Jackals Snap Six-Game Losing Streak

Published on November 14, 2005 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Elmira Jackals News Release


Week 4 Game Results:

11/9/05 Elmira 1 @ Roanoke 5

Elmira, NY - Sparked by three power play goals, the Roanoke Valley Vipers defeated the Elmira Jackals 5-1 at their first ever meeting at the Roanoke Civic Center on Wednesday night.

Elmira jumped out to an early lead just 59 seconds into the game. While killing off an early penalty, Jarrett Konkle was pulled down in the process of shooting in from of the Roanoke net, forcing the game referee Jason Rollins to award a penalty shot. Konkle took the shot as though he had been doing this for years, faking goaltender Jamie Hodson out of his pads for his 8th goal of the season. But Roanoke responded by scoring five unanswered goals, including two first period power play goals to take the lead. Mark Scott tied the game on the power play at 6:10 and then Petr Jelinek made it 2-1 at 14:25 of the first period.

In the second period the Jackals continued to give the Vipers power play opportunities. Elmira was strong on the penalty kill, but they conceded an even strength goal that extended Roanoke's lead. Jan Jas scored at 11:44 of the second period to make it 3-1, assisted by Alex Jerofejevs. Elmira was out-shot 26-10 in the first two periods.

In the third period, Jas wasted no time before notching his second goal. He made it 4-1 Vipers just 1:25 into the frame, scoring the team's third power play goal of the night. Roanoke with add one more to their total at 15:36 when the team's leading scorer, David Beauregard capped the night, from Jerofejevs and Scott to finish off the Jackals.

Jamie Hodson got the win, stopping 19-of-20 shots, while Ryan McIntosh got the loss while making 35 saves on 40 shots. Roanoke out-shot the Jackals 40-20 in the game and was 3-for-13 on the power play. Elmira was 0-for-5 with the man advantage.

11/11/05 Richmond 7 @ Elmira 4

Elmira, NY - New Elmira Jackals forward David Herring's hat-trick was not enough to lift the Jackals to victory as they lost to the Richmond Riverdogs 7-4 Friday night at the First Arena.

Richmond took the lead tonight on a John DiPace short handed goal at 3:12 of the first period. But Elmira struck back at 5:32 when Eddy Lowe scored an unassisted short handed goal of his own to tie the game at one. Richmond made it 2-1 at 9:45 when DiPace scored his second goal of the period, but again Elmira answered. David Herring scored in his Jackals debut at 18:19, when he redirected a shot from John Jarram for a power play goal, Trevor Burgess also got an assist.

In a game that went back and forth all night long, Richmond came out and retook the lead 40 seconds into the second period. Brian Goudie scored a power play goal to make it 3-2 Riverdogs. Warren Cooper then extended their lead to 4-2 at 14:53 when he found himself all alone in front of the Elmira net. Herring then scored his second goal of the night at 16:22, assisted by Sam Paolini and Chris Chaput to make it 4-3, but Richmond was not done. Dan Vandermeer and Rafal Martynowski scored a minute and a half apart to make it 6-3 Richmond going into the second recess.

In the third Elmira brought in Ryan McIntosh to replace starter Nick Boucher at the start of the period and Elmira cut the lead to two at 11:39. Herring lifted a stunning back hand shot up into the top corner, beating Mike D'Alessandro to complete his hat-trick; Eddy Lowe and Mike Dombkiewicz assisted on the goal. But this night belonged to Richmond, emphasized by a John DiPace hat trick goal at 12:25, less than a minute after Herring's hat trick, to complete the 7-4 score.

Mike D'Alessandro got the win, stopping 41-of-45 in goal for Richmond. Starter Nick Boucher took the loss, making 21 saves on 27 shots over 40 minutes of action, while Ryan McIntosh stopped 9-of-10 in the third period for Elmira.

11/12/05 Richmond 2 @ Elmira 3

Elmira, NY - Spurred by rookie Craig MacDonald's first two goals of the season, the Elmira Jackals came from behind to beat the Richmond Riverdogs 3-2 Saturday night at the First Arena.

