Jackals Stifled by Owuya in 3-1 Loss to Royals
Published on March 2, 2012 under ECHL (ECHL)
Elmira Jackals News Release
Elmira, N.Y. - The Elmira Jackals (34-21-2-2) produced a season-high 48 shots on Friday night at First Arena, peppering goaltender Mark Owuya consistently throughout the contest but falling to the Reading Royals (27-24-3-4), 3-1.
Mikael Bedard buried a snap shot from the right circle with Reading on a five-on-three power play, giving the Royals a 1-0 advantage at 4:25 of the opening period.
Reading extended its lead to 2-0 at 4:01 of the second period, as Kenny Ryan finished off a breakaway by beating Timo Pielmeier glove side to increase the Royals' advantage to two goals.
John Kurtz put the Jackals on the board at 16:50 of the second period, pushing home a loose puck on the doorstep to reduce Reading's lead to 2-1.
Despite Elmira pelting Owuya with 19 shots in the third period, the Royals held off the Jackals late. Bedard sealed the contest with an empty-net goal at 19:18, giving Reading the 3-1 win.
Pielmeier (13-10-1-2) made 20 saves on 22 shots in the defeat. Owuya (8-1-2-1) made 47 saves in his first start with Reading since Jan. 6. The Sweden native had been with the AHL's Toronto Marlies for the past two months.
Elmira heads to Reading on Saturday before returning home on Sunday to the host the Royals at 4:05 p.m. To reserve your seats call (607) 734-PUCK (7825), visit the First Arena Box Office, or log onto JackalsHockey.com.
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