Mechanics win season finale in Elmira

Published on April 10, 2005 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Motor City Mechanics News Release


Elmira, NY – The Motor City Mechanics played the final game of their inaugural season today and earned their 12th consecutive victory, a 4-1 win over the Elmira Jackals. The Mechanics finish the season one game above .500 (37-36-7 overall) and 18-2-0 under new head coach Danton Cole.

Chris Gignac scored a powerplay goal 6:59 into the first to give the Mechanics a 1-0 lead. Newcomer Tom Welch, a rookie out of Ohio State University, scored two goals in the second period, boosting Motor City's lead to 3-0. Another new face in the Mechanics lineup, Rob Sich, a rookie from the OHA's Tecumseh Chief's, scored his first goal midway through the second frame as Motor City jumped out to a commanding 4-0 advantage. Elmira's Tom Clayton scored late in the second to put the Jackals on the board. There was no scoring in the third period and the Mechanics held on for the 4-1 win.

In goal, Rod Branch made 47 saves for Motor City. Kevin Kurk stopped 31 shots between the pipes for the Jackals.

For more information on tonight's game, please contact Lauren Segall at 586-294-8062. The Mechanics box office is closed for the summer. For season ticket information for the upcoming 2005-06 season, please call 866-997-PUCK.

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