Chiefs Defeat Peoria 5-4

Published on February 17, 2004 under ECHL (ECHL)
Johnstown Chiefs News Release


Johnstown, PA- Steve Hildenbrand's power play goal with 3:20 left in the third period lifted the Johnstown Chiefs to a 5-4 victory over the visiting Peoria Rivermen, Tuesday night at the War Memorial.

Chiefs goaltender Arturs Irbe stopped 31 of 35 Rivermen shots for his 10th win of the season. The Chiefs also got goals from Jay Langager, Shawn Mather and Chad Cavanagh. Hildenbrand also has a second period tally. Marty Johnston had a pair of goals for the Rivermen, while Scott Turner and Colin Hemingway also scored.

The Chiefs improve to 28-16-6, while the Rivermen fall to 30-13-8.

The Chiefs are off until Saturday when they host the Trenton Titans. Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s #8 Budweiser car will be on display at the arena throughout the game. Also, the first 1,500 people will receive a FREE Budweiser car poster from Von's United Beverage. Sunday afternoon, the Chiefs host the Dayton Bombers at 2:30 p.m. Following Sunday's game, there will be a "Skate With the Chiefs." Admission is free; however skate rentals will not be available. Tickets are still 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 WLYE (Johnstown) and 990 WVSC (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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