BC Revolution Weekly

Published on February 2, 2010 under All American Hockey League (AAHL)
Battle Creek Revolution News Release


Game Rewind

Friday Night Ice Out

The Battle Creek Revolution rolled into Swonder Ice Arena in Evansville, Indiana sporting a three game losing streak. The Revs fought hard until the final buzzer but they would leave the Swonder Ice Arena with a four game losing streak after a 4-3 loss at the hands of the Icemen.

The Revolution goal scorers were Todd Mcllrath with two goals and Rob Schweyer lighting the lamp once. The Evansville Icemen goal scorers were Steve Koich with the game winner, Andrew Scampoli, and Jon Esposito leading the charge with two goals. The Revolution goaltender Matt Wagner made 34 saves in the losing effort, but played strong enough to give the Revolution a chance to win. Former Revolution goaltender Mario Passarelli was the difference making 36 saves robbing his former club of two big points.

Saturday Night Frost Out

The Revolution stormed back the following night at Revolution Arena by frosting out the Icemen with returning the favor with a 4-3 win. The Revolution fans were treated to one of the best games of the year with the "Walls of Wagner" leading the charge in goal for the Rev's posting his first win in a Revolution jersey. It was also "Hockey Day" in Michigan and the Revolution lead the charge with giving its fans a night to remember.

The Battle Revolution struck first with a power play goal by Chris Affinati tipping a Rick Gadwa blast from the point in the net. The just fresh off his call up from the ECHL, Ryan Ford scored two unassisted goals to give the Icemen their only lead of the night. The Revolution scored quickly to tie the game up on a Charles Harvey goal on an assist from Todd Mcllrath and Joe Gerbe. Just over a minute later, the Revolution scored on a short handed goal from Todd Mcllrath with Gerbe on the assist with a sweet behind the back dish.

Just 54 seconds into the third period Ryan Ford completed the hat trick by scoring a goal with an assist from Steve Koich. Chris Affinati struck the back of the net again with his second goal of the night on the power play with Rick Gadwa and Ryan Sexsmith on the game winner. Team Captain Chris Affinati was named the number one star of the game. The Revolution finally broke their four game losing streak, leaving the hockey team leading Evansville by five points.

Rev it Up

The Revolution will be back in action this weekend with one game at home game against the West Michigan Blizzard on Saturday at 7:30pm. To celebrate a hockey tradition, the Revolution will be having a blast from the past with old time hockey organ music from Lowery Fun Center located off from Beckley Road in Battle Creek, Mi. Also the Revolution will partner up with our corporate sponsors, Kellogg Community Credit Union & OMNI Community Credit Union, and offer $5 tickets to all members in each credit union and all area credit unions to the game on Saturday night. Make sure you stop by the Revolution Arena Box Office to pick up your tickets or get them by calling the ticket office at 269-832-8172. You can also listen to the action on the road with Barry Smith and Andy Jach with the Best Buy pregame show starting at 7:15pm live from Revolution Arena this Saturday by going to http://www.streamnetsports.com/AAHL/Revolution/audio.html to listen to the game.

Total Recall

The Revolution learned before they left for Evansville the Nick Schneider was recalled to the Muskegon Lumber Jacks of the International Hockey League. The Lumber Jacks have been depleted by call ups of their own so Schneider was called back up less than a week after he was returned back to the Revolution. The Revolution wishes Schneider the best of luck in his chase for the Turner Cup with the Lumber Jacks.

Did You Know?

That Revolution star Rob Schweyer is a softball player for Team Canada when he's not landing crushing body checks at the opposing team. Rob has also won a World Championship with team Canada in softball. When he's not playing professional hockey, he is on tour on the professional circuit all across the world.

Revolution History Stat of the Week

The Battle Creek Revolution hockey club has six members on their current roster that were on last year's roster. The question is can you name those players that are currently on our roster? The correct answer would be Nick Williams, Nick Bet, Charles Harvey, Matt Weidenhoeft, Dan Kohanchuk, and Mason Cossette.

Coaches Show Returns

Make sure you join Head Coach Bobby Clouston on Tuesday night February 2nd, with the live Coaches Show at the JW Barleycorn's Restaurant in downtown Battle Creek at 7:00pm. All fans are encouraged to come down to ask questions for the coach and players. JW Barleycorn's will be offering food and drink specials to the Revolution fans that make it out to the show. The show will air live on StreamNet Sports with Radio Announcers Andy Jach and Barry Smith by going to the following link http://www.streamnetsports.com/AAHL/Revolution/audio.html if you can't make the show.

Revolution Video Cast

Hockey fans that can't make the game can still watch the game live on StreamNet Sports this Saturday night February 6th, for the small cost of $4.99. This is a great way for family members that can't make the game in person to watch. Fans can listen as Andy Jach and Barry Smith make the call by going to www.streamnetsports.com to purchase the game ticket for the game this Saturday night against the West Michigan Blizzard at 7:30pm.

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