Bullies String Together Undefeated Pre-Season, Prepare For Opening Night

Published on October 13, 2003 under ECHL (ECHL)
Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies News Release


BULLIES REWIND: The 2003 Kelly Cup Champion Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies picked up exactly where they left off in May defeating the Trenton Titans and the Reading Royals twice last week to go a perfect 3-0-0 in ECHL pre-season play. With the warm-up games behind them, the Bullies now set their sights on Friday night at Boardwalk Hall where they will officially open their defense of the Kelly Cup against the Texas Wildcatters at 7:05PM.

On Tuesday in Lawrenceville, NJ, the Bullies renewed rivalries with Trenton as the teams fought to a 2-2 tie in regulation. After a scoreless overtime, center Josh Prudden (Andover, MA) tallied the game-winning goal in the 5th round of the shootout to give the Bullies a 3-2 victory. Friday in Reading, the Bullies and Royals hooked up for the first of two weekend games, with Atlantic City prevailing in the opener 4-2. The Bullies used an even-strength, power play, and shorthanded goal in the 1st period to cruise to the victory. Forward Sam Paolini (Rochester, NY) netted two goals in his Bullies debut. Sunday, the two teams met again in Red Bank, NJ, but the results proved the same as the Bullies thumped the Royals 5-1. Forward Jon Cullen (Alexandria, MN) tallied two goals and an assist in his first game action while center Luke Curtin (Rosemount, MN) chipped in a goal and an assist. Goaltender Jake Moreland (Grand Forks, ND) saw the bulk of the action in pre-season picking up two wins while Scott Stirling (Hull, MA) played half of each game on Tuesday and Sunday.

THROWN INTO THE FIRE: The Bullies opened pre-season play last Tuesday with 14 rookies on their roster, but nothing seemed to faze the youngsters as all fared extremely well in their first professional experience. In fact, the rookies tallied 11 out of the 12 goals scored by the Bullies during the pre-season. Pierre-Luc Sleigher (Montreal, PQ), Sam Paolini, and Jon Cullen each led the way for the Bullies with two goals apiece. Josh Prudden also added a goal and two assists, while goaltender Jake Moreland went the distance on Friday in Reading and recorded an impressive 41 saves for the win.

FOR STARTERS: The Bullies are 2-0 on opening night and 2-0 in home openers. Opening night has produced two nail-biters however as the Bullies defeated Wheeling 3-2 in their inaugural season and knocked off Roanoke 4-3 last year.

PACK THE HALL: Opening night 2003 promises to be one to remember as the Bullies will be presented their championship rings from last season, and the team will unveil the 2003 Kelly Cup Championship banner that will hang from the rafters at Boardwalk Hall. A limited number of tickets are still available for the game but are going fast. For ticket information, contact a Bullies Sales Representative at (609) 348-7825.

MEDIA DAY SET FOR WEDNESDAY: The Bullies will host their annual Media Day on Wednesday at Planet Hollywood in Ceasers Palace from 12:45PM – 2PM. Members of the media are cordially invited to attend. Bullies players, Head Coach Mike Haviland, and Vice President and General Manager Dan Belisle will be available for interviews.

STAY ONLINE WITH THE BULLIES: Follow the Bullies throughout the season by pointing your computer mouse to www.boardwalkbullies.com. You can read game updates, get to know your favorite Bullies, and find out where "Wooly" and the team will be appearing next. Click and score with www.boardwalkbullies.com!

UP NEXT: The defending ECHL Kelly Cup Champion Boardwalk Bullies will open Season Three this week welcoming Texas on Friday and Trenton on Saturday to Boardwalk Hall. Game time for both nights is 7:05PM. Season tickets, flex plans, individual and group tickets, and "Shoobie Packages" for the 2003-04 regular season are on sale by calling (609) 348-PUCK.

BULLIES SCHEDULE WEEK OF OCTOBER 13TH:

Tuesday, October 14: Practice 10:30AM – 12:30PM

Wendesday, October 15: Practice 10:30AM – 12:30PM; Media Day 12:45PM – 2PM

Thursday, October 16: Practice 10:30AM – 12:30PM

Friday, October 17: Morning Skate 10AM; Bullies vs. Texas 7:05PM

Saturday October 18: Morning Skate 10AM; Bullies vs. Trenton 7:05PM

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