Muskegon 8-1 USA

On Saturday, January 25th, the Muskegon Lumberjacks defeated the USA NTDP U-17 Team 8-1.

     On Saturday, January 25th, the Muskegon Lumberjacks defeated the USA NTDP (National Team Development Program) U-17 Team 8-1.  Both teams compete in the Eastern Conference of the USHL (United States Hockey League).  Saturday's game was played at USA Hockey Arena located at 14900 Beck Road, in Plymouth, Michigan.  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs of USHL action in Plymouth.

     The Muskegon Lumberjacks are currently in 2nd place in the USHL Eastern Conference standings with 50 points, and an overall record of 22-10-2-4 (2 overtime losses, and 4 shootout losses).  Team USA is currently in 7th place in the USHL Eastern Conference standings with 24 points, and an overall record of 11-22-1-1 (1 overtime loss, and 1 shootout loss).  

     Muskegon Lumberjacks Forward #23 Ethan Drabicki is from Livonia, Michigan.  Team USA Defenseman #41 Tyler Martyniuk is from Washington Township, Michigan.  Team USA also fields a U-18 Team that also competes against USHL teams.  

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Both teams compete in the Eastern Conference of the USHL (United States Hockey League).

    

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-  Nick Fohr is the Head Coach of the USA NTDP U-17 Team.

-  Parker Burgess is the Head Coach of the Muskegon Lumberjacks. 

-  The Dubuque Fighting Saints are currently in 1st place in the USHL Eastern Conference standings with 53 points, and an overall record of 26-10-0-1 (0 overtime losses, and 1 shootout loss). 

-  The Lincoln Stars are currently in 1st place in the USHL Western Conference standings with 51 points, and an overall record of 25-11-1-0 (1 overtime loss, and 0 shootout losses). 

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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.  

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USHL News: April 2022

The USA NTDP did not qualify for the 2022 USHL Playoffs.

     The Muskegon Lumberjacks will face the Dubuque Fighting Saints on the road this Friday in Game 1 of the 2022 USHL (United States Hockey League) Eastern Conference Semifinals.  The Lumberjacks swept the Cedar Rapids Roughriders 2-0 (in a best of three game series) in the first round of the 2022 USHL Playoffs.  The Dubuque Fighting Saints earned a bye in the first round of the 2022 USHL Playoffs.  

     The Dubuque Fighting Saints finished the 2021-2022 USHL regular season in 2nd place in the USHL Eastern Conference standings with 86 points, and an overall record of 40-16-3-3 (3 overtime losses, and 3 shootout losses).  The Muskegon Lumberjacks finished the 2021-2022 USHL regular season in 3rd place in the USHL Eastern Conference standings with 72 points, and an overall record of 33-23-3-3 (3 overtime losses, and 3 shootout losses).  

     The Chicago Steel finished the 2021-2022 USHL regular season in 1st place in the USHL Eastern Conference standings with 88 points and an overall record of 39-13-9-1 (9 overtime losses, and 1 shootout loss).  The USA NTDP (National Team Development Program) failed to qualify for the 2022 USHL Playoffs.  Team USA finished the 2021-2022 USHL regular season in 7th place in the 2021-2022 USHL Eastern Conference standings with 60 points, and an overall record of 27-29-5-1 (5 overtime losses, and 1 shootout loss). 

     The Tri-City Storm finished the 2021-2022 USHL regular season in 1st place in the USHL Western Conference standings with 98 points, and an overall record of 47-11-3-1 (3 overtime losses, and 1 shootout loss).  The Storm will host the Omaha Lancers on Saturday in Game 1 of the USHL Western Conference Semifinals.  The Sioux City Musketeers will also host the Waterloo Black Hawks on Saturday in Game 1 of the USHL Western Conference Semifinals.  

     Tri-City Storm Forward #13 Jeremy Wilmer lead the USHL this season in points, and in assists.  Wilmer accumulated 25 goals, 73 assists, and 98 points in 60 games played this season.  Tri-City Storm Defenseman #41 Mitchell Miller, and Sioux City Musketeers Forward #27 Ben Steeves both lead the USHL this season in goals.  Miller compiled 39 goals, 44 assists, and 83 points in 60 games played this season.  Steeves produced 39 goals, 28 assists, and 67 points in 60 games played this season. 

