Chiefs blow away Cyclones 3-2 in overtime

Published on December 16, 2006 under ECHL (ECHL)
Johnstown Chiefs News Release


Johnstown, PA (December 16, 2006) - The Johnstown Chiefs defeated the Cincinnati Cyclones by a score of 3-2 in overtime at the Cambria County War Memorial on Saturday night.

Radek Smolenak scored his eighth goal of the season and second in as many nights to open the scoring at 3:27, banging a pass from Andre Deveaux past Cincinnati goaltender Chad Collins to give the Chiefs a 1-0 lead.

Cincinnati evened the score at 10:54 of the second period when Scott Reynolds tapped a goalmouth pass behind Chiefs goaltender Morgan Cey, who replaced the injured Gerald Coleman in the first period.

Johnstown took a 2-1 lead just 3:19 into the third period as Doug Andress blasted a pass through the legs of Collins with the Chiefs on the power play.

The Cyclones tied it up at the 15:26 mark of the third period when Jason Deitsch scored, one-timing a pass from Mathieu Aubin past Cey.

With the Score tied in overtime, Adam Henrich picked off a pass at center and broke in alone on Collins, making a move to his backhand and depositing the puck through the five-hole and into the net to secure the win for the Chiefs in overtime.

The Chiefs next home game is Sunday, December 31 against the Toledo Storm. Good seats are still available and can be purchased at the box office or by calling (814) 536-5156 or 1 (800) CHF-TIXX.

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