Reading Defeats Chiefs 4-1

Published on March 6, 2005 under ECHL (ECHL)
Johnstown Chiefs News Release

Johnstown, PA- The Johnstown Chiefs extended their winless streak (0-6-2) to eight games, as they fell at home, Sunday afternoon, 4-1 to the Reading Royals.

The Chiefs jumped on the board in the second period as Chris Leinweber scored his first goal of the season at 2:39. Dan Welch had a pair of goals for the Royals, while Paul Cabana and Jon Francisco also scored.

Chiefs goaltender David Cann made 17 saves in the contest, while Royals net minder Barry Brust made 18 saves.

The Chiefs fall to 19-24-13 on the season, while the Royals are now 34-17-5.

The Chiefs play three home games in three nights next week beginning Friday night when they host the Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies at 7:00 p.m. The first 3,000 people through the gate will receive a FREE Hanson Brothers/Somerset Trust Bank commemorative t-shirt. Saturday night, aggressive hockey is back in town when the Chiefs host the Wheeling Nailers at 7:00 p.m. The legendary Hanson Brothers return to Johnstown for their crazy antics. Photos and autographs will be available. Following the game, the Chiefs will host a live auction of their game worn third jerseys. Sunday, is the final Heluva Good Quality Foods Kids Sunday when the Chiefs host the Toledo Storm. All children's tickets (ages 12 and under) will be just $1. Following the game there will be a "Skate with the Chiefs," and autograph session with the entire team.

Tickets for all home games are available at the War Memorial box office, or by calling (814) 536-5156 or 1-800-CHF-TIXX. All games are broadcasted on 850 AM WNTJ (Johnstown) and 990 WNTW (Somerset), and on the World Wide Web at www.johnstownchiefs.com. For tickets call (814) 536-5156 or 1 800 CHF-TIXX.

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