MUSKEGON, MI – Playoff hockey brings a different style of the game than in the regular season. Physicality ramps up while goal scoring slows down, and games become wars of attrition. Sunday afternoon, the Muskegon Lumberjacks announced the addition of Louis Jonerheim (Lund, SWE), a 6'4 power forward who plays a playoff-style brand of hockey.
 
 
Jonerheim comes to Muskegon from the BCHL, where he started the season with the Trail Smoke Eaters. With 22 points in 31 games this season, Jonerheim has shown an ability to produce when needed, but he also dictates the game with his speed and size.
 
"We are excited to add Louis to our group. He will be able to bring something I felt we've needed as a forward group. More speed and heavier play on our fore check." Said President of the Lumberjacks, Steve Lowe.
 
The Lumberjacks have gotten bigger as the season has progressed. Mostly on the back end, additions like Branko Vukas (6'4, 214), Gus Thorp (6'2, 205), Nathan Larioza (6'1, 204), and Carter Amico (6'5, 220) have helped the Jacks get some jam on the blue line. Now with the arrival of Jonerheim up front, the Jacks can inflict heavy checks below the goal lines at both ends of the ice.
 
"Louis plays his size, plays a man's game, and is very mature for his age. He understands what he brings and is committed to it each shift. Welcome to our family, Louis, and we thank your club in Sweden for being professional and allowing your release." Finished Lowe.
 
A native of Lund, Sweden, Jonerheim joins Carl Axelsson (Danderyd, SWE), Viktor Norringer (Kungsbacka, SWE), and Melvin Novotny (Stockholm, SWE) on the Lumberjacks roster.
 
Following his junior hockey career, Jonerheim is committed to play NCAA Division I College Hockey at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in the Atlantic Hockey America (AHA).
 
Welcome to Muskegon, Louis!
   
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.