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Chiefs halted by Cyclones

November 29, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Johnstown Chiefs News Release


JOHNSTOWN, Pa. - The Johnstown Chiefs could not extend their four-game winning streak and fell to the Cincinnati Cyclones 6-3 on Saturday night.

The Chiefs fell to 14-5-0, but remained in first place in the North Division.

Cincinnati jumped on the board with two first period goals by Thomas Beauregard. He chipped in an even strength goal at 5:50, and added a power play goal at 8:07. Olivier Latendresse assisted on each of the goals. Jason Spence sent home his third goal of the season 11 seconds after Beauregard's second to pull the Chiefs within one.

After a point shot by David Schulz was turned aside by Kyle Gajewski, Spence dove to bat the rebound into the back of the net. Wes Clark won the face off back to Schulz to get his fourth assist of the season and first as a Chief.

Trailing 2-1 the Chiefs looked for a better result in the second period, but Cincinnati scored the first two of the middle frame as well. Ben McLeod (6:54) and Ben Gordon (14:47) each scored their third of the season to make it 4-1 in favor of the visitors. Trevor Hendrikx whistled a wrist shot just inside the far post to halve the Cyclones' lead at 15:46 of the second. It was Hendrikx's first of the season with assists from Petr Pohl and Kyle Bushee.

Pohl worked a great rush, with the newest Chief Andy Contois, which was started by Mike Bartlett and cashed in at 4:50 of the third to get the Chiefs back within one goal at 4-3. Ian Keserich came on to start the third in place of starter Kris Mayotte, but like Mayotte, wasn't able to slow down Beauregard. He scored in close at 7:04 to complete the hat trick, and then added insurance with a slap shot goal at 13:05

Mayotte took the loss stopping 17 of 21 shots while Keserich made eight saves on 10 chances in relief. Johnstown's power play was held without a goal, going 0-for-1.

Mark your calendars! The Chiefs are back on home ice tomorrow to take on the Florida Everblade at 7:05 PM. The Chiefs will welcome Somerset Olympian Sam Sacksen, and former Chiefs enforcer Garrett Burnett as they meet fans and sign autographs prior to the game. Good seats are still available, but going fast. Get yours today by calling 814-536-5156 or 1-800-SLAPSHOT.

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