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Bombers Return Home to Face Cincinnati in Light Game Week

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


Though the Bombers received stellar goaltending from Jayme Platt, including a pair of 46+ save efforts, the team was unable to pick up a point in a three games-in-three nights sequence against Pee Dee, Charlotte, and Columbia. The Bombers will have several practices and community appearances this week (including the return of "Behind the Bench" at SCOR- An American Eatery & Pub), but no games until a Sunday, March 16 home tilt (6:00 p.m.), which will be preceded by a Dayton Jr. A Gems amateur hockey game against the Toledo IceDiggers Jr. A Team at 2:30 p.m.

Below is a review of the Bombers' ECHL contests this past week:

3/6/03- BOMBERS 3 @ Pee Dee 5

Defensemen Mike Torney broke a 1-1 tie 2:34 into the second period on a slap shot to give the Pee Dee Pride (Florence, South Carolina) the lead for good in a 5-3 win over the Dayton Bombers at the Florence City County Civic Center. The Bombers grabbed a 1-0 lead at 1:22 of the first period when Jamie Ling sprung Ryan Vince ahead for a breakaway. Vince had two chances on goalie Matt Underhill and slipped a backhander into the net on his own rebound. Ling extended his point-scoring streak to eight with his 351st career assist, which currently ranks eighth all-time. Pride defenseman Dan Carriere converted on a centering pass to tie the game at 18:36 of the first period. After Torney's tiebreaker, Matt Reid scored to make it 3-1 at 11:52 of the second before the Bombers Torrey DiRoberto rifled a shot past Underhill on the power play to cut the Pee Dee lead to 3-2 at 15:09 of the second. Carriere and the Bombers Ryan Vince exchanged power play goals in the third period before Wes Goldie scored an empty-net tally to seal the Pee Dee win.

3/7/03- BOMBERS 3 @ Charlotte 5

David Evans scored twice as the Charlotte Checkers extended the Dayton Bombers' winless skid to twelve (0-10-2) with a 5-3 victory at Cricket Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina. Allen Egeland, Chad Wilchynski, and Kevin Caulfield also scored for Charlotte. Jonathan Schill scored a pair of goals for the Bombers, while Jason Deskins also tallied. Bombers goalie Jayme Platt stopped a team-season high 50 of 55 shots thrown his way.

3/8/03- BOMBERS 1 @ Columbia 2

Shawn Wansborough's two goals stood up as the Columbia Inferno edged the Dayton Bombers 2-1 at the Carolina Coliseum in Columbia, South Carolina. The Bombers are now winless in 13 games (0-11-2). As was the case Friday at Charlotte when he made a team season-high 50 saves, Bombers goalie Jayme Platt was stellar, stopping 46 of 48 Columbia shots taken and helping to maintain a 1-0 Bombers' deficit for over two periods of time. After Wansborough's insurance goal at 17:29 of the third period, Bombers center Fred Slukynsky answered 58 seconds later on a charge to the net. His forward momentum helped the puck squirt through goalie Josh Blackburn and into the net to make it 2-1. With goalie Platt pulled for an extra attacker, the Bombers vied valiantly for the equalizer. Tom Nemeth's shot with about twenty seconds left through traffic wound up at the feet of Blackburn in the goal crease, but trickled wide on the near side by about a foot.

BOMBER BITES: The Bombers' ten home short-handed goals is tied for the ECHL lead and is a new franchise record ... Center Jamie Ling has points in eight of his last ten games (4-6-10) ... Forward Ryan Vince leads the Bombers in goals (26), first goals (7), and overtime goals (2). He is tied for the team lead in short-handed goals (2) as well ... Forward Fred Slukynsky is riding a personal season-best, five-game point scoring streak (2-3-5) ... Goalie Shane Bendera enters the week tied for 14th in ECHL goals-against average (2.84) ... Defenseman Tom Nemeth is second in ECHL defenseman shots entering the week (217) ... 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) ... The Bombers, however, lead the league in shootout losses with eight ... Twelve different Bombers (including forward Patrick Yetman, who was recently recalled to Hartford of the AHL) have been beckoned by American Hockey League teams this season (at least once).

