Connolly's pair helps Bombers double up Rivermen, 4-2
Published on January 24, 2004 under ECHL (ECHL)
Dayton Bombers News Release
Defenseman Sean Connolly scored two goals, including the game-winner, as the Dayton Bombers defeated the Peoria Rivermen 4-2 in front of 4,936 fans at the Ervin J. Nutter Center Saturday night.
The Bombers, who snapped a three-game losing streak, rallied after falling behind 1-0 as a result of Peoria forward Randy Rowe's 25th goal of the season 3:21 into the first period.
The Bombers, who outshot Peoria 44-27 in the game, struck twice in a 29-second span late in the second period to capture the lead for good. Janne Jokila's second goal in as many games and ninth of the season tied the game at one at 17:47, then Connolly scored his first of two tallies at 18:26 on a shot that caromed past goalie Mike Valley.
Connolly's power play blast from just inside the blueline at 13:17 of the third period gave the Bombers a 3-1 cushion. After Greg Black's goal pulled Peoria to within one at 16:16, Olivier Proulx, who set up Jokila's conversion, recorded an empty net score with 36 seconds to play to seal the victory.
On Sunday, January 25 (from 3-5 p.m.), All-Star defenseman Nate Kiser, in addition to forwards Martin Paquet and Olivier Proulx, will be skating with fans at the Bombers' first Riverscape MetroPark event of the year in downtown Dayton.
On Wednesday, January 28, 2004 vs. Roanoke (7:00 p.m.), the Dayton Bombers will take a step back in time in a game played at Hobart Arena in Troy. Bombers season ticket-holders will be provided with special tickets for the January 28th game. Seats will be comparable to their regular season seats. Game time remains at 7 p.m., and Hobart will open gates at 6 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased by calling the Dayton Bombers office at (937) 775-4747 or Hobart Arena at (937) 339-5145. Tickets may not, however, be purchased through Ticket Master or online for this special event. General admission seating prices for all (except season ticket holders) are $10.00 for adults and $5 for kids. The group price for a size of 25 or more is $9.00 per ticket.
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