Jackals Win 6-4, Move Into Second Place Tie
January 28, 2009 - ECHL (ECHL)
Elmira Jackals News Release
Cincinnati, OH- A ten goal hockey game that featured a rowdy second period featured the Elmira Jackals upsetting the Cincinnati Cyclones 6-4 tonight at US Bank Arena. With the win the Jackals move into a two way tie with the Johnstown Chiefs for second place in the North. The Jackals are at home this weekend for two games when they host Trenton.
The Cyclones didn't wait long to net the first goal of the game as Jimmy Kilpatrick scored at the 1:03 mark. The Jackals fired back with a Wes Cunningham goal at the 4:51 mark, an unassisted even strength tally. The Cyclones then struck for two, the first at the 6:15 mark, Mark Van Guilder's 12th of the year, the second at the 9:43 mark, Justin Johnsons seventh of the season. The Jackals brought the 3-1 game to 3-2 at the 15:09 mark on their first power play of the evening. Moises Gutierrez and Wes Cunningham set up Benoit Doucet for his power play goal in as many nights. Period one came to an end at 3-2.
It was all Elmira in the second period, starting just 0:59 in when Paul McIlveen netted his 11th of the year. Nathan Lutz and Brian Ihnacak assisted. The Jackals then took the lead on a Shawn Weller goal at the 2:06 mark. Moises Gutierrez and Pierre-Luc Faubert got the assists on the play. After the Jackals took the 4-3 lead things would get feisty with six roughing penalties handed out, and two fighting majors, one for Grimaldi one for Coghlan. The Jackals finished the second period strong with Benoit Doucets' second of the game at the 19:11 mark. Pierre-Luc Faubert and Craig Switzer got the assists on the play.
The Jackals took a 6-3 lead on Craig Switzers' first goal as a pro at the 9:59 mark. Cincinnati pressured and netted their final goal of the game at the 15:38 mark, Ben Gordons 8th of the year to pull the game to 6-4 but again Michael Teslak played well down the stretch hanging on for the 21 save win.
With the win the Jackals improve to 22-18-1-3 while the Cincinnati falls to 22-15-2-3 . With the win the Jackals move into the second place tie with Johnstown.
NEXT UP: The Jackals return home for a doubleheader against Trenton on Friday and Saturday the 30th and 31st. Both nights the puck drops at 7:35 p.m. Get your tickets now at 734-PUCK!
HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS: The World Famous Harlem Globetrotters will be at First Arena on Thursday, February 5th at 7:00 p.m. Visit www.firstarena.com for more information.
Extreme Ice Racing: Buckleys Automotive presents Extreme International Ice Racing at First Arena on February 20th and 21st. Speedway bikes and quad runners will be in tearing up the ice for two nights of extreme bar to bar action. Visit www.firstarena.com for more information.
TICKETS: Get your tickets now for all upcoming events at First Arena by calling 734-PUCK, login onto www.ticketmaster.com or by visiting the First Arena Box office.
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