Elmira Beats Toledo 5-1
March 10, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Toledo Walleye News Release
(Elmira, NY)- Kris Belan scored his first professional goal but the Walleye lost tonight 5-1 in Elmira. Toledo is 26-28-2-4 on the season and 12-14-2-1 away from home.
The Jackals would grab an early 1-0 lead just six minutes into the first period. Toledo would tie the game at one when Kris Belan would score his first professional goal at 7:53. Derek Brochu would collect the lone assist. The Jackals would score another before the end of the first to lead 2-1.
"This is one of the best teams we have seen all year," said Head Coach Nick Vitucci. "I thought we worked very hard tonight and certainty could have come out of here with a win."
The Jackals would extend their lead with a pair of goals in the second period. Toledo had a couple of really good chances but could not beat Elmira goaltender Brian Stewart in the second period. The Jackals would add one more goal in the third period to finish the scoring.
Toledo's Mike Thomas and Todd Griffith each collected fighting majors with fights at 14:46 of the third period.
Walleye Notes: Walleye goaltender Alec Richards finished with 28 saves and has a record of 6-5-0-1 on the season. Tonight was first of three meetings this season between Toledo and Elmira. Toledo was held to a season low 16 shots on goal. The Toledo Walleye will return home on March 18th to host the Kalamazoo Wings. That is the third annual St. Cat Trick's Day Celebration presented by the Blarney Irish Pub. It is also "Faith and Family" night with a pregame concert by the band New Method. For more information and get tickets call 419-725-9255 or visit www.toledowalleye.com.
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