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March 19, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Johnstown Chiefs News Release


Johnstown traveled to Reading on Saturday, losing a 3-1 decision to Reading, and hosted Trenton on Sunday, when the Titans cruised to a 5-2 win at the War Memorial.

Great Performances:

Ian MacLean scored his second goal in as many games on Saturday.

Rob Lehtinen scored his first professional goal on Sunday.

The Chiefs killed five-of-six opposition power-plays this weekend.

Last weeks games: March 17 @ Reading (1-3 L)

Reading jumped out to a 2-0 lead on goals from Jason Becker and Taylor Christie, before Ian MacLean found the net on the backhand for Johnstown in the third period. Chris Bala would add an empty-net goal to insure the Royals' lead. Morgan Cey made 20 saves, taking the loss, while the Chiefs went 0-for-4 on the power play.

March 18 vs. Trenton (2-5 L)

Trenton got out to an early 3-0 lead, getting three goals in under three minutes from Scott Bertoli, Benoit Mondou, and Troy Riddle. Mike Pandolfo would score to give Trenton a 4-0 lead before Gus Katsuras cut the Trenton lead back to three with a second period goal. Rob Lehtinen would score his first professional goal in the third period. The Chiefs were 0-for-4 on the power play, and Morgan Cey made 21 saves, taking the loss.

Upcoming Games:

March 21 @ Trenton - 7:00 P.M. Sovereign Bank Arena

March 23 @ Dayton - 7:05 P.M. Nutter Center

March 24 @ Dayton - 7:05 P.M. Nutter Center

March 25 Vs. Dayton - 3:00 P.M. Cambria County War Memorial

Chiefs Notes: All of the Chiefs' ten remaining games are against teams ahead of them in the standings... Johnstown is eight points behind Trenton for the final playoff spot... The Chiefs were 0-for-8 on the power-play this weekend... Rob Lehtinen scored his first professional goal on Sunday... Ian MacLean scored goals in back-to-back games on March 11 and March 17... the two goals were the first two goals of MacLean's professional career.

This week's transactions:

3/15 - Rob Lehtinen signed contract.

3/16 - Ryan Munce recalled to Springfield (AHL).

3/16 - Chris Cuppett added as Emergency Backup Goaltender.

3/17 - Ryan Munce reassigned to Johnstown.

3/18 - Chris Cuppett released as Emergency Backup Goaltender.

2007-08 Season Tickets

Season tickets for the 20th exciting season of Johnstown Chiefs Hockey are now on sale! All new benefits are included with every season-ticket package!Call the chiefs office at (814) 539-1799 or 1 (800) SLAPSHOT for more information!

Team Photo Giveaway!

When the Chiefs face the Dayton Bombers next Sunday at 3:00 p.m., the first 2,000 fans through the gates will receive a team photo courtesy of Weigel and Barber Printing! Great seats are still available for all Chiefs home games at the War Memorial box office or by calling (814) 536-5156 or 1 (800) CHF-TIXX.

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