Johnstown Chiefs Weekly

Published on November 20, 2006 under ECHL (ECHL)
Johnstown Chiefs News Release


The week began for the Chiefs with a 4-3 loss to North Division rival Trenton at the Cambria County War Memorial on Wednesday.

On Friday, the Chiefs earned a 4-2 win against Wheeling at home, continuing their winning ways against the Nailers at home.

The Chiefs traveled to Dayton on Saturday, where they picked up a 3-1 win in their first meeting with the Bombers this season at the Nutter Center.

Great Performances:

Randy Rowe (3g, 5a) and Adam Henrich (2g, 5a) each had multiple points in all three games this week.

Rowe has scored the game-winner in the Chiefs' last two games.

Gerald Coleman recorded back-to-back wins on Friday and Saturday.

Ian MacLean scored his first two professional points this weekend. The Toronto, Ont.-native earned an assist on Ryan Gibbons' goal vs. Wheeling, and another assist on Randy Rowe's goal at Dayton.

Last weeks games:

Nov. 15 vs. Trenton (3-4 L)

Johnstown led 2-1 at the end of one period, but Trenton came back to score a goal in the second and two in the third. Ryan Gibbons scored his first professional goal with 1:20 remaining in the third to pull the Tribe within one. Morgan Cey made 39 saves in the loss.

Nov. 17 vs. Wheeling (4-2 W)

Ryan Gibbons scored for the second consecutive game, and Randy Rowe and Adam Henrich had a goal and an assist each as the Chiefs beat Wheeling 4-2 at home. Gerald Coleman made 29 saves to earn the win.

Nov. 18 @ Dayton (3-1 W)

Maxime Boisclair and Randy Rowe staked the Chiefs to a 2-1 lead at the end of two periods, and Doug Andress added an insurance goal just 24 seconds into the third period as the Chiefs won their first meeting of the season with Dayton. Gerald Coleman made 23 saves on 24 shots to earn the win.


Upcoming Games:

November 24, 2006
Chiefs @ Reading, 7:05 p.m.
Sovereign Center

November 25, 2006
Chiefs vs. Trenton, 7:00 p.m.
Cambria County War Memorial

Chiefs Notes: Ian MacLean earned his first two professional points this weekend, both assists, one each on Friday and Saturday... Gerald Coleman has won three consecutive starts... Randy Rowe has six multiple-point games this season, has a three-game multiple-point streak in progress (3g, 5a), and has scored in 11-of-15 games this season... Ryan Gibbons scored his first two professional goals this week, on Wednesday against Trenton and on Friday against Wheeling... The Chiefs will visit Cathedral Catholic Academy and St. Patrick's School on Tuesday afternoon...

This week's transactions:

11/14 - John Adams, Stanislav Lascek, and David Spina recalled to Springfield (AHL).
11/14 - Andre Deveaux assigned to Johnstown.
11/16 - Ian MacLean signed contract.

Chiefs Leaders

Goals: Randy Rowe (8)
Assists: Rowe (11)
Points: Rowe (19)
Penalty Minutes: Brandon Elliott (37)
Plus/Minus Rating: Adam Henrich (+6)
Game-Winning Goals: David Spina, Rowe (2)
Power Play Goals: Several Players (3)
Power Play Assists: P.J. Atherton (7)
Power Play Points: Several Players (8)
Shorthand Goals: None
Shorthand Assists: None
Shorthand Points: None
Shootout Goals: None
Shootout Attempts: None
Shootout Percentage: None
Wins: Gerald Coleman (4)
OT: Cey (1)
Minutes Played: Cey (420)
Saves: Cey (218)
Save Percentage: Jonathan Boutin (.919)
Goals-Against Average: Coleman (2.68)
Shootout Goals Allowed: none
Shootout Attempts Faced: none
Power Play (percentage): 24-for-138 (18.5%)
Penalty Kill (percentage): 83-for-101 (82.2%)

Ticket Info

Tickets for all of the Chiefs remaining home games are currently on sale and may be purchased at the War Memorial Box Office or by calling (814) 536-5156 or 1 (800) CHF-TIXX. Season tickets, group tickets, and flex plans are available by calling the Chiefs office at (814) 539-1799 or 1 (800) SLAPSHOT.

Chiefs Community Corner

The Chiefs will visit Cathedral Catholic Academy in Westmont as part of the Score With Books Program on Tuesday, and will also visit physical education classes at St. Patrick's School in Moxham on Tuesday afternoon.

This Week's Schedule:

Monday, Nov. 20 - Practice, 10:00 A.M., War Memorial
Tuesday, Nov. 21 - Practice, 10:00 A.M., War Memorial
Wednesday, Nov. 22 - Practice, 10:00 A.M., War Memorial
Thursday, Nov. 23 - Practice, 10:00 A.M., War Memorial
Friday, November 24 - @ REA, 7:05 P.M., Sovereign Center
Saturday, November 25 - vs. TRE, 7:00 P.M., War Memorial
Sunday, November 26 - Off.

CHIEFS RECORD AND STANDINGS
7-7-1, 15 pts., 2nd (North Division)
Conference Rank: 8th (American)
5-3-1 Home
2-4-0 Road



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