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Bombers Finish Homestand 3-1-1

February 10, 2003 - ECHL (ECHL)
Dayton Bombers News Release


The Dayton Bombers Professional Hockey Team beat Lexington 6-4 at home on Friday, then lost 4-2 on Nutter Center ice to Cincinnati on Saturday and 6-0 at the Toledo Sports Arena on Sunday in a 1-2 weekend. The Bombers will prepare for a "Celebrity Waiter" Cystic Fibrosis Dinner Event on Thursday of this week, then host Lexington once again on Sunday in an important Northwest Division tilt.

Below is a review of this past weekend's Bombers' games:

2/7/03- Lexington 4 @ BOMBERS 6

The Dayton Bombers received points from 14 different players and scored four goals in the third period en route to a 6-4 victory over the Lexington Men O'War during Mardi Gras Night at the Ervin J. Nutter Center. Trailing 3-2 entering the third period, the Bombers scored twice in a 3:06 span to grab a 4-3 lead. Blair Stayzer stuffed a puck into the net past Dan Murphy on a wraparound attempt at 1:53 for his first goal as a Dayton Bomber. Ryan Vince, one of six different Bombers' goal scorers, notched his 17th tally of the season at 4:59 when his attempted centering pass to Chris M. Thompson caromed off a Lexington defender and past Murphy. Fraser Clair sent a feed from Ben Storey past Bombers goalie Jayme Platt to tie the game (4-4) at 7:37, but Brian Cummings answered 1:07 later when he fought through a check to put Yann Joseph's pass past Murphy. Chris M. Thompson scored into an empty net with four seconds remaining in regulation. Jason Deskins scored his second goal in as many games in the first period and Fred Slukynsky provided a second period conversion for the Bombers. Jayme Platt stopped 33 shots for the Bombers and recorded an assist on Chris M. Thompson's empty net goal. Mark Smith, Van Burgess, Ryan Fultz, and Fraser Clair had goals for the Men O'War.

2/8/03- Cincinnati 4 @ BOMBERS 2

The Cyclones opened up a 3-0 lead on the strength of power play goals by Steve Gallace and Joe Cardarelli (in addition to an even strength tally by Mike Casselman) en route to a 4-2 victory at the Ervin J. Nutter Center. The Bombers had a season-high 8,077 fans in attendance as part of Ohio Lottery "Shoot for a Million Dollars"/Bud Light $1 Beer Night. Those fans witnessed Bombers' goals by Blair Stayzer and Ryan Vince (SH).

2/9/03- BOMBERS 0 @ Toledo 6

Nick Parillo and Matt Ellis each scored twice, while Dale Junkin had a goal and two assists as the Toledo Storm snapped a three-game winless skid (0-2-1) with a 6-0 triumph over the Bombers. Mike Minard, a former Bomber and Edmonton Oiler (NHL) goalie stopped 29 shots en route to the shutout. The Bombers have now been shutout five times this season, including their last three road games.

BOMBER BITES: The Bombers will play 13 of their remaining 20 games on the road ... Center Jamie Ling is currently 9th on the all-time ECHL career assists list (345), just three back 8th place Phil Berger (348) ... The Bombers are 7-5-1 in their last 13 games and 5-2-1 in their last eight home contests ... Goalie Shane Bendera enters the week fourth in ECHL goals-against average (2.54). He has started in ten of the last 13 Bombers' games and appeared in 15 of the 18. He has allowed two goals or less in eight of his last 15 appearances ... Forward Chris M. Thompson has points in seven of his last ten games (7-8-15) ... Defenseman Tom Nemeth is second in ECHL defenseman shots entering the week (181), thirteen back of Cincinnati's Ryan Gaucher (194) ... Along with the Richmond Renegades, the Louisiana Ice Gators, and the Pensacola Ice Pilots, the Bombers lead the league in overtime wins entering the week (5). Forward Ryan Vince has two of the Bombers' five OT game-winners ... The Bombers lead the ECHL in shots on goal entering the week (1803) ... The Bombers have allowed the third fewest shots per game in the ECHL entering the week (29.73) ... Ryan Vince has points in 23 of his last 28 games (16-15-31). He leads the team in goals (18) and first goals (5) ... W Chris M. Thompson leads the Bombers in multi-point games (13) and power play points (5-12-16) ... Ten different Bombers have been beckoned by American Hockey League teams this season.

