Lumberjacks Have New Ownership

 

The Muskegon Lumberjacks (in white) are under new ownership.

     The Muskegon Lumberjacks are under new ownership.  Peter Herms recently purchased the team from BC Hockey LLC according to the USHL (United States Hockey League) website.  Peter Herms played for the Muskegon Lumberjacks during the 1985-1986 season when the franchise was part of the International Hockey League.  There haven't been any announcements made to move the team, but Herms does own several businesses in New Jersey including the Red Bank Armory Ice Complex.  Peter Herms is also a native of New Jersey.

     The Muskegon Lumberjacks have also parted ways with Head Coach Mike Hamilton.  Associate Head Coach Parker Burgess has been promoted to Head Coach.  The Muskegon Lumberjacks are currently in 3rd place in the USHL Eastern Conference standings with 25 points, and an overall record of 12-9-1-0 (1 overtime loss).  The Lumberjacks roster currently features three players from the state of Michigan including Defenseman #3 Tyler Dunbar (Sault Ste. Marie), Forward #16 Jacob Terpstra (Shelby Township), and Defenseman #5 Easton Young (Grand Rapids). 

      Muskegon Lumberjacks Forward #19 Jake Richard currently leads the team in goals, and in points.  Richard has accumulated 12 goals, 10 assists, and 22 points in 19 games played this season.  Defenseman #14 Gavin McCarthy currently leads the team in assists.  McCarthy has produced 4 goals, 14 assists, and 18 points in 20 games played this season.  Lumberjacks Forward #12 Cody Croal has contributed 8 goals, 10 assists, and 18 points in 22 games played this season.  

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-  The Muskegon Lumberjacks play their home games at Trinity Health Arena located at 470 W. Western Ave, in Muskegon.

-  Trinity Health Arena was formerly known as Mercy Health Arena.

-  C.J. Kusch is the Assistant Coach of the Muskegon Lumberjacks. 

-  Dave DeSander is the Goaltending Coach of the Muskegon Lumberjacks.  

For more information about the Muskegon Lumberjacks click on  https://muskegonlumberjacks.com 

For USHL stats, and standings click on  https://ushl.com  

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