IceHogs Suppress Jackals Outburst 7-4
Published on January 25, 2007 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Elmira Jackals News Release
Rockford, IL - The Elmira Jackals scored 4 goals in a 6-minute span but could not hold off the Rockford IceHogs, losing 7-4 Wednesday night at the Rockford MetroCentre.
Rockford came steaming out of the games in their first meeting of the season with the Jackals. Robin Big Snake scored a quick goal at 2:42 from Chaz Johnson and Mike Doyle and the IceHogs had the Jackals on their heels. Less than a minute later Jason Ralph made it 2-0 Rockford when he scored from Preston Mizzi and Jason Notermann and Elmira was reeling. But Elmira did not roll over on their hosts. Scott Drevitch cranked in his 4th goal of the season at 9:54, a power play goal and the Jackals were on the board. Scott Wray tied the game 2-2 with his 19th goal of the season at 10:35, Elmira's 2nd power play goal of the game, and the visitors were off and running.
Two and a half minutes later Curtis Tidball dangled his way away from Notermann and unleashed a strong shot that was denied by goaltender Frederic Cloutier, but David Morelli was right there to fire home the rebound and the Jackals were in front 3-2 at 13:03. Frank Littlejohn kept pace with Wray in the Jackals goal-scoring race as he tallied his 19th of the season and 9th power play goal of the year at 15:39, assisted by Wray and Erik Anderson and in less than six minutes, the Jackals had turned a 2-0 deficit into a 4-2 lead. Rockford stopped the bleeding 26 seconds later when Jason Ralph scored his second goal of the 1st period at 16:05, sending the teams into the first intermission at 4-3 Elmira.
But the surging Jackals seemed stunned by the late first period goal and their sag in energy opened the door for the IceHogs. Robin Big Snake scored his second goal of the game at 4:48 of the second period, assisted by Mike Doyle and Matt Gens, tying the score at 4-4. 61 seconds later Rockford's burst-style offense retook the lead when Jason Notermann made it 5-4 at 5:49. Jesse Bennefield scored the IceHogs 3rd goal of the period, a power play goal at 8:25, and Rockford took a 6-4 lead into the 2nd intermission.
Notermann cashed in for his second goal of the night at 7:48 of the third period, capping off a 7-4 Rockford victory, assisted by Gens and Preston Mizzi; Mizzi finished the game with 4 assists earning the 1st star honor.
Rockford goaltender Frederic Cloutier recovered from a shaky first period to earn the victory while making 30 saves on 34 shots on goal. Elmira starter Dave Lemanowicz took the loss and stopped 22-of-28 shots in the first 28:25 before being pulled for Kris Tebbs. Tebbs looked sharp in the final 31:35 and blocked 21-of-22 shots as the Jackals fell to 19-22-1 on the season. Elmira was 3-for-4 on the power play in the game, but was out-shot 50-34 by the IceHogs, who went 1-for-7 on the power play.
The Jackals continue their 4-game road trip on Friday night as they will storm into Wings Stadium for the first of two straight games against the Kalamazoo Wings; face off is scheduled for 7:30 pm. Elmira's next home game comes on Wednesday January 31st as they host the Port Huron Flags for a 7:05 pm face off.
JACKALS COACH'S SHOW ?
Don't miss the Jackals Coach's Show on Monday, January 29th broadcast live from the Pioneer Sports Bar & Grill on South Main Street in Downtown Elmira. Join Voice of the Jackals Owen Newkirk, Jackals Head Coach Robbie Nichols, along with two Jackals Players for the show, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm on News Talk 1230 & 1450 AM WENY. ?
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The First Arena Rec Rink offers public skating, skating lessons, hockey programs, figure skating, birthday parties, and much more....
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