DUBLIN PUB/''SCOR'' AMERICAN EATERY & PUB TO PRESENT ''BEHIND THE BENCH": The Dayton Bombers announced last week that they will be partnering with Dublin Pub (300 Wayne Avenue in the Historic Oregon District) and its new sister restaurant, "SCOR" American Eatery & Pub (Sugar Bell Plaza on State Route 725 in Bellbrook), to present the Dayton Bombers' "Behind the Bench" Coach's Show to be held live before a studio audience. The six-program run, featuring host/Bombers' play-by-play voice Matt Gorsky and the Bombers' all-time winningest Head Coach Greg Ireland, will be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on select non-game days (see below schedule) throughout the rest of the season. Fans are welcome to speak out at these events. Members of the live studio audience will get a chance to ask questions of the broadcast panel. "These fun, 'hockey get-togethers' in two unique restaurant settings will be truly interactive experiences, with fans able to 'rant and rave' in a specialized forum focused solely on the sport," said Gorsky. Head Coach Ireland added, "There is nothing like being able to discuss hockey with fans in a quality establishment. As a proud Irishman, I am particularly looking forward to the debut show at the Dublin Pub in the Historic Oregon District on Wednesday, February 19." Five shows at the new SCOR American Eatery & Pub, set to open later this month, will follow. Below is a list of the full show schedule with locations, all of which will be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m.:

Wednesday, February 19, 2003 at the Dublin Pub, 300 Wayne Avenue in the Historic Oregon District (224-7822)

Monday, February 24, 2003 at the SCOR American Eatery & Pub at the Sugar Bell Plaza on State Route 725 in Bellbrook (848-7673)

Tuesday, March 11, 2003 at the SCOR American Eatery & Pub at the Sugar Bell Plaza on State Route 725 in Bellbrook (848-7673)

Wednesday, March 19, 2003 at the SCOR American Eatery & Pub at the Sugar Bell Plaza on State Route 725 in Bellbrook (848-7673)

Monday, March 24, 2003 at the SCOR American Eatery & Pub at the Sugar Bell Plaza on State Route 725 in Bellbrook (848-7673)

Monday, March 31, 2003 at the SCOR American Eatery & Pub at the Sugar Bell Plaza on State Route 725 in Bellbrook (848-7673)

Dublin Pub, located in Dayton's Historic Oregon District, is Dayton's only authentic Irish Pub and five-year recipient of the Perfect Pint Award. The owners of Dublin Pub are getting set for the grand opening of the SCOR American Eatery & Pub later this month. SCOR American Eatery & Pub will specialize in large portion lunches and dinners. The presenting sponsor of the Bombers' "Ultimate Sports Bar"/Bud Light $1 Beer Night at the Ervin J. Nutter Center on Saturday, March 22 (7:30 p.m.), SCOR American Eatery & Pub will provide 18 TVs for sports fans' enjoyment. SCOR's perfect draft pint system is what you can come to expect from the owners of Dublin Pub.

BOMBERS TO HAVE SPECIAL $5 RATE FOR ALL COLLEGE STUDENTS AND FANS 18 AND UNDER: For the rest of the 2002-2003 regular season, fans 18 and under as well as all college students who present a valid student ID can purchase a silver game ticket for $5. "We were looking for a way to continue attracting young people to our games. This special rate we believe satisfies that goal," said Dayton Bombers' General Manager Ed Gingher.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK NOMINATION:

JAMIE LING- Forward

3 games- 0 goals- 3 assists- 3 points- even plus/minus- 7 shots in team's 1-2 weekend

GOALIE OF THE WEEK NOMINATION:

JAYME PLATT- Goalie

2 games- 1 wins- 1 loss- 75 shots- 65 saves- 5.00 goals-against average- .867 save percentage in team's 1-2 weekend

BOMBERS' TRANSACTIONS FOR WEEK:

02/05/2003 Delete TORREY DIROBERTO (LW) placed on IR

02/07/2003 Add BRAD FRASER (D) activated off IR

02/07/2003 Add VLAD SEROV (LW) acquired from Greensboro

BOMBERS' PRACTICE SCHEDULE/ITINERARY FOR THIS WEEK:

Monday, February 10, 2003- NO PRACTICE

Tuesday, February 11, 2003- 10:00-11:30 a.m. at Ervin J. Nutter Center

Wednesday, February 12, 2003- 10:00-11:30 a.m. at Ervin J. Nutter Center

Thursday, February 13, 2003- 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. practice at Sportstown in Centerville, Ohio

