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Metro Jets survive close three-game series, earn seventh straight USPHL Nationals berth

 

Metro Jets survive close three-game series, earn seventh straight USPHL Nationals berth

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The Metro Jets have qualified for the USPHL Nationals for the seventh straight time, tying the record for consecutive qualifications in the current USPHL Premier with the Charlotte Rush and Florida Eels (2018-24).

The Jets have now qualified every year from 2019 to 2025.

It was a back-and-forth track meet on Sunday afternoon in Mount Clemens as the Jets won 5-4. The Toledo Cherokee came back from being down 4-2 in the second period to even it up going into the third. Tim Monaghan scored the GWG in the third period. Alek John and Pierce Ashcroft each scored one goal and one assist, and Sutton Majeske had two assists. For Toledo, Anthony DiFlora scored a hat trick. In net, the Jets’ Rostislav Efremov stopped 37 of 41 shots and Toledo’s Caleb Kril stopped 35 of 40 shots.

In their first two games, the Jets fell on Friday to the Cherokee by a 2-1 score in overtime. They bounced back for a Game 2 win on Saturday with a 2-1 regulation win of their own.

The Metro Jets captured the No. 3 seed in the upcoming Nationals. Check out their schedule here.

.“We are excited to have qualified for Nationals again this season. In particular this year because of myriad of factors,” said Jets GM Justin Quenneville. “It was more challenging to win out in our difficult division for one, but we also have a younger group this year in this rebuild of 20-plus new players on the Jets. Yes, we have several MJDP players on the roster from last years’ National run, but we had a lot more adversity with our difficult travel schedule and injuries down the stretch. This is a testament to our players and coaching staff continuing to build towards our goal to return for another opportunity. Everyone contributed and it showed the last few weeks.

“We look forward to the next challenge in Wayne.”

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After sweeping Red River last weekend in the #USPHLPlayoffs Great Lakes Division semifinals, the #MetroJets are off to Ohio to play their longtime rivals for the division crown!

Friday & Saturday - 7pm
Sunday (if necessary) - 2pm

All games at the Team Toledo Ice House, unfortunately. 

Tune in on BlackBearSports.tv or bundle up and brave the Ohio elements.

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  • Dominic Osman played 24 games for the #MetroJets during the 2000-01 season, going for 13 goals and 15 assists for 28 points.

The native of Dearborn, Mich., then went on to play in the NAHL, working his way up to the NCAA Division I level at Lake Superior State.

After graduating in 2007, Osman played pro hockey in the ECHL, IHL, CHL and SPHL and eventually in the United Kingdom, retiring in 2017.

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📰 www.metrojetshockey.com

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The #MetroJetsElite team continues the second round of the #USPHLPlayoffs on the road today at 10:30am against the Fort Wayne Spacemen from the PSM Icehouse!

Stream the game at BlackBearSports.tv and check the comments here for updates.

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⏰ IT’S TIME ⏰ 

After sweeping Red River last weekend in the #USPHLPlayoffs Great Lakes Division semifinals, the #MetroJets are off to Ohio to play their longtime rivals for the division crown!

Friday & Saturday - 7pm
Sunday (if necessary) - 2pm

All games at the Team Toledo Ice House, unfortunately. 

Tune in on BlackBearSports.tv or bundle up and brave the Ohio elements.

#PlayLikeBray
⏰ IT’S TIME ⏰ After sweeping Red River last weekend in the #USPHLPlayoffs Great Lakes Division semifinals, the #MetroJets are off to Ohio to play their longtime rivals for the division crown! Friday & Saturday - 7pm Sunday (if necessary) - 2pm All games at the Team Toledo Ice House, unfortunately. Tune in on BlackBearSports.tv or bundle up and brave the Ohio elements. #PlayLikeBray
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Brothers Jacob Schlacht and Zach Schlacht were #MetroJets teammates during the 2011-12 season. 

#TwoForTuesday #PlayLikeBray
Brothers Jacob Schlacht and Zach Schlacht were #MetroJets teammates during the 2011-12 season. #TwoForTuesday #PlayLikeBray
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Dominic Osman played 24 games for the #MetroJets during the 2000-01 season, going for 13 goals and 15 assists for 28 points.

The native of Dearborn, Mich., then went on to play in the NAHL, working his way up to the NCAA Division I level at Lake Superior State.

After graduating in 2007, Osman played pro hockey in the ECHL, IHL, CHL and SPHL and eventually in the United Kingdom, retiring in 2017.

He has since coached in the pro ranks in the UK. 

#MetroMovingOnMonday #OnceAJetAlwaysAJet ✈️ #PlayLikeBray
Dominic Osman played 24 games for the #MetroJets during the 2000-01 season, going for 13 goals and 15 assists for 28 points. The native of Dearborn, Mich., then went on to play in the NAHL, working his way up to the NCAA Division I level at Lake Superior State. After graduating in 2007, Osman played pro hockey in the ECHL, IHL, CHL and SPHL and eventually in the United Kingdom, retiring in 2017. He has since coached in the pro ranks in the UK. #MetroMovingOnMonday #OnceAJetAlwaysAJet ✈️ #PlayLikeBray
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👀 WEEKEND RECAP 👀 

#USPHLPlayoffs: #MetroJets sweep Spartans, advance to Great Lakes final vs. Toledo; #MJDP, #MetroJetsElite teams bounced in division semifinals

📰 www.metrojetshockey.com

#PlayLikeBray
👀 WEEKEND RECAP 👀 

#USPHLPlayoffs: #MetroJets sweep Spartans, advance to Great Lakes final vs. Toledo; #MJDP, #MetroJetsElite teams bounced in division semifinals

📰 www.metrojetshockey.com

#PlayLikeBray
👀 WEEKEND RECAP 👀 

#USPHLPlayoffs: #MetroJets sweep Spartans, advance to Great Lakes final vs. Toledo; #MJDP, #MetroJetsElite teams bounced in division semifinals

📰 www.metrojetshockey.com

#PlayLikeBray
👀 WEEKEND RECAP 👀 

#USPHLPlayoffs: #MetroJets sweep Spartans, advance to Great Lakes final vs. Toledo; #MJDP, #MetroJetsElite teams bounced in division semifinals

📰 www.metrojetshockey.com

#PlayLikeBray
👀 WEEKEND RECAP 👀 

#USPHLPlayoffs: #MetroJets sweep Spartans, advance to Great Lakes final vs. Toledo; #MJDP, #MetroJetsElite teams bounced in division semifinals

📰 www.metrojetshockey.com

#PlayLikeBray
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#MetroJets forward Harry Dembowski has the goal-scoring pose down after finding the back of the net during the 2024-25 season!

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The #MetroJetsElite team continues the second round of the #USPHLPlayoffs on the road today at 10:30am against the Fort Wayne Spacemen from the PSM Icehouse!

Stream the game at BlackBearSports.tv and check the comments here for updates.

#PlayLikeBray
‼️ SUNDAY SHOWDOWN ‼️ The #MetroJetsElite team continues the second round of the #USPHLPlayoffs on the road today at 10:30am against the Fort Wayne Spacemen from the PSM Icehouse! Stream the game at BlackBearSports.tv and check the comments here for updates. #PlayLikeBray
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The #MetroJets have advanced to the Great Lakes Division finals of the #USPHLPlayoffs!

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