Micah Saxon and Easton Plachetka earn call up to NAHL
Wausau, WI – The Wausau Cyclones are proud to announce that forward Micah Saxon and defenseman Easton Plachetka have been called up to play in the NAHL this weekend. Saxon was called up to the Rochester Jr. Americans and Plachetka earned his call up from the Wisconsin Windigo.
Saxon had eight goals and 15 assists in 21 games with the Cyclones this season. His 23 points ranks 47th in the NA3HL out of 836 skaters. Plachetka has three goals and 10 assists to date. His 13 points ranks 30th out of 280 defenseman in the NA3HL. Saxon and the Americans take on the Johnstown Tomahawks at 6:30 pm Friday and Saturday on NAHLTV. The Windigo play the Anchorage Wolverines at 7pm Friday and Saturday night on NAHLTV from “The Dome” in Eagle River, Wisconsin. The total call ups this season has grown to three this season with Jake Garrow being called up to Springfield in November.
“We are extremely proud of both Micah and Easton. These NAHL call ups are well deserved opportunities for our players. Micah came to Wausau as a first-year player and has done everything we’ve asked and more. He comes to the rink every single day ready to compete and get better. He has earned every opportunity he’s been given in Wausau, which has now translated to an opportunity in the NAHL. His focus, attention to details and determination is a driving force to his success with us and we are very excited to see him be reunited with former Cyclones Captain Gabe Randel in Rochester,” stated Head Coach Nathan Oystrick.
“Easton Plachetka has been with us since my first year. He is a third year Cyclone who has continued to get better and gain more confidence every single year. He is a leader on our team, a popular teammate, someone we look to when we need a big play and an absolute pleasure to coach. As an organization our goal is to win games. We come into every season, with one main goal, which is working towards bringing a Fraser Cup Championship to Wausau. We also understand that the NA3HL is a development league and to be able to watch our players develop and get opportunities at the next level is very special and rewarding. As coaches we get to see the effort, commitment, and passion these young men put in every single day, and we couldn’t be prouder of every single player who has put on a Cyclones jersey.” stated Oystrick.
Watch the Wausau Cyclones in action December 13th for the annual Teddy Bear Toss game presented by Culvers as it will rain stuffed animals after the first Cyclones goal! Puck drops at 7:10pm. Visit wausaucyclones.com for tickets today! Stay connected during the season for additional NAHL callups by following the Cyclones @wausaucyclones on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and online at wausaucyclones.com. Subscribe to the Cyclones podcast “Inside Cyclones Hockey”, available on your favorite podcast network.
The Cyclones are members of the North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL), one of three USA Hockey-sanctioned Tier III Junior leagues, serves as one of the top training grounds in the country by providing the best coaching, exposure and developmental vehicles available for student-athletes in its classification. The primary mission of the NA3HL is to provide a structured developmental environment for student-athletes who have aspirations of playing in the NAHL or United States Hockey League and eventually the NCAA or American College Hockey Association. For more information, visit wausaucyclones.com.
Micah Saxon and Easton Plachetka earn call up to NAHL
Wausau, WI – The Wausau Cyclones are proud to announce that forward Micah Saxon and defenseman Easton Plachetka have been called up to play in the NAHL this weekend. Saxon was called up to the Rochester Jr. Americans and Plachetka earned his call up from the Wisconsin Windigo.
Saxon had eight goals and 15 assists in 21 games with the Cyclones this season. His 23 points ranks 47th in the NA3HL out of 836 skaters. Plachetka has three goals and 10 assists to date. His 13 points ranks 30th out of 280 defenseman in the NA3HL. Saxon and the Americans take on the Johnstown Tomahawks at 6:30 pm Friday and Saturday on NAHLTV. The Windigo play the Anchorage Wolverines at 7pm Friday and Saturday night on NAHLTV from “The Dome” in Eagle River, Wisconsin. The total call ups this season has grown to three this season with Jake Garrow being called up to Springfield in November.
“We are extremely proud of both Micah and Easton. These NAHL call ups are well deserved opportunities for our players. Micah came to Wausau as a first-year player and has done everything we’ve asked and more. He comes to the rink every single day ready to compete and get better. He has earned every opportunity he’s been given in Wausau, which has now translated to an opportunity in the NAHL. His focus, attention to details and determination is a driving force to his success with us and we are very excited to see him be reunited with former Cyclones Captain Gabe Randel in Rochester,” stated Head Coach Nathan Oystrick.
“Easton Plachetka has been with us since my first year. He is a third year Cyclone who has continued to get better and gain more confidence every single year. He is a leader on our team, a popular teammate, someone we look to when we need a big play and an absolute pleasure to coach. As an organization our goal is to win games. We come into every season, with one main goal, which is working towards bringing a Fraser Cup Championship to Wausau. We also understand that the NA3HL is a development league and to be able to watch our players develop and get opportunities at the next level is very special and rewarding. As coaches we get to see the effort, commitment, and passion these young men put in every single day, and we couldn’t be prouder of every single player who has put on a Cyclones jersey.” stated Oystrick.
Watch the Wausau Cyclones in action December 13th for the annual Teddy Bear Toss game presented by Culvers as it will rain stuffed animals after the first Cyclones goal! Puck drops at 7:10pm. Visit wausaucyclones.com for tickets today! Stay connected during the season for additional NAHL callups by following the Cyclones @wausaucyclones on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and online at wausaucyclones.com. Subscribe to the Cyclones podcast “Inside Cyclones Hockey”, available on your favorite podcast network.
The Cyclones are members of the North American 3 Hockey League (NA3HL), one of three USA Hockey-sanctioned Tier III Junior leagues, serves as one of the top training grounds in the country by providing the best coaching, exposure and developmental vehicles available for student-athletes in its classification. The primary mission of the NA3HL is to provide a structured developmental environment for student-athletes who have aspirations of playing in the NAHL or United States Hockey League and eventually the NCAA or American College Hockey Association. For more information, visit wausaucyclones.com.
Author: David Keech
David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected]
