Chiefs trump Royals 3-2 in shootout

Published on December 2, 2006 under ECHL (ECHL)
Johnstown Chiefs News Release


Johnstown, PA - The Johnstown Chiefs defeated the Reading Royals 3-2 in a shootout at the Cambria County War Memorial.

After a scoreless first period, Johnstown's Grant Jacobsen tallied a goal at 11:08 with Maxime Boisclair and Randy Rowe assisting. Reading's Dany Roussin answered back, scoring with a quick shot from the hash mark off a pass from James Hiebert at 18:44 in the second. James Hiebert scored on a shot from behind the goal line to make it 2-1 at 19:59 of the second.

In the third period, Johnstown's Bryan Nathe took a pass from Doug Andress and fired a shot from the low slot past Reading goalie Ryan Munce at 13:52, tying the game at two.

Morgan Cey made five saves in overtime, leading the Chiefs into a shootout for the second consecutive night, where he stopped all five Reading shooters. Gus Katsuras scored the shootout winner for Johnstown on the backhand.

The next Johnstown Chiefs' home game is Saturday, December 9 at the War Memorial. Great seats are still available. To get your tickets call (814) 536-5156 or 1 (800) CHFTIXX.

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