Game Preview: Express at Toledo Today
November 9, 2011 - ECHL (ECHL)
Chicago Express News Release
Preview: Chicago Express (5-3-0-0, 10pts) @ Toledo (2-5-0-0, 4pts)
When: Puck drops at 9:30 a.m.
Where: Huntington Center in Toledo
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Matchup:
Chicago kicks off a four game week in Toledo this morning with a chance to win three straight games over the Walleye. The Express collected two shootout victories over division rival Cincinnati last week, and in seven games against North Division foes, Chicago has collected a 5-2-0-0 record. The Walleye have won just two games this season, both coming against teams from the South Division. The Walleye have defeated South Carolina and Gwinnett. Chicago has not played in Toledo since their inaugural game on October 15, a 5-1 Express win.
Express Notes:
C Tyler Johnson and F Mike Embach scored their first professional goals last weekend... The Express have surrendered more than three goals in a game just one time this season... In Chicago's two previous games against Toledo, the Express have won by a combined 7-1 score... Today's game marks the third straight road game for Chicago.
Recent Transactions:
F Devin DiDiomete was signed yesterday... LW Tim Spencer was traded to Trenton yesterday... RW Chaz Johnson returned from Springfield (AHL) on Saturday... D Drew Paris signed a PTO with Toronto (AHL) on Saturday... F Tyler Donati was activated from the 7-day IR on Friday... D Josh Burrows was activated from the 3-day IR on Saturday.
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