2017-18 Springfield Jr. Blues Roster
North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Team Record: 33-21-5 (SO: 0-1) - 72 points
Finishing 3rd in the NAHL's Midwest Division
Lost in 1st Round
Coach: Tyler Rennette (33-21, 5 OTL)
Location: Springfield, Illinois
2017-18 Springfield Jr. Blues StatisticsTeam Record: 33-21-5 (SO: 0-1) - 72 points
Finishing 3rd in the NAHL's Midwest Division
Lost in 1st Round
Coach: Tyler Rennette (33-21, 5 OTL)
Location: Springfield, Illinois
The Springfield Jr. Blues of the North American Hockey League ended the 2017-18 season with a record of 33 wins and 21 losses (and 5 overtime losses), with a 0-1 showing in shootouts for 72 points finishing third in the NAHL's Midwest Division.
The Jr. Blues potted 169 goals and yielded 166. Max Brainin and Ethan Stewart scored 17 goals for Springfield each, while Ethan Stewart contributed 30 assists. Evan Fear topped the squad with 19 wins and a team-best 2.39 goals against average, best among qualifying goaltenders.
Tyler Rennette coached the team. The 2017-18 Springfield Jr. Blues lost in the in 1st Round of the playoffs.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Adimey | F | February 3, 2001 | 6'2" | 215 | R | Lancaster, NY |
| Aiden Beck | F | July 5, 1998 | 6'1" | 175 | L | Robinson, PA |
| Max Brainin | F | May 14, 1998 | 6'0" | 190 | R | Buffalo Grove, IL |
| Giovanni Carabelli | LW | January 12, 1999 | 6'0" | 195 | L | Shelby Township, MI |
| Michael Corson | G | April 22, 1999 | 6'2" | 170 | L | Darien, IL |
| Spencer DenBeste | F | February 17, 1999 | 6'0" | 180 | L | Marquette, MI |
| Riley Doyon | F | January 15, 1998 | 6'3" | 185 | R | Carmel, IN |
| Evan Fear | G | July 5, 1999 | 5'11" | 150 | L | Winnetka, IL |
| Fletcher Fineman | D | February 17, 1999 | 6'3" | 200 | R | Lake Worth, FL |
| Kasey Fitzjerrells | C | April 4, 1997 | 6'2" | 195 | L | Dubuque, IA |
| Shane Haviland | F | June 6, 1999 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Wall, NJ |
| Fabio Hollenstein | F | January 1, 1997 | 6'3" | 205 | L | Frauenfeld, Switzerland |
| Jayden Jensen | D | February 14, 2001 | 6'3" | 210 | R | Marengo, IL |
| Callahan Johnson | LW | November 24, 1997 | 5'11" | 191 | L | Billericka, MA |
| Ben Jones | D | January 6, 1999 | 5'11" | 190 | L | Imperial, MO |
| Haiden Karnick | F | March 5, 1998 | 6'2" | 191 | L | Parkland, FL |
| Nikita Kozyrev | F | July 8, 1998 | 5'8" | 155 | L | Talinn, EST |
| Cole Lawrence | F | December 30, 1997 | 6'1" | 180 | R | Eden Prairie, MN |
| Mark Leach | D | December 31, 1997 | 6'3" | 225 | R | Londonberry, NH |
| Paul Luebke | D | February 17, 1998 | 6'0" | 185 | R | Madison, WI |
| Bradley Marek | F | November 13, 2000 | 6'1" | 201 | L | Big Rapids, MI |
| Connor Matsinger | D | March 17, 1998 | 6'0" | 185 | L | New Britain, PA |
| Connor McCue | D | February 12, 2000 | 5'9" | 161 | R | Gurnee, IL |
| Chase Mickelson | D | May 16, 1997 | 6'2" | 205 | R | Rice Lake, WI |
| Ryan Murray | D | November 10, 1998 | 6'0" | 200 | R | Prior Lake, MN |
| Jordan Muzzillo | D | March 24, 1997 | 6'1" | 185 | L | Capron, IL |
| Billy Nichol | F | July 1, 1997 | 6'2" | 195 | L | Chicago, IL |
| Jack Nickels | D | April 1, 1997 | 6'2" | 190 | R | Carol Stream, IL |
| Joshua Norman | F | April 18, 1998 | 5'11" | 170 | R | Olmsted Township, OH |
| Max Osborne | D | April 24, 1999 | 5'11" | 160 | L | Anchorage, AK |
| Jurja Ovecka | G | May 2, 1999 | 6'6" | 197 | L | Skalica, Slovakia |
| Connor Poczos | G | June 20, 1998 | 6'3" | 185 | L | Austin, MN |
| Brandon Puricelli | F | February 4, 1998 | 5'10" | 185 | R | Ellisville, MO |
| Dylan Rauh | F | March 17, 1997 | 5'8" | 163 | R | Aurora, CO |
| Nick Rogers | F | April 15, 1997 | 6'3" | 180 | R | Dubuque, IA |
| Brendan Schultz | F | February 3, 1998 | 6'0" | 170 | R | Schaumburg, IL |
| Nick Schultze | C | November 22, 1997 | 5'10" | 174 | R | San Diego, CA |
| Kaiden Scott | F | July 22, 2000 | 5'7" | 162 | L | Romulus, MI |
| Zach Shapiro | F | May 1, 1998 | 6'2" | 170 | R | Ann Arbor, MI |
| Jeff Skinner | F | August 4, 1998 | 6'0" | 170 | L | Katy, TX |
| Patrick Smyth | C | April 23, 1999 | 6'4" | 203 | L | Toledo, OH |
| Sam Sterne | D | May 3, 1998 | 5'10" | 181 | L | Batavia, IL |
| Ethan Stewart | F | February 10, 1997 | 6'0" | 175 | R | Rockford, IL |
| Nick Stofcheck | G | February 26, 1999 | 6'0" | 160 | L | South Elgin, IL |
| Sam Swanson | C | R | ||||
| Nolan Turi | F | June 4, 1999 | 6'0" | 185 | R | Canton, MI |
| Zachary Tyson | F | October 8, 1997 | 5'9" | 165 | R | Dublin, OH |
| Marcus Walter | D | June 14, 1999 | 6'3" | 200 | L | St. Albert, Canada |
| Kyler Yeo | F | March 11, 1999 | 6'3" | 190 | R | Woodbury, MN |
