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JAMESTOWN – Brad Fortin had a go-ahead shorthanded goal and an assist Friday as the Jamestown Jimmies began their ACHA Division 1 season Friday with a 4-1 win over Midland at Wilson Arena.

Fortin scored 8:37 into the second period to give Jamestown a 2-1 lead.  He had set up the Jimmies’ tying goal in the first period by Kole Christenssen.

A powerplay goal by Kaelan Shelton with just over seven minutes to go extended the Jimmie lead to 3-1.  Keaton Cline scored into an empty net with 1:12 to go.

Brandon Weare stopped 25 of 26 Midland shots.  The Jimmies outshot the Warriors 45-26.

Jamestown will host Midland again Saturday night at 7:00 PM at Wilson Arena.