Shootout Loss Spoils Jackals Third Period Comeback

February 11, 2006 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Elmira Jackals News Release


Elmira, NY - The Elmira Jackals came three goals down in the final period to force overtime, only to lose in a shootout to the Adirondack Frostbite 7-6 Saturday night in front of 3,235 fans at the First Arena.

In the opening period the Jackals jumped on the board first at 6:00 when Eddy Lowe scored assisted by newcomer Sean Kotary and Carl Drakensjo. Elmira then doubled their lead 40 seconds later as Chris Chaput scored his 18th goal of the season, with assists from Konstantin Kalmikov and Sam Paolini. The Frostbite were able to cut down the Jackals' lead and momentum with a goal scored at 7:19 by P.J. Byrne from the blue line. At 13:01 the Frostbite leveled the game when former Jackal Greg Koehler snapped a wrister through the legs of Ryan.

In the second period, Adirondack wasted no time as they took their first lead of the game just 30 seconds in on a goal by Ryan Bennett. The Frostbite added their fourth consecutive goal at 9:49 thanks to Kevin Watters, to capture a 4-2 lead. At the 16:29 mark Adirondack extended their lead to 5-2 as Pierre-Luc Leblond scored on a rebound from David Moccia. Elmira was able to close in on the lead when Josh Tataryn scored on a very sharp-angled shot, assisted by Jason Sessa at 19:02. But again Adirondack had an answer. The Frostbite re-captured their 3-goal lead at 19:36 as Ryan Bennett scored his 2nd goal of the game with help from Chris Mei, to make the lead 6-3. 1:54 into the third period Kevin Cooper brought Elmira one goal closer as he found the back of the net, assisted by Sessa and Kotary. The goal was the Jackals' first power play goal in their last 3 games. Elmira then cut the lead to one Sessa scored at 3:46, his third point of the night, assisted by Paolini and Trevor Burgess. Cooper completed the comeback was a burst of speed down the right wing, sweeping past the Frostbite defenseman unassisted and tucking home his 2nd goal of the game at 9:11, tying the match at six. But despite the rowdy atmosphere from the home fans, Elmira couldn't find the elusive game-winning goal. In the shootout, Adirondack put on a clinic, all three of their shooters Berry, Belanger and Koehler scored and Kris Tebbs denied Kalmikov, Piro and Sessa negating the need for the last two rounds.

Kris Tebbs of the Frostbite stopped 25-of-31 shots for the win, while Elmira's Ryan McIntosh made 30 saves on 36 shots in the loss. Elmira was 1-for-5 on the power play, Adirondack finished 0-for-3.

Elmira's 6-game home stand continues on Valentine's day, Tuesday February 14th, as they host the Roanoke Valley Vipers for a 7:05 pm face off at the First Arena.

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