Game Preview: Express Vs. Reading Tonight
January 7, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Chicago Express News Release
Preview: Chicago Express (15-13-4-1, 35pts) vs. Reading Royals (14-13-3-3, 34pts)
When: Puck drops at 7:30 pm, doors open at 6:30 pm
Where: Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates, IL, 60192
Tonight's Matchup:
Chicago looks to bounce back from their worst loss of the season, a 9-2 drubbing at the hands of the Royals last night. The Express gave up an all-time high of nine goals to Reading, and the seven goal loss was the largest in Chicago Express history. Reading struck for three goals in each of the three periods in the game, and had six players record multiple points. Chicago has not fared well against non-divisional foes on home ice, as in four games against the Atlantic and South Divisions, the Express have won just one time. Chicago and Reading meet for the final time during the 2011-12 regular season, with the Express holding a 2-1-0-0 overall record.
Express Notes:
D Nathan Lutz will play in his 600th professional game, including his time in Europe, tonight... LW Chad Painchaud played against his former team last night for the first time and scored one of the two Chicago goals... C Joe Cucci recorded his first professional goal last night... Chicago has not won a game in regulation since Dec. 16, at home against the Elmira Jackals... The Express have not lost a game in regulation at home on a Saturday yet this season.
Recent Transactions:
RW Chaz Johnson was suspended by the ECHL for one game for his hit on D Denny Urban in the third period last night... D Steven Delisle was reassigned from Chicago to Springfield (AHL) by Columbus (NHL)... D Evan Stephens was activated from the 21-day IR today... D Dan Henningson was returned from Rockford (AHL) today... G Peter Mannino was recalled to St. John's (AHL) by Winnipeg (NHL) on Thursday... G Allen York was assigned to the Express from Springfield (AHL) by Columbus (NHL) on Thursday... RW Tyler Donati was activated from 3-IR on Thursday... D Jonathan Zion was signed on Wednesday... G Rob Nolan was traded to Toledo for future considerations on Tuesday... D Darcy Campbell was loaned to Oklahoma City on Monday... F Mike Thomas was recalled to Springfield on Monday.
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