Game Preview: Express at Elmira Tonight
February 4, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Chicago Express News Release
Preview: Chicago Express (21-17-5-2, 49pts) at Elmira Jackals (26-15-1-2, 55pts)
When: Puck drops at 6:35 pm
Where: First Arena, Elmira, NY
Tonight's Matchup:
Dating back to a 3-0 shutout win over the Cincinnati Cyclones back in Chicago on January 28, the Express have now won four straight games, and have earned points in five of their last six contests. The current four game streak is a season high for consecutive victories. The Express are coming off their second-highest offensive output in a single game, as they struck for six goals against the Trenton Titans on Thursday night. Chicago has faced Elmira just one time this year, collecting a 5-3 victory over the Jackals on December 16, which was Teddy Bear Toss at the Sears Centre Arena.
Express Notes:
LW Devin DiDiomete earned the first hat trick in Express history on Thursday. He finished the night with four points (3g,1a) and a +5 rating... RW Tyler Donati set a Chicago Express record for most assists in a game (4) and points in a game (5)... G Peter Mannino set a new Express record for most consecutive wins, as he has now won four straight games.
Recent Transactions:
F Kyle Ostrow was loaned to the Rochester Americans yesterday... G Eric Swanic was added as an Emergency Backup Goaltender on Wednesday... G Tom Schaul was released as an Emergency Backup Goaltender on Monday.
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