There's no place like home for Elmira, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Monday. Their defense stepped up to hand the Horseheads Blue Raiders a 2-0 shutout on Wednesday. While the Express didn't have the best season last year (they finished 6-9-1), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Spencer Wheeler was the driving force of Elmira's attack as he scored both of Elmira's goals, bringing his season total up to seven goals.
Elmira pushed their record up to 5-1 with that win, which was their third straight at home. As for Horseheads, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Elmira will welcome Corning-Painted Post at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Elmira is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 3.4 goals per game this season. As for Horseheads, they will face off against Ithaca at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Ithaca will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Horseheads surely won't give up without a fight.
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