SPEAK YOUR MIND AND CHAT WITH LEGER & CUMMINGS AT ''SCOR" TUESDAY, MARCH 11: Forwards Jim Leger and Brian Cummings are the tentatively scheduled player guests at another edition of the Dayton Bombers' "Behind the Bench" Coach's Show to be held live Tuesday, March 11 at SCOR- An American Eatery & Pub (at the Sugar Bell Plaza on State Route 725 in Bellbrook/ 848-7676) from 6:30-7:30 p.m. 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. 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. "SCOR"- An American Eatery & Pub (Sugar Bell Plaza on State Route 725 in Bellbrook), a new sister restaurant of the Dublin Pub (located in the Historic Oregon District of Dayton), will host the remaining four shows. Below is a list of the remaining show schedule with scheduled guests, all of which will be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m.:

Tuesday, March 11, 2003 at the SCOR- An American Eatery & Pub at the Sugar Bell Plaza on State Route 725 in Bellbrook (848-7676) [featuring forward Jim Leger and winger Brian Cummings]

Wednesday, March 19, 2003 at the SCOR- An American Eatery & Pub at the Sugar Bell Plaza on State Route 725 in Bellbrook (848-7676) [featuring wingers Blair Stayzer and Torrey DiRoberto]

Monday, March 24, 2003 at the SCOR- An American Eatery & Pub at the Sugar Bell Plaza on State Route 725 in Bellbrook (848-7676) [featuring goalie Jayme Platt and forward Jason Deskins]

Monday, March 31, 2003 at the SCOR- An American Eatery & Pub at the Sugar Bell Plaza on State Route 725 in Bellbrook (848-7676) [featuring defenseman Jason Crain and Athletic Trainer Jason Franklin]

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. SCOR- An American Eatery & Pub, which had its "Grand Opening" recently, specializes in large portion lunches and dinners. The presenting sponsor of the Bombers' "Ultimate Sports Bar" Night at the Ervin J. Nutter Center on Saturday, March 22 (7:30 p.m.), SCOR- An 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 REQUESTING CURRENT EMAIL ADDRESSES FROM SEASON TICKET HOLDERS/FANS: The Dayton Bombers are updating their contact list and are, therefore, requesting the most current email addresses from season ticket holders and fans. The Bombers strive to make their contact information as up-to-date as possible so they can better service their fan base. Please email your full name, phone number, and most current email address to hockey@daytonbombers.com.

BOMBERS TO CONTINUE 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.

BOMBERS ACCEPTING DEPOSITS FOR SEASON TICKETS: The Bombers are accepting season ticket deposits for the 2003-2004 campaign. Season Ticket Holders not only have the best seat in the house, but numerous exclusive opportunities and benefits including Preferred reserved seat selection, Free parking pass, No box office lines, Saving over 20% on tickets, Priority for playoff tickets, Priority given for renewal/upgrade of seating, Bring a friend coupon (5) (a $77.50-$52.50 value), Complimentary ticket to a selected away game, 12 and under season tickets include free Kids Club membership, Free preseason exhibition game, Three complimentary event receptions, Exclusive season ticketholder ID card, Free game day rosters, 10% discount on selected Bombers merchandise, Early buys on Columbus Blue Jackets tickets, Six redemption nights for unused tickets, ... and more benefits in the works. For further information, contact the Bombers' office at 937-775-4747.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK NOMINATION:

JONATHAN SCHILL- Forward/Defense

3 games- 2 goals- 1 assist- 3 points- 1 power play goal- -1 plus/minus- 11 shots in team ‚¬â„¢s 0-3 week

GOALIE OF THE WEEK NOMINATION:

JAYME PLATT- Goalie

3 games- 0 wins- 3 losses- 133 shots- 122 saves- 3.72 goals-against average- .917 save percentage in team ‚¬â„¢s 0-3 week

BOMBERS' TRANSACTIONS FOR WEEK:

03/05/2003 Add PATRICK STEWART added to roster

03/05/2003 Delete PATRICK YETMAN recalled to Hartford (AHL)

BOMBERS' PRACTICE SCHEDULE/ITINERARY FOR THIS WEEK:

Monday, March 10, 2003- NO PRACTICE

Tuesday, March 11, 2003- 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. practice at Sportstown in Centerville, Ohio

Wednesday, March 12, 2003- 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. practice at Sportstown in Centerville, Ohio

Thursday, March 13, 2003- 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. practice at Sportstown in Centerville, Ohio

Friday, March 14, 2003- 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. practice at Sportstown in Centerville, Ohio

Saturday, March 15, 2003- OFF DAY

Sunday, March 16, 2003- 10:00 a.m. pre-game skate at Nutter Center; 6:00 p.m.. game versus Cincinnati at Nutter Center

BOMBERS' COMMUNITY APPEARANCE SCHEDULE:

- Tuesday, March 11, 2003- "Behind the Bench" Coach's Show at the SCOR- An American Eatery & Pub at the Sugar Bell Plaza on State Route 725 in Bellbrook (848-7676) from 6:30-7:30 p.m. [featuring F Jim Leger and W Brian Cummings]

- Thursday, March 13, 2003- F Ben Knopp and D Tyler Sloan will be visiting kids at Xenia High School and Central Middle School from 1-3 p.m.

