News release
25 February 2007
Scott Wray takes a check from Rockford's Luke Fritshaw Sunday at First Arena.
Elmira, NY The Rockford IceHogs completed a 3-game weekend sweep of the Elmira Jackals with a 4-1 win Sunday afternoon at First Arena.
Rockford jumped out to the lead at 9:53 of the opening period when IceHogs leading scorer Kevin Ulanski rushed in on a short-handed breakaway and beat goaltender Kris Tebbs for an unassisted goal. Mike Doyle doubled the visitors lead at 16:56 with a goal, assisted by Chaz Johnson and Jason Ralph.
Chaz Johnson made it 3-0 Rockford at 4:18 of the second period, when he fired in a one-timer from the slot for a power play goal, assisted by Ralph and Gens. Elmira out-shot the IceHogs 11-10 in the second period, but were denied by some stellar goaltending from Rockford starter Jake Moreland.
The Jackals got on the board in the third period courtesy of Frank Littlejohn. Littlejohn showed quick reflexes and he knocked in a rebound off the back wall, beating Moreland at 4:03 for a power play goal and Littlejohns 29th goal of the season.
Defenseman Luke Fritshaw scored the final goal of the game, a 5-on-3 power play goal, assisted by Kevin Ulanski at 18:32, closing out a 4-1 Rockford victory.
Jake Moreland earned the win in goal for the IceHogs as he made 20 saves on 21 shots. Kris Tebbs took the loss for the Jackals, blocking 21-of-25 shots. Rockford finished the game 2-for-7 on the power play; Elmira was 1-for-8 on the night.
The Jackals are back in action on Wednesday, February 28th at First Arena as they host the Bloomington PrairieThunder for a 7:05 pm face off in downtown Elmira.
Dont miss the Jackals Coachs Show on Monday, February 26th broadcast live from the Pioneer Sports Bar & Grill on South Main Street in Downtown Elmira. Join Voice of the Jackals Owen Newkirk, Jackals Head Coach Paul Gillis, along with forward Marc Lefebvre and goaltender Dave Lemanowicz from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm on News Talk 1230 & 1450 AM WENY.