Jason Gongol Rings in 2025 with Historic January Run
- Chicago Crush Communications / ChicagoCrushHockey.com
- Feb 11
- 3 min read
OAK FOREST, IL - In a month that will go down in Chicago Crush history, Jason "The Gong Show" Gongol has been absolutely lighting up the lamp and making highlight reels across the league. The Crush forward has been on an absolute heater, racking up an impressive 11 goals and 14 assists for 25 points in just eight games this January. Move over, Gretzky—Gongol’s January performance is giving the Great One’s prime a run for its money (well, almost).
A Performance for the Ages
The pinnacle of Gongol's dominance came in a statement performance against the Motor City Gamblers on January 18th, when he went full video game mode and buried five goals while dishing out two helpers in a single night. That's the kind of performance that makes you check if someone cranked down the difficulty settings to rookie mode in NHL '94. It’s like he channeled his inner Mario Lemieux, making it look effortless while leaving defenders wondering if they accidentally stepped onto the wrong rink.
"What we're seeing from Gongs right now is just pure hockey IQ mixed with that raw talent we've always known he has," says Associate Head Coach Phil Bushbacher. "He's not just finding the back of the net – he's making everyone around him better. That's what top players do."
Jason Gongol Dominating on the Scoresheet
The numbers tell the story of a player who's not just hot – he's scorching. Gongol has registered multiple points in six of his eight January contests, including three games with three or more points. He's been particularly lethal on the power play, converting twice with the man advantage, and even notched a game-winner in a crucial divisional matchup against Motor City on January 20th. It’s like he’s taken a page out of Steve Yzerman’s playbook—clutch, consistent, and cool under pressure.
Head Coach Steve Maltais couldn't contain his praise for his star forward's performance. "Look, I've been around this game a long time, and what Jason's doing right now is special. He's not just putting up points – he's doing all the little things right. He's backchecking, he's creating space for his linemates, and he's playing with the kind of edge that makes opponents think twice about challenging him."
Playing with an Edge
The numbers don't lie – Gongol has been playing with some snarl too, racking up 10 penalty minutes while standing up for teammates and protecting his space on the ice. It's the kind of complete game that makes coaching staff and fans alike smile. Think Brendan Shanahan with a dash of Pavel Datsyuk’s finesse—tough, skilled, and impossible to ignore.
As the Crush continue their push toward the playoffs, Gongol's January explosion couldn't have come at a better time. He's not just filling the stat sheet – he's establishing himself as one of the most dangerous forwards in the league. The way "The Gong Show" is playing right now, opponents might want to invest in some earplugs, because that goal horn is going to keep on ringing. From the entire Chicago Crush organization, congratulations Jason, on being named Midwest Division Player of the Month!
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