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Chiefs Weekly Report

February 20, 2006 - ECHL (ECHL)
Johnstown Chiefs News Release


WEEKLY SUMMARY: The Johnstown Chiefs (21-20-11) went 1-2-0 last week, gaining a split of games in Trenton before falling at home on Sunday to Wheeling. The Chiefs won in Trenton on Friday, 4-3, despite registering just seven shots in the final two period, combined. Former Titan, Steve Cygan deflected a Joe Tallari shot in the third period for the game winner. On Saturday, The Chiefs battled back from a 2-0 deficit, but were not able to sustain the 2nd period comeback, as the Titans pulled away for the 5-2 win. On Sunday, Johnstown raced out to a 2-0 lead, but Wheeling's power-play rose to the occasion, netting three goals in the 4-3 Wheeling win. This week, the Chiefs have three games at home, hosting Toledo on Friday night, Dayton on Saturday, and Trenton on Sunday. Sgt. Slaughter will visit the Chiefs on Saturday, as part of U.S. Army Weekend. Saturday, will also be Team Picture Night, all fans in attendance can be in the team picture, and will receive one for free.

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS (home team in caps)

Game #50 (2/17/06) Johnstown 4 - TRENTON 3 Cey 39 Saves Morgan Cey was spectacular at times, stopping 39 of 42 shots, as the Chiefs stole one in Trenton, 4-3. The Chiefs rallied from 2-0, as Dmitri Tarabrin, playing in his 405th game with the Chiefs, scored a pair of goals (15, 16) just 1:55 apart, in the 2nd period. Both were set up by superior work by Adam Henrich. Brett Peterson (4) scored in the first period, and Steve Cygan (7) got the game winner at 15:56 of the third period. Morgan Cey preserved the win, making a diving stop on Trenton's Mark Lee, who tried to finish a two-on-one late in the game.

Game #51 (2/18/06) TRENTON 5 - Johnstown 2 Cey 36 Saves The Chiefs turned in a better effort in the second game against Trenton, but the Titans would not be denied. Kiel McLeod had a pair for Trenton, but was Chris Pittman who got the game winner late in period two, with a wrister from the left circle. Morgan Cey again made several big saves, stopping 36 of 40. The Chiefs again rallied from a 2-0 deficit, as Zbynek Hrdel (3, 4) netted a pair, but they would be the only Chiefs goals.

Game #52 (2/19/06) JOHNSTOWN 3 - Wheeling 4 Betz 25 saves An undermanned Wheeling Nailers found a way, coming back from a 2-0 deficit with three power play goals, beating Johnstown, 4-3. The Chiefs hopped out to a 2-0 lead, on goals by Brad Thompson (4), who was elevated to first line center, and Justin Kelly (21), but the Nailers scored four unanswered goals, three with the mad advantage. With the extra-attacker, and 1:03 remaining, Dmitri Tarabrin (17) scored to make it 4-3, but the Chiefs were never able to get the equalizer. Mike Betz was solid, stopping 25 of 29.

UPCOMING OPPONENTS: Friday vs. Toldeo 7:30 p.m. Radio: WNTJ 850-AM, WNTW 990-AM, www.johnstownchiefs.com and www.b2now.com The Chiefs won the last meeting, 5-3.

Promotion: The Kelly Cup is in Johnstown. Kick-off to U.S. Army Weekend. Also register to win autographed Steelers Helmet.

Saturday vs. Dayton 7:00 p.m. Radio: WNTJ 850-AM, WNTW 990-AM, www.johnstownchiefs.com and www.b2now.com The Chiefs are 5-1-4 against Dayton

Promotion: SGT. SLAUGHTER IS IN THE HOUSE! Get autographs and pictures with Sarge. U.S. Army Weekend, special jereys and the Kelly Cup. Team Picture Night.

Sunday vs. Trenton 3:00 p.m. Radio: WNTJ 850-AM, WNTW 990-AM, www.johnstownchiefs.com and www.b2now.com

Promotion: Heluva Good Kids Day. U.S Army Weekend. Win the autographed Steelers Helmet-must be present to win.

CHIEFS NOTES: - Dmitri Tarabrin has played 407 games as a Chief, seven shy of the all-time record - The Chiefs PK has killed only 63.6% in the last five games - Tarabrin leads active players this season with a 25.8 shooting percentage - Randy Rowe is expected to return to the line-up on Friday - Brandon Elliott is 3rd among rookies with 142 PIM's CHIEFS TRANSACTIONS: 02/17/2006 Add ZBYNEK HRDEL (LW) assigned by Springfield

TEAM LEADERS Goals- Rowe (22) +/- Tarabrin & Wallace (+10) WINS- Cey (12) Assists- Kelly (32) PIM- Elliott (142) GAA- Cey 3.07 Points- Kelly (53) PPG- Tallari (11) Save %- Cey (.912) Power Play- 19.6%; 54 for 275 8th in ECHL) Penalty Kill- 77.8% 200 for 257 (21st in ECHL)

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