- Thursday, March 13, 2003- W Brian Cummings and D Tyler Sloan will be signing autographs at Ultimate Tan located on the corner of Stroop/Wilmington behind Blockbuster Video from 6-8 p.m. (298-4271)

- Friday, March 14, 2003- D Jason Crain and F Jason Deskins will be visiting kids at Warner Middle School and McKinley Elementary School from 1-3 p.m.

- Saturday, March 15, 2003- Kids' Club Event at Capn' Bogey's (12-2 p.m.) featuring W Ben Knopp, G Shane Bendera, and W Yann Joseph at Capn' Bogey's on Dayton-Xenia Road

VETERANS LING & NEMETH TO VISIT BRANDT PIKE ADVANCE AUTO PARTS MONDAY, MAR. 17: The Dayton Bombers have announced that center Jamie Ling and defenseman Tom Nemeth will be signing autographs at the Huber Heights (6048 Brandt Pike/ 937-235-9180) Advance Auto Parts location from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, March 17. Advance Auto Parts, the season-long sponsor of the Bombers' "SCORE FOR MORE" Promotion at home games, has 14 convenient locations in the Dayton/Xenia/Springfield/Eaton areas. Throughout the years, Advance Auto Parts has led the industry in parts availability, price, and customer service.

BOMBERS' UPCOMING GAMES THIS WEEK:

Sunday, March 16, 2003 (6:00 p.m.)- BOMBERS vs. Cincinnati

The Bombers will be playing the Cincinnati Cyclones on home ice for the first of two straight Sundays. Before the game, the Dayton Jr. A Gems, who feature several local players, will be competing against the Toledo IceDiggers Jr.. A Team in a game that will begin at 2:30 p.m. Unused tickets from the February 16, 2003 "Snow" Game versus Lexington can be used at this game or the Bombers' home game on Sunday, March 23 vs. Cincinnati (6:00 p.m.). The Bombers will be giving away a Team Poster and will be having a full team autograph session after the game. There will be no pre-game skate due to the amateur hockey game.

BOMBERS' UPCOMING/REMAINING GAMES:

Tuesday, March 18, 2003 vs. Trenton Titans (6:15 p.m.)- "Family Fun" Day. All Kids 12 and under can get in for free. Blue Jackets' Mascot Stinger will be in attendance and present a Prize Pack Giveaway courtesy of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Game was originally scheduled for Friday, March 14, but moved due to a Nutter Center concert. The Bombers will be honoring March 14 tickets at this game.

Friday, March 21, 2003 @ Toledo Storm (7:30 p.m./ 7:15 pm. broadcast time on www.daytonbombers.com)

Saturday, March 22, 2003 vs. Toledo Storm (7:30 p.m.)- Ultimate Sports Bar Night presented by SCOR- An American Eatery & Pub at the Sugar Bell Plaza on State Route 725 in Bellbrook (848-7673); $1 Beer Night brought to you by Bud Light; Gaming Amusements provided by Shaffer Amusements

Sunday, March 23, 2003 vs. Cincinnati Cyclones (6:00 p.m.)- Kids 'Silly Sunday' presented by Capn' Bogey's featuring Shriner Clowns, Biggles the Clown, and the Magic of Robert Edwards; WFCJ-93.7 FM Church Night; Unused tickets from 2/16/03 "Snow" Game vs. Lexington can be used at this game

Wednesday, March 26, 2003 @ Cincinnati Cyclones (7:05 p.m./ 6:50 p.m. broadcast time on www.daytonbombers.com).

Friday, March 28, 2003 vs. Peoria Rivermen (7:30 p.m.) Fan Appreciation Night/ Bud Light $1 Beer Night/ 2000 Trevor Ettinger Bobbleheads given away/ Pontiac Vibe Shootout.

Saturday, March 29, 2003 @ Peoria Rivermen (8:00 p.m./ 7:45 p.m. broadcast time on www.daytonbombers.com).

Sunday, March 30, 2003 @ Peoria Rivermen (4:00 p.m./ 3:45 p.m. broadcast time).

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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