UW Recruit Tendered By Gamblers

Press Release

The Green Bay Gamblers of the United States Hockey League (USHL) are pleased to announce that defenseman Jake Linhart has informed head coach Derek Lalonde of his intent to play for the Gamblers next season. Linhart is scheduled to play for the University of Wisconsin in 2014.

Linhart and future Gamblers forward Nick Schmaltz were apart of the Chicago Mission squad that captured the Illinois State Championship this past season. The 5’10 160 pound Brookfield, Wisconsin native is touted as a special player on the blueline. In 29 games with the Mission, Linhart tallied 4 goals and 10 assists.

“We are excited about Jake,” said head coach and general manager Derek Lalonde, “He is a good defenseman with great offensive instincts that will fit well into our system.”

Linhart is the second player tendered by the Gamblers for next season joining North Dakota recruit Brendan Lemieux.

(Nathan can be reached at fourniern@students.nescom.edu)