Express Win First Game in Team History

Published on October 17, 2011 under ECHL (ECHL)
Chicago Express News Release


Hoffman Estates, IL - The Chicago Express, proud member of the ECHL and proud affiliate of the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets, played the first game in club history on Saturday, October 15, earning a 5-1 victory on the road in Toledo.

Games this week (Home team in CAPS):

EXPRESS vs. Kalamazoo - Saturday, October 22 @ 7:30 pm

EXPRESS vs. South Carolina - Sunday, October 23 @ 4:00 pm

Last week (Home team in CAPS):

Saturday, October 15

Express 5 vs. TOLEDO 1

After a fight between Express LW Tim Spencer and Toledo D Scott Fletcher, the Walleye opened up the scoring at 3:34 of the first period. Chicago answered less than five minutes later, when LW Blair Riley scored the first goal in Chicago Express history at 8:12 and knotted up the contest at 1-1. D Drew Paris gave the Express a lead with a power play goal at 8:52 of the second period, and the Express never looked back. Riley, Paris, F Kyle Ostrow, and C Yannick Tifu all had multiple point nights in the 5-1 Chicago win.

Team Notes:

* The Express played their first game in team history on Saturday, Oct. 15, and earned a win. * LW Blair Riley scored the first goal in Chicago Express History, snapping home a goal 8:12 into the first period on Saturday night. * G Rob Nolan earned the win, stopping 34 of 35 shots. Nolan did not surrender a goal after the 3:34 mark of the first period. * Three of the five goals scored by Chicago were scored by defensemen. * Riley and D Drew Paris both scored two goals in the game. Both of the goals scored by Paris were picked up on the power play.

Upcoming Schedule:

Tuesday, Oct. 18 - Practice at Sears Centre Arena: 10:30 am

Wednesday, Oct. 19 - Practice at Sears Centre Arena: 10:30 am

Thursday, Oct. 20 - Practice at Sears Centre Arena: 10:30 am

Friday, October 21 - Practice at Sears Centre Arena: 10:30 am

Saturday, October 22 - Game at Sears Centre Arena: 7:30 pm vs. Kalamazoo

Sunday, October 23 - Game at Sears Centre Arena: 4:00 pm vs. South Carolina

Team Leaders:

Goals: Riley, Paris - 2

Assists: Riley, Ostrow, Tifu - 2

Points: Riley - 4

Power play goals: Paris - 2

Short-handed Goals: All - 0

Plus/Minus: Several players - +2

Penalty Minutes: Robins - 7

The Express will open up the home portion of their schedule on Saturday, October 22nd versus the Kalamazoo Wings with a 7:30 p.m. face-off at the Sears Centre Arena. This inaugural game is sure to be a must have ticket, so make sure you have your ticket for this once in a lifetime game!

Opening Night for the inaugural season is just 7 days away! Season tickets, mini plans, and group tickets for the upcoming 2011-2012 season are on sale now. For more information about tickets, give the Chicago Express office a call at 224-220-1333 or visit www.chicagoexpresshockey.com.

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