Chiefs Fall In A Shootout To Peoria

February 16, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL)
Johnstown Chiefs News Release


Johnstown, PA- The Johnstown Chiefs surrendered a three goal lead and would fall to the visiting Peoria Rivermen 5-4, in a shootout Monday night at the War Memorial.

The Chiefs jumped out to a 4-1 lead with a pair of goals by Larry Courville, including a shorthanded goal and tallies by Brent Kelly and Dominic Forget. Peoria climbed back quickly with a Tyler Rennette goal with 0:36 left in the second period and third period goals by Scott Turner and Marty Johnston. Peoria won the shootout by a score of 2-1.

Chiefs goaltender David Currie made 25 saves in the contest, while Rivermen goaltender Mike Valley made 25 saves.

The Chiefs remain in fifth place in the Northern division with a 27-16-6 record, while the Rivermen improve to 30-12-8.

The Chiefs and Rivermen will face one another tomorrow night at the War Memorial. Game time is at 7:05 p.m. Saturday when the Chiefs take on the Trenton Titans, Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s car will be on display at the arena. Sunday afternoon, the Chiefs host the Dayton Bombers at 2:30 p.m. 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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