     Muskegon Lumberjacks Forward #28 Quinn Hutson lead the team this season in goals, and in points.  Hutson accumulated 33 goals, 40 assists, and 73 points in 59 games played this season.  Team USA Forward #3 Isaac Howard lead the team in points this season against USHL competition.  Howard compiled 11 goals, 26 assists, and 37 points in 27 games played this season.  Team USA Forward #19 Cutter Gauthier lead the team in goals this season against USHL competition.  Gauthier produced 19 goals, 9 assists, and 28 points in 22 games played this season.         

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-  The Chicago Steel won the 2021 Clark Cup (USHL Championship). 

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

-  The USA NTDP play their home games at the USA Hockey Arena located at 14900 Beck Road, in Plymouth. 

-  The USA NTDP also failed to qualify for the 2021 USHL Playoffs. 

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Lumberjacks News: March 2022

 

      The Muskegon Lumberjacks are currently in 3rd place in the USHL (United States Hockey League) Eastern Conference standings with 56 points, and an overall record of 25-15-3-3 (3 overtime losses, and 3 shootout losses).  The Chicago Steel are currently in 2nd place in the USHL Eastern Conference standings with 62 points, and the Dubuque Fighting Saints are currently in 1st place in the USHL Eastern Conference standings with 63 points.  There are 16 teams competing in the 2021-2022 USHL season.  Each team is scheduled to play 62 regular season games this season.  

     Lumberjacks Forward #28 Quinn Hutson is currently (tied for) 3rd in the USHL in goals with 26, and (tied for) 5th in the USHL in points with 58.  Hutson has also accumulated 32 assists in 44 games played this season.  Lumberjacks Forward #7 Phillip Tresca has accumulated 25 goals, 21 assists, and 46 points in 46 games played this season.  Lumberjacks Forward #12 Ben Strinden has accumulated 21 goals, 25 assists, and 46 points in 46 games played this season.  Lumberjacks Forward #9 Joey Larson has accumulated 24 goals, 21 assists, and 45 points in 46 games played this season.  

     The Muskegon Lumberjacks roster features five players from the state of Michigan including Forward #25 Bennett Barnes (Northville), Defenseman #3 Tyler Dunbar (Sault Ste. Marie), Goaltender #29 Cameron Korpi (South Lyon), Forward #9 Joey Larson (Brighton), and Forward #24 Landon MacDonald (Brighton).  The Lumberjacks play their home games at Mercy Health Arena located at 470 W. Western Ave, in Muskegon.

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-  Mike Hamilton is the Head Coach of the Muskegon Lumberjacks.  

-  Cody Chupp is the Asociate Head Coach of the Muskegon Lumberjacks.  

-  James Ryan, and C.J. Kusch are Assistant Coaches for the Muskegon Lumberjacks. 

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

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USHL Season Wrap Up

 

The Dubuque Fighting Saints earned the fourth spot in the USHL Eastern Conference Playoffs.

     The USA NTDP (National Team Development Program) did not qualify for the 2021 USHL (United States Hockey League) Playoffs.  The Dubuque Fighting Saints (Iowa) earned the fourth, and final spot in the USHL Eastern Conference Playoffs with 53 points, and an overall record of 24-23-4-1 (4 overtime losses, and 1 shootout loss).  The USA NTDP finished in 5th place in the USHL Eastern Conference standings with 52 points, and an overall record of 22-24-4-4 (4 overtime losses, and 4 shootout losses). 

     The Chicago Steel are the top seeded team in the 2021 USHL Eastern Conference Playoffs with 81 points, and an overall record of 38-11-3-2 (3 overtime losses, and 2 shootout losses).  The Steel will host the Dubuque Fighting Saints in the first round.  The Muskegon Lumberjacks will host the Green Bay Gamblers in the other Eastern Conference 1st round matchup.  

