NA3HL - Granite City Lumberjacks

    Trio of former Jacks aim to star with NAHL’s Austin Bruins

    Date:07/19/2016  Source:NA3HL - Granite City Lumberjacks 

    One is from Texas, the son of a former pro basketball player. A second was ready to quit hockey a year ago. A third chose to bypass his senior year of high school hockey and has seen the decision pay off. All three used the Granite City Lumberjacks as a springboard to the North American Hockey League, where this fall they’re likely to be teammates and key players for the Austin Bruins. Suf...


    Quartet of Lumberjacks step up to college hockey this season

    Date:06/29/2016  Source:NA3HL - Granite City Lumberjacks 

    Heading into their 10th anniversary season, the Granite City Lumberjacks have averaged about four players per season moving on to play in college. So, not surprisingly, that was exactly the number from last season’s team that committed to schools for 2016-17. Forward Adam Marty and defenseman Tyler Mros are headed to Bethel University, which already has had five Lumberjacks alumni play at t...


    Twin City wins tough contest against Granite City, 3-2

    Date:03/26/2016  Source:NA3HL - Granite City Lumberjacks 

    In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Twin City escaped with a 3-2 victory over Granite City. No lead was more than one goal during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Yannick Zehnder at 17:37 of the second period. The win by Twin City clinched the best of three series at 2-0. Alex Egle was all over the ice for Twin City, as he registered two goals in the win. Egle's tallie...


    Granite City's comeback falls short, Twin City wins 4-2

    Date:03/25/2016  Source:NA3HL - Granite City Lumberjacks 

    Granite City almost clawed its way back from a three-goal deficit, but Twin City managed to pull out a 4-2 win in the end. Twin City led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when Twin City's Joe Costello scored at 11:45 in the second period to put Twin City up 3-0. After the loss made the series score 1-0 in the best of three series, Granit...


    Granite City uses big games from Skaja and Marty to down Alexandria, 7-4

    Date:03/20/2016  Source:NA3HL - Granite City Lumberjacks 

    Behind two goals and one assist from Tanner Skaja and one goal and one assist from Adam Marty, Granite City downed Alexandria 7-4. Skaja scored the first of his two goals short handed at 14:43 into the third period to make the score 6-4 Granite City. Granite City was on a disadvantage when Andrej Jamnicky went off the ice for tripping. Braden Altena assisted on the tally. Skaja's next tally short ...


    LaCombe stymies Granite City, Alexandria wins 3-1

    Date:03/19/2016  Source:NA3HL - Granite City Lumberjacks 

    Derrick LaCombe stood on his head and made 31 saves to lead Alexandria to a 3-1 victory over Granite City. With the win, Alexandria avoided elimination to make the series score 1-1 in the best of three series. Alexandria was led by Steven Gustafson, who tallied one goal. Gustafson scored 7:23 into the third period to make the score 2-1 Alexandria. Alec Seeger picked up the assist. Alexandria's off...


    Granite City rides Berglove to victory over Alexandria, 3-1

    Date:03/18/2016  Source:NA3HL - Granite City Lumberjacks 

    Granite City relied on the sparkling performance of Mac Berglove in net to grab a 3-1 win against Alexandria. After the loss made the series score 1-0 in the best of three series, Alexandria faces elimination next time out. Granite City was led by Andrej Jamnicky, who had one goal. Jamnicky scored 16:38 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Granite City. Granite City put up an impenetrable ...


    Breezy Point uses shootout to best Granite City, 4-3 (1-0 SO)

    Date:03/13/2016  Source:NA3HL - Granite City Lumberjacks 

    Ryan Mezera was all over the ice for Breezy Point, as he racked up two goals in the win.Breezy Point put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Granite City to score on any of their seven power plays.Others who scored for Breezy Point included Tyler Larwood and Austin Langworthy, who scored one each. More assists for Breezy Point came via Seyia Hayata, who had ...


    Berglove leads Granite City to shutout victory over Breezy Point

    Date:03/12/2016  Source:NA3HL - Granite City Lumberjacks 

    Braden Altena was all over the ice for Granite City, as he tallied one goal and two assists in the win. Altena scored in the first period to make the score 2-0 Granite City. Matt Flom assisted on the tally.Granite City's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in three goals.Granite City put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Breezy Po...


    Granite City stifles Twin City's comeback, gains 5-3 victory

    Date:03/11/2016  Source:NA3HL - Granite City Lumberjacks 

    Granite City, which led by three goals at one point, survived a comeback attempt by Twin City and clinched a 5-3 victory. Granite City led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when Granite City's Tanner Skaja scored short handed at 10:11 in the third period to put Granite City up 4-1. Matt Flom had two goals to lead Granite City to victory....


