MUSKEGON LUMBERJACKS: The U.S. National Under-18 Team takes on the Muskegon Lumberjacks in a trio of games this week, two of which  will be played at USA Hockey Arena. The teams will square off at home both Wednesday and Saturday, and Saturday's contest will serve as senior/billet night for the U18s. 

The Lumberjacks are 27-13-1-2 heading into Wednesday's contest with the U18s, good for second in the USHL's Eastern Conference. Muskegon is coming off a split series with the Youngstown Phantoms, and Daniil Gushchin continues to rank among the top 10 in scoring for the USHL.