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Published on December 28, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
Johnstown Chiefs News Release


Johnstown, Pa. - The Johnstown Chiefs were unable to pick up a win in two contests last week following the Christmas Break. After two days to prepare, the team will have a busy week with three games in four days from Wednesday through Saturday.

Record: 8-16-6, 22 pts., 4th place East Division

Leaders:

Goals - Connor Shields (team): 13

Chanse Fitzpatrick (total): 15

Assists - Troy Schwab: 17

Points - Connor Shields/Mike Bartlett (team): 25

Chanse Fitzpatrick (total): 27

+/- - Matthew Myers: +1

PIMs - David Schulz (team): 66

Chanse Fitzpatrick (total): 71

PPG - Connor Shields: 7

Wins - Kris Mayotte: 5

GAA - Kris Mayotte: 4.03

SVP - Kris Mayotte:.884

This Week:

12/30 at Trenton, 7:00 p.m. - Home (0-1-0), Away (0-2-0)

The Chiefs will make their first visit to Trenton, third overall, in two months this Wednesday, and they will be looking to exorcise the demons that have plagued them at the Sun National Bank Center. Johnstown has lost six straight games in Trenton dating back to October 30, 2008. Over the losing streak the Chiefs have been outscored 24-10 and have not scored more than two goals in any of the games. In their most recent meeting, the Chiefs consistently pestered Devils goalie Dave Caruso by launching 43 shots on net but still came out on the wrong end of a 3-2 decision. The win by Trenton was its first win in regulation in Johnstown since the 2007-08 season.

12/31 vs. Elmira, 6:05 p.m. - Home (0-0-2), Away (0-2-0)

The Chiefs will host the Elmira Jackals for the second time in their annual New Year's Eve game. Johnstown and Elmira last met in the game on Dec. 31, 2007 with Elmira earning a 5-2 victory. If Thursday's game follows the trend of recent Johnstown-Elmira contests, it promises to be an exciting and dramatic game. The last two games in Johnstown, and last three overall, between the Chiefs and Jackals have gone to overtime and Elmira capturing three one-goal victories. In their last meeting former Jackal Chanse Fitzpatrick scored the tying goal with four seconds left in regulation. The Chiefs will be playing their 14th straight New Year's Eve game, 20th overall, and have a 13-3-3 record in the game since 1989.

1/2 vs. Cincinnati, 7:05 p.m. - Home (0-1-0), Away (1-0-0)

Cincinnati will be making its first appearance in Johnstown since the Chiefs' home opener on October 17 - a 2-0 Cincinnati win. Even though it's been nearly two months since the Chiefs and Cyclones last played, Johnstown will have a chance to start a winning streak against Cincinnati since they won the last meeting at U.S. Bank Arena 4-3. The Chiefs last won back-to-back games against the Cyclones on December 3 and 5, 2008 in Cincinnati, and last beat the Cyclones in Johnstown on March 13, 2009 by a score of 5-2. For Saturday's game the Chiefs are offering a 20/10 group ticket special. Since it's their first game of 2010, blocks of 20 tickets can be bought for just $10 per ticket. Orders can be placed through a Chiefs group sales representative.

Day by Day:

Mon. 12/28: Practice at UPMC Health Plan Ice Rink at the CCWM - 11:00 a.m.

Tues. 12/29: Practice at UPMC Health Plan Ice Rink at the CCWM - 10:00 a.m.

Wed. 12/30: Chiefs at Trenton Devils, 7:00 p.m.

Thurs. 12/31: Chiefs vs. Elmira Jackals, 6:05 p.m.

