O'Keefe Wins Goalie Battle, 1-0
February 6, 2009 - ECHL (ECHL)
Elmira Jackals News Release
Elmira, NY- Mitch O'Keefe returned to the starting line up tonight with an 18 save shutout performance in the Jackals 1-0 win over the Johnstown Chiefs at First Arena. Pierre-Luc Faubert netted the games only goal early in the first period to give the Jackals their 25th win of the year in front of 3,205 fans.
The Jackals didn't wait long to score their only goal of the 60 minute contest. 4:11 into the opening frame Steve Yetman set up Travis Gawryletz who unleashed a one timer from the near blue line. Pierre-Luc Faubert was waiting on the back door step to tip the shot home for his 15th goal of the year.
The goaltenders then controlled the rest of the contest. Ian Keserich for Johnstown and Mitch O'Keefe for Elmira didn't allow a goal for the remainder of the game. Keserich ended the evening with 25 saves while O'Keefe brought home his second shutout of the season with 18 stops.
With the win the Jackals improve to 25-19-1-3 while the Chiefs fall to 26-17-2-0.
Next Up: The Jackals travel to Wheeling tomorrow afternoon for a 7:35 p.m. tilt with the Nailers before Sundays 4:05 p.m. tilt with Trenton at First Arena. Stick around after Sundays game and skate with the Jackals! Get your tickets now at 734-PUCK.
Don't miss any of the action: Join the Voice of the Jackals, Nick Hulberg, on WOKN 99.5 Elmira, 102.5 Corning, WVIN 98.3 in Bath along with www.jackalshockey.com for all of the play by play action. The Hill Top Inn Countdown to Face-Off starts 20 minutes before every game.
Extreme Ice Racing: Buckleys Automotive presents Extreme International Ice Racing at First Arena on February 20th and 21st. Speedway bikes and quad runners will be in tearing up the ice for two nights of extreme bar to bar action. Visit www.firstarena.com for more information.
TICKETS: Get your tickets now for all upcoming events at First Arena by calling 734-PUCK, login onto www.ticketmaster.com or by visiting the First Arena Box office.
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