Kalinowski stops 46, leads Jets over Pittsburgh Sunday afternoon

PITTSBURGH - Kyle Downey's goal at 6:49 of the third period proved to be the game-winner and the Metro Jets held on to defeat the Pittsburgh Vengeance 3-2 Sunday afternoon at Blade Runners USA to start the 2013-14 NA3HL season 2-0.

Cooper McLean and Cody Jones also tallied for the Jets, while Trevor Kalinowski (pictured) finished with 46 saves in net.

Cody Black and Joseph Randazzo scored for Pittsburgh and goaltender Chase Stanford made 22 saves.

The Jets now gear up for their home opener next Saturday night against the Cincinnati Swords at 7:50 p.m. at Lakeland Arena. Tickets are just $5 and available at the door.

Metro and Cincinnati will rematch next Sunday at 11:50 a.m.

Photo/Matt Mackinder