Dayton Gems Weekly

Published on January 23, 2012 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Dayton Gems News Release


GAMES THIS WEEK

Thursday, January 26 - Dayton Gems @ Evansville IceMen, 8:15pm EST (Ford Center)

Radio: wave96.net Video: CHL-TV (www.chltv.neulion.com)

Notes: The Gems return to action and conclude their road stand with a weeknight matchup with the Evansville IceMen for Dayton's fourth trip to the brand new Ford Center in Evansville. Dayton skates into the matchup winless this season against the IceMen while going 0-4-2 in their six prior meetings this season. The last time Dayton visited Evansville, the IceMen would win the game 6-5 on an overtime goal with just seconds remaining in the extra frame. The IceMen continue to lead the CHL in special teams play, boasting the second best powerplay (22.1%) and league leading penalty kill (86.1%).

Friday, January 27 - Dayton Gems vs Rapid City Rush, 7:00pm EST (Hara Arena)

Radio: wave96.net Video: CHL-TV (www.chltv.neulion.com)

Notes: Dayton returns home to the comfy confines of Hara Arena when they host the Rush for the first time this season on Cassano's Italian Ice. The Gems picked up their franchise-first win against Rapid City last Friday night, shutting them out 3-0 before splitting the two game weekend series with a tough 6-0 loss on Saturday night. Rapid City marks their first trip to Ohio since last season's Turner Conference playoffs opening round, in which the Rush eliminated the Gems in three games. Dayton skates into Friday night 1-2-1 with the Rush so far this season. Promotion: Rally Towel giveaway (first 500 fans).

Saturday, January 28 - Dayton Gems vs Evansville IceMen, 7:00pm EST (Hara Arena)

Radio: wave96.net Video: CHL-TV (www.chltv.neulion.com

Notes: Dayton continues their weekend homestand by hosting the IceMen on Saturday night in a rematch of Thursday's game. Dayton will honor and help support local cancer patient and high school senior Jimmy Jenks by donating $1 for every ticket sold. Additionally, the Gems will be celebrating "Blade's" birthday featuring many local mascots and even a cupcake giveaway. Promotion: Youth Jersey giveaway (first 1,000 kids 12&under)

LAST WEEK'S RECAP

Friday, January 20 @ Rapid City (3-0 WIN) - Boxscore, Recap

Saturday, January 21 @ Rapid City (6-0 LOSS) - Boxscore, Recap

WEEKLY NOTES

Brick Wall - Dayton's rookie netminder Bryan Hogan earned his first professional shutout victory on Friday night against the Rush, turning aside all 24 saves faced in the 3-0 win.

All Star Lutes - Brett Lutes represented the Gem City as the lone Gems player participating in the 2012 All Star Game. Lutes would earn two assists and a +5 rating to help his CHL All Star team beat the CHL's Arizona Sundogs 6-4.

New Guys! - The Gems welcome fresh blood to the roster with the addition of forwards Robin Richards and David Nimmo. Nimmo would score in his first game with the Gems on Friday night against the Mallards and again last Sunday against the IceMen.

Mixed Martial Awesome - Friday night's win in Rapid City would see both John Kennedy and Robin Richards drop the mitts and engage in fisticuffs, helping keep momentum with the Gems.

The Closer - Dayton's Tim Hartung sits tied for most Game Winning Goals by a defenseman with 3, while leading the CHL's blueliners in Shootout Goals with 2.

Powerplay Master - Brandon Naurato remains second best in the CHL in powerplay goals with 8.

Milemarker 20 - Damian Surma earned team leading goals #19 & #20 on Friday night, and picked up his second game winner of the season.

UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Monday, January 23 - Gems players visit CiCi's Pizza in Huber Heights (6pm to 7pm)

Tuesday, January 24 - Gems players visit Smashburger on Miller Lane (5pm to 7pm)

Wednesday, January 25 - Gems players visit Southbeach Bar & Grill (7pm to 8pm)

Thursday, January 26 - Official Gems Road Game Watch Party at Buffalo Wild Wings in Englewood (8pm)

GEMS TICKETS

Tickets to upcoming Gems games on Friday and Saturday are on sale now at the Hara Arena box office, Ticketmaster, and by calling the Gems ticket office at 275-7777. Discounts are available for groups of ten or more. Visit www.DaytonGems.com for more information.

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