Game Notes vs. Peoria

Published on November 23, 2002 under ECHL (ECHL)
Johnstown Chiefs News Release


Tonight the Johnstown Chiefs (7-9-1) and the Peoria Rivermen (9-4-2) meet for the fourth time this season. Last night, the Chiefs had three different leads during the game and still lost to the Rivermen 4-3 at the War Memorial. Tyler Rennette's second goal of the game with 6:05 to play was the game winner. The Chiefs lead 3-2 with just over 12:00 to in regulation before Rivermen defenseman Arvid Rekis tied the game 3-3. Kevin Granato also scored for the Rivermen, his first goal of the season. P.L. Courchesne scored two goals for the Chiefs while Steve Hildenbrand tallied his second of the season for Johnstown. Peoria goaltender Duane Derksen (4-4-1) got the win making 25 saves, while Chiefs goaltender Mark Scally (2-1-1) suffered his first loss of the season making 21 saves.

Johnstown/Peoria Season Series:

This is the fourth of eight games this season between the two teams. The Chiefs are 1-2-0 against the Rivermen this season and 16-22-3 all-time. The Rivermen return to the War Memorial in two weeks for a pair of games (12/13-12/14).

Previous Results:

October 25 Johnstown @ Peoria Peoria 3-2

October 26 Johnstown @ Peoria Johnstown 1-0 (S0)

November 22 Peoria @ Johnstown Peoria 4-3

Remaining Schedule:

December 13 Peoria @ Johnstown

December 14 Peoria @ Johnstown

January 17 Johnstown @ Peoria

January 18 Johnstown @ Peoria

Chiefs Notes:

Sam St. Pierre was activated from the injured reserve list today........................Phil Roy is tied for 2nd amongst defenseman in goals scored (6)......................Lukas Smital has registered an assist in five straight games......................Last night's loss was the first time the Chiefs failed to hold onto a lead when leading after the second period (5-1-1)..............................The Chiefs are 4-3-1 in one goal games this season.........................The Chiefs are 6 for 23 (26%) on the power play in their last five games. They have scored at least one PPG in those five games.............................Johnstown is 3-6-1 in their last ten games.......................The Chiefs have been out scored 28-23 at home this season.

Rivermen Notes:

Darren Clark registered in 100th and 101st assist in a Rivermen uniform last night.......................Tyler Rennette scored his 10th and 11th goals of the season last night. The two goals were his first even strength goals this season. He leads the team with 6 PPG, and 3 SHG. Rennette has four goals against the Chiefs this season (3 games)..............................The Rivermen are 6-1-2 in one goal games this season........................Peoria is 6-3-1 in their last ten games..........................Goaltender Duane Derksen is 2-0-1 against the Chiefs this season with a 1.62 GAA and a 0.939 save percentage.

Up Next For the Chiefs:

Tomorrow night the Chiefs will travel to Dayton to face the Bombers at 7:30 p.m. The Chiefs will face the Wheeling Nailers in a home and home series beginning Thanksgiving night at Wheeling (7:00 p.m.). Friday the Chiefs return home when they take on the Nailers at 7:30 p.m. Saturday night the Greensboro Generals make their first of two appearances this season at the War Memorial. Face-off is at 7:30 p.m. All games are broadcasted on 850 AM WLYE (Johnstown), 990 WVSC (Somerset), and 1400 WBZV (Ebensburg), 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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