Bombers to Help out in Toys for Tots Distribution
December 17, 2002 - ECHL (ECHL)
Dayton Bombers News Release
The Dayton Bombers Professional Hockey Team has announced that players will contribute to Toys For Tots Distribution at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds tonight and tomorrow from 5-8 p.m.
At tonight's distribution, defensemen Mike Vellinga and Jason Crain will participate. On Wednesday evening from 5-8 p.m., forwards Ben Knopp and Richard Paul will share their time.
The Bombers have a pair of home games this weekend, both against the Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies. On Friday, December 20, 2002, the Bombers will play a 7:30 p.m. against Atlantic City, resuming a rivalry against this team from the Northeast Division. The Bombers are 2-1 in games played against Atlantic City this season. All three previous tilts have been at Boardwalk Hall, with two coming earlier this month. The Bombers split back-to-back road games against the Boardwalk Bullies on Wednesday, December 4 and Friday, December 6. The Bombers fell 5-1, then topped Atlantic City 4-1 two days later on the strength of Ryan Vince's two goals. The Bombers bested the Boardwalk Bullies 2-1 in a shootout at Boardwalk Hall on November 9. The Bombers lost 6-4 to Atlantic City in the only regular season meeting played between the two teams last season, but won a pair of home games en route to a 3-1 Northern Conference Final series triumph in the ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs.
After a road tilt at Cincinnati on Saturday, December 21 (7:05 p.m/ 6:50 p.m. broadcast time on www.daytonbombers.com- "Listen Live Section"- in association with www.sportsjuice.com), the Bombers will play Atlantic City for the fourth time in December to conclude the 2002-2003 regular season series on Sunday, December 22 (6:00 p.m.). This game marks the last Bombers' tilt before Christmas and another Kids Club Sunday at the Nutter Center, presented by Capn' Bogey's. There will also be a pre-game skate from 4-5 p.m. at this event.
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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