Chiefs Weekly Report

Published on December 12, 2005 under ECHL (ECHL)
Johnstown Chiefs News Release


The Johnstown Chiefs (7-11-6) picked up two wins last week. On Sunday, the Chiefs won their 2nd consecutive road shootout, beating San Diego, 5-4. The Chiefs also earned their first shutout of the season, beating Dayton, Saturday night in Johnstown, 4-0. On Tuesday, the Chiefs fell to Las Vegas, 4-0. Friday, the Chiefs dropped their 2nd in a row, losing a home game to Reading, 7-2. Capping off the week on Sunday, the Chiefs lost to the Storm in Toledo, 7-1. This week the Chiefs continue their hectic schedule, playing host to Trenton on Wednesday and Fresno on Friday, before traveling to Wheeling on Saturday.

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS (home team in caps)

Game #20 (12/06/05) LAS VEGAS 4 ¡V Johnstown 0 Boutin 48 Saves

The Chiefs wrapped up a 6 game in eight day west coast trip with a weary legged performance against the Wranglers. Jonathan Boutin stopped 48 of 52 shots, but the Chiefs were never able to offer much offense as the Vegas transition game kept the pressure on Johnstown.

Game #21 (12/9/05) JOHNSTOWN 2 ¡V Reading 7 Cey 19 saves

The Chiefs gave up seven goals for the 2nd time in three games, as the Reading Royals converted early and often. J.B. Bittner returned from an assignment with Portland of the AHL, and turned in a strong performance. Bittner was the strongest Chief on the night, and added the Tribe¡¦s first goal. Dmitri Tarabrin scored his 2nd goal in three games. Seven different Royals scored, with Grant Jacobsen leading the way with one goal and two assists. Brad Brust made the start in goal for Reading, and turned in a strong performance.

Game #22 (12/10/05) JOHNSTOWN 4 ¡V Dayton 0 Boutin 31 saves

The Chiefs won their seventh game of the season, and picked up their first shut-out as Jonathan Boutin stopped all 31 shots he faced. Brandon Elliott was the talk of the town, after scoring a goal and engaging in a classic brawl with Wes Rypien of the Bombers. Justin Kelly continued his torrid scoring pace by netting the opening goal and later adding an assist. Joe Tallari added his 5th of the year, and Adam Henrich contributed a power play goal. J.B. Bittner added two assists. The win put the Chiefs 4 points ahead of cellar dwelling Dayton.

Game #23 (12/11/05) TOLEDO 7 ¡V Johnstown 1 Cey 36 saves

The third game in three days, after the long West Coast swing, was one the Chiefs would prefer to forget. A soft goal by Ken Magowan, just over five minutes into the game, set the tone for the Storm surge. Magowan had a pair of goals and assists, while Adam Keefe turned in his first multi-goal game as a professional. Joe Tallari scored his 2nd goal in two games, at 14:19 of period 2. That was all the offense the tired Chiefs could muster.

UPCOMING OPPONENTS:

Wednesday, December 14 vs. Trenton 7:30 p.m.

Radio: WNTJ 850-AM, WNTW 990-AM, www.johnstownchiefs.com and www.b2now.com The Chiefs host the third place Titans for the fourth time this season. The Chiefs dropped the first two, via shootout. The Chiefs won the last contest, 5-1. Joe Tallari and J.B. Bittner each have four points in the five games against Trenton, this season. Justin Kelly has three points in three games against Trenton, while Doug Andress has three of his eight points against the Titans.

Friday, December 16 vs. Fresno 7:30 p.m.

Radio: WNTJ 850-AM, WNTW 990-AM, www.johnstownchiefs.com and www.b2now.com The Chiefs and Falcons square off for the 2nd and final time this season. The Chiefs beat Fresno, in Fresno on December 2, in a shootout, 3-2. The Chiefs rallied to tie the game in the third period, on a Justin Kelly power play goal, before winning their first shootout of the season. Morgan Cey stopped 37 shots in the game.

CHIEFS NOTES:


- Justin Kelly has eight points in his last five games.
- The Chiefs have dropped three of four.
- J.B. Bittner has three points in three games since returning from Portland
- Morgan Cey has allowed fourteen goals in his last two appearences

CHIEFS TRANSACTIONS:

-F J.B. Bittner was returned to Johnstown by Portland -D Mike Egener was recalled by Springfield

TEAM LEADERS

Goals- Kelly (10) +/- Elliot (+1) WINS- Cey (4)

Assists- Kelly (14) PIM- Elliott (70) GAA- Boutin (2.76)

Points- Kelly (24) PPG- Kelly (6) Save %- Boutin (.926)

Power Play- 16.6%; 24 fir 145 (17th in ECHL) Penalty Kill- 79.1%; 106 for 134 (20th in ECHL)

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