Jas Goal Lifts Generals To 2-1 Win Over Jackals
Published on January 12, 2007 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Elmira Jackals News Release
Elmira, NY - Jan Jas' third period goal broke a 1-1 tie and gave the Flint Generals a 2-1 win over the Elmira Jackals Friday night at First Arena in the first game of their 3-game weekend series.
The Jackals doubled up the Generals in shots on goal in the first period 12-to-6, but neither team created many high-quality scoring chances in a lackluster opening twenty minutes.
Flint's Shawn Snider opened the scoring as he knocked in a short-handed goal at 11:10 of the 2nd period as he walked around the Elmira defense and beat goaltender Dave Lemanowicz for an unassisted goal. But two minutes later the Jackals drew level on their next power play when captain Brent Cullaton, playing in his first game back from injury, blazed in a shot from the point for a power play goal at 13:13, assisted by Eric Anderson and Scott Wray.
The third period was dominated by the Jackals offense and Flint's goaltender. Elmira bombarded the Generals net looking for the go ahead goal, while Bryan Worosz turned aside everything that was thrown at him. Against the run of play Jan Jas picked up a rebound from a Gerard Miller shot and scored at 10:14, assisted by Snider and Miller, giving Flint a 2-1 lead. The Jackals continued to throw shots at Worosz, who had an answer for everything Elmira could first on goal. Elmira out-shot Flint 14-6 in the final period, but the Generals rookie goalie was perfect in the third to earn the victory.
Bryan Worosz made 35 saves on 36 shots as he picked up his 7th win of the season as Flint improves to 16-22-3 on the season and leapfrogs ahead of the Jackals in the Eastern Conference standing. Dave Lemanowicz put in a strong performance, stopping 20-of-22 shots in the loss; Elmira drops to 17-18-0.
The Jackals and Generals will engage in round two on Saturday night at 7:35 pm at First Arena. Sunday Elmira and Flint complete their 3-game weekend series on Sunday afternoon at 4:05 pm.
UPCOMING JACKALS COMMUNITY APPEARANCES
Monday January 15th from 6:00 pm - 7:30 the Jackals will be at the Arnot Mall to meet fans and sign autographs at Center Court.
Tuesday January 16th is Tip-A-Jackal night at Applebee's. Come enjoy great food and be served by your favorite Jackals as the team will be acting as waiters and bartenders from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Applebee's located at 877 County Route 64 in Elmira.
Wednesday January 17th is the UHL All-Star Classic from Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Jackals All-Stars Brent Cullaton, Scott Wray and Dale Lupul will be representing
Elmira as they suit up for the Eastern Conference All-Stars. The UHL has offered a
free-view of the game on the B2 network. For more information log on to
www.theuhl.com Jackals Coach's Show Don't miss the Jackals Coach's Show on Monday, January 15th broadcast live from the
Pioneer Sports Bar & Grill on South Main Street in Downtown Elmira. Join Voice of
the Jackals Owen Newkirk, Jackals Head Coach Robbie Nichols and two Jackals players
for the Show, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm on News Talk 1230 & 1450 AM WENY. FIRST ARENA REC RINK 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 The First Arena Rec Rink offers public skating, skating lessons, hockey programs,
figure skating, birthday parties, and much more....
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International Hockey League 2 Stories from January 12, 2007
