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Jackals make up three-goal deficit to top Trashers 5-4

January 27, 2006 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Danbury Trashers News Release


DANBURY, CT--First period goals from Danny Stewart, Donny Grover and Troy Smith were far from enough on Friday night as the Elmira Jackals overcame a 3-0 deficit to defeat the Trashers 5-4 before 2,641 at the Danbury Ice Arena.

Following the Trashers opening onslaught, which included power play goals by Grover and Smith, the Jackals scored at the 18:21 mark with Jarrett Konkle's 22nd of the season.

In the second period, Josh Tataryn banked home a rebound at 7:36, followed by Trevor Burgess' 3rd of the season st the 12:43 mark to tie the score at 3-3.

Eddy Lowe scored just 39 seconds into the final period to give Elmira a 4-3 lead, while Chris Chaput scored unassisted on a takeaway in front of the net at 4:57. Eric Lind scored his first as a Trasher at 19:21, but it wasn't enough.

Sly Daigle allowed five goals on 37 shots faced, while Ryan MacIntosh was pulled after the first period by Elmira after surrendering three goals on 10 shots. Nick Boucher earned the win by stopping 18 of 19 over the final two periods. The loss shortens the Danbury lead in the East to just 6 points over Adirondack, who have four games in hand on the Trashers.

The Trashers return home on Saturiday January 28th at 7:30pm against Elmira, followed by a Tuesday night showdown against Motor City at 7pm.

Tickets for all Trashers home games are available at DanburyTrashers.com, in person at the Danbury Ice Arena or by calling 866-565-PUCK. Fans unable to attend any Trashers game can listen to the play-by-play with "The Voice of the Trashers" Phil Giubileo 15 minutes prior to face-off on 940 ESPN Radio or online at DanburyTrashers.com for free. For $6.00, fans can purchase the broadband live video courtesy of B2 Communications.

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