Tomahawks Clinch Playoff Berth, Fall to Jets 5-3
Published on March 28, 2014 under North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Johnstown Tomahawks News Release
The Johnstown Tomahawks battled hard, but the Janesville Jets scored three third period goals to earn a 5-3 on Friday night at the Janesville Ice Arena. The Tomahawks clinched a Robertson Cup Playoff spot before the final buzzer sounded in Janesville, as the Soo Eagles eliminated the Springfield Jr. Blues with a 2-1 victory.
Evan Feno got the Jets on the board first, scoring a power-play goal at 11:05 of the first period. Jordan Himley and Ian Janco each added assists on the goal. Casey Linkenheld got the Tomahawks on the board later in the period, scoring at 14:42. Shane Cuckovich and Matthew Meier each earned assists on Linkenheld's third goal of the season.
Jordan Watt gave the Tomahawks their first lead of the game at 12:48 of the second period. Watt now has four goals in his last five games. Feno tied the game at two with his second power-play goal of the game at 17:58. Himley and Kyle Patava earned assists on the goal. In the third period, Tyler Basham gave the Tomahawks a 3-2 lead at 2:46. Tanner Barnes added the assist on Basham's sixth goal of the season. Basham also extended his point-scoring streak to four games (2G-2A).
Patava tied the game at 9:55, before Drew Callin gave Janesville the lead at 16:39. Himley set the final score with an empty-net goal at 19:20. Brock Kautz earned the win, stopping 27 of 30 shots. Brett Young took the loss, allowing four goals on 26 shots. The Tomahawks went 0-for-4 on the power play, while the Jets went 2-for-4.
The Tomahawks close out the regular season schedule Saturday night against the Janesville Jets. Game time is set for 8 p.m. EST from Janesville, Wisc. Robertson Cup Playoff information will be posted once it is finalized at www.johnstowntomahawks.com and on our official Facebook and Twitter Pages.
North American Hockey League Stories from March 28, 2014
- Bruins Win, Inch Closer to Division Title - Austin Bruins
- Tomahawks Clinch Playoff Berth, Fall to Jets 5-3 - Johnstown Tomahawks
- 'Rays Lose 2-0 in Front of 6,203 Fans at American Bank Center - Corpus Christi IceRays
- Wildcats Outlasted by Topeka - Wichita Falls Wildcats
- Tune Up - Minot Minotauros
- Eagles End Season at Home - Soo Eagles
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
