LumberJax Win Western Division Title

Playoffs Start Next Saturday, April 22 at Rose Garden vs. Arizona.

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SAINT PAUL, Minn. - The Portland LumberJax won the West Division Title Saturday night with a win against the Swarm at Minnesota, 13-8.

The win gives Portland an 11-5 record for the season, and the Jax are riding a six-game winning streak into the playoffs.

They will host the West Division semi-final game next Saturday, April 22nd at 7:30 PM in the Rose Garden against fourth-seeded Arizona Sting.

The LumberJax are the first expansion team in league history to clinch a division title.

Portland was able to claim the win with a solid performance from goaltender Matt King, who recorded 35 saves, including 24 in the second half.

King held Minnesota scoreless for the final 22 minutes of the game, as the Jax turned an 8-7 deficit into a 13-8 lead with six straight goals. Mike Hominuck scored four goals and two assists in the win, and Peter Morgan had a hat-trick and three assists.

The Swarm was led by rookie Dean Hill (2 goals, 1 assist) and Kasey Beirnes (2 goals, 1 assist). Matt Disher recorded 33 saves in goal.

Minnesota (8-8) earned their first-ever playoff berth last night.

The Swarm will meet the top-seeded Buffalo Bandits next weekend in an East Division semi-final game at HSBC Arena.

Tickets for the game are on sale now range from $10.00-$30.00 in advance (Prices increase by $2.00 on the day of the game), with additional VIP seating available.

Students with valid ID can purchase $5.00 general admission tickets (no additional service charges).

Jax 4 Packs are available for $50 (no additional service charges) and include four general admission tickets, four hot dogs and four sodas.

Group tickets can be purchased by calling (503) 797-9739.

Individual tickets can be purchased at the Rose Quarter Box Office (M-Sa 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM), or at Ticketmaster outlets, by calling (503) 224-4400 or at PortlandJax.com

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