SteelHounds 2-0 after 4-2 victory over Memphis

Published on October 21, 2006 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Youngstown SteelHounds News Release


The Youngstown SteelHounds can say something after two games in the 2006-07 season that couldn't say in their inaugural season and that is that they are in first place. The Hounds improved their record to 2-0 after a 4-2 victory in Memphis on Saturday night. Once again, Chris Richards fueled the victory scoring a pair of goals with an assist giving him a league-leading seven points in two games including four goals. Jeff Christian finished with a goal and an assist giving the team captain four points in two games

For the second straight night, the Hounds jumped out to the lead taking the edge when Christian scored his second goal of the season on a great feed from Richards at the 4:17 mark of the opening period. Memphis answered back with a power play goal from Travis Banga at the 15:58 mark but Youngstown took command before the end of the period using a shorthanded goal by Richards and an even strength goal from Shaun Landolt to take a 3-1 lead into the first intermission. The goal from Landolt would prove to be the game winner and was his first as a SteelHound. Youngstown was outshot 14-9 in the first period but still held the advantage.

In the second frame, the Hounds did not wait back fro Memphis to come at them but instead took control of the game rattling off 14 shots to the RiverKings three. Mark Cole scored early on the period making the score 3-2 but Richards kept up on the trend started in the first period, scoring in the final minute of play, to notch his fourth goal of the season and seventh point giving Youngstown a 4-2 lead after 40 minutes.

In the third period, Jeremy Symington took control holding Memphis at bay earning his second victory of the season. Symington stopped all nine shots he saw in the period and finished the game with 24 saves.

Memphis rookie Ben Conway took the loss stopping just six of the nine shots he faced forcing Kings bench boss Kevin McLelland to pull the goaltender early in the second period.

Special teams played a big part in the victory for Youngstown who went 2 for 7 with the power play (now 5 for 16 on the season) and also taking advantage with a shorthanded goal.

Youngstown finished the game with a 30-26 shot advantage.

The Hounds open the home portion of their schedule on Friday, October 27th with a tilt against the Rocky Mountain Rage. Face-off is scheduled for 7:05 PM. Call (330) 747-PUCK for ticket information.

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