Dayton Gems Weekly Preview

Published on December 27, 2010 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Dayton Gems News Release


DAYTON, OH - The Dayton Gems have a busy schedule this week with five games scheduled over the next six days.

The Gems will start the week off on the road with a game against Fort Wayne on Monday, Dec. 27 at 7:30 p.m. before returning home for a contest against Evansville on Tuesday, Dec. 28, at 7 p.m.

On Thursday, the Gems will be traveling again, this time to Bloomington to take on the Prairie Thunder at 8:05.

Then, on New Year's Eve and New Year's day, the Gems will be back at home for a pair of games against Turner Conference rivals. On Friday, Dec. 31, Dayton will host Evansville before taking on Fort Wayne on Saturday, Jan. 1.

Scouting Report

Fort Wayne

The Gems have played the Komets three times since Dec. 18. Dayton currently holds a 2-1 advantage over Fort Wayne in those games. A key component for the Gems will be silencing the sticks of Leo Thomas and Kaleigh Schrock. The duo has scored four of the Komets' seven goals in the last three games.

Evansville

The IceMen have hit a rough patch, dropping seven of their last eight games. Evansville scored two goals or less in six of those losses. A bright spot for Evansville is prior to the current skid the IceMen are on, Evansville claimed a 3-2 win over the Gems back on Dec. 3.

The IceMen are 1-7-0 since the Dec. 3 matchup while the Gems are 4-4-0.

Bloomington

The game against Bloomington on Thursday is especially important for the Gems. Bloomington is currently one spot ahead of the Gems in the Turner Conference standings. Dayton is in fifth while Bloomington stands in fourth.

Statistically, Bloomington is the toughest team the Gems will face this week. The Prairie Thunder have a 15-8-1 record and have held their opponents to just one goal in each of the past two games.

Schedule of Games

Date Opponent Time Location

Monday, Dec. 27 Fort Wayne 7:30 p.m. Fort Wayne

Tuesday, Dec. 28 Evansville 7 p.m. Hara Arena

Thursday, Dec. 30 Bloomington 8:05 p.m. Bloomington

Friday, Dec. 31 Evansville 7:30 p.m. Hara Arena

Saturday, Jan. 1 Fort Wayne 7:30 p.m. Hara Arena

The Kettering Medical Center is proud to be the official title sponsor of the Gems for the 2010-11 season.

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