\'Dogs battle first place Frostbite this week

February 22, 2005 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Richmond RiverDogs News Release


The Richmond RiverDogs are now 27-27-4 after going 0-3-1 last week. The ‘Dogs are in third place in the Eastern Division 15 points up on Elmira. Richmond is tied with Flint in the wild card race. The ‘Dogs battle first place Adirondack Friday and Saturday at the Coliseum.

THE WEEK AHEAD (ALL TIMES EASTERN)

Friday, February 25 vs. Adirondack 7:35 PM

GAME NOTES: The 14th of 17 meetings and the sixth of eight in Richmond. ‘Dogs are 6-5-2 vs. the Frostbite, 2-2-1 at home. Mark Turner has 16 points vs. Adirondack. Justin Kelly has 16 vs. the ‘Dogs. Adirondack opens the week tied for the best record in the UHL

Saturday, February 26 vs. Adirondack 7:35 PM

GAME NOTES: The 15th of 17 meetings and the seventh of eight at the Coliseum. The Frostbite begins the week having won three in a row and 17 of their last 21 games. The Frostbite's Hugo Belanger leads the UHL in scoring. Rookie goalie Kris Tebbs has started 10 straight games.

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS

Wednesday, February 16 @ Motor City LOSS 4-2

GAME NOTES: The ‘Dogs faced a lineup featuring NHL players Chris Chelios, Derian Hatcher, Bryan Smolinski, and Sean Avery. The ‘Dogs took leads of 1-0 and 2-1. The Mechanics rallied for three straight goals. Dan Price scored the game-winner. The Mechanics out-shot the ‘Dogs 47-34.

Friday, February 18 @ Flint LOSS 6-5 (SO)

GAME NOTES: The ‘Dogs had leads of 2-0 and 3-1, while going 5-7 on the power play. Flint rallied to take a 5-4 lead in the third period. Francis Belanger scored to force the shootout with 1:46 remaining. David Hymovitz had a goal and three assists. Rob Valicevic scored twice for Flint.

Saturday, February 19 @ Muskegon LOSS 4-1

GAME NOTES: The Fury killed off six first period RiverDogs power play chances and exploded for three second period goals. Jeff Nelson had a goal and two assists. Richmond was 1-10 on the power play. The Fury won their seventh straight at home.

Sunday, February 20 @ Quad City LOSS 5-0

GAME NOTES: The Mallards Robert Gerhson made 29 saves to earn his first pro shutout, Terry Hollinger had two goals and an assist, and Greg Barber had a goal and three assists as the Mallards won the first ever meeting between the clubs. The ‘Dogs out-shot the Mallards 15-2 in the second period.

DOG BITES: The ‘Dogs are winless in their last four games but have a three game home winning streak. The ‘Dogs are 1 for their last 18 on the power play after a 16 for 39 (41%) run over eight games. The ‘Dogs are home for three straight games vs. first place clubs. They then face an 11 game road trip. The ‘Dogs scored five power play goals at Flint Friday. The ‘Dogs streak of eight straight games with 30-plus shots on goal ended Saturday. David Hymovitz club season high nine game point scoring streak ended Saturday. Francis Belanger had a "Gordie Howe" hat trick (goal, assist, and fight) Friday at Flint. Brent Belecki has played in four straight games in goal. The ‘Dogs held Quad City to a season low two shots on goal in the second period Sunday. Richmond has scored one goal in their last two games after scoring 35 in seven games. The ‘Dogs have scored six or more in three straight homes games and four of their last five at the Coliseum.. The ‘Dogs have 20 goals in their last three home games. Belecki's three game win streak ended Wednesday at Motor City. Hymovitz is second in the league in scoring and fifth in assists. David Brosseau is fifth in shots on goal. Kyle Sheen is second in the league in rookie penalty minutes. Luch Nasato is fourth in points by defensemen.

TICKET INFO: Tickets for all RiverDogs games are available at all TicketMaster outlets and the Coliseum Box Office. Tickets can be charged by phone through TicketMaster by calling 262-8100. Season tickets, FlexPaks, birthday parties, and group tickets are available through the RiverDogs office. For more ticket information please call the RiverDogs office at 225-7825.

ON THE AIR: All RiverDogs road games are broadcast live on Talk Radio 1480 WTOX and Unforgettable 990 and 1340. All games, home and away, are live on the internet at www.riverdogshockey.com (streaming courtesy of BroadcastMonsters.com). John Emmett, in his seventh season of broadcasting hockey in Richmond, calls the play by play. All ‘Dogs games are available in streaming video on a pay per view basis from B2 Networks.

THIS WEEK'S RIVERDOGS ITINERARY

TUESDAY 2/22: Off

WEDNESDAY 2/23: 10 AM Richmond Ice Zone

THURSDAY 2/24: 10 AM TBA

FRIDAY 2/25: 10 AM pre-game skate, 7:35 PM game vs. Adirondack SATURDAY 2/26: 7:35 PM game vs. Adirondack

SUNDAY 2/27: Off



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