Dogs come back again, 3-2

Published on April 1, 2006 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Richmond RiverDogs News Release


PORT HURON, MI - Power play goals 52 seconds apart in the 3rd period from Mike Oliveira and Evgeny Lazarev erased a 2-1 deficit and gave the Richmond RiverDogs their second comeback win in as many nights as the team defeats the Port Huron Flags 3-2 in front of 1,965. For the RiverDogs, it was the team's third straight win and a sweep of the two game road trip. John DiPace got the RiverDogs other goal. For Mike Oliveira, it is his 51st goal of the season. Mike D'Alessandro was in net for the RiverDogs as he stopped 29 of 31.

With the win, the RiverDogs record is now 35-27-6, good for 76 points and 3rd in the Eastern Division. The RiverDogs still hold 9th place overall in the UHL standings and trail the Quad City Mallards by only two points for the 8th and final playoff spot. The RiverDogs do have one game in hand over the Mallards. The RiverDogs return home for a crucial matchup against the Adirondack Frostbite on Tuesday, April 4th, at 7:05 pm. The April 4th game is a re-scheduled contest between the two teams as a result from a postponement on November 9th. Fans who hold tickets from the 11/9/05 game can exchange them at the Richmond Coliseum Box Office for the Tuesday night clash.

Tickets for all RiverDogs games can be purchased at the Richmond Coliseum Box Office during normal business hours or online on the web at www.ticketmaster.com. For more information, contact the RiverDogs office at (804) 225-7825. Fans can follow the RiverDogs and be "in the know" by going to www.riverdogsuhl.com. All RiverDogs game action can be viewed on the net by accessing the B-2 Network link on www.riverdogsuhl.com. RiverDogs statistics and game updates can be accessed as well on the net by going to www.pointstreak.com.

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