The Portage Lake Pioneers played there first two games of the season on the road against the Marquette Mutineers and the Fox Cities Ice Dogs. Both games resulted in a loss, 2-11 and 4-8 in both outings.
A number of new faces were added to the team this season, getting their first chance to play Pioneers hockey. In a touch loss agains the Mutineers, the Pioneers were still able to find the back of the net a couple of times with goals from Charlie Turner and Chris Chegwidden. Rookie Mike Schwarz picked up his first ever goal as a Pioneer and was also able to get another against the Ice Dogs. Last season's top goal scorer Cody Sivonen netted the other two.
The team will look to resume play Friday December 21st against the Calumet Wolverines at the Calumet Colloseum, and the following day Saturday December 22nd at the Dee Stadium. The team is also looking to schedule an exhibition game or two before then so keep a look out for a posting on social media!
Sunday April 7 Fond du Lac Bears 4 vs. Portage Lake Pioneers 0 Saturday April 6 Fox Cities Ice Dogs 3 vs. Portage Lake Pioneers 9 Friday April 5 Calumet Wolverines 1 vs. Portage Lake Pioneers 6
Upcoming Games
Road Game vs. Calumet Wolverines @ Calumet Colosseum Saturday October 19, 5:00 pm
Road Game vs. M&M Shamrocks @ Marinette Community REC Center Saturday October 26, 6:00 pm
Home Game vs. Marquette Mutineers @ Dee Stadium Friday November 1, 7:00 pm
Road Game vs. Marquette Mutineers @ Lake View Arena Friday November 8, 7:00 pm
Road Game vs. Mosinee Papermakers @ Mosinee Rec. Center Friday December 6, 8:00 pm
Road Game vs. Fond du Lac Bears @ Fond du Lac Blue Line Center Olympic Saturday December 7, 8:00 pm
Home Game vs. M&M Shamrocks @ Dee Stadium Friday December 13, 7:00 pm
Home Game vs. Calumet Wolverines @ Dee Stadium Friday December 27, 6:30 pm
Road Game vs. Calumet Wolverines @ Calumet Colosseum Saturday December 28, 5:00 pm
Home Game vs. Calumet Wolverines @ Dee Stadium Monday December 30, 6:00 pm