Chiefs Pregame Notes vs. Atlantic City

March 15, 2002 - ECHL (ECHL)
Johnstown Chiefs News Release


Game Day:
Tonight the Johnstown Chiefs (33-28-2) and the Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies (34-20-8) meet for the fourth time this season. The Chiefs dropped their second straight game last night, a 4-2 loss at Cincinnati. Blair Stayzer and J.F. Boutin scored the Chiefs goals, while Frederic Deschenes made 25 saves for his 20th loss of the season. Atlantic City is coming off a 5-2 loss Wednesday night at home, to the Richmond Renegades. Jerry Keefe and Scott Matzka scored the Bullies goals, while goaltender Scott Stirling made 24 saves in the defeat.

Johnstown/Atlantic City Season Series:
This is the fourth of five games this season between the two teams. The Chiefs are 2-1-0 against Atlantic City this season, with both wins coming at the War Memorial. Each team has scored a total of 8 goals against each other in the season series. PREVIOUS RESULTS: October 14 Atlantic City @ Johnstown Johnstown 4-3 (SO) October 19 Johnstown @ Atlantic City Atlantic City 4-2 February 22 Atlantic City @ Johnstown Johnstown 2-1 (OT) REMAINING GAMES: March 31 Atlantic City @ Johnstown

Chiefs Notes:
Eric Schneider and Dany Sabourin returned to the Chiefs yesterday from the Saint John Flames (AHL).....The Chiefs need one more win at home to break the franchise record for most wins at home in a season (1993-94)......The Chiefs are 1-3-1 in their last five games.......The Chiefs power play is now ranked 7th in the ECHL (70 for 362; 19.3%)......Schneider has 4 goals and 10 assists (14 PTS) in his last ten games........The Chiefs are 3 for 15 (20%) on the power play in three games vs. Atlantic City this season........The Chiefs are 21-5-2 in one goal games this season........Through 63 games last season the Chiefs had a 25-32-6 record........Brent Bilodeau ranks 3rd on the Chiefs all-time games played list (197).......Jason Spence is now ranked 8th on the Chiefs all-time penalty minute list (490).

Boardwalk Bullies Notes:
Atlantic City is 5-4-1 in their last ten games.......Stefan Rivard is 4th in the ECHL with 62 minor penalties......Luke Curtin is 2nd in the ECHL with 289 shots......Jamie O'Leary is tied for 2nd in the ECHL with 4 short handed goals.......The Bullies are the least penalized team in the Northern Conference (1253)......Luke Curtin has 6 goals and 6 assists (12 PTS) in his last 9 games.......Vratislav Cech has a goal and 4 assists in 3 games vs. Johnstown this season......The Bullies are 4 for 18 (22%) on the power play against the Chiefs this season.....The Bullies are 24-2-1 when leading after the second period.

Up Next For the Chiefs:
The Chiefs return to home ice tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m., when they face their in state rivals, Reading Royals. Prior to the game, the Chiefs will be receiving the Keystone Cup, as they have officially won the season series between the two teams. After the game, there will be a post game autograph and photo session with all of the Johnstown Chiefs players in the concourse. After tomorrow night, the Chiefs won't return home until March 30th when they face-off against the Greensboro Generals at 7:30 p.m. All games are broadcasted on 850 AM WSPO, 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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