Boardwalk Bullies Week in Review

Published on December 2, 2002 under ECHL (ECHL)
Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies News Release


Bullies Crush Checkers
Wednesday, November 27, 2002

Charlotte Checkers 3 @ ATLANTIC CITY BOARDWALK BULLIES 7

In the team's first meeting since the Bullies defeated the Checkers in the first round of last year's playoffs, Atlantic City beat Charlotte by a final of 7-3. J.F. Caudron tallied two goals and three assists and was named the first star of the game. Kevin Colley tied Caudron and Scott Matzka for the Bullies record for most points in a game by an individual player with five. Last season's All-Star representative netted a power-play goal and chipped in four assists. Right wing Shawn Maltby registered his first points as a member of the Bullies. The newcomer tallied two power-play goals, including the game winner, and contributed an assist. Netminder Scott Stirling made 31 saves and remains undefeated in goal with a 5-0-1 record.

Bullies Earn Win on First Period Offense, Beat Royals 3-2
Friday, November 29, 2002

ATLANTIC CITY BOARDWALK BULLIES 3 @ Reading Royals 2

Forward Ryan Mougenel comes to play against the Reading Royals. In the team's last meeting at the Sovereign Center in Reading, Pa., on Friday, November 15, Mougenel exploded offensively, tallying two goals and two assists and earning the first star of the game in a Bullies' 7-6 win. Tonight, the native of Mississauga, Ontario, earned a point on each Bullies' goal, finishing the game with a goal and two assists. Paul Spadafora quietly moved his way into the Bullies' top three scoring leaders with three assists to bring his season points total to 20 (2G,16A) in 18 games. Scott Stirling remains undefeated this season after stopping 25 Royals shots, allowing two goals in the third period, but hanging on to improve to 6-0-1 this season. Kevin Colley, the Bullies leading scorer, and Mike Martiniello each tallied a goal in the win. Martiniello netted his first of the season that doubled as the game winner.

Bullies Trample Titans, 4-1
Saturday, November 30, 2002

ATLANTIC CITY BOARDWALK BULLIES 4 @ Trenton Titans 1

Stefan Rivard made his return to the Bullies lineup count, scoring the first two goals of the game – an unassisted shorthanded tally and the game winner on a power play. The Bullies defeated the Trenton Titans by a final of 4-1 behind the goaltending of Dave Marlin, the emergency backup goalie signed by the Bullies to replace Matt Yeats who was loaned to Philadelphia in the American League on Friday, November 22. Marlin made 21 saves and is now 1-0-0 with the Bullies. Ian Walterson scored his second of the year and Scott Matzka finished the game with a goal and an assist. The Bullies are leading the ten-game regular season Garden State Cup series against the Titans, three games to none.

‘Gades Win in Overtime, Stop Bullies' Win Streak at Four
Sunday, December 1, 2002

ATLANTIC CITY BOARDWALK BULLIES 3 @ Richmond Renegades 4 (overtime)

In the month of November, the Boardwalk Bullies posted a spectacular 8-2-2 record and headed to Richmond, Va., for the first game in the month of December. The Bullies were 2-0-1 against the ‘Gades and atop the Northeast Division heading into Sunday's matchup. Down 2-0 in the second period, Atlantic City answered with Shawn Maltby's power-play goal, Jim Henkel's shorthanded tally, and J.F. Caudron's unassisted goal all in the span of approximately four and a half minutes. Renegades' Lars Pettersen made his second point of the night count, this time registering the game-tying goal and sending the game into an extra session. Jonathan Zion took just 1:41 to ring in the game winner and send the Bullies back to Atlantic City with one point earned in the tie at the end of regulation, instead of the much-preferred two points. The Bullies remain unbeaten against the Renegades with a 2-0-2 record and are tied with Richmond for first in the Northeast, with three games in hand on the ‘Gades.

GOALIE CRAZE

In a rare occurrence, the Bullies played Saturday's game against intrastate rival Trenton Titans with two "backup" goalies, Dave Marlin and one-time Bullies netminder John Chain...Marlin started in net and stopped 21 Titans shots, earning his first win of the season, a 4-1 Bullies victory...Saturday Scott Stirling was loaned to the Worcester Ice Cats in the American Hockey League, forcing the Bullies to acquire another goaltender in his absence...Currently Marlin is occupying the roster spot left by goalie Matt Yeats who was loaned to Philadelphia (AHL) on November 22...Sunday Yeats returned to the Bullies lineup and earned a tie in the Bullies overtime loss to the Richmond Renegades.

BULLIES BITES

A third of the way through its home schedule, the Bullies are 8-2-2 at Boardwalk Hall...J.F. Caudron has 12 points (6G,6A) in his last seven games...After missing four games because of post-concussion symptoms, captain Stefan Rivard returned for two games this weekend and registered two goals against Trenton Saturday...Kevin Colley is tied for 17th in the league and leads the Bullies in scoring with 26 points (13G,13A) in 21 games...Jade Galbraith is tied for 12th in the league in rookie scoring and leads Bullies rookies with 15 points (7G,8A) in 15 games...Jim Henkel is tied for second in the league and tied with Paul Spadafora for the team lead in plus-minus with a +11.

UPCOMING OPPONENTS

Wednesday, December 4, 2002
Dayton Bombers @ ATLANTIC CITY BOARDWALK BULLIES
Boardwalk Hall, 7:05 p.m.

The Bullies and the Bombers meet for the first time since meeting in the Northern Conference Finals in last year's playoffs. The Bullies were 2-1-0 against the Bombers during the regular season last year, but dropped the Conference Finals playoff series, three games to one.

The first 2,000 fans will receive the second set of Kinko's of Northfield Boardwalk Bullies Player Collectible Cards, featuring team captain Stefan Rivard, bruising defensemen Steve Munn and Kirk Furey, and plus-minus leaders Paul Spadafora and Jim Henkel.

Friday, December 6, 2002
Dayton Bombers @ ATLANTIC CITY BOARDWALK BULLIES
Boardwalk Hall, 7:05 p.m.

The Bullies face the Bombers for the second time in two nights at Boardwalk Hall.

The first 2,000 fans will receive key chains featuring Bullies mascot Wooly, courtesy of Atlantic Chrysler-Jeep-VW-Audi.

Saturday, December 7, 2002
Roanoke Express @ ATLANTIC CITY BOARDWALK BULLIES
Boardwalk Hall, 7:05 p.m.

The Bullies face the Express for the fourth time this season. The Bullies are 1-2-0 against the Express this year, splitting two games at Boardwalk Hall and losing one at the Roanoke Civic Center.

Sunday, December 8, 2002
ATLANTIC CITY BOARDWALK BULLIES @ Roanoke Express
Roanoke Civic Center, 4:00 p.m.

For the second time in as many nights, the Bullies take on division rival Roanoke. Catch the Bullies in action on the road with Rob Simpson, the "Voice" of the Bullies, on 1450 WKXW (AM) or log onto www.boardwalkbullies.com and click the "Listen Live" feature.

The 2002 Kelly Cup Playoffs Northeast Division Champion Boardwalk Bullies play at Boardwalk Hall. Season tickets and partial plans for the 2002-03 regular season are on sale by calling (609) 348-PUCK. For more information on South Jersey's newest professional sports franchise, visit www.boardwalkbullies.com.

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