Dayton Gems Weekly

Published on February 6, 2012 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Dayton Gems News Release


GAMES THIS WEEK

Tuesday, February 7 - Dayton Gems @ Quad City Mallards, 8:05pm EST (iWireless Center)

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Thursday, February 9 - Dayton Gems vs Bloomington Blaze, 7:00pm EST (Hara Arena)

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Promotion: "Thirsty Thursday" dollar drafts. Damian Surma stadium cup giveaway (first 500 fans). Kroger 2-for-1 ticket offer. College ID Night & Union worker's night.

Friday, February 10 - Dayton Gems @ Evansville IceMen, 8:15pm EST (Ford Center)

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

Saturday, February 11 - Dayton Gems vs Fort Wayne Komets, 7:00pm EST (Hara Arena)

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Promotion: Pink in the Rink. Postgame "Pink" game-worn jersey auction. Pink Tote Bag Giveaway (to first 500 women through the gates starting at 6pm)

LAST WEEK'S RECAP

Tuesday, January 31 vs Rapid City (4-3 SO LOSS) - Boxscore, Recap

Saturday, February 4 @ Fort Wayne (3-1 LOSS) -Boxscore,Recap

WEEKLY NOTES

Jammed It for Jimmy - The Gems thawed the IceMen 4-3 in front of a season high crowd of 5,187 inside Hara Arena on Saturday, January 28. Portions of the ticket proceeds went to local teen cancer patient Jimmy Jenks, who dropped the ceremonial first puck.

Larry Saves - netminder Larry Sterling continues to stalk the top of the CHL's stat chart, maintaining a third best save percentage of .921.

Mark the Spot - Dayton's newly acquired netminder Mark Sibbald comes in a trade from Allen. He was named the 10/11 SPHL Goalie of the Year while with the Huntsville Havoc.

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

The Closer - Dayton's Tim Hartung sits tied for most Game Winning Goals by a defenseman with 3, while leading the CHL'sblueliners in Shootout Goals with 4.

Powerplay Master - Brandon Naurato remains second best in the CHL in powerplay goals with 9. He also scored the game winner last Friday night in the shootout.

UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Monday, February 6 - Blade on WDTN-TV's "Living Dayton" premier episode (Noon)

Tuesday, February 7 - Blade visits family night at OinkAdoodleMoo in Troy (6 to 6:30pm)

Tuesday & Thursday - Blade & Gems staff visit Wright State & UD campuses

Saturday, February 11 - Blade visits Kroger stores on Stroop Rd & Dorothy Lane (2-5pm)

Saturday, February 11 - Players visit Scout pancake breakfast

GEMS TICKETS

Tickets to upcoming Gems games on Thursday against the Blaze and Saturday against the Komets 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. Visitwww.DaytonGems.com for more information.



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