Johnstown Chiefs Weekly

Published on January 8, 2007 under ECHL (ECHL)
Johnstown Chiefs News Release


The Chiefs went on their longest road trip of the season, visiting American Conference rivals Gwinnett, Augusta, and South Carolina.

At Gwinnett on Friday, the Chiefs got out to an early lead on the Gladiators but were unable to hold, as Gwinnett tied the game late in the third period. The shootout went to an eighth round before Matt York scored to seal the win for Gwinnett.

The Chiefs traveled to Augusta, where the Lynx jumped out to a 5-1 first period lead and held on to win 7-2.

On Sunday, Johnstown visited the South Carolina Stingrays, who broke out to a 3-0 lead after one period and went on two win by a score of 7-2.

Great Performances:

Radek Smolenak (1a, 2g) and Andre Deveaux (2g, 1a) each had three points at Gwinnett.

Morgan Cey has now appeared in nine consecutive games for Johnstown, starting seven of them. In those seven starts, Cey has face more than 40 shots four times, more than 50 three times, and more than 60 twice.

Eric Przepiorka had three points in his last two games, scoring a goal and adding an assist at Augusta and scoring a goal at South Carolina.

Last weeks games:

Jan. 5 @ Gwinnett (3-4 SOL)

Andre Deveaux scored twice for Johnstown, but Toledo's power-play went 2-for-4 as they downed the Chiefs to tie the game at three and send it to a shootout. Morgan Cey made 59 saves on 62 shots, taking the OT.

Jan. 6 @ Augusta (2-7 L)

Jean Desrochers and Eric Przepiorka scored for Johnstown, but Augusta jumped out to an early lead, scoring five goals in the first 33 minutes of the game. Gerald Coleman made 16 saves on 21 shots before being replaced by Morgan Cey, who made 14 saves on 15 shots.

Jan. 7 @ South Carolina (2-7 L)

Andre Deveaux and Eric Przepiorka scored for Johnstown, but South Carolina did the damage early, leading 3-0 after one period and cruising to a 7-2 win. Morgan Cey made 38 saves on 45 shots.


Upcoming Games:

January 12, 2007
Chiefs @ Dayton, 7:05 p.m.
Nutter Center

Chiefs Notes: Radek Smolenak had three poitns (2g, 1a) on Friday... Morgan Cey has appeared in Johnstown's last nine games, earning a record of 4-3-1 in that span... The Chiefs have been outscored 14-4 in their last six periods of hockey... Johnstown played all three games with a short bench this weekend, dressing nine forwards and five defenseman for each game due to injuries and recalls...


Last Week's Transactions:

1/2 - Gerald Coleman activated off of 7-day Injured Reserve.
1/2 - Gus Katsuras placed on 3-day Injured Reserve.
1/3 - Brandon Elliott placed on 7-day Injured Reserve.
1/5 - Zbynek Hrdel recalled to Springfield (AHL).
1/7 - Mike Mansson added as Emergency Backup Goaltender.
1/8 - Mike Mansson released as Emergency Backup Goaltender.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The Chiefs return home to face the Wheeling Nailers on January 15, 2007, when the kids are off from school for the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday! Discounted seats are available for as low as $8 for school age children. Tickets for Martin Luther King Jr. Day as well as all Chiefs home games can be purchased at the War Memorial box office or by calling (814) 536-5156 or 1 (800) CHF-TIXX.

Chiefs Community Corner

The Chiefs will visit Richland Elemntary School on Tuesday and West Taylor Elementary School and Conemaugh Valley Elementary School on Wednesday as part of the Score With Books Program. If you would like the Chiefs to visit your school, call Chiefs Director of Broadcasting and Public Relations Leif Skodnick at 539-1799!

Chiefs Leaders

Goals: Radek Smolenak (12)
Assists: Maxime Boisclair, Randy Rowe (19)
Points: Boisclair (30)
Penalty Minutes: Adam Henrich (96)
Plus/Minus Rating: Adam Henrich (+9)
Game-Winning Goals: Four Players (2)
Power Play Goals: Doug Andress, Boisclair (5)
Power Play Assists: Doug Andress, P.J. Atherton (12)
Power Play Points: Andress (17)
Shorthand Goals: Brandon Elliott (2)
Shorthand Assists: Geoff Waugh, Grant Jacobsen (1)
Shorthand Points: Brandon Elliott (2)
Shootout Goals: Gus Katsuras (2)
Shootout Attempts: Radek Smolenak (4)
Shootout Percentage: Katsuras (1.000)
Wins: Morgan Cey (8)
OT: Morgan Cey (3)
Minutes Played: Cey (950)
Saves: Cey (540)
Save Percentage: Cey (.922)
Goals-Against Average: Cey (2.99)
Shootout Goals Allowed: Cey (4)
Shootout Attempts Faced: Cey (18)
Power Play (percentage): 45-for-246 (18.3%)
Penalty Kill (percentage): 175-for-214 (81.8%)

This Week's Schedule

MONDAY - Jan. 8 - OFF
TUESDAY - Jan. 9 - Practice - 10:00 A.M. - War Memorial
WEDNESDAY - Jan. 10 - Practice - 10:00 A.M. - War Memorial
THURSDAY - Jan. 11 - Practice - 10:00 P.M. - War Memorial
FRIDAY - Jan. 12 - @ Dayton - 7:35 P.M. - Nutter Center
SATURDAY - Jan. 13 - Practice - 10:00 A.M.- War Memorial
SUNDAY - Jan. 14 - Practice - 10:00 A.M. - War Memorial

CHIEFS RECORD AND STANDINGS
14-15-4, 32 pts., 6th (North Division)
Conference Rank: 12th (American)
9-5-2 Home
5-10-2 Road

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