Bombers Weekly News
February 16, 2009 - ECHL (ECHL)
Dayton Bombers News Release
BOMBERS WEEKLY NEWS 2.16.09
Overall Record: 25-22-2-3 (55 pts.)
Week of 2.9.09 Record: 2-0-0-0
Standings: 6th Place, North Division
Streak: Won 2
LAST WEEK'S RESULTS
Friday vs. Wheeling (W, 5-2)
Saturday vs. Wheeling (W, 4-2)
THIS WEEK'S EVENTS
Wednesday vs. South Carolina (7:30 p.m.) @ the E.J. Nutter Center
**"Carload Wednesday" - pack your car, truck, van or SUV with family, friends and coworkers and everybody gets in for just $30
**Individual tickets start at $10 for kids under 18 and $15 for adults and are on sale now at the Nutter Center box office or any Ticketmaster outlet, including www.ticketmaster.com
Friday at Cincinnati (7:30 p.m.)
Saturday at Cincinnati (7:30 p.m.)
BOMBERS NOTES
ROLLING ON: On Friday night the Bombers defeated the Wheeling Nailers 5-2 behind a 4-point performance by Greg Labenski. It was his second 4-point night in less than a week, following up from his hat trick at Hobart Arena last Saturday. Also scoring for the Bombers were Justin Bowers, Nino Musitelli and Jarret Lukin. Justin Chwedoruk and Les Reaney each had two assists. In net for Dayton was David Shantz, who went 21 of 23. The Bombers tied a season high with 3 power play goals, while holding the Nailers scoreless on the man advantage.
FEELING THE LOVE: Another game against Wheeling, another win. The Bombers defeated the sliding Wheeling Nailers 4-2 on Saturday night at Hobart Arena as Nino Musitelli recorded his second straight two-point game. Despite falling into a quick two-goal hole after a pair of Bryan Ewing goals, the Bombers were able to rebound late in the game to bring home the win. Joe Van Culin started things off for Dayton in the second, followed by Musitelli's 13th of the season. In the third Dan Riedel tallied his team-leading 19th of the year for the game-winner, while Musitelli added an insurance goal in the game's closing seconds. David Shantz won his third straight game by going 21 of 23.
LASER LABENSKI: With 8 points (5g,3a) in his last four games, defenseman Greg Labenski has jumped to 8th overall in ECHL defensemen scoring. Each of the last five games that he has recorded a point have been multi-point performances, and he's increased his season total to 7 multi-point games. His 11 goals on the year are just 4 shy of tying a career high and also rank 2nd in the league for d-men.
BOWERS BRINGS IT: Rookie Justin Bowers has 10 points in his last 9 games with the Bombers, including 4 goals and 6 assists. He had his 11th multi-point game on Friday night with a goal and a helper. Bowers ranks 10th among first-year players with 41 points (14g,27a).
SHANTZ STOPS IT: Goalie David Shantz has won six of his last eight contests and has a 2.88 GAA and .870 save percentage in that span. He's on a three-game winning streak after a perfect 2-0-0 weekend against Wheeling. Shantz's cumulative 2.62 GAA is 8th best in the ECHL. He has improved to 8-3-0-1 as a Dayton Bomber this season.
GOOD WITH NUMBERS: The following Bombers skaters have been raking in the points in recent games: Nino Musitelli has 3 goals and 4 assists in his last six games; Christian Gaudet has 7 points (3g,4a) in his last 6 games; Justin Bowers has 10 points (4g,6a) in his last 9 games
THEY'VE GOT THE POWER: Following a 33.3% power play performance over the weekend against the Nailers, Dayton's overall power play improved to 17.1% on the year. At home the team is 18.7% on the power play. The Bombers have scored 52 goals with the man advantage this season.
POSTER CHILD: Forward Justin Chwedoruk has tallied at least one point in all but one game he's played with the Bombers. His 8 points (2g, 6a) in the last 7 games are third best on the team, trailing only Greg Labenski and Christian Gaudet. Chwedoruk has four assists in his last two games.
MILE MARKERS: Mike McLean had his 50th career assist on Wednesday while on loan to Lake Erie...Justin Chwedoruk got his 150th point on Saturday with an assist against Wheeling...Ryan Smyth had his 50th career point in Saturday night's game...Christian Gaudet tallied his 50th career point on Saturday as well
MILESTONES: The following Bombers players are approaching career milestones: Dominic D'Amour - 2 assists shy of 50 career assists
TEAM LEADERS: The following Bombers lead the team in these statistical categories:
Goals: Dan Riedel- 19
Assists: Mike McLean - 29
Points: Mike McLean - 46
PIM: Greg Labenski - 84
LOOK OUT BELOW!
A DAY IN THE LIFE: Check out WDTN Channel 2 this week at 6:00 p.m. for a 4-part segment about the Bombers. Sports broadcaster Neil "Hutch" Konerman recently spent some time with the team on their road trip to Wheeling and a day with enforcer Britt Dougherty to explore what life is like as a professional hockey player. Tune in tonight for Part I of the series!
BOOSTING MORALE: The Dayton Bombardiers will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. in the Berry Room at the Nutter Center. Nathan Schwartzbauer and Milan Maslonka will be stopping by to visit.
ON THE AIR: Catch up with the Bombers with Mark Schlemmer's on WONE 980AM on Thursday from 5-6 pm as Greg Labenski and Nino Musitelli visit the studio. Call in questions to (937) 457-WONE or email questions to 980wone@gmail.com.
TICKETS ON SALE: Tickets for each Dayton Bombers home game are on sale at the Nutter Center box office or any Ticketmaster outlet, including www.ticketmaster.com. Discounted tickets for groups of 10 or more are available by contacting the Bombers at (937) 775-4747. Full and partial season
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