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March 9, 2009 - ECHL (ECHL)
Dayton Bombers News Release


BOMBERS NOTES

FIRST OF FIVE: The Elmira Jackals took the first of five straight games against the Bombers on Wednesday, winning 5-2. The Jackals jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the first five minutes of the first period, then grew their lead to five during the second period. Dayton finally got on the board in the third, when Jarret Lukin and Nino Musitelli each connected on the power play. In net for the Bombers was Paul Drew, who had a 27 of 32 performance.

ROUND 2 = REDEMPTION: The Bombers surged back on Friday night, taking down the Jackals 6-3. Despite a scoreless first period, Andrew Fournier and Justin Chwedoruk netted goals for Dayton in the second. A pair of Elmira goals would have the score tied at 2 after 2. Fournier again put the Bombers on top early in the third with his second of the night. The Jackals would score once more, but it was all Dayton after that. Les Reaney put in the game winner before Christian Gaudet and Nino Musitelli each tallied an empty netter. David Shantz was 35 of 38 for the win.

SEE YOU LATER: Saturday night's game between the Bombers and Elmira Jackals was postponed due to unsafe ice conditions at First Arena. The game will be made up on Thursday, April 2 at 7:05 p.m. in Elmira.

WHO'S LEFT: With 11 games remaining on the Bombers' schedule, the team trails the fourth and final playoff spot by seven points. The Trenton Devils hold the coveted fourth position in the North Division standings, a team the Bombers must still face twice. Also remaining on the season schedule are the Cincinnati Cyclones (1 game remaining; 4-8-1-1), Elmira Jackals (3 games remaining; 2-4-0-0), Trenton Devils (2 games remaining; 2-4-0-0), Reading Royals (1 game remaining; 6-3-0-0) and Gwinnett Gladiators (2 games remaining; 0-1-1-0).

ON A ROLL: A pair of assists in Wednesday night's game at Elmira propelled Christian Gaudet to the top of the team's assist leader board. A goal and an assist on Friday night gave Gaudet a three-game point streak (1g,4a) and a three-game assist streak (4a).

RAISING THE BAR: Currently ranking 13th amongst rookies in the ECHL, Nino Musitelli continues to bolster his resume. His 2-point performance on Wednesday and goal on Friday raised his season point total to 43 (18g,25a) and Wednesday was his 11th multi-point game of the season. He netted just his third power play goal of the year, and sits with 11 points overall with the man advantage. He has a 3-game point streak in the works (2g,2a).

WELL ADJUSTED: Since joining the Bombers six games ago from the Florida Everblades, Matt Auffrey and Andrew Fournier have found a way to get the puck into the net. Fournier's two goals in Friday night's game increased his points total to seven (4g,3a) in his last five games. Auffrey, who had three assists in Friday's game, has six points (3g,3a) since moving to Dayton.

TWICE IS NICE: With a game-winning goal and an assist in Friday night's victory, Les Reaney has had three 2-point nights in his last five games. Reaney currently sits with 28 points on the year (10g,18a).

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...Justin Bowers - 1 point shy of 50 career points

COUNTDOWN TO 300: Bombers captain Greg Labenski is 4 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- 27

Points: Nino Musitelli - 43

PIM: Greg Labenski - 102

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WEAR YOUR HEART ON YOUR SLEEVE: Friday night is your chance to own an authentic, game-worn red Bombers jersey at the live, post-game auction on the Flight Deck. Bid on the sweater of your favorite player and help support the Dayton Bombers Charitable Foundation. If your style is more classic, check out the throwback Troy Bruins jersey auction on Sunday, March 22 at Hobart Arena. 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 immediately 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 Jim Henkemeyer and Nathan Schwartzbauer visit the studio. Call in questions to (937) 457-WONE or email questions to 980wone@gmail.com.

HALL OF FAME NIGHT: The Dayton Hockey Hall of Fame will host their annual induction dinner and auction on Saturday, March 14 during the Bombers game against the Elmira Jackals. Tickets for Saturday's induction dinner, hosted pre-game in the Berry Room, will be on sale at the Booster Club table by Gate 9 on March 13. The silent auction will take place throughout the game on the 14th on the concourse of the Nutter Center.

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.

OUT AND ABOUT: The Bombers will be out and about in the community at the following events: Brock Wilson and Logan Bittle will be reading to kids at the Primrose School in Centerville this afternoon; David Shantz, Ryan Smyth and Christian Gaudet will be skating at Kettering Rec from 7:30 to 8:30 on Wednesday, March 11; Joe Van Culin and Andrew Fournier will be reading to kids at the Kitty Hawk after-school program at WPAFB on Thursday, March 12

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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