Game Preview: Express at Trenton Tonight
February 1, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Chicago Express News Release
Preview: Chicago Express (19-17-5-2, 45pts) at Trenton Titans (15-21-3-3, 36pts)
When: Puck drops at 6:00 pm
Where: Sun National Bank Center, Trenton, NJ
Tonight's Matchup:
The Express battle the Titans tonight, marking the third time the two teams have met this season, every time in Trenton. Chicago and Trenton met up on November 26 and 27, with Chicago falling in overtime on the 26th and taking a 4-3 victory on the 27th. Chicago was outshot badly over the two game span, as the Titans held a 69-33 advantage in that category. The Express play in Trenton again tomorrow night, and host the Titans at the Sears Centre Arena on March 17 and 18. Chicago is 1-0-1-0 against the Titans this season.
Express Notes:
Chicago G Peter Mannino has started eight straight games for Chicago, and is expected to start his ninth in a row tonight... RW Tyler Donati is one point shy of his 200th ECHL Point... D Darcy Campbell is tied for fourth in the ECHL with 13 power play assists... The Express are looking for their third straight win, and haven't won three straight since November 19 - 25, with games against Cincinnati and Reading... LW Maxime Gratchev has recorded an assist in each of the two games he has played for Chicago since joining the club last Saturday.
Recent Transactions:
G Tom Schaul was released as an Emergency Backup Goaltender on Monday... LW Maxime Gratchev was assigned to Chicago by Springfield on Saturday... F Mike Embach was activated from the 7-day IR on Friday... D Steven Delisle was placed on the 3-day IR on Thursday...
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