Chiefs Pick Up Win In Historic Night

Published on November 14, 2003 under ECHL (ECHL)
Johnstown Chiefs News Release


Johnstown, PA- In front of the largest crowd ever to watch an ECHL game at the Cambria County War Memorial Arena, the Johnstown Chiefs picked up their ninth win of the season, with a 3-1 victory over the visiting Wheeling Nailers.

The standing room only crowd of 4,191 came to their feet when the Chiefs jumped out to a 2-0 lead with goals by Jason Notermann and Steve Hildenbrand. Shawn Mather added a third period goal. Dan Ennis scored the lone Wheeling goal.

Chiefs goaltender Arturs Irbe picked up his seventh win of the season making 17 saves. Wheeling goaltender Tyler MacKay made 26 saves in the contest.

The Chiefs will hit the road for their next two games. Tomorrow night they are at Cincinnati and Sunday afternoon at Wheeling. The Chiefs return to home ice next Friday night when they host the Wheeling Nailers. Saturday, November 22nd, the Chiefs host the Dayton Bombers. Both games are at 7:05 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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