News release
15 October 2006
Kalamazoo Goaltender Tom Askey Makes A Save Sunday Afternoon
Elmira, NY Frank Littlejohn scored a short-handed goal, but the Elmira Jackals dropped their second straight game to the Kalamazoo Wings 5-1 Sunday afternoon at the First Arena.
Special teams again played a big factor in the Kalamazoo offense as they scored three more power play goals, six total on the weekend, against a Jackals side still looking for their first power play goal. Kory Karlander scored his first goal of the season at 6:01 of the first period on the power play, assisted by Tyler Willis and Nick Bootland. But Elmira would strike back as Frank Littlejohn scored the Jackals first goal of the young season, a short-handed goal at 12:37, assisted by Yevgeny Lazarev. Elmiras offensive was all over the Kalamazoo zone during the opening twenty minutes, unleashing 21 shots on goal, but goaltender Tom Askey allowed just the odd goal amidst the barrage.
In the second period, Kalamazoo regained the lead courtesy of Karlanders second power play goal of the night at 3:25, from Shawn Snider and Alexander Valentin. 32 seconds later a fluke bounce in the crease off the stick of Tyler Willis saw the puck trickle softly past Jackals goalie Kris Tebbs and a stunned Elmira crowd saw the visitors go ahead 3-1.
K-Wings captain Nick Bootland tipped home a shot at 15:34 of the third period to put Kalamazoo up 4-1 and then in the closing moments Adam Elzinga scored on a 5-on-3 power play at 17:19 for the final goal of the game. Kalamazoo out-shot the Jackals 24-to-14 over the final two periods, but still finished the game being out-shot 35-to-30 by Elmira.
Kalamazoo goaltender Tom Askey recorded his second win of the season, stopping 34-of-35 shots. Kris Tebbs took the loss for the Jackals, making 25 saves on 30 shots. Kalamazoo was 3-for-14 on the power play; Elmira was 0-for-9 with the man-advantage.
The Jackals will be at the Pioneer Sports Bar & Grill Monday night at 6 pm for the next installment of the Jackals Coachs Show, on News Talk 1230 & 1450 WENY AM. Join Coach Kris Waltze, Voice of the Jackals Owen Newkirk and the Jackals players for all of the analysis and reaction from the UHL opening weekend.
The Jackals return to action on Friday, October 20th at 7:35 pm as they host Eastern Conference rivals the Port Huron Flags at the First Arena. Saturday, October 21st the Jackals are on the road for the first of two games in Michigan against the Flags.