Bombers Land 2003 ECHL All-Star Moore, Add Ridolfi
January 14, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL)
Dayton Bombers News Release
The Dayton Bombers have announced the acquisition of 2003 ECHL All Star Defenseman Grady Moore from the Toledo Storm in exchange for the rights to defenseman Tom Nemeth. Moore, who played his college hockey at Bowling Green State University, completed a successful rookie season with Toledo in 2002-2003, accumulating 47 points (7 goals, 40 assists) in 65 games during the campaign. His point total was ninth among ECHL defenseman and third overall on the Storm.
The 5-11, 180 LB, Castlegar, British Columbia native's 40 assists led all Storm players and he was one of two Toledo players selected to the 2003 Northern Conference All-Star squad. He also made it to the ECHL's All-Rookie Team.
"The opportunity to add a young, skilled defenseman like Grady will improve our club," said Head Coach/G.M. of Hockey Operations Jamie Ling. "He is a good, puck-moving blueliner who should help our power play and be strong in other situations as well. Though you have to give to get somebody, we feel as if Grady is a great addition to our team who will only get better."
Ridolfi, 32, makes another return to the Bombers after spending the early part of this season with the now-defunct Columbus Stars of the United Hockey League (UHL). With the Stars, Ridolfi had six goals and eight assists in 34 games. From 1996-2000, Ridolfi, a native of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, wore a Dayton Bombers' sweater, tallying 90 goals and 115 assists in 261 games played. His finest season as a professional was the 1997-1998 campaign in which he scored 34 goals and added 36 assists in 67 games played. He also earned a two game stint with the IHL's Michigan K-Wings that season. Ridolfi made a brief return to the Bombers in 2002-2003 and scored one goal in seven games with the team.
The Bombers will return to action this Thursday (1/15/04) at Peoria (Ill.) against the Rivermen. Game time from Carver Arena is 8:05 p.m. (7:50 p.m. broadcast time on WUDR- 99.5 FM and www.daytonbombers.com- Media Center/Listen Live section- in association with www.broadcastmonsters.com).
The Bombers will return to the Nutter Center for games Friday, January 23 and Saturday, January 24 versus Peoria (7:00 p.m. games times). On Friday, NASCAR's #8 Dale Earnhardt, Jr. will make an appearance at the Bombers' game to benefit the Children's Medical Center and the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Less than 400 tickets remain for that game. On Saturday, the Bombers will be having their 2nd Annual Beach Party Night. Fans are encouraged to dress in their favorite beach attire and enjoy discounts on Margaritas.
On Wednesday, January 28 vs. Roanoke, the Bombers will take a step back in time against the Roanoke Express in a game to be played at Hobart Arena in Troy. Bombers season ticket-holders will be provided with special tickets for the January 28th game. Seats will be comparable to their regular season seats. Game time remains at 7 p.m., and Hobart will open gates at 6 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased by calling the Dayton Bombers office at (937) 775-4747 or Hobart Arena at (937) 339-5145. Tickets may not, however, be purchased through Ticket Master or online for this special event. General admission seating prices for all (except season ticket holders) are $10.00 for adults and $5 for kids. The group price for a size of 25 or more is $9.00 per ticket.
Tickets for Nutter Center Bombers' games can be purchased by calling (937) 775-4747, by logging onto www.daytonbombers.com, or by visiting the Nutter Center Box Office.
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