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). 

For more information about the USA NTDP click on  https://www.usahockeyntdp.com 

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

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

For more information about the USA Hockey Arena click on  https://www.usahockeyarena.com  

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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.  

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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