MUSEKGON, MI – For the 4
th time this season, Muskegon Lumberjacks netminder
Carl Axelsson (Danderyd, SWE) has earned the title of Goalie of the Week in the USHL. His performances on Friday and Saturday night helped the Jacks to a weekend split in a tightly contested series against the Gamblers in Green Bay.
Over the weekend, Axelsson appeared in both games for the Jacks, recording 56 saves on the 60 he faced. Friday night was the smaller workload of the two games. Of the 28 shots he faced, Axelsson stopped 26 of them. The first was a long shot from the blue line that snuck through a screen in the low slot. The second goal was a fluke: a rim around the boards popped off the Zamboni doors and into the low slot when Axelsson was behind the net. The strong goaltending from Axelsson helped the Jacks hold on for a 3-2 win.
Saturday night brought a different result, but a heavier workload. Axelsson faced 32 shots this time and stopped 30 of them. An empty net goal at the end of regulation helped the Gamblers to a 3-1 win, but a strong performance from Axelsson kept the Jacks within striking distance all the way to the end.
Through the two games, Axelsson recorded a 1-1 record, 2.03 goals against average, and a .934 save percentage. In total this season, Axelsson is 2
nd in the USHL with 19 wins, 3
rd in GAA with a 2.19, and 1
st in save percentage with a .928.
This Goalie of the Week honor is the fourth of the season for Axelsson, who previously earned it in weeks 2, 6, and 8.
Congratulations, Carl!
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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.
