Johnstown Beats Up Tired Bullies 4-1

January 30, 2005 - ECHL (ECHL)
Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies News Release


Atlantic City, NJ – Johnstown goaltender David Currie stopped 40 of 41 shots including 22 in the third period to lead the Chiefs to a 4-1 victory over the Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies before 2834 at Historic Boardwalk Hall in ECHL action Sunday.

Shawn Mather opened the scoring for Johnstown (15-13-10) with a power play goal at 15:13 of the first period. Mather cut into the slot and ripped a wrist shot past Bullies goaltender Tyler MacKay on in relief of starter Jake Moreland to give the Chiefs a 1-0 lead. It was Johnstown's first power play goal in nine games.

The Chiefs power play attack continued in the second period. Mike James redirected Pierre-Luc Courchesne's shot from the point past MacKay at 15:24 on the power play to extend Johnstown's lead to 2-0. Joe Tallari made it 3-0 just 41 seconds later at 16:05 when his shot from the right circle deflected off MacKay's stick, off a Bullies defenseman, and into the net.

Atlantic City was finally able to crack through in the third period. Jason Notermann took the feed from Derek Edwardson in front of the net and slipped it past Currie at 11:07 on the power play to cut the deficit to 3-1, but that was as close as they would get. Jean Desroschers capped the scoring with an empty net goal at 18:25.

Atlantic City out-shot the Chiefs 41-25. MacKay stopped 21 shots to fall to 0-3-0 on the season. The Bullies went 1-5 on the power play.

The Bullies return to Historic Boardwalk Hall at 7:05PM Wednesday to battle the Johnstown Chiefs. Every Wednesday home game is a "Wild Wednesday" presented by Coors Light. All college students, casino workers, military and service industry personnel get in for just $6 with a valid ID. Enjoy great Coors Light all night for just $2! For more information or to order tickets, call (609) 348-7825.



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