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Published on December 6, 2004 under ECHL (ECHL)
Dayton Bombers News Release


Dayton, OH – The Dayton Bombers extended their winning streak to three games with wins over Wheeling on Thursday (2-1) and Johnstown on Friday (4-1). It's the second time this season the Bombers have won 3-in-a-row.

LAST WEEK'S RECORD: 2-0-0, 4 pts.

Thursday vs. Wheeling, (2-1 W) –

The Dayton Bombers posted their second straight victory with a 2-1 win over the Wheeling Nailers in front of 1,929 at the Nutter Center Thursday night.

The Bombers snapped Wheeling's six-game winning streak in the process. After a scoreless first period, JUSTIN KINNUNEN opened the scoring with his first goal of the season at 4:49 of period two. Ed McGrane tied the game at 16:05, and the teams were knotted, 1-1, after 40 minutes. The game-winning goal was scored by TYLER KOLARIK, who extended his team-high point scoring streak to seven games with his ninth goal of the season.

Thursday vs. Johnstown, (4-1 W) –

The Dayton Bombers posted a 4-1 victory over the Johnstown Chiefs in front of 2,429 at the Nutter Center Friday.

Just :18 seconds after the opening face-off, SCOTT CAMERON scored his 2nd goal of the season to give the Bombers a 1-0 lead. Dayton opened a 2-0 lead when TYLER KOLARIK extended his team-high point scoring streak to 8 games with his team-leading 10th goal of the season, on the powerplay, at 12:43. Shawn Mather put the Chiefs on the board when he beat MIKE AYERS at 16:27 of the opening period. The Bombers led, 2-1, after 20 minutes. There was no scoring in the second period. With Brent Bilodeau serving a roughing penalty, CLAY PLUME scored his 1st professional goal giving Dayton a 3-1 lead at 11:34 of the third period. JANNE JOKILA capped a 3-point performance – 1 goal and 2 assists – with an ENG at 19:13. For just the second time in 19 games this season, the Bombers outshot their opponent, 34-30.

UPCOMING GAMES, BROADCASTS AND PROMOTIONS AT A GLANCE

Friday, December 10th vs. Peoria Rivermen – 7:00 PM – Nutter Center
The fourth of nine regular season meetings between Dayton and Peoria....
Wright-Patt Night, ticket discounts for WPAFB...
Pre-game coverage on SportsOne at 6:50 PM (WONE-AM 980)
Broadcast on-line, provided by Teamline, at daytonbombers.com

Saturday, December 11th at Peoria Rivermen – 7:00 PM – Peoria Civic Center
The fifth of nine regular season meetings between the Bombers and Rivermen...
Broadcast on-line, provided by Teamline, at daytonbombers.com.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK
The Bombers nominated TYLER KOLARIK for ECHL Player of the Week. The 23-year old Abington, PA native recorded 2 goals, 2 assists and 4 points in 2 games last week. He recorded one goal and one assist in Dayton's 2-1 win over Wheeling on Thursday, and chipped in another goal and assist in Friday's 4-1 win over Johnstown. Both goals were game-winners. Kolarik also extended his point scoring streak to 8 games, and his goal scoring streak to 5 games.

GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK
ANDREW PENNER recorded 33 saves and was the first star in Dayton's 2-1 win over Wheeling on Thursday. After the game, Penner was recalled by the American Hockey League.

IN THE COMMUNITY
Monday, December 6, 6:00 PM
The Annual Bombadirs Holiday Party, Dayton Firefighters Local 136

Tuesday, December 7, noon
Aaron Foster appearing on the Channel 2 News at Noon (live, on-set)

Thursday, December 9, 6:00 AM
Appearance on WDTN-TV morning show

Thursday, December 9, 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
"The Coaches Show with Don MacAdam" on WONE-AM 980

BOMBERS LEADERS –
Points - 16, Kolarik
Goals - 10, Kolarik
Assists - 8, Herneisen
Plus/minus - (+3), Kinnunen
PIM's - 57, Johnstone
PPG's - 3, Limpright
SHG's 1, Limpright, Jokila, Schutte


TRANSACTIONS –

11/27/2004 Add TYLER MITTLESTEAD (G) emergency back-up goaltender
11/27/2004 Delete MICHAEL AYERS (G) loaned to Cincinnati (AHL)
11/28/2004 Delete TYLER MITTLESTEAD (G) emergency back-up goaltender
11/30/2004 Add MICHAEL AYERS (G) returned from Cincinnati (AHL)
12/03/2004 Add TYLER MITTLESTEAD (G) emergency back-up goaltender
12/03/2004 Delete PRESTON MIZZI (C) traded to Reading
12/03/2004 Delete ANDREW PENNER (G) recalled to Syracuse(AHL)
12/05/2004 Delete TYLER MITTLESTEAD (G) emergency back-up goaltender



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