Fri. 1/1: Off - Chiefs' Offices closed for holiday

Sat. 1/2: Chiefs vs. Cincinnati Cyclones, 7:05 p.m. - 20/10 Group Ticket Special

Sun. 1/3: Off

Broadcast Schedule:

Wed. 12/30: Chiefs at Trenton Devils, 7:00 p.m. - radio and internet

Thurs. 12/31: Chiefs vs. Elmira Jackals, 6:05 p.m. - radio and internet

Sat. 1/2: Chiefs vs. Cincinnati Cyclones, 7:05 p.m. - internet only

All Chiefs radio broadcasts can be heard on 1490 AM WNTJ and AM 990 WNTW, and live streaming audio of every Chiefs game is available courtesy of B2 Networks at www.johnstownchiefs.com or www.echl.com. The Chiefs' Pregame Show presented by UPMC kicks off coverage of each game 15 minutes prior to faceoff.

Last Week: (0-2-0)

12/26 vs. Trenton: L 2-3

In his home debut with Johnstown, Chanse Fitzpatrick did what he does best, score a goal on the power play, to give the Chiefs a 1-0 lead at the midway point of the first period. It was Fitzpatrick's second goal in as many games since being acquired from Elmira. A two-goal outburst, 2:42 apart, by Jeff Prough gave the Devils a lead they wouldn't relinquish. After a Devils' power play goal stretched the lead to 3-1, the Chiefs answered in kind with a power play goal from Jim McKenzie at 14:54 of the second. Despite launching 43 shots on net, the Chiefs couldn't push another puck behind Dave Caruso and the Devils earned the one-goal victory.

12/27 vs. Toledo: L 3-7

26 seconds was all it took for the Walleye to grab a 1-0 lead last Sunday against the Chiefs, and they controlled the play from that point. Chris Zarb and Justin McCutcheon scored for the Chiefs to pull them with two at 3-1 and 4-2, but the Walleye used three goals in each the first and second periods to build a 6-2 lead after 40 minutes. The teams traded third period scores with Connor Shields picking up his team-leading 13th, and seventh on the power play, to set the final score.

CHIEFS CHOPS:

Scoring Streaks:

Goals:

Assists:

- M. Knight; 2 gms (2A); 11/7-11/11

- D. Collins; 2 gms (2A); 12/26-12/27

Points:

- M. Knight; 2 gms (2A); 11/7-11/11

- C. Fitzpatrick; 3 gms (2G, 2A) 12/20-12/27

- D. Collins; 2 gms (2A); 12/26-12/27

- J. McKenzie; 2 gms (1G, 1A); 12/26-12/27

Quick Hits:

Johnstown has not lost back-to-back games in regulation on New Year's Eve since 2000 (Trenton 0-1) and 2001 (Dayton 5-6). Trevor Hendrikx' nine shots vs. Trenton on 12/26 were the most by a Chiefs' defenseman in a game this season. Chiefs are 4-for-15 (26.7 %) on the power play in their last three games. Connor Shields' power play goal on 12/27 was his team-leading seventh of the season and first since 12/12 vs. Gwinnett. 10 of Johnstown's next 13 games are against non-East Division opponents. Six of their next eight divisional games are against Trenton.

Mark Your Calendar:

12/31: Chiefs vs. Elmira Jackals at 6:05 p.m. ET - New Year's Eve Celebration

Come join the Chiefs for their annual New Year's Eve Game as they try to take down the rival Jackals. Keep in mind the early start time so you can kick off your New Year's celebrations with us!

1/2: Chiefs vs. Cincinnat at 7:05 p.m. ET - 20/10 Ticket Special

The night of the Chiefs' first game in the 2010 calendar year, the Chiefs are proud to offer a special rate of 20 group tickets for just $10. Get a group of your friends, family, or co-workers together and enjoy great savings on your Chiefs tickets!

1/6: Chiefs vs. Kalamazoo at 7:05 p.m. ET - Wendy's Wednesday Family Four Pack and AmeriServ Customer Appreciation night

Enjoy our special offer of four tickets, hot dogs, drinks, and popcorns for $44 with our Wendy's Wednesday Family Four Pack. If you do your banking with AmeriServ, be sure to check your mail for a special gift from AmeriServ and the Chiefs.

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