The Muskegon Lumberjacks have won their first Clark Cup championship in franchise history after a nail-biting overtime victory Tuesday night.
Jack Christ scored a hat trick, including the game-winning goal in overtime of Game 5, to secure the championship with a 4-3 victory.
Jack Christ with the hat trick & the game winner!!!! Jacks WIN!! pic.twitter.com/eXHTXdc9tx
— X- Muskegon Lumberjacks (@MuskegonJacks) May 21, 2025
The championship series went the full distance in the best-of-five format, with both teams tied at two games apiece heading into the decisive final game.
Games 3 and 4 also required overtime to determine a winner.
This is the Lumberjacks' second appearance in the Clark Cup. Their first was back in 2015.
The Lumberjacks' victory marks a historic moment for the franchise as they claim the 2025 Clark Cup championship.
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