Devils Have Little Luck in Loss to Jackals, 3-2
Published on March 17, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
Trenton Devils News Release
ELMIRA, N.Y., (March 17, 2009) -- The Trenton Devils lost a key game in their push to the Kelly Cup Playoffs on St. Patrick's Day to the Elmira Jackals, 3-2.
The Devils struck first with a tally 11:59 into the contest. Eric Castonguay camped behind the net and waited for Jeff Prough to streak into the slot. The reigning ECHL Player of the Week passed the puck to Prough, who slid it underneath the right pad of Teslak for his 27th goal of the season.
In the second period, the Jackals took control. Pierre-Luc Faubert tied the game with his 20th goal of the season at 2:37. A turnover by Dave Leaderer led to the go-ahead goal by Brendan Connolly at 15:08, putting the Devils into a hole going into the third period.
The Devils would not be able to dig out of that hole, which was made deeper by a Steve Yetman goal 7:03 into the third period. Prough scored his second of the game late with the extra attacker, but the deficit was too much to overcome as the Jackals won, 3-2.
Prough's second goal was assisted by Ryan Gunderson, whose 52nd point broke a seven-year old team record for most points by a defenseman within a season, set by Steve O'Brien during the 2001-02 season.
The Devils head to Reading Friday night for a contest against the Royals, with the puck drop set for 7:05 p.m. Fans can listen to the free audio broadcast on the Devils' official website, www.trentondevils.com.
Don't miss out on exciting Trenton Devils hockey! With just three home games remaining, time is running out to watch the Devils on the run to the Kelly Cup Playoffs. The Devils return to Sovereign Bank Arena Saturday night against the Cincinnati Cyclones at 7:00 p.m.
Before Saturday's game, comedian Judah Friedlander will participate in the ceremonial puck drop. The actor appeared in the Oscar-nominated film "The Wrestler" wearing the T-Devils jersey. Friedlander will be available for autographs until the first intermission. In addition, the 1,000 children 12-and-under will receive a Scorch Piggy Bank, courtesy of NJEA. Get your tickets by logging on to the Devils' official website, www.trentondevils.com, or by calling the Sovereign Bank Arena box office at (800) 298-4200.
TRENTON DEVILS - The Trenton Devils are a member of the ECHL -- North America's Premier "AA" Hockey League. The Trenton Devils are owned and operated by the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League.
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