Hounds Stifle Jackals Comeback 3-1
Published on March 10, 2007 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Elmira Jackals News Release
Hoffman Estates, IL - The Chicago Hounds never trailed in the contest as they downed the Elmira Jackals 3-1 Friday night at the Sears Centre.
Jeff Daw returned the Jackals lineup as they squared up with the Hounds, after missing the veteran forward for Wednesday's shootout victory in Flint. Elmira out-played Chicago in the first period, creating a majority of the chances and out-shooting their hosts 12-5, but goaltender Brendan Cuthbert made some great saves as the two teams went to the locker rooms scoreless.
The shoe was on the other foot in the second period and the Hounds came out with a new level of energy that put Elmira on their heels. Todd Grant put Chicago on the scoreboard as he ripped a slap shot from the top of the right face off circle past goaltender Dave Lemanowicz 31 seconds into the period, assisted by Steve Cygan and Mike Kautz. Although Elmira did create some quality scoring chances, they were out-shot by the Hounds 19-12 in the second period.
Looking to repeat their comeback win over Flint on Wednesday, the Jackals quickly erased their one goal deficit in the third period. Rookie forward Dan Veenema fired a long pass up the ice to Bobby Kukulka, sending him free on a breakaway. Kukulka slotted the puck past Cuthbert at 1:41, assisted by Veenema, tying the game at 1-1. But Chicago had the answers tonight. Matt Amado put the Hounds ahead 2-1 at 5:46 with an unassisted goal. Then Kelly Miller scored on a pass from Tim Plett at 8:30 and all of a sudden the Hounds were up 3-1. The Jackals tried to mount a comeback, even pulling Lemanowicz in the final two minutes, but Cuthbert remained solid in goal as the Jackals lost 3-1.
Brendan Cuthbert was outstanding in goal for Chicago, stopping 29-of-30 shots in the win. Dave Lemanowicz put together a solid 33 saves on 36 shots, as the Jackals fell to 26-36-1 on the season. Both teams finished 0-for-2 on the power play, combining for a total of 8 penalty minutes, one of Elmira's least penalized games of the season.
The Jackals and Hounds will partake in a rematch Saturday March 10 for an 8:30 pm face off at the Sears Centre. Elmira's next home game comes on Friday March 16th as they host the Muskegon Fury for a 7:35 pm face off at First Arena.
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