MacDonald scored his first goal of the season in the first period, just 2:25 into the game. Captain Trevor Burgess passed the puck from his own end up to MacDonald at the red line. The rookie forward took the pass, then zipped down the left wing, into the offensive zone and snapped a wrist shot up over the blocker of goalie Mike D'Alessandro for a 1-0 Jackals lead.

Richmond quieted the crowd in the early in the second period. Mike Oliveira tied the game with a goal at 3:05 from Bill Vandermeer and Bobby Kulkulka. Then the building really went silent at 11:55 when J.J. Wrobel banged in a power play goal from Oliveira and Dan Vandermeer for a 2-1 Richmond lead.

But the Jackals had had enough of falling short of victory in their own arena. Halfway through the third period, Sam Paolini buried a backhander for a power play goal at 11:16 which tied the game and awoke the joyous Elmira fans. Chris Chaput and Burgess assisted on the goal. 11 seconds later, MacDonald sent the crowd into a frenzy as he scored his second of the night at 11:27, assisted by Tom Clayton and Carl Drakensjo. That was enough as Elmira held on for their third win of the season, their second on home ice.

Goaltender Ryan McIntosh earned his second win of the year while making 25 saves on 27 shots for Elmira. Richmond goalie Mike D'Alessandro took the loss while stopping 43-of-45. The Jackals out-shot the Riverdogs 46-to-27 in the game and finished 1-for-8 on the power play. Richmond was 1-for-4 on the power play.

11/13/05 Elmira 0 @ Roanoke 6

Roanoke, VA - The day after breaking a 6-game losing streak, the Elmira Jackals were shutout by Shawn Conschafter and the Roanoke Valley Vipers 6-0 Sunday at the Roanoke Civic Center.

For the second time playing in Roanoke this season, Elmira was plagued with penalties. Roanoke scored three power play goals in the first period on eight power play opportunities. Steve Crusco's power play goal and Josh Tataryn's even strength goal 11 seconds apart and Alex Jerofejevs' two power play goals made it 4-0 Vipers after twenty minutes.

In the second period Elmira had 6 power play chances, including a full two-minute 5-on-3 advantage, but to no avail; Elmira would finish the day 0-for-10 on the power play. Roanoke added to their lead with 61 seconds remaining in the period when David Schillington got behind the Jackals defense and scored on a breakaway for a short handed goal to make it 5-0 Vipers.

Roanoke would get one more goal in the third period, some clever Viper passing set up a Josh Tataryn tap-in at 12:25, his second goal of the night.

Roanoke goalie Shawn Conschafter earned the shutout, as he stopped all 31 shots he faced for the win. Elmira goaltender Ryan McIntosh made 26 saves on 32 shots in the game. Roanoke out-shot the Jackals 32-31 in the game and finished 3-for10 on the power play. Elmira was 0-for 10 with the man advantage.

JACKALS PLAYER AND GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK: (WEEK 4)

David Herring - RW 3 GP, 3 goals, 0 assists, 3 pts, E, 5 PIMs

David Herring made his debut for the Jackals Friday night at the First Arena with a bang. He scored a hat trick in his first game in a 7-4 loss to Richmond. Saturday he came close to finding the net several times in the Jackals 3-2 win over the Riverdogs. Sunday he dropped the gloves for the first time in a 6-0 loss in Roanoke. With his hat trick Friday, Herring is tied for third on the Jackals in goals (3).

Ryan McIntosh- G 4 GP, 1-2-0, 4.20 GAA, 0.876 SV%, 95 saves

Ryan McIntosh appeared in all four games this week, making three starts and coming in for the third period Friday against Richmond. He stopped 35 shots in a 5-2 loss against Roanoke Wednesday, made 9 saves on 10 shots in the third period Friday against Richmond, he beat Richmond Saturday stopping 25-of-27, and finished the weekend with 26 saves Sunday in a 6-0 loss in Roanoke. He finishes the week with a 0.876 save percentage and a 4.20 goals against average.

JACKAL BITES:

- THE HOT STOVE - The Jackals made four roster moves this past week in lieu of their recent struggles. The signed forwards David Herring and Justin Laverdiere and released forwards Josh Piro and Paul Falco.

- HAT TRICK HERO - RW David Herring scored a hat trick in his Jackals debut. He scored three goals against Richmond Friday night, but the team lost 7-4 and Riverdogs forward John DiPace also had three goals in the game. It was Herring's first game played this season.

