First Place 'Gades Home for Three This Week

November 25, 2002 - ECHL (ECHL)
Richmond Renegades News Release


The Richmond Renegades are 12-8 after going 1-1 last week. The ‘Gades still lead the Northeast Division by one point. Richmond's six game winning streak ended Saturday. The ‘Gades play four games in five nights this week, three at home.

THE WEEK AHEAD (ALL TIMES EASTERN)

Wednesday, November 27 vs. Trenton 7:05 PM

GAME NOTES: The fifth of eight meetings and the third of four here. ‘Gades are 2-2 vs. the Titans, 1-1 at home. Alex Matieroukine and Lars Pettersen have five points vs. the Titans. Adam Edinger has five points vs. Richmond. The ‘Gades have three shorthanded goals vs. Trenton.

Friday, November 29 @ Greenville 7:35 PM

GAME NOTES: The first of three meetings, two in Greenville. The ‘Gades were 0-1-1 vs. the Grrrowl last season with both meetings in Richmond. The ‘Gades are 2-2-2 vs. the Grrrowl all-time. Greenville is the defending Kelly Cup champs.

Saturday, November 30 vs. Charlotte 7:35 PM

GAME NOTES: The third of nine meetings and the second of four here. Clubs have split the first two with each club winning at home. The ‘Gades win over the Checkers here came in overtime. Lars Pettersen has three points vs. Charlotte. Four Checkers have three points vs. Richmond.

Sunday, December 1 vs. Atlantic City 5:05 PM

GAME NOTES: The fourth of eight meetings and the second of four here. ‘Gades are 1-2 vs. Atlantic City with their win coming in a shootout at home. Richmond is 5-0 all-time vs. the Bullies here, but three of the five wins have come in overtime/shootouts. No ‘Gade has more than two points vs. Atlantic City. Three Bullies have four points vs. the ‘Gades.

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS

Friday, November 22 vs. Augusta WIN 9-4

GAME NOTES: The ‘Gades set an ECHL season high with their nine goal explosion. Richmond scored six times in the second period. Eight ‘Gades scored goals and 15 had at least one point, tying an ECHL record. Jonathan St. Louis scored twice and Richard Pitirri added three assists.

Saturday, November 23 vs. Roanoke LOSS 4-1

GAME NOTES: The ‘Gades six game winning streak came to an end as Roanoke erupted for three first period goals. Dan Carlson had a goal and assist to lead the Express out of a five game winless streak. The ‘Gades equaled a season low with 21 shots on goal. Lars Pettersen scored for Richmond.

‘GADES NOTES: The Renegades six game winning streak ended Saturday. It equaled the longest winning streak in the league this season and was one win short of the club record for consecutive wins. Richmond has won six of their last seven games and 11 of their last 14. The ‘Gades have also won six of seven at home. Richmond scored 24 goals in a stretch of three straight home games that ended Friday. The ‘Gades nine goals Friday vs. Augusta is the most scored by Richmond in a game since a nine goal uprising against Greensboro on January 13, 2001 and the most scored in the ECHL this season. The ‘Gades are 5-0 in overtime/shootouts. Richmond was held without a power play goal for the first time in seven games Saturday by Roanoke. The ‘Gades 21 shots on goal vs. the Express equaled a season low. The ‘Gades have allowed a power play goal in four straight games. Lars Pettersen has points in eight straight games. Brad Church has points in five straight games. Jaime Herrington, and Richard Pitirri had four game scoring streaks end Saturday. Jon Zion's three game scoring streak ended Saturday. Marc Magliarditi now has 118 career wins and is sixth in ECHL history. The ‘Gades are in a stretch of 10 of 12 games at home. Milt Mastad was placed on 7-Day IR 11/13 with a hand injury. Dan Lombard's five game winning streak ended Saturday. The ‘Gades play four games in five nights this week and seven games in 12 days staring Wednesday. The ‘Gades play three games in three nights for the fourth time this season this weekend. Richmond has nine three-in-threes on the schedule for the season. Jayme Filipowicz is the first Renegade to earn a call-up this season. He has joined the St. John Flames of the AHL. The Renegades tied an ECHL record Friday in their 9-4 win over Augusta; 15 ‘Gades had at least one point in the game. The ‘Gades are the sixth club in ECHL history to accomplish that.

DINEEN ON THE RADIO: Renegades Head Coach Gord Dineen has two radio shows this season. Catch Gord on WXGI with Big Al Coleman every Tuesday at 7:52 AM. Gord will also visit with Sports Radio 910's Mike Maniscalco every Thursday at 6:05 PM.

ON THE AIR: ‘Gades regular season games can be heard on WARV 100.3 FM and on the internet at www.renegades.com. John Emmett is back for his fifth year as the voice of the ‘Gades.

TICKET INFO: Tickets for all Renegades games are available at all TicketMaster outlets and the Coliseum Box Office. Tickets can be charged by phone through TicketMaster by calling 262-8100. For more ticket information please call the Renegades office at 634-7825.

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