     The Tri-City Storm (Nebraska) are the top seeded team in the USHL Western Conference Playoffs.  The Storm finished the regular season with 64 points, and an overall record of 30-18-3-1 (3 overtime losses, and 1 shootout loss).  The Storm will host the Fargo Force in the 1st round.  The Omaha Lancers will host the Sioux City Musketeers in the other Western Conference 1st round matchup.  

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The Muskegon Lumberjacks will host the Green Bay Gamblers in the 1st round of the USHL Playoffs.

The USA NTDP did not qualify for the 2021 USHL Playoffs.

The Chicago Steel finished the 2021 regular season with the best record in the entire USHL.

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-  The Muskegon Lumberjacks finished the 2021 USHL regular season with 72 points, and an overall record of 34-16-2-2 (2 overtime losses, and 2 shootout losses).    

-  The Omaha Lancers, the Sioux City Musketeers, and the Fargo Force all finished the 2021 USHL regular season with 63 points. 

-  Chicago Steel Forward #26 Sean Farrell lead the USHL in points this season with 101 (in 54 games).   

-  Chicago Steel Forward #27 Matt Coronato lead the USHL in goals this season with 48 (in 54 games).   

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Muskegon 5-4 USA - SO

 

On Wednesday, March 31st, the Muskegon Lumberjacks defeated the USA NTDP 5-4 in a shootout.

     On Wednesday, March 31st, the Muskegon Lumberjacks defeated the USA NTDP (National Team Development Program) U-18 Team 5-4 in a shootout.  Both teams compete against each other in the Eastern Conference of the USHL (United States Hockey League).  Wednesday night's game was played at the USA Hockey Arena located at 14900 Beck Road, in Plymouth.  Muskegon Forward #25 Nick Portz scored the game winning goal in the shootout.  

     The Muskegon Lumberjacks are currently in 2nd place in the USHL Eastern Conference standings with 61 points, and an overall record of 29-13-1-2 (1 overtime loss, and 2 shootout losses).  Team USA is currently in 4th place in the USHL Eastern Conference standings with 49 points, and an overall record of 21-18-3-4 (3 overtime losses, and 4 shootout losses).  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs of USHL action in Plymouth.    

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Both teams compete against each other in the Eastern Conference of the USHL.

Wednesday night's game was played at the USA Hockey Arena located at 14900 Beck Road, in Plymouth.

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-  Mike Hamilton is the Head Coach of the Muskegon Lumberjacks.  

-  Lumberjacks Forward Bennett Barnes is from Northville, Michigan. 

-  Lumberjacks Defenseman John Druskinis is from Plymouth, Michigan.  

-  Lumberjacks Defenseman Tyler Dunbar is from Sault St. Marie, Michigan. 

-  Lumberjacks Defenseman John Larkin is from Northville, Michigan.   

-  Lumberjacks Forward Bradley Marek is from Big Rapids, Michigan.  

-  Lumberjacks Defenseman Davis Pennington is from Saline, Michigan.  

-  Lumberjacks Forward Dylan Wendt is from Grand Haven, Michigan.  

  

-  Florida Panthers Forward Ryan Lomberg played for the Muskegon Lumberjacks during the 2011-2012 season.

-  Dan Muse is the Head Coach of the USA NTDP U-18 Team.  

-  USA NTDP Goalie Gibson Homer is from Grand Rapids, Michigan.  

-  USA NTDP Defenseman Roman Schmidt is from Midland, Michigan.

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Muskegon 6 - 3 USA

On Friday, September 9th, the Muskegon Lumberjacks defeated the USA NTDP Under 17 team 6-3.  

     On Friday, September 9th, the Muskegon Lumberjacks defeated the USA NTDP (National Team Development Program) Under 17 Team 6-3.  The Lumberjacks outshot Team USA 37-24.  Both teams compete in the USHL (United States Hockey League), and the preseason game was played at the USA Hockey Arena located at 14900 Beck Road, in Plymouth.  Click on the link below for more information about the USHL, the USA NTDP, the Muskegon Lumberjacks, or the USA Hockey Arena.
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The preseason game was played at the USA Hockey Arena located at 14900 Beck Road, in Plymouth.  

The Lumberjacks outshot Team USA 37-24.  Click on the links below.

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