Chiefs Come From Behind to Beat Toledo

December 31, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL)
Johnstown Chiefs News Release


Johnstown, PA- The Johnstown Chiefs ended 2004 on a winning note Friday night as they defeated the Toledo Storm 4-3 in front of a sellout crowd of 3,799 at the War Memorial Arena.

The Chiefs rallied scoring three third period goals Joe Tallari scored on the power play, Matt Reid scored short handed and Jean Desrochers scored the game winner at 11:59. Steve Hildenbrand scored for Johnstown in the first period. Nick Parillo, Rick Judson and Tyler Knight all scored for Toledo.

Chiefs goaltender David Currie made 31 saves for his 8th win of the season. Logan Koopmans suffered the loss for Toledo making 6 saves. Scott Fankhouser (14 saves) started the game for Toledo, however was ejected from the game late in the second period for throwing and object at a Johnstown player.

The Chiefs improve to 11-5-9 on the season; Toledo is now 13-11-3.

The Chiefs are back in action tomorrow night when they host the Fresno Falcons at 7:00 p.m. Sunday; the Chiefs take to the road when they face the Trenton Titans at 3:00 p.m. Next weekend the Chiefs will play three home games in three nights. Friday, they host Trenton, Saturday the Bakersfield Condors, and Sunday afternoon Reading.

Sunday is also a Heluva Good Quality Foods Kid's Sunday. All children's tickets are just $1. Following the game there will be a "Skate With the Chiefs," and autograph session with the entire team. Skate rentals will not be available. Tickets for all home games are available at the War Memorial box office, or by calling (814) 536-5156 or 1-800-CHF-TIXX. All games are broadcasted on 850 AM WNTJ (Johnstown) and 990 WNTW (Somerset), and on the World Wide Web at www.johnstownchiefs.com. For tickets call (814) 536-5156 or 1 800 CHF-TIXX.



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