MUSKEGON, MI – It was an impressive week all around for the Muskegon Lumberjacks, who swept the Green Bay Gamblers in a two-game weekend series at Trinity Health Arena. The 3-0 and 3-2 wins were backstopped by Carl Axelsson (Danderyd, SWE), helping the Jacks to a 4-0 start to the season.
 
 
Friday night, the players in front of Axelsson did everything they could to limit the action in front of their netminder. Axelsson didn't face a shot until two minutes into the second period. Only eight more shots found their way onto Axelsson the rest of the game, all of which were turned aside, sending Axelsson to his first shutout in the USHL.
 
Saturday brought a much heavier workload for Axelsson. The Gamblers led the charge on the offensive end but again were met with a standout performance in the Lumberjacks' crease. Despite getting a pair of goals on the board, the Gamblers weren't able to get much past Axelsson, who finished with 34 saves on 36 shots against.
 
By the end of the weekend, Axelsson had a 1.00 Goals Against Average and a .956 Save Percentage. His season totals are:
 
Record: 3-0-0-0 (1^st in USHL)
GAA: 1.63 (5^th in USHL)
SV%: .925 (6^th in USHL)
Shutouts: 1 (T-1^st in USHL)
   
About the Muskegon Lumberjacks
The Muskegon Lumberjacks are proud and dedicated members of the United States Hockey League (USHL), the nation's only Tier I junior hockey league and leading producer of NCAA players and National Hockey League draft picks in the United States. The club's goal is to create an environment where student-athletes develop into successful young men, both on and off the ice. This includes playing the game the right way while maintaining academic excellence in the classroom and staying actively involved in the West Michigan community. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and top-notch family entertainment while serving as positive role models for the youth and local community.