Chiefs Rookies Prove Their Worth
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The following article, which features former Dartmouth standout Connor Shields, appeared in the December 4 issue of the Tribune-Democrat.
BY MIKE MASTOVICH
The Tribune-Democrat
JOHNSTOWN — Troy Schwab and Connor Shields came to Johnstown
as unknown quantities.
A pair of rookies straight out of college, Schwab and Shields knew
earning a Johnstown Chiefs roster spot would be a challenge on a
team with an abundance of players in training camp and more than a
few returnees from the Ian Herbers’ tenure.
Two months later, the linemates are among the Chiefs’ most
productive players. In fact, Schwab and Shields rank among the
ECHL’s leading rookie scorers. They’re two reasons why
the Chiefs have surged from an 0-6-1-0 start to 7-9-3-1 entering
tonight’s home game against rival Wheeling.
Complete article can be accessed via the Tribune-Democrat Web site by clicking here.