    Twin City stifles Granite City's comeback, gains 5-3 victory

    Date:03/05/2016  Source:NA3HL - Granite City Lumberjacks 

    Twin City, which led by three goals at one point, survived a comeback attempt by Granite City and clinched a 5-3 victory. Twin City led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when Twin City's Alex Egle scored at 11:23 in the second period to put Twin City up 4-1. Egle had two goals to lead Twin City to victory. Twin City stifled Granite City'...


    Granite City blows out Minnesota, 11-2

    Date:03/04/2016  Source:NA3HL - Granite City Lumberjacks 

    Granite City had a six-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to an 11-2 win over Minnesota. Spencer Zwiener was all over the ice for Granite City, as he tallied one goal and two assists in the win. Zwiener scored 1:25 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Granite City. Andrej Jamnicky provided the assist. Granite City excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up...


    Jamnicky's hat trick boosts Granite City over Minnesota, 6-1

    Date:02/28/2016  Source:NA3HL - Granite City Lumberjacks 

    Andrej Jamnicky netted a hat trick to lead Granite City over Minnesota, 6-1. Jamnicky got on the scoresheet 19:03 into the first period. He then added goals at 11:28 into the second and at 16:49 into the third. Granite City's Nathan Isaacson was a brick wall in net, as he came up with 26 saves and let only one puck past him. The solid play of Isaacson will be reflected in his goals against average...


    Alexandria downs Granite City in overtime, 5-4 (OT)

    Date:02/27/2016  Source:NA3HL - Granite City Lumberjacks 

    Alexandria's Tyler Frischmon scored 58 seconds into overtime to beat Granite City, 5-4 (OT). Alexandria got the win on the strength of a great game by Frischmon, who had two goals and two assists. Frischmon scored the first of his two goals at 14:02 into the third period to make the score 4-3 Alexandria. AJ Gullickson provided the assist. Frischmon's next tally made the score 5-4 Alexandria with 1...


    Zwiener, Finley lead Granite City over Alexandria, 8-4

    Date:02/26/2016  Source:NA3HL - Granite City Lumberjacks 

    Behind two goals from Spencer Zwiener and two goals Kevin Finley, Granite City downed Alexandria 8-4. Zwiener scored the first of his two goals at 6:53 into the third period to make the score 5-3 Granite City. Andrej Jamnicky picked up the assist. Zwiener's next tally made the score 8-5 Granite City with 52 seconds left in the third period. Tanner Skaja assisted on the tally. Finley scored the fir...


    Granite City downs La Crosse, 5-2

    Date:02/20/2016  Source:NA3HL - Granite City Lumberjacks 

    Tommy Hall had two points to lead Granite City to a 5-2 victory over La Crosse. Granite City was often in penalty trouble, totaling eight minors and one major for 51 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 16.0 minutes per game Granite City had been spending in the box. Granite City additionally got points from Tyler Mros, who also registered one goal and one assist and Will Mix, who also ...


    Marty's goals lift Granite City to 5-2 victory over La Crosse

    Date:02/19/2016  Source:NA3HL - Granite City Lumberjacks 

    Granite City relied on the scoring touch of Adam Marty, who netted two goals, to beat La Crosse, 5-2. Marty's tallies came at 1:57 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Granite City and 17:56 into the third to make the score 4-2 Granite City. Granite City's penalty kill excelled, as Granite City gave up one goal despite allowing six power plays. Granite City could not stay out of the penal...


    Breezy Point falls to Granite City in overtime, 4-3 (OT)

    Date:02/12/2016  Source:NA3HL - Granite City Lumberjacks 

    Granite City pulled out a 4-3 (OT) overtime victory over Breezy Point on a clutch goal by Tyler Mros. Granite City was sparked by Mros, who racked up one goal and one assist. Mros scored 53 seconds into overtime to make the score 4-3 Granite City. Tanner Skaja provided the assist. Granite City kept Breezy Point's goalie busy throughout the game, and Christian Sanzottera made 38 saves on 42 shots. ...


    Granite City rips Minnesota, 7-2

    Date:02/06/2016  Source:NA3HL - Granite City Lumberjacks 

    Granite City had a four-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 7-2 win over Minnesota. Granite City was led by Lucas Carroll, who had one goal. Carroll scored 1:39 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Granite City. Zack Cole picked up the assist. Granite City forced Minnesota's goalies to work between the pipes, taking 42 shots and forcing 35 saves. Dakot...


    North Iowa beats Granite City 3-0 as Johnson gains shutout

    Date:01/30/2016  Source:NA3HL - Granite City Lumberjacks 

    David Johnson recorded a shutout against Granite City as North Iowa picked up a 3-0 win. North Iowa was led by Austin Jackson, who grabbed one goal. Jackson scored 13:08 into the first period to make the score 1-0 North Iowa. Brett Gravelle picked up the assist. North Iowa put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Granite City to score on any of its three power ...


