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Dayton Gems Weekly Update

November 14, 2011 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Dayton Gems News Release


Dayton, Ohio -The Dayton Gems professional hockey team, a proud member of the Central Hockey League, finished their three game weekend series against division rival Evansville IceMen with their third straight loss on Sunday afternoon by a final score of 5-2 inside the brand new Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana. Dayton was able to grab a point over the weekend, battling back in the third period on Saturday to take the game into overtime. The IceMen force the Gems winless streak to four games headed into their second three-in-three weekend of the season starting at home against Bloomington on Thursday and concluding with a road trip to Fort Wayne on Friday and Bloomington on Saturday.

Last Weeks Recap - 4 Games (0-3-1) - Current Record 2-4-3, 7pts

Tuesday, November 8 vs Fort Wayne: 8-2 loss

The Dayton Gems dropped their first home loss of the season to an overpowering Fort Wayne Komets offense by a final score of 8-2 Tuesday night on Cassano's Italian Ice inside the historic Hara Arena. Scoring both goals for the Gems was Brandon Naurato, picking up his third and fourth goals of the season on the powerplay in the second period.

Friday, November 11 vs Evansville: 3-2 loss

Even after outshooting and out-chancing the visiting Evansville IceMen, the Dayton Gems would be unable to get the best of their foe, falling in a hard fought effort 3-2 on Friday night on Cassano's Italian Ice at Hara Arena. Scoring for the Gems was Charlie Townsend in the first period and Matt Larke in the second.

Saturday, November 12 vs Evansville: 3-2 overtime loss

Despite a hard pressed comeback in the third period to send the game into overtime, the Dayton Gems could not overcome an IceMen powerplay in the extra period, ultimately falling to the Evansville IceMen 3-2 for their second loss of the weekend. Scoring for the Gems was Jon Ornelas to lead off the second period and Nick Fanto in the third.

Sunday, November 13 @ Evansville: 5-2 loss

The Dayton Gems would find themselves down early and would not be able to overcome the deficit, ultimately falling to the Evansville IceMen 5-2 inside the Ford Center on Sunday afternoon. Scoring for the Gems was Jon Ornelas and Damian Surma.

Upcoming Games

Thursday, November 17 vs Bloomington Blaze (7pm - Cassano's Italian Ice at Hara Arena)

Friday, November 18 @ Fort Wayne Komets (8pm - Veterans Memorial Coliseum)

Saturday, November 19 @ Bloomington Blaze (8pm - US Cellular Coliseum)

Upcoming Community Appearances

Tuesday, November 15 at 4:40pm - Coach Gratz joins Clint in studio for Gems talk on Dayton's sports station, 980-AM WONE.

Tuesday, November 15 at 7pm - Dayton Gems booster club meeting

Wednesday, November 16 at 11am - Blade Gets Locked Up For MDA @ Frickers in Vandalia

Saturday, November 19 at 7:30am - Blade participates in this year's Girls On The Run Race at Welcome Stadium.

Upcoming Gems Home Game

Dayton Gems tickets for this Thursday night are on sale now at the Hara Arena box office and all Ticketmaster outlets. In addition, full season and mini pack ticket packages are still available starting at $27! Call the Gems at 275-7777 for more information and to order by phone.

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