Bullies Clip Bombers 3-1
Published on December 29, 2004 under ECHL (ECHL)
Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies News Release
Atlantic City, NJ â Brett Peterson tallied his first professional goal, and it turned out to be the game-winning goal as the Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies defeated the Dayton Bombers 3-1 before 2761 at Historic Boardwalk Hall in ECHL action Wednesday.
After a scoreless first period, the Bullies (17-6-4) struck first when Rob McFeeters in the slot tucked the puck underneath Dayton goalie Michael Ayers with a backhand shot at 8:26 of the second period to give Atlantic City a 1-0 lead. Dayton's (10-17-1) Shawn Limpright tied the score at 1-1 with a power play goal at 15:09 of the period, slapping the puck from the end line around Bullies goaltender Jake Moreland and into the net.
The Bullies regained the lead early in the third period. Peterson deflected Paul Caponigri's centering feed past Ayers at 1:14 to give Atlantic City a 2-1 advantage. Jason Notermann gave the Bullies some insurance with a power play goal at 7:00, finding the bouncing puck in the crease and lifting it over Ayers on the short side for a 3-1 lead.
Dayton out-shot Atlantic City 36-35. Moreland made 35 saves to earn his 15th win of the season. The Bullies went 1-3 on the power play.
It's your last chance in 2004 to catch the Boardwalk Bullies! Atlantic City hosts the Trenton Titans at 2:05PM on Friday, December 31 at Historic Boardwalk Hall presented by 95.1 WAYV, 100.7 WZXL, and 99.3 The Buzz. The first 2,000 fans through the gates receive a special "Bullies Coozie Container" courtesy of Canal's Discount Liquor Mart. Following the game, join the Bullies and ring in 2005 with a special balloon drop on the main concourse for a chance to win hundreds of prizes. Also enjoy live music featuring the band Hampton Wick and a post-game skate with the Bullies. For more information or to order tickets, call (609) 348-PUCK.
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