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Published on December 11, 2006 under ECHL (ECHL)
Johnstown Chiefs News Release


The Chiefs visited North Division rival Dayton on Friday night, losing a tight game 3-1. Andrew Martens scored his first professional goal for Johnstown in the loss.

On Saturday, Johnstown returned home, where they dropped a close game to Reading 3-2 in overtime. Randy Rowe scored to tie the game for the Chiefs with 51 seconds remaining in the third period before Reading's James Hiebert scored the overtime winner on the power play.

The Bakersfield Condors flew into Johnstown on Sunday and beat the Chiefs 3-2. Doug Andress scored on the power play, and Brandon Elliott scored the Chiefs' first shorthand goal of the year

Great Performances:

Maxime Boisclair extended his point-scoring streak to eleven games, notching an assist in all three games over the weekend. Boisclair's streak began on November 12 at Reading, and during the eleven-game streak, the Montreal-raised Boisclair has scored seven goals and 12 assists.

Gerald Coleman and Morgan Cey continued their outstanding play in net for Johnstown. Coleman made 71 saves on 77 shots in the 3-1 loss to Dayton on Friday and the 3-2 loss to Bakersfield on Sunday. Morgan Cey made 25-of-28 saves in the 3-2 overtime loss to Reading on Saturday.

Last weeks games:

Dec. 8 @ Dayton (3-1 L)

Andrew Martens scored his first professional goal in the second period at the Nutter Center, but the Chiefs couldn't stop the Bombers and fell 3-1. Johnstown was 0-for-6 on the power play and Gerald Coleman made 37-of-40 saves in the loss.

Dec. 9 Vs. Reading (3-2 OTL)

Adam Henrich scored on the power-play, and Randy Rowe scored with 51 seconds remaining in the third period, but James Hiebert scored for Reading during an overtime power play to beat the Chiefs. Morgan Cey made 25 saves in the loss, and the Chiefs were 1-for-7 on the power play.

Dec. 10 Vs. Bakersfield (3-2 L)

Doug Andress scored a power-play goal and Brandon Elliott scored shorthanded for the Chiefs, but Bakersfield held on to get a 3-2 win. Gerald Coleman made 34-of-37 saves in the loss.

Upcoming Games:

December 14, 2006
Chiefs @ Cincinnati, 7:30 p.m.
U.S. Bank Arena

December 15, 2006
Chiefs @ Cincinnati, 7:30 p.m.
U.S. Bank Arena

December 16, 2006
Chiefs vs. Cincinnati, 7:00 p.m.
Cambria County War Memorial

Chiefs Notes: The Chiefs were 2-for-26 on the power play this weekend... Andrew Martens scored his first professional goal at Dayton... Adam Henrich scored his first goal since being reassigned to the Chiefs on Saturday against Reading... Maxime Boisclair's point-scoring streak stands at 11 games... Brandon Elliott scored the first shorthand goal of the season for the Chiefs against Bakersfield on Sunday.

Last week's transactions:

12/4 - Gerald Coleman reassigned to Johnstown from Springfield (AHL).
12/5 - Adam Henrich reassigned to Johnstown from Springfield (AHL).
12/5 - John Toffey placed on 3-day Injured Reserve.
12/8 - Brady Greco reassigned to Johnstown from Springfield (AHL).
12/8 - Ian MacLean placed on 7-day Injured Reserve.

HOT 92.1 Morning Show

Catch your two of your favorite Johnstown Chiefs this Wednesday morning from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on the "Reed and Wright in the Morning Show" on Hot 92 and Hot 100! Tune in each week as the Chiefs skate through the studio with hosts Amy Wright and Johnathan Reed each week on 92.1 FM.

Chiefs Community Corner

The Chiefs collected over 2,000 toys for the United States Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program at Saturday's game against Reading as part of the Eighth Annual Toys for Tots Toys Toss! The Chiefs and the United States Marine Corps thank their fans for the generosity in helping to make the holidays brighter for local children.

Upcoming Games

The Chiefs host Cincinnati this Saturday at 7:00 P.M. Good seats are still available and can be purchased at the War Memorial box office or by calling (814) 536-5156 or 1 (800) CHF-TIXX.

Chiefs Leaders

Goals: Maxime Boisclair, Randy Rowe (10)
Assists: Rowe (19)
Points: Rowe (29)
Penalty Minutes: Adam Henrich (49)
Plus/Minus Rating: Adam Henrich (+7)
Game-Winning Goals: David Spina, Rowe (2)
Power Play Goals: Three Players (4)
Power Play Assists: Doug Andress (11)
Power Play Points: Andress (15)
Shorthand Goals: Brandon Elliott (1)
Shorthand Assists: Geoff Waugh, Grant Jacobsen (1)
Shorthand Points: Three Players (1)
Shootout Goals: Gus Katsuras (2)
Shootout Attempts: Several Players (2)
Shootout Percentage: Gus Katsuras (1.000)
Wins: Gerald Coleman (6)
OT: Cey (2)
Minutes Played: Coleman (662)
Saves: Coleman (352)
Save Percentage: Jonathan Boutin (.919)
Goals-Against Average: Boutin (3.07)
Shootout Goals Allowed: none
Shootout Attempts Faced: Coleman, Cey (5)
Power Play (percentage): 33-for-175 (18.9%)
Penalty Kill (percentage): 120-for-146 (82.2%)

This Week's Schedule:

MONDAY - Dec. 11 - OFF
TUESDAY - Dec. 12 - Practice - 10:00 A.M. - War Memorial
WEDNESDAY - Dec. 13 - Practice - 10:00 A.M. - War Memorial
THURSDAY - Dec. 14 - @ Cincinnati - 7:30 P.M. - U.S. Bank Arena
FRIDAY - Dec. 15 - @ Cincinnati - 7:30 P.M. - U.S. Bank Arena
SATURDAY - Dec. 16 - Vs. Cincinnati - 7:00 P.M. - War Memorial
SUNDAY - Dec. 17 - OFF

CHIEFS RECORD AND STANDINGS

10-10-2, 22 pts., 4th (North Division)
Conference Rank: T-6th (American)
7-5-2 Home
3-5-0 Road

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