Friday, February 14, 2003- 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. practice at Sportstown in Centerville, Ohio

Saturday, February 15, 2003- OFF DAY

Sunday, February 16, 2003- 10:00 a.m. pre-game skate at Ervin J. Nutter Center; 6:00 p.m. game versus Lexington Men O'War

BOMBERS' COMMUNITY APPEARANCE SCHEDULE:

Monday, February 10, 2003- Defenseman Brad Fraser and goalie Shane Bendera will skate with kids at a youth hockey practice held at the Kettering Rec Ice Arena from 7:25-8:20 p.m.

Wednesday, February 12, 2003- Winger Torrey DiRoberto and defenseman Jason Crain will be attending an autograph session at the "FRICKERS" Springboro Pike location (4963 Springboro Pike/298-6492) from 7-8 p.m.

Thursday, February 13, 2003- The entire Bombers' team will be serving as Celebrity Waiters as the Bombers help to fight Cystic Fibrosis at a banquet/dinner held at the Presidential Banquet Center in Kettering (beginning at 6 p.m./ lasting until about 10:00 p.m.). There will be a live and silent auction at the event, in addition to dinner, dancing, and fun activities with celebrities. For more information, call CFF at 937-298-6906 or email them at dayton@cff.org.

Saturday, February 15, 2003- Defenseman Brad Fraser and forward Jason Deskins will be having fun with children at a Kids' Club Event at Capn' Bogey's on Dayton/Xenia Road from 12-2 p.m.

BOMBERS' UPCOMING GAMES THIS WEEK:

Sunday, February 16, 2003 vs. Lexington Men O'War (7:30 p.m.)

The Bombers will host Lexington in an important divisional game at the Ervin J. Nutter Center. There will be a free pre-game skate on this Kids' Club Sunday presented by Capn' Bogey's. In addition, players will skate with fans during a free post-game skate. The Bombers are 2-4-2 against Lexington this season, but are 2-2-1 in the games played at the Ervin J. Nutter Center, including a 6-4 win there on Friday, February 7.

OTHER BOMBERS' UPCOMING GAMES:

Tuesday, February 18, 2003 @ Lexington Men O'War (7:30 p.m./7:15 p.m. broadcast time on www.daytonbombers.com)

Friday, February 21, 2003 @ Peoria Rivermen (8:00 p.m./ 7:45 p.m. broadcast time on www.daytonbombers.com)

Saturday, February 22, 2003 @ Cincinnati Cyclones (7:05 p.m./ 6:50 p.m. broadcast time on www.daytonbombers.com)

Wednesday, February 26, 2003 @ Toledo Storm (7:00 p.m./ 6:45 p.m. broadcast time on www.daytonbombers.com)

Friday, February 28, 2003 @ Wheeling Nailers (7:30 p.m./ 7:15 p.m. broadcast time on www.daytonbombers.com)

Saturday, March 1, 2003 vs. Peoria Rivermen (7:30 p.m.)- PACK THE HOUSE Night; $1 Beer Night brought to you by Bud Light

Sunday, March 2, 2003 @ Johnstown Chiefs (2:30 p.m./ 2:15 p.m. broadcast time on www.daytonbombers.com)

Thursday, March 6, 2003 @ Pee Dee Pride (7:00 p.m./ 6:45 p.m. broadcast time on www.daytonbombers.com)

Friday, March 7, 2003 @ Charlotte Checkers (7:35 p.m./ 7:20 p.m. broadcast time on www.daytonbombers.com)

Saturday, March 8, 2003 @ Columbia Inferno (7:05 p.m./ 6:50 p.m. broadcast time on www.daytonbombers.com)

Sunday, March 16, 2003 vs. Cincinnati Cyclones (6:00 p.m.)- There will be a free pre-game skate on this Kids' Club Sunday presented by Capn' Bogey's.

Tuesday, March 18, 2003 vs. Trenton Titans (6:15 p.m.)- "Family Fun" Day. All Kids 12 and under can get in for free.

Tickets for all Bombers' home games as well as corporate marketing packages are available through the Bombers' office by calling (937) 775-4747 or by logging onto www.daytonbombers.com, or by visiting the Nutter Center Box Office.

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