Bombers Acquire Yetman and Galbraith in Deal with Lynx
Published on February 25, 2003 under ECHL (ECHL)
Dayton Bombers News Release
The Dayton Bombers have announced that they have acquired wingers Patrick Yetman and Lance Galbraith from the Augusta Lynx in exchange for forwards Chris M. Thompson and Andrew Ianiero.
"We feel that we have improved our lineup by adding some elements that have been missing for most of the year," said Bombers' Head Coach/G.M. of Hockey Operations Greg Ireland. "Though we will miss Chris and Andrew, Patrick Yetman is a two-time All-Star with a tremendous set of skills in addition to great playmaking and skating ability, while Lance Galbraith is a gritty force in the mold of Matthew Barnaby (of the NHL's New York Rangers) who can also contribute offensively."
Yetman, who has attended the New York Rangers' training camp, is on a two-way contract with the American Hockey League's Hartford Wolfpack. A product of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, Yetman tallied 33 goals and 68 assists (101 points) in 71 games played with the Moncton Wildcats during his final season in the circuit. Yetman became a Southern Conference All-Star during his first full season (2001-2002) as a professional with the Lynx. He scored 25 goals and added 23 assists in 61 games played his rookie campaign. This season, Yetman earned another Southern Conference All-Star nod. He tallied 11 goals (two short-handed) and 14 assists in 39 games played with the Lynx earlier this season.
Galbraith, 23, is in his second season as professional after playing five full campaigns with the Ottawa 67's of the Ontario Hockey League. Galbraith won the Memorial Cup, Canada's Major Junior Championship, in 1999 with the 67s.. He is Ottawa's all-time leader in games played (297) and penalty minutes (960). This season with the Lynx, Galbraith notched nine goals and 14 assists in 48 games, while amassing a team-high 240 penalty minutes.
Marketing partner TravelPlex will be giving away a $500 gift certificate to one lucky fan which can be put toward any travel package on "Pack the House"/Bud Light $1 Beer Night this Saturday when the Bombers host Peoria at the Ervin J. Nutter Center (7:30 p.m.). Pack the Nutter Center and TravelPlex will send one lucky fan "a-packin'." TravelPlex caters to a wide array of travel needs and getaway destinations. They are conveniently located at 3195 Dayton-Xenia Road in Beavercreek. One call does it all! (429-5383). Also at this game, college students from Wright State University and the University of Dayton will be pitted against each other in a "Battle of the Colors." Students from each institution will try to outdo each other in displays of school spirit by donning their appropriate school colors. Students, who can receive admission for just $5 with a valid ID, are urged to call now for tickets at 937-775-4747.
The Bombers' next game is tomorrow at Toledo against the Storm (7:00 p.m./6:45 p.m. broadcast time on www.daytonbombers.com). The Bombers are continuing their stretch of five straight commuter road trips with this tilt at Toledo against the Storm.
Tickets for all Bombers' home games as well as corporate marketing packages are available through the Bombers' office by calling (937) 775-4747, by logging onto www.daytonbombers.com, or by visiting the Nutter Center Box Office.
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