- THE STREAK IS OFF - RW Jarrett Konkle, who leads the Jackals in scoring, had his point-scoring streak snapped over the week. From 10/28 to 11/9 Konkle scored 11 points (6 goals, 5 assists) over 7 games. He was held scoreless in the Jackals last three games (11/11 to 11/13).

- MINOR DETAILS - The Jackals as a team are leading the UHL in minor penalties (118). The team is 3rd overall in the League in total penalty minutes (381).

- LIFE ON THE ROAD - D Chris Mann has visited the penalty box during every road game this season. He currently holds the longest Road-Penalty-Minute streak in the UHL with 6 games and counting. He has 35 minutes in 6 road games this year.

NEWS AND NOTES:

Elmira Jackals Team Leaders:

Goals: Jarrett Konkle (8)

Assists: Trevor Burgess (10)

Points: Jarrett Konkle (13)

Plus/Minus: Carl Drakensjo (+3)

Penalty Minutes: Chris Mann (56)

Power Play Goals: Jarrett Konkle, Mike Dombkiewicz, Kevin Cooper (2)

Short Handed Goals: Eddy Lowe (2)

Shots: Kevin Cooper (48)

Shooting Percentage: David Herring (23.1%)

Saves: Nick Boucher (242)

Wins: Ryan McIntosh (2)

GAA: Ryan McIntosh (3.57)

Save Percentage: Ryan McIntosh (.898)

Eastern Division Standings:

EASTERN GP W L SOP PTS PCT.

Adirondack 11 9 2 0 18 .818

Roanoke 10 5 4 1 11 .550

Danbury 10 4 5 1 9 .450

Elmira 12 3 9 0 6 .250

Richmond 9 2 6 1 5 .278

Coach's Show

Don't miss The Elmira Jackals Coach's Show broadcast of the season LIVE Tuesday night November 15th from Patrick's Pub, 303 College Ave. at 7pm. Come listen to Head Coach Perry Florio, the Voice of the Jackals Owen Newkirk, along with two Jackals players for the broadcast. Tune in on Wheels AM 820 WWLZ or stream it online at www.jackalshockey.com - Fans are encouraged to email their questions for any of the Coach's Show participants to jackalsinfo@jackalshockey.com no later than 3 pm on Tuesday before the show.

Booster Club Pet Night

This Saturday (November 12, 2005) the Jackals Hockey Booster Club is doing their first charity night of the season with the help of the Elmira Jackals players' wives and girlfriends.

Saturday, November 12, 2005 - Pet Shelter Night

Help out the cats and dogs waiting for adoption in our area pet shelters and those displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Bring pet food, new toys, and worn but useable sheets, towels, and blankets to the arena. Carts will be set up to receive them - in return you get a free raffle ticket for a drawing of prizes donated by the Jackals Organization.

All items will be donated to: 4 Paws Animal Rescue, Millerton, PA; Chemung County SPCA & Humane Shelter; and the Elmira Animal Shelter

First Arena Rec Rink Hockey Information

The ice is HOT at First Arena - Visit our website for a complete list of Public Skating times and Arena Programs at www.firstarena.com - Come in to the COOL place to be!

The First Arena Rec Rink offers public skating, skating lessons, hockey programs, figure skating, birthday parties, and much more....

Looking for something to do when the family's in town for Thanksgiving? Why not come to the First Arena...a special public skate will be held on Wednesday, November 23rd, from 7:00-9:00pm...Check out our website for other times during the holiday weekend.

2005-06 Record: 3-9-0 6 points (2-4-0 home, 1-5-0 road), Fourth Place, Eastern Division

Week 5 Schedule: (All games are broadcasted LIVE on Wheels AM-820 WWLZ)

Friday, November 18 7:30 pm @ Danbury Trashers (4-5-1, 9 pts) Third Place, Eastern Division

Saturday, November 19 7:05 pm @ Richmond Riverdogs (2-6-1, 5 pts) Fifth Place, Eastern Division Sunday, November 20 4:00 pm @ Richmond Riverdogs (2-6-1, 5 pts) Fifth Place, Eastern Division

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