Tough Goaltending Stumps Jackals
November 15, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Elmira Jackals News Release
Elmira, NY- The Elmira Jackals and Wheeling Nailers had a classic back and fourth hard hitting ECHL contests tonight at First Arena. After being tied at 1-1 through 40 minutes of play, the Nailers found a way to tally two goals and an empty netter for the 4-1 win.
The scoring started at the 16:36 mark of the first period on a penalty shot goal from Jackals forward Steve Yetman. Yetman netted a hat trick and game winner last night and picked up right were he left off tonight with a nice move to beat Wheeling keeper David Brown for a 1-0 lead. The Nailers would even the score moments later at the 18:19 mark on a goal from Matt Grennier.
With the score deadlocked at 1-1 the goaltenders would steal the show in period number two. Each goalie made stellar save after stellar save to keep the game tied. Shots were 22-16 in favor of the Nailers through two periods.
In period number three the Nailers would take their first lead of the game on a Grenniers' second goal of the game, second goal of the season. The Nailers would then extend the lead to 3-1 on a blast from the line from Elgin Reid that was tipped in front by Bryan Ewing. The Jackals had several chances late in the third but were unable to crack Brown. With Teslak pulled for an extra attacker, Ewing would grab an empty net goal for a 4-1 finish. Final shots were 33-25 in favor of the Nailers. The Nailers improve to 7-1-1-3 while the Jackals fall to 7-5-0-1.
UP NEXT: The Jackals will travel to Trenton this Friday, November 21st to take on the Devils. The Jackals then travel to Reading on Saturday the 22nd, to match up with the Royals. Both of those games can be heard on the Jackals Hockey Radio Network, WOKN 99.5 Elmira,102.5 in Corning and WVIN 98.3 Bath. The Hill Top Inn Countdown to Face Off kicks off 20 minutes before face off.
NEXT HOME GAME: The Jackals host the Cincinnati Cylcones on November 28th at7:35 p.m. at First Arena. All fans in attendance will receive a Jackals Christmas Card. Get your tickets now by calling 734-PUCK.
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