Chiefs Lose 5-4 to Fresno

Published on January 1, 2005 under ECHL (ECHL)
Johnstown Chiefs News Release


Johnstown, PA- Fresno Falcons defenseman Curtis Sheptak's goal with just 1:19 left in regulation broke a 4-4 tie to defeat the Johnstown Chiefs 5-4 Saturday night at the War Memorial. The defeat snapped the Chiefs seven game unbeaten streak (4-0-3).

Matt Reid scored his second shorthanded goal in as many nights for the Chiefs in the first period. Chad Cavanagh, Brent Kelly and Jean Desrochers also scored for Johnstown. Fresno also got goals from Sam Ftorek, Shaun Sutter, Jason Weaver, and Jan Sochor.

Chiefs goaltender David Currie suffered the loss making 26 saves. Falcons goaltender Brett Jaeger made 31 saves for his ninth win of the season.

The Chiefs are now 11-6-9 on the season. Fresno is 13-13-3.

The Chiefs take to the road tomorrow afternoon when they travel to Trenton for a 3:00 p.m. game. 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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