Gamblers finish off 2023 strong, heading into the second half of the season

Gamblers forward Misha Danylov handles the puck in their game against Team USA on Saturday, Dec. 30. Danylov’s hometown in Kyiv, Ukraine. He has played four games for the Gamblers and has 2 assists and 2 points. Erin Gordon photos

By Tori Wittenbrock

Associate Sports Editor

The Green Bay Gamblers finished up 2023 with one of the best records in the USHL with a 5-1 win over Team USA in their game on Saturday, Dec. 30.

GREEN BAY – The Green Bay Gamblers currently sit in quarter-final play off position with a record of 11-6-4-6 in conference. They are in second place in the USHL Eastern Conference, behind only the Dubuque Fighting Saints (16-3-4-7).

Green Bay Gamblers Forward Libor Nemec battles for the puck in their game against Team USA to wrap up the 2023 half of their season.

The Gamblers were able to finish up 2023 with a 5-1 victory against Team USA on Saturday, Dec. 30 at the Resch Center in Green Bay.

Their overall record at the end of the year was 17-6-4, which was the best in the USHL.

This year’s team also has the best away record in the league with 12-2-1.

One of the biggest factors in the team’s success this season has no doubt been due to the increased support of the fans shown through their attendance. This season alone, each home game has had an increase of attendance by about 800 fans, averaging 3,195 fans per game.

Green Bay Gamblers mascot, bobcat Ace engages with the crowd during their New Year’s Eve Eve game against Team USA.

This increased attendance will be a significant boost for the team going into 2024 because the Gamblers are faced with seven home games in January with multiple promotion nights.

This season marks thirty years of Gambler hockey, with the inception of the team being in the year 1994.

The regular season will run through April 13, 2024.

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