    North Iowa falls to Granite City in overtime, 1-0 (OT)

    Date:01/29/2016  Source:NA3HL - Granite City Lumberjacks 

    Granite City's Andrej Jamnicky scored 4:05 into overtime to beat North Iowa, 1-0 (OT). Mac Berglove spearheaded the defensive effort for Granite City, as he did not allow a puck past him and made 32 saves for the shutout. The solid play of Berglove will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 2.31. Granite City excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five...


    Breezy Point falls to Granite City in overtime, 3-2 (OT)

    Date:01/22/2016  Source:NA3HL - Granite City Lumberjacks 

    John Suess gave Granite City a 3-2 (OT) victory over Breezy Point when he scored 3:51 into the extra period. Granite City was led by Suess, who had one goal. Granite City stifled Breezy Point's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Granite City's offense rang up 32 shots on Breezy Point's net. Granite City also had goals scored by Braden Altena and Andrej Jamnicky, who ea...


    Granite City wins tough contest against Twin City, 3-2

    Date:01/16/2016  Source:NA3HL - Granite City Lumberjacks 

    In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Granite City escaped with a 3-2 victory over Twin City. Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Matt Flom secured the win for Granite City with a goal in the second period. Granite City was led by Flom, who grabbed one goal and one assist. Flom scored on the power play 8:45 into the second period to make the score 3-2 Granite City....


    Granite City erases deficit to stun Minnesota, 3-2

    Date:01/15/2016  Source:NA3HL - Granite City Lumberjacks 

    Granite City climbed out of a two-goal hole to beat Minnesota, 3-2. Granite City never led in the game until netting the game winner. Granite City trailed 2-0 after a goal by Minnesota's Kyle Wendorf at 3:39 in the second period. Granite City knotted things up at 2-2 on a goal by Andrej Jamnicky at 5:27 in the second period. Granite City netted the game winner on the power play at 3:42 in the thir...


    Granite City downs Alexandria, 4-1

    Date:01/09/2016  Source:NA3HL - Granite City Lumberjacks 

    Andrej Jamnicky registered one point to lead Granite City to a 4-1 victory over Alexandria. Granite City stifled Alexandria's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Granite City did not challenge the opposing netminder, only getting 14 shots on net to force 10 saves. Granite City could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 26 minutes in penalties during the ...


    Granite City pulls away in second, rolls over Twin City, 6-2

    Date:01/08/2016  Source:NA3HL - Granite City Lumberjacks 

    Twin City was within striking distance after one period, but Granite City put the pedal down in the second en route to a 6-2 victory. Matt Flom was all over the ice for Granite City, as he tallied two goals and two assists in the win. Flom scored the first of his two goals at 17:27 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Granite City. Zack Cole assisted on the tally. Flom's next tally made the...


    Granite City rips Rochester, 4-0

    Date:12/19/2015  Source:NA3HL - Granite City Lumberjacks 

    Granite City had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 4-0 win over Rochester. Tanner Skaja had one goal and two assists to lead Granite City. Skaja scored 3:57 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Granite City. Tommy Giller assisted on the tally. Granite City excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. Granite City's ...


    Granite City's comeback falls short, Point Mallard wins 6-4

    Date:12/19/2015  Source:NA3HL - Granite City Lumberjacks 

    Point Mallard came close to giving away a three-goal lead to Granite City, but did just enough to escape with a 6-4 victory. Point Mallard led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when Point Mallard's Matt Goodman scored on the power play at 18:38 in the second period to put Point Mallard up 5-2. Point Mallard's penalty kill was spotless, a...


    Granite City downs Toledo, 2-0

    Date:12/17/2015  Source:NA3HL - Granite City Lumberjacks 

    Tommy Giller racked up one point to lead Granite City to a 2-0 victory over Toledo. Granite City's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four Toledo power plays. Granite City's defensive play was more effective than usual against Toledo. Granite City allows 2.3 goals per game. Toledo was unable to stop Granite City from sending pucks towards the net, and Granite City eventually piled up ...


    Granite City falls to North Iowa in overtime, 2-1 (OT)

    Date:12/12/2015  Source:NA3HL - Granite City Lumberjacks 

    Kohei Sato gave North Iowa a 2-1 (OT) victory over Granite City when he scored 3:54 into the extra period. North Iowa was led by goalie David Johnson, who finished with 31 saves while allowing one goal. Johnson managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 1.72 prior to the game. North Iowa was led by Sato, who racked up one goal. North Iowa excelled on the penalty kill, not givi...