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November 19, 2002 - ECHL (ECHL)
Richmond Renegades News Release


The Richmond Renegades are 11-7 after going 3-0 last week. The ‘Gades now lead the Northeast Division by one point. Richmond carries their second five game winning streak of the season into home games vs. Augusta and Roanoke this weekend.

THE WEEK AHEAD (ALL TIMES EASTERN)

Friday, November 22 vs. Augusta 7:35 PM

GAME NOTES: The second and final meeting of the season and Augusta's only trip to Richmond. The Lynx beat the ‘Gades 3-1 in Augusta in October. Geoff Faulkner stopped 31 of 32 shots and three Lynx scored. Since then David Wilkie has replaced Jim Burton as head coach. The ‘Gades are 0-6 all-time vs. the Lynx. Richmond is 1-2 vs. Southeast Division clubs this season.

Saturday, November 23 vs. Roanoke 7:35 PM

GAME NOTES: The third of 10 meetings and the second of five here. Richmond is 2-0 vs. the Express. This is the third meeting in nine days between these clubs. Brad Church has five points vs. the Express. Jason Jaffray has three vs. the ‘Gades. Richmond has four power play goals in two games vs. Roanoke

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS

Friday, November 15 vs. Roanoke WIN 8-1

GAME NOTES: The ‘Gades earned their most lopsided win in nearly three years. Six ‘Gades enjoyed multiple point nights. Richmond pumped in five second period goals and outshot the Express 41-20. Brad Church, Jamie Herrington, and Richard Pitirri each scored two goals. Dan Lombard made 19 saves.

Saturday, November 16 vs. Reading WIN 7-2

GAME NOTES: The ‘Gades blew open a see-saw game with two second period goals. Seven ‘Gades enjoyed multiple point nights led by David Brosseau with a hat trick and an assist. The ‘Gades fired a season high 42 shots and went 4-11 on the power play.

Sunday, November 17 @ Roanoke WIN 3-2

GAME NOTES: The ‘Gades took advantage of 13 power play chances to edge the Express. All three Richmond goals came on the power play. Russ Bartlett scored the game-winner early in the third period. Both Roanoke goals also came on the power play as the clubs combined for 89 PIM.

‘GADES NOTES: Richmond has won five straight and 10 of their last 12 games. It is the ‘Gades second five game winning streak this season. The ‘Gades have also won five straight at home. The ‘Gades eight goals Friday night is the most scored by Richmond in a game since a nine goal uprising against Greesnboro on January 13, 2001. The seven goal margin of victory was the largest for the ‘Gades since December 15, 1999 when the ‘Gades beat the Generals 9-1. The ‘Gades 42 shots Saturday is a season high. The 21 shot margin of difference Friday is a season high. Richmond scored a season high four power play goals vs. Reading Saturday. The ‘Gades had a season high 13 power play chances Sunday at Roanoke. Richmond has seven power play goals in their last two games. Over the course of the five game winning streak Richmond is 11-43 on the power play (25.6%), 31-35 on the penalty kill (88.6%), and the ‘Gades have scored two shorthanded goals. The ‘Gades are 5-0 in overtime/shootouts. Nick Lent's six game scoring streak ended Sunday. Lars Pettersen has points in six straight games. Brad Church, Jaime Herrington, and Richard Pitirri have points in three straight games. David Brosseau had the club's first hat trick and first four point night vs. Reading Saturday. Marc Magliarditi now has 117 career wins and is sixth in ECHL history. Dan Lombard has won five straight starts. Russ Bartlett's first pro goal was the game-winner Sunday. Ian Turner picked up his first pro point with an assist Friday. The ‘Gades are in a stretch of 10 of 12 games at home. Seven players on the 'Gades roster were not in the opening night lineup. The ‘Gades have nine former NHL draft picks on the club. Richmond has eight rookies on the club. Milt Mastad was placed on 7-Day IR 11/13 with a hand injury.

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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