Chiefs Fall in a Shootout
February 7, 2003 - ECHL (ECHL)
Johnstown Chiefs News Release
Johnstown, PA- The Johnstown Chiefs surrendered a two goal lead in the 3rd period to go on to fall in a shootout 3-2, to the Cincinnati Cyclones Friday night at the War Memorial. The Chiefs remain unbeaten in their last four games (3-0-1).
The Chiefs lead 2-0 in the 3rd period with 2nd period goals by Jeff Sullivan and Jim Leger, but Cincinnati would storm back with a Chris Wismer goal and a power play goal by Ryan Gaucher to tie up the game 2-2. The Cyclones would win the shootout by a score of 3-1.
Chiefs goaltender Peter Aubry made 39 saves in the game while Cyclones Japanese goaltender Yutaka Fukufugi made 30 saves in his North American debut.
The Chiefs are now 20-24-8 on the season, while Cincinnati is 24-18-4.
The Chiefs are back on War Memorial ice tomorrow night, when they host the Wheeling Nailers at 7: 30 p.m. Remember the Chiefs 1000th ECHL game will be played at home on February 22nd vs. Toledo. Get your tickets now for this special night. The first 2,000 fans through the gate will receive a commemorative 1000th game mug from Sheetz. All games are broadcasted on 850 AM WLYE (Johnstown), 990 WVSC (Somerset), and 1400 WBZV (Ebensburg), 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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