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Pioneers Drop 2 Game Road Trip
2024-12-09
photo credit: A Flash of Sunshine Sports & Events Photography
Pioneers pick up 1 point on 2 game weekend with a shootout loss in Mosinee and a regulation loss in Fond du Lac
Friday Recap:
Friday, December 6
Mosinee Papermakers 7, Portage Lake Pioneers 6 (SO)
In a thrilling showdown at the Mosinee Rec Center, the Mosinee Papermakers edged out the Portage Lake Pioneers 7-6 in a shootout. Mosinee surged to an early lead with three first-period goals, including two from Jason McAloon, but Portage Lake mounted a comeback, tying the game with three third-period goals, capped by Nick Harris's equalizer. Both teams battled through overtime, with Mosinee outshooting Portage Lake 56-36 overall, but neither could find the net in extra time. The Papermakers secured the win in the shootout, led by standout performances from McAloon and Kyle Wagner, while goaltender Aaron Petrulis stood tall for the Pioneers, making 50 saves despite the loss.
Saturday Recap:
Saturday, December 7
Fond du Lac Bears 5, Portage Lake Pioneers 2
In the first rematch of the 2024 Kohlman Cup Championship, the Fond du Lac Bears secured a 5-2 victory over the Portage Lake Pioneers Saturday night. The Bears dominated offensively, outshooting the Pioneers 54-33, with standout performances from Matt Letmanski, Ryan Sabel, and Josh Austin, while goalie Justin Davidson made 31 saves. For the Pioneers, Spencer Donnelly was a bright spot, scoring both of their goals. Despite a strong effort from goalie Camden Burggrabe, who recorded 49 saves, Portage Lake couldn’t overcome the Bears' attack.
12/7/24 Game Photos:
Friday, December 6
Mosinee Papermakers 7, Portage Lake Pioneers 6 (SO)
In a thrilling showdown at the Mosinee Rec Center, the Mosinee Papermakers edged out the Portage Lake Pioneers 7-6 in a shootout. Mosinee surged to an early lead with three first-period goals, including two from Jason McAloon, but Portage Lake mounted a comeback, tying the game with three third-period goals, capped by Nick Harris's equalizer. Both teams battled through overtime, with Mosinee outshooting Portage Lake 56-36 overall, but neither could find the net in extra time. The Papermakers secured the win in the shootout, led by standout performances from McAloon and Kyle Wagner, while goaltender Aaron Petrulis stood tall for the Pioneers, making 50 saves despite the loss.
Saturday Recap:
Saturday, December 7
Fond du Lac Bears 5, Portage Lake Pioneers 2
In the first rematch of the 2024 Kohlman Cup Championship, the Fond du Lac Bears secured a 5-2 victory over the Portage Lake Pioneers Saturday night. The Bears dominated offensively, outshooting the Pioneers 54-33, with standout performances from Matt Letmanski, Ryan Sabel, and Josh Austin, while goalie Justin Davidson made 31 saves. For the Pioneers, Spencer Donnelly was a bright spot, scoring both of their goals. Despite a strong effort from goalie Camden Burggrabe, who recorded 49 saves, Portage Lake couldn’t overcome the Bears' attack.
12/7/24 Game Photos:
The Pioneers are back to work this Saturday December 14th with a rematch versus the Mosinee Papermakers at the Dee Stadium at 7:30PM