Jets Open Season with Victory over Grrrowl

2009-09-11

The Jamestown Jets beat the Findaly Grrrowl 5-2 at the Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena.

The Jamestown Jets used a mixture of old faces and new to beat the Findlay Grrrowl 5-2 at the Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena.  Lorne Shotwell led the way making 26 saves, including 14 of 15 in the second period.

It was a mostly listeless first period as both teams tried to become acclimated to the new season.  Newcomer Alex Stahl started the scoring when he beat Findlay goalie Lucas Fornier on a backhand near the half way mark of the first period.  Stahl had three other opportunities but Fornier stopped him twice on a breakaway and another with the glove on a wrist shot.

Jamestown added to their lead in the second period on a goal by Jon Andhor.  Andhor waited till Fornier went to his knees and fired a shot over his shoulder and into the top of the net.  Andhor is one of the six holdovers from last years team and had five goals last season.  Ryan Schnell added another goal for the Jets to put them ahead 3-0.

The Findlay Grrrowl would not go away quietly however.  They scored a late second period goal and cut the lead to 3-2 with 14:35 left in the game.  They applied some pressure at times in the third period  but Lorne Shotwell slammed the door for Jamestown.

Jeremy Chai helped the Jets gain some seperation when he scored from the slot with under five minutes remaining in the game.  Chai intercepted a Findaly pass and was left all alone in front for the goal.  Nate Hughes added an insurance marker to give the Jets a 5-2 victory.

The Jets and Grrrowl will meet again on Saturday night at the Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena.  Good tickets remain at the box office.