Bombers News
Published on March 16, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
Dayton Bombers News Release
BOMBERS NOTES
FRIDAY THE 13TH: The Bombers fell to the visiting Elmira Jackals 3-0 on Friday. Goalie David Shantz was 37 of 40 for the loss, while the Bombers managed just 28 shots at Jackals netminder Michael Teslak. Derek Couture and Colton Yellow Horn had three points each for the Jackals, in the fifth straight meeting between the teams.
FIGHT NIGHT: A combined 120 penalty minutes, including 92 PIM as a result of a second period scuffle, controlled the pace of the Bombers game on Saturday night against Elmira. While the Jackals jumped out to a 2-0 lead, the Bombers capitalized on two power play opportunities resulting from the second period altercations. Les Reaney netted a 5-on-3 goal, while Ryan Smyth put in his 16th of the year during a second 5-on-3 chance. Elmira, however, would surge back to score twice in the third period to take away a 4-2 victory. Paul Drew was 27 of 31 in net for the Bombers.
SCOUTING REPORT: The Bombers will face the Wheeling Nailers on the road on Friday night, a team they are 7-3-0-2 against this season. The Bombers have won the last three meetings between the division foes, most recently winning 4-2 on February 27 in Wheeling. In the last three meetings, Dayton has outscored the Nailers 13-6. The South Division's Gwinnett Gladiators have the advantage over the Bombers, as Dayton went 0-1-1-0 in their two previous meetings this year. Nino Musitelli has three points (2g,1a) against the Gladiators, while Ryan Smyth has one goal and one assist.
WHO'S LEFT: Just 9 games remain on the Bombers' regular season schedule. Here's what the Bombers will be facing in the closing weeks of the year: Cincinnati Cyclones (1 game remaining; 4-8-1-1), Elmira Jackals (1 game remaining; 2-6-0-0), Trenton Devils (2 games remaining; 2-4-0-0), Reading Royals (1 game remaining; 6-3-0-0), Wheeling Nailers (2 games remaining; 7-3-0-2) and Gwinnett Gladiators (2 games remaining; 0-1-1-0).
WHO'S HOT: Nino Musitelli has five points (2g,3a) in his last five games...Les Reaney has three points in his last three games...Joe Van Culin has recorded three assists in his last three games.
AHL UPDATE: With his first professional hat trick on Friday night, rookie Justin Bowers was named first star of the game with the Quad City Flames. Also earning points in the "A" on Friday was Mike McLean, who had an assist for the Lake Erie Monsters.
MILESTONES: The following Bombers players are approaching career milestones: Kelly Perrault - 1 assist shy of 300 career assists...Jarret Lukin - 1 point shy of 100 career points
COUNTDOWN TO 300: Bombers captain Greg Labenski is 2 games shy of 300 career games in a Dayton Bombers uniform
TEAM LEADERS: The following active Bombers lead the team in these statistical categories:
Goals: Nino Musitelli - 18
Assists: Christian Gaudet- 28
Points: Nino Musitelli - 44
PIM: Greg Labenski - 109
LOOK OUT BELOW!
HOBART BOUND: The Bombers' final games at Troy's historic Hobart Arena are this weekend. Catch the team in their throwback jerseys, watch the Bruins Youth Hockey teams skate at intermission and enjoy the atmosphere of old-school hockey. Tickets are on sale now at the Hobart Arena box office, by calling (937) 339-2911 or by visiting www.hobartarena.com.
WEAR YOUR HEART ON YOUR SLEEVE: Check out the throwback Troy Bruins jersey auction on Sunday, March 22 at Hobart Arena immediately after the game. The jerseys will help to benefit 18 Miami County charities, as well as the Bombers Foundation. If specialty apparel is your thing, then the Saturday, March 28 auction of military themed jerseys is right up your alley. Taking place on the Flight Deck following the Bombers last regular season home game, the jerseys will bear a crest with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base on it.
SPEAK YOUR MIND: The Bombers are asking their supporters in the Miami Valley to sign a petition in support of a new downtown arena. Please visit http://www.downtowndaytonarena.com/ to sign the petition. Your signature will go a long way to help quantify the level of support for our proposed multipurpose facility.
ON THE AIR: Catch up with the Bombers on Mark Schlemmer's show on WONE 980AM on Thursday from 5:20-5:40 p.m. as Paul Drew and Nino Musitelli visit the studio. Call in questions to (937) 457-WONE or email questions to 980wone@gmail.com.
WHAT'S COMING UP: Been dying to get your hands on a game-worn red Bombers jersey? How about a Troy Bruins throwback sweater? Or do you just want to go on the ice to meet the team and collect autographs? All of these are possible during the Bombers upcoming games. Check out the promotional calendar at http://www.daytonbombers.com/TICKETS/PROMOTIONS for a complete list of upcoming promotions.
TICKETS ON SALE: Tickets for each Dayton Bombers home game are on sale at the Nutter Center box office or any Ticketmaster outlet, including www.ticketmaster.com. Discounted tickets for groups of 10 or more are available by contacting the Bombers at (937) 775-4747. Full and partial season tickets are still available and can be purchased at the Bombers office.
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