Bloomington Thunder)

PLYMOUTH, Michigan - Game four of a six game stretch begins a secondthree in three in under a week. Thursday night from the USA Hockey Arena, theBloomington Thunder battle with the United States National Team DevelopmentProgram Under 17 team. The 6 p.m. (7 p.m. EST) puck drop is the fourth game ofthe season against the USNTDP. Bloomington (24-27-3-1) is one point outside ofa playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The Under-17's (17-19-3-1) are pairedwith the U-18's in the standings and reside in the final spot of the East.

Listen live to all Thundergames this season by going to portal.stretchinternet.com/wjbc/. Tonight's broadcastbegins at 5:45 p.m. for pregame coverage. Games will also be broadcast withlive video on FastHockey.com. Don't forget to check out the Thunder's Twitteraccount, @BLMThunder, for updates during the game with our hashtag #BLMvsUSA.

Bloomington is looking torebound from a tough weekend of games and travel. The team fell in three gamesfor the first time this season. Over the weekend, Jeremy Davies (Northeastern University) continued his trend ofscoring with two goals. The blue liner now has 13 this season and leads allUnited States Hockey League defenseman in goal scoring. The Northeastern commitranks third both on the Thunder and among USHL defensemen with 31 points (13g,18a).

Leading the Thunder scoringcharge is Tarek Baker (University ofWisconsin) with 36 points (18g, 18a). The top 20 scorer is just threepoints off breaking the team record for points scored in a season. Shane Bednard (Bowling Green StateUniversity) set the mark in 2014-15 with 39 points in the Thunder'sinaugural season.

Logan Lambdin (Michigan State University) became one of 11 scorers to reach 20 goalsthis season on Friday night, marking his first 20-goal year of his career. Theforward recently committed to Michigan State and has scored four game winnersfor the Thunder, to lead the team this season. In addition, Thursday night willmark the 100th game with the Bloomington Thunder for captain Jake Slaker (St. Lawrence University).He is the first player to reach 100 games with the organization.

The Thunder have played alltheir games with the NTDP against the U-17s. Bloomington has won all threematchups against the 17s. Leading the scoring attack for Team USA is Scott Reedy (University of Minnesota) whohas 22 points (7g, 15a) in as many games this season. Logan Cockerill (Boston University) has three points against theThunder this season to lead the team in points.

NEXT HOME GAME: Friday, March 4th -7 p.m. - Chicago Blackhawks night is back at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum tobring a slice of the reigning Stanley Cup Championship organization to CentralIllinois. 2013 Stanley Cup Champion Jamal Mayers will be at the game signingautographs and dropping the ceremonial puck after soloist Jim Cornelisonperforms the Star Spangled Banner. The Blackhawks Bud Light Ice Crew will alsobe at the game to sign autographs and meet fans in the stands. Get to the gameearly for $1 drafts and sodas all the way until puck drop. Tickets start at $10with $5 youth tickets when you call ahead. In order to receive these discountsyou MUST call ahead. To reach the Thunder office, call (309) 434-2980.

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Bloomington Thunder Faces off with Team USA
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 Bloomington Thunder vs. Team USA
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