News release
10 December 2004
Port Huron, MI The Elmira Jackals played the Beacons for the second time this season, and for the second time this year, Elmira was held without a goal, losing 1-0 to Port Huron Friday night.
The opening twenty minutes at McMorran Place Arena came and passed relatively smoothly, with Elmira out-shooting Port Huron 10-6. Jason Sessa (obstruction holding) and Trevor Burgess (holding) each earned minor penalties, giving the Beacons two power plays that they squandered.
In the second period it was the Beacons turn to put more shots on goal, 13 to the Jackals 6, but despite the number discrepancy, the Jackals had more quality scoring chances. However, just like the opening frame, the second twenty minutes were just as scoreless as the first. Mat Goody was given a holding minor at 15:11, but Elmira failed to get a shot on goal during their first power play of the night.
The final class of the evening got off to a rocky start when referee Mike Mondalek whistled Dean Jackson for hooking down 66 240 lbs defenseman Ivan Curic. On the ensuing power play, David Beauregard collected the puck in the right wing corner, skated towards the near post and was able to reach across the crease to slide the puck inside the far post for the games only goal at 3:15. The Jackals had a big chance to answer the goal when Curic was called for tripping Carl Drakensjo. But Elmira was again unsuccessful on the man-advantage, and despite pulling Hewitt during the final minute of the game, the Jackals would not find the equalizer.
Stu Dunn stopped all 25 shots sent his way as he recorded his 4th win and first shutout of the season. Greg Hewitt was fantastic in goal for the Jackals, turning aside 24-of-25 while picking up the loss.
The Jackals next head an hour west to face off with the Flint Generals Saturday night at 7:30 pm at Peranis Hockey World Arena & Event Center; the middle game of their weekend roadtrip.