News release
5 March 2005
Konkle Celebrates First Professional Goal Saturday
Elmira, NY Elmira College senior Jarrett Konkle scored the Elmira Jackals only goal Saturday night in his professional debut, a 2-1 defeat to the Port Huron Beacons at the First Arena.
Due to injuries to Derek Campbell and George Pujacs, three Elmira College seniors signed and skated with Elmira Saturday night; Konkle, Craig Macdonald, and Chris Mann. But it was the Beacons who scored first, when Kyle Sheen physically forced a puck past Kevin Kurk at 2:43 of the first period. The Jackals tied the game at 10:35 in a moment that couldnt have been written any more perfectly. Konkle stole a pass from Andrew MacPherson and walked in alone on Stu Dunn, banking his wrist shot off the post for the first goal of his professional career; Charlie Elezi assisted on the goal.
In the second period Joe Sewell scored the eventual game winner as he was sent free on a breakaway and outlasted Kurk, lifting the puck over the fallen goaltender at 3:45 of the period.
Elmira came storming back in the third period, out shooting the Beacons 15-to-8 but failing to beat Dunn again in the contest.
Dunn got the win, stopping 32-of-33 in goal for Port Huron. Kurk again played well enough for a win, making 28 saves on 30 shots in the loss for Elmira.
Elmira closes out their weekend on Sunday as they host the Richmond Riverdogs for a 5:00 pm face off at the First Arena.