Four-Goal Third Period Surge Lifts Bombers, 7-4
March 26, 2003 - ECHL (ECHL)
Dayton Bombers News Release
A pair of scores 46 seconds apart in the early stages of what would become a four-goal third period helped the Dayton Bombers top the Cincinnati Cyclones 7-4 at the U.S. Bank Arena in downtown Cincinnati Wednesday night.
Down 4-3 entering the third period, Bombers center Jamie Ling intercepted a clearing attempt and sent a shot past goalie Greg Hewitt to tie the score at the 58 second mark. Moments later, Mike Vellinga found fellow defender Jason Crain on the near side of the ice. Crain, who also had two assists in the game, moved in and teed up as shot that beat Hewitt to give the Bombers a 5-4 lead. Ryan Vince slipped a back-hander past Hewitt for his team-leading 27th goal at 13:59, then, with goalie Peter Hamerlik spelling Hewitt, the Bombers capped their four-goal surge when Lance Galbraith tallied after Brian Cummings' drive to the net. The Bombers' seven goals scored was a single-game season high.
The game featured several lead changes and a hat trick performance by Bombers' forward Jim Leger, who also assisted on Galbraith's goal. Leger, who helped the Bombers battle back from 1-0 and 2-1 deficits, put the team ahead at 3:19 of the second period with a rebound goal off a Cummings shot. Netminder Tony Zasowski, a University of Notre Dame college product, made 19 saves to record a win in his Bomber and professional hockey debut.
The Bombers will host Peoria on Friday (7:30 p.m.) for "Fan Appreciation/Bud Light $1 Beer Night" at the Ervin J. Nutter Center. The Bombers will be giving away 2000 Trevor Ettinger Bobbleheads in addition to prizes all night long for fans. They will also hope to give away a one-year lease on a 2003 Pontiac Vibe and will be auctioning off their "Red" game jerseys after the tilt.
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