Vipers Feel the Bite as They Fall to the Jackals 6-4
March 25, 2006 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Roanoke Valley Vipers News Release
ROANOKE, VA - The Roanoke Valley Vipers, member of the United Hockey League (UHL), fell to the Elmira Jackals tonight in front of a crowd of 1,787 at the Roanoke Civic Center by a final score of 6-4.
The Jackals got on the board first at 4:56 of the first period, but Matt Elich responded at the 10:25 mark with a shorthanded goal to even it up for the Vipers. Kory Cooper gave the Jackals the lead back on his own short-handed goal at 16:04 as the two teams played tug-of-war, but Jan Jas would tie it up before the end of the period on an unassisted goal at 18:42.
Alex Jerofejevs scored for the Vipers to give them the lead on a power play goal at 5:12 of the second period. The Jackals scored at 7:03 to make it a 3-3 game. They would start off the third period with three consecutive goals at 2:04, 9:41, and 17:11 to increase the gap between themselves and the Vipers on the scoreboard. John Osborne would score his second goal in as many games at 18:50, but the rally came too late as the Vipers fell 6-4.
The Vipers will be back in action again tomorrow as they host the Elmira Jackals at 5:05p.m. at the Roanoke Civic Center. Nickelodeon animated character Jimmy Neutron will be in attendance - bring the kids out to meet the star of the popular series and get your family's picture taken with Jimmy! Molly McMaster will also suit up Sunday in a Vipers uniform in the final stop of her month long campaign and journey through the UHL. Join us for "The UHL Cross-Checks Colon Cancer" Night in Roanoke and share the exciting festivities! Call (540) 345-PUCK (7825) to get your tickets today!
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