USPHL Detroit Showcase: Day 3 recap

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FRASER, Mich. – The Metro Jets knocked off the Fort Wayne Spacemen 4-0 Saturday morning at Fraser Hockeyland, running their USPHL Detroit Showcase record to a perfect 4-0.

In goal, Louis-Pierre Fortier stopped 12 shots for the shutout, while Matt Cruz had a goal and an assist and Joey Johnson added three assists.

Also Saturday, the MHC defeated the Detroit Fighting Irish 7-3 and the Midwest Blackbirds 2-1 to finish the event 3-1.

Against the Fighting Irish, Ethan Smith scored three goals and Brent Wolf and Dylan Holman each contributed a goal and two assists as Tate Potteiger made 12 saves in goal.

Holman and Gavin Walters then scored in the third period as the MHC came back to defeat the Blackbirds. Salvatore Carabelli turned in a 20-save outing between the pipes.

The MJDP wrapped the showcase 1-2-1 with a 3-2 setback Saturday to the Columbus Mavericks,

Hugo Fonovic and Nick Twombley netted the MJDP goals and Caden Fisher turned aside 16 shots in goal.

All three teams’ upcoming schedules are available on MetroJetsHockey.com and USPHL.com.

Testimonials

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A huge benefit I see with the Metro Jets is first the coaching staff and the focus on maximizing player potential and moving them onto the next level.

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Steven Oleksy

JETS ALUM
(NHL)

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I trusted Coach Q’s process and just worked as hard as I could every day. He helped develop me and helped me earn an opportunity to play in the NAHL.

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David Chavis

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I was disappointed I didn’t make the NAHL coming from AAA hockey, but I knew when I signed with the Jets, I would get another chance. And I did.

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Kyle Gierman

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Metro and the coaches have been great when it comes to developing and moving up players to NAHL. I’m so happy I chose to play for the Jets.

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Mathias Tellström

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The Jets and the coaching staff are the reason why I got called up to the NAHL and the USHL in one season.

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Kevin Shand

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The Jets provided me with the means to improve and coaches helped me develop minor details that had a great impact on my game.

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Stefan Boskovic

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