Jackals Lock In Playoff Spot
April 1, 2009 - ECHL (ECHL)
Elmira Jackals News Release
Elmira, NY- The Elmira Jackals stamped their post season ticket with a 4-2 win on home ice tonight over the Reading Royals in front of 3,540 fans. The Jackals were lead by two point nights from Pierre-Luc Faubert, Chris Korchinski and Chaz Johnson. The Jackals finish off the regular season tomorrow night with a 7:05 p.m. contest with the Dayton Bombers.
The Jackals opened the scoring 2:18 into the first period with Chaz Johnsons' fifth goal of the season. Pierre-Luc Faubert assisted on the play. The Jackals then extended the lead to 2-0 at the 5:17 mark. On the power play Nathan Lutz gave a pass to Chaz Johnson who dished a feed to Chris Korchinski who blasted the puck past Beau Erickson. The Jackals carried the 2-0 lead into the second period.
In the second the Royals came out swinging with goals from Chris Stevens at the 4:01 mark and Vince Rocco at the 9:13 mark. Elmira would counter with two second period goals of their own. The first came at the 12:09 mark, Pierre-Luc Faubert's 24th of the season. Wes Cunningham and Chris Korchinski assisted on the power play tally. The Jackals added a two goal cushion at the 16:53 mark when Paul McIlveen blasted a shot over the blocker of Erickson. The Jackals held onto a 26-19 shot advantage and a 4-2 lead through two periods.
In the third period the Jackals played sound defensive hockey only allowing Reading four shots on goal. Elmira goaltender Michael Teslak was again named a Wallin Insurance Star of the Game after turning aside 21 of 23 shots in the contest. The Jackals ended the season series with the Royals at 5-3-0-2 and improved to a 38-26-2-5 record overall.
"We are excited to qualify for the Kelly Cup playoffs for the second straight season. Our great fans and sponsors deserve to have a winning team." Said Jackals General Manager Robbie Nichols. "Join us tomorrow night as we look to lock in the top spot in the division!" Nichols added.
Stay tuned to www.Jackalshockey.com for an upcoming Kelly Cup Playoff schedule.
NEXT UP: The Jackals finish off the regular season with a 7:05 p.m. match up against the Dayton Bombers tomorrow night, Thursday, April 2nd. **This is the make up game from Saturday, March 7th.
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