Lumberjacks stop Phantoms comeback to take Game 1
Watch above for extended highlights and an interview with Phantom's head coach Ryan Ward.
The Lumberjacks' offense dominated throughout the beginning of the game starting the third period with a 5-0 lead.
Youngstown goalie Melvin Strahl was replaced by backup Owen Lepak in the middle of the second period.
The Phantoms stormed back in the third period with three consecutive goals.
Youngstown's Ryan Rucinski scored twice and Connor De Haro found the net once in the loss.
Muskegon's Ivan Ryabkin, David Deputy, Vaclav Nestrasil, Teddy Spitznagel and Jack Christ all scored in the game-one win.
Game two is back at the Covelli Centre on at 7:05 p.m. on Sunday.
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