Chiefs Win Third Straight

Published on October 23, 2003 under ECHL (ECHL)
Johnstown Chiefs News Release


Johnstown, PA- The Johnstown Chiefs closed out their three game home stand in style, as they picked up their third straight win, a 5-2 victory over the visiting Texas Wildcatters.

The Chiefs opened up the scoring in the first period as Johnstown native Josh Piro scored his first professional goal just 0:23 into the game. Steve Hildenbrand scored two 2nd period goals for the Chiefs while Dmitri Tarabrin and Jason Notermann also tallied. Justin Cardwell and Bobby Cunningham scored the Wildcatters goals.

Chiefs goaltender Arturs Irbe played strong in goal making 27 saves including 15 in the third period. Texas goaltender Jason Cugnet (23 saves) allowed all five goals in just over one and a half periods of play. Davis Parley came in relief of Cugnet stopping all 7 shots he faced.

The Chiefs improve to 3-1-0 on the season, while the Wildcatters fall to 1-3-0.

The Chiefs will take to the road on Friday when they travel to Dayton to take on the Bombers at 7:05 p.m. The radio broadcast of the game will tape delayed due to Bishop McCort football. The Chiefs return to home ice on Halloween when they have a rematch with the Bombers. November 1st, the Chiefs host the Reading Royals. 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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