Muskegon Lumberjacks, NTDP U18s to participate in the USHL Atlantic Challenge

By @MichaelCaples –

The Muskegon Lumberjacks announced today that they (along with their neighbors at the National Team Development Program) will be participating in the USHL Atlantic Challenge on Sept. 5-7.

The showcase will take place at the new Twin Rinks Ice Center of Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, New York, and it is hosted by the Long Island Gulls and New York Bobcats youth and junior hockey organizations.

The Lumberjacks (for the second straight year) and the NTDP U18 team will compete against the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders and the Lincoln Stars during their trip to the east coast. It will be the first appearance in the Challenge for the NTDP team.

The schedule is as follows:

Friday, Sept. 5

U.S. NTDP Under-18 Team vs. Muskegon Lumberjacks – 8 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 6

Lincoln Stars vs. U.S. NTDP Under-18 Team – 3:30 p.m.

Muskegon Lumberjacks vs. Cedar Rapids RoughRiders – 6 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 7

Lincoln Stars vs. Muskegon Lumberjacks – 12:30 p.m.