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Bombers host Atlantic City Wednesday, then hit the road for three in three

February 23, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL)
Dayton Bombers News Release


The Dayton Bombers will return home for a Wednesday meeting (2/25, 7:00 p.m.) against the Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies at the Ervin J. Nutter Center, then kick off a five-game road sequence with a "three-in-three" this weekend. Fans can enjoy Happy Hour (6-7:30 p.m.) at the Bombers' game on Wednesday. Be low is a preview of upcoming Bombers' games, including their next home engagement:

Wednesday, February 25, 2004 vs. Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies (7:00 p.m.)- Enjoy Happy Hour at the Ervin J. Nutter Center Bombers' game from 6-7:30 p.m. Bud Light Drafts will be available for just one dollar during this session. Fans can benefit through this great way to take a break from work. In addition, the Kettering Ice Force Skate Team will be performing in the first intermission. The Bombers will host the Boardwalk Bullies for the second and final time this season. The only previous meeting came on January 8 at the Nutter Center. The Boardwalk Bullies prevailed 5-2.

Friday, February 27, 2004 @ Trenton Titans (7:30 p.m./ 7:15 p.m. broadcast time on WUDR-99.5 FM and www.daytonbombers.com in association with www.broadcast monsters.com)- The Bombers will compete against Trenton in the first of three remaining head-to-head meetings. The Bombers will host the Titans for games on Friday, March 12 and Saturday, March 13 (7:00 p.m. start times). The Bombers are 2-2 against Trenton this season and are 1-2 in games played at Sovereign Bank Arena.

Saturday, February 28, 2004 @ Roanoke Express (7:30 p.m./ 7:15 p.m. broadcast time on www.daytonbombers.com in association with www.broadcastmonsters.com)- The Bombers are 1-1 against the Express this season. Both previous tilts have been played on the Bombers' home ice, including a Bombers' 2-1 shootout win in a "Turn Back the Clock" Night game at Hobart Arena on Wednesday, January 28.

Sunday, February 29, 2004 @ Roanoke Express (4:00 p.m./ 3:45 p.m. broadcast time on WUDR-99.5 FM and www.daytonbombers.com in association with www.broadcastmonsters.com)- The Bombers will cap their regular season series with Roanoke at this matinee affair.

OTHER UPCOMING BOMBERS' HOME GAMES:

Sunday, March 7, 2004 vs. Toledo (4:00 p.m.)- Bucky's Birthday Bash/Mascot Night

Friday, March 12, 2004 vs. Trenton (7:00 p.m.)- IRL Driver Sarah Fisher

Saturday, March 13, 2004 vs. Trenton (7:00 p.m.)- Guns & Hoses Night

Sunday, March 14, 2004 vs. Toledo (4:00 p.m.)- 3,000 Team Posters

Wednesday, March 17, 2004 vs. Cincinnati (7:00 p.m.)- St. Patrick's Day Bash

Friday, March 19, 2004 vs. Wheeling (7:00 p.m.)- Ultimate Sports Bar Night/Bud Light Dollar Beer Night

Saturday, March 20, 2004 vs. Toledo (7:00 p.m.)- Bike Night

Sunday, March 28, 2004 vs. Wheeling (6:00 p.m.)- Kids' Silly Sunday

Friday, April 2, 2004 vs. Peoria (7:00 p.m.)-

Saturday, April 3, 2004 vs. Cincinnati (7:00 p.m.)- Fan Appreciation/Bud Light Dollar Beer Night

TICKET INFO: To purchase tickets for all Nutter Center Bombers' home games, contact the Bombers' office at (937) 775-4747, log onto www.daytonbombers.com, or visit the Nutter Center Box Office. To purchase Super Saving Fun "Merchandise"/Flex Ticket Combo Packs, call (937) 775-4747.

