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Bombers to venture on two-game road swing

February 16, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL)
Dayton Bombers News Release


The Dayton Bombers will look ahead to a pair of road games this coming Friday and Sunday against longtime rivals Peoria and Cincinnati, then return home in preparation for a Wednesday, February 25 engagement against the Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies (7:00 p.m.). Fans can enjoy Happy Hour at the Bombers' game. Below is a preview of upcoming Bombers' games, including their next home affair:

Friday, February 20, 2004 @ Peoria Rivermen (8:05 p.m./ 7:50 p.m. broadcast time on WUDR-99.5 FM and www.daytonbombers.com in association with www.daytonbombers.com)- The Bombers will visit Carver Arena in Peoria to take on the Rivermen, kicking off a two-game road trip. The Bombers are 3-4 against the Rivermen this season and are 1-2 in head-to-head games played away from the Nutter Center. The Bombers won the last meeting at Carver Arena on January 15 by a score of 3-2. Brian Ridolfi scored the game-winning goal for the Bombers and goalie Bujar Amidovski starred with a 43-save effort. The Bombers have three more games against the Rivermen after this tilt. They will play a pair at Peoria on March 26 and March 27, then host the Rivermen on Friday, April 2 in a 7:00 p.m. clash at the Nutter Center.

Sunday, February 22, 2004 @ Johnstown Chiefs (2:30 p.m./ 2:15 p.m. broadcast time on WUDR-99.5 FM and www.daytonbombers.com in association with www.broadcastmonsters.com)- The Bombers are 3-3-1 against the Chiefs this season and are 1-1-1 in games played at the Cambria County War Memorial in Johnstown. The arena has returned to operation after structural damages forced Chiefs' home games earlier this month to be postponed.

Wednesday, February 25, 2004 vs. Atlantic City (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.

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:

2/13/04- Reading 6 @ BOMBERS 1- Four-goal third by Reading proved decisive ... Bombers' goal was scored by Jason Deskins, his first since January 4

2/14/04- BOMBERS 3 @ Toledo 4 (SO)- Bombers earn point in SO loss ... Theuer, Proulx, and Delisle scored for the Bombers ... Delisle also had an assist in just his second Bombers' game

2/15/04- Idaho 5 @ BOMBERS 3- Hay scored twice to pace the Steelheads ... Cote, Proulx (PP), and Theuer scored for the Bombers, while Delisle had a pair of assists

PLAYER OF THE WEEK NOMINATION:
Miguel Delisle- Forward
3 GP- 1 goals- 3 assists- 4 points- +2 plus/minus- 1 UAG- 4 shots in team's 0-2-1 week

GOALIE OF THE WEEK NOMINATION:
Andrew Penner- Goalie
3 GP- 0 W- 2 L- 1 SOL- 183 minutes- 103 shots- 89 saves- 4.57 GAA- .864 SPCTG in team's 0-2-1 week

BOMBERS' COMMUNITY RELATIONS' SCHEDULE:

- On Tuesday, February 17, forwards Brian Ridolfi and Chad Theuer are tentatively slated to be at the Kroger at 3195 Dayton-Xenia Road in Beavercreek from 3-5 p.m. to join in the celebration of "Heroes," a theme that will be incorporated into African-American History month.

- On Tuesday, February 17, forwards Riley Cote, Janne Jokila, and Olivier Proulx are slated to visit kids at the Children's Medical Center from 2-4 p.m.

- 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.

BOMBERS' TRANSACTIONS FOR THE WEEK:
02/10/2004 Delete MARTIN PAQUET (RW) traded to Long Beach (ECHL)
02/12/2004 Add TYLER MITTLESTEAD (G) emergency backup
02/12/2004 Delete SCOTT CAMERON (LW) loaned to Syracuse (AHL)
02/12/2004 Delete BUJAR AMIDOVSKI (G) loaned to Grand Rapids (AHL)
02/13/2004 Add MIGUEL DELISLE (C) traded from Reading
02/13/2004 Delete GEOFF PETERS (F) rights revert back to Reading
02/14/2004 Delete NATE KISER (D) recalled by Syracuse (AHL)

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