RECAP OF GAMES PLAYED LAST WEEK:

2/20/04- BOMBERS 2 @ Peoria 1- Chad Theuer's second short-handed goal of the season with 18 seconds remaining in the second period broke a 1-1 tie and lifted the Dayton Bombers to a 2-1 victory over the Peoria Rivermen at Carver Arena in Peoria, Illinois Friday night. Theuer stole the puck from defenseman Joe Vandermeer at the Bombers' line, then sped into the Peoria zone on a breakaway to beat goalie Levente Szuper for his 13th goal of the season. Just 2:28 earlier, Fraser Clair had helped the Bombers tie the score at one with his 11th goal of the campaign. Defensemen Sean Connolly and Grady Moore sprung Clair free. He moved into Peoria territory, deked Szuper, then lifted the puck over him on the backhand. Goalie Andrew Penner made 34 saves for the Bombers in the win, 15 in the third period. Colin Hemingway scored for Peoria in the first.

2/22/04- BOMBERS 0 @ Johnstown 4- Steve Hildenbrand, Dominic Forget, and Jeff Zehr each had a goal and an assist as the Johnstown Chiefs topped the Dayton Bombers 4-0 at the Cambria County War Memorial in Johnstown, PA on Sunday afternoon. Brent Kelly added an empty net goal for Johnstown. Goalie David Currie made 31 saves in the shutout for Johnstown.

BOMBERS' BITES: Chad Theuer has registered the game-winning goal in the last three Dayton Bombers' wins ... Goalie Andrew Penner started his fifth consecutive game on Sunday, the most by a Bombers' goaltender this season ... After the Bombers' five-game road sequence that begins on Friday and ends on Saturday, March 6, the Bombers will play seven straight home games and ten of their remaining 13 games on home ice.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK NOMINATION:

Chad Theuer- Forward
2 GP- 1 goal- 0 assists- 1 point- -1 plus/minus- 5 shots- 1 SHG/1 GWG in team' s 1-1 week

GOALIE OF THE WEEK NOMINATION:

Andrew Penner- Goalie
2 GP- 1 W- 1 L- 119:02 minutes- 62 shots- 58 saves- 2.02 GAA- .935 SPCTG in team's 1-1 week

BOMBERS' COMMUNITY RELATIONS' SCHEDULE:

- On Tuesday, February 24, Alex Johnstone, Janne Jokila, and Bucky are slated to appear at The Mac Depot at 2025 E. Dorothy Lane in Kettering (643-2667) for an autograph signing (6-8 p.m.). Fans can get their picture taken with the Bombers' in attendance, using the latest iLife software. The Mac Depot will be demonstrating how easy it is to shoot and print digital photos using iPhoto, part of the new iLife software from Apple. Snacks and refreshments will be available at the event as well.

BOMBERS' TRANSACTIONS FOR THE WEEK:
02/16/2004 Delete ANDREW PENNER (G) recalled by Syracuse (AHL)
02/16/2004 Delete TYLER MITTLESTEAD (G) released
02/18/2004 Add ANDREW PENNER (G) assigned by Syracuse(AHL)
02/19/2004 Add SCOTT CAMERON (LW) returned from Syracuse(AHL)
02/19/2004 Add NATE KISER (D) assigned by Syracuse(AHL)
02/20/2004 Add BEAU YORK (G) emergency back-up goaltender

BOMBERS' PRACTICE SCHEDULE/ITINERARY FOR WEEK (Subject to change):
Monday, February 23, 2004- OFF DAY
Tuesday, February 24, 2004- 9:10 a.m. practice at the Kettering Rec Center
Wednesday, February 25, 2004- 10:00 a.m. pre-game skate at the Ervin J. Nutter Center; 7:00 p.m. game at Ervin J. Nutter Center vs. Atlantic City
Thursday, February 26, 2004- Approximate 7:30 a.m. departure for Trenton, NJ; Evening arrival in Trenton, NJ
Friday, February 27, 2004- 11:15 a.m. pre-game skate at Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton, NJ; 7:30 p.m. game at Sovereign Bank Arena against the Titans; Depart for Roanoke after the game
Saturday, February 28, 2004- Arrive in Roanoke early in a.m.; T.B.D if/when practice; 7:30 p.m. game at Roanoke Civic Center against the Express
Sunday, February 29, 2004- T.B.D if/when practice; 4:00 p.m. game at Roanoke Civic Center against the Express



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