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'Gades in First Place Tie after 1/3 of the Season

December 2, 2002 - ECHL (ECHL)
Richmond Renegades News Release


The Richmond Renegades are 15-9 after going 3-1 last week. The ‘Gades are in a first place tie with Atlantic City in the Northeast Division. Richmond carries a three game home winning streak into the week. The ‘Gades are home Thursday and Sunday.

THE WEEK AHEAD (ALL TIMES EASTERN)

Thursday, December 5 vs. Greensboro 7:05 PM

GAME NOTES: The second of eight meetings and the first of four here. ‘Gades beat the Generals 3-2 in overtime at Greensboro in the first meeting. All three Richmond goals came on the power play. Lars Pettersen scored twice for the ‘Gades. Richmond was 1-1 at home vs. the Generals last season.

Saturday, December 7 vs. Reading 7:05 PM

GAME NOTES: The third of eight meetings and the second of four here. Richmond is 2-0 vs. the Royals. The ‘Gades took a 6-5 shootout decision in their first trip to Reading. David Brosseau has six points vs. the Royals. Ex-‘Gade Brian McCullough has four points vs. Richmond.

Sunday, December 8 vs. Johnstown 5:05 PM

GAME NOTES: The first of three meetings vs. the Chiefs and the first of two here. Richmond was 2-2-1 vs. Johnstown last season, 0-2-1 at home. Chiefs start the week 3-0-1 in their last four games. ‘Gades are 1-0 vs. Northwest Division clubs this season.

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS

Wednesday, November 27 vs. Trenton WIN 5-2

GAME NOTES: The ‘Gades blew the game open with four goals in just over seven minutes of the first period. David Brosseau notched his second hat trick of the season. Brad Church added three assists. ‘Gades out-shot the Titans 34-22. It was the ‘Gades third straight win over the Titans.

Friday, November 29 @ Greenville LOSS 3-0

GAME NOTES: The ‘Gades out-shot the Grrrowl 34-29 but could not solve goaltender Jayme Platt. Three different Grrrowl scored goals. Matt Demarski had two assists. Richmond is now 2-3 vs. Southeast Division clubs.

Saturday, November 30 vs. Charlotte WIN 4-3

GAME NOTES: The ‘Gades jumped out to three two-goal leads, then held off a Checkers third period rally. Richmond out-shot Charlotte 37-17. Four ‘Gades scored goals. Alex Matieroukine tallied the game-winner.

Sunday, December 1 vs. Atlantic City WIN 4-3 (OT)

GAME NOTES: The ‘Gades jumped out to a 2-0 lead then fell behind 3-2. Lars Pettersen tied the game with under three minutes to play. The ‘Gades stretched their overtime record to 6-0 on a goal by Jon Zion 1:41 into OT. Zion had a goal and two assists. Lars Pettersen and Jamie Herrington had a goal and an assist. Justin Plamondon picked up his first point with an assist on the GWG.

‘GADES NOTES: The Renegades have won three straight and nine of their last 10 games at home. Richmond is 6-0 in ovetime/shootouts. The ‘Gades are 6-0 all-time vs. Atlantic City at home with four of the wins coming in overtime/shootouts. The ‘Gades streak of six straight opponents held under 30 shots ended Sunday. Richmond won Sunday with only 14 available skaters. Nick Lent is on loan to Portland of the AHL. Jayme Filipowicz is on loan to St. John of the AHL. Former Renegade Ryan Kraft made his NHL debut last week and picked up his first point with the San Jose Sharks. Kraft is the 16th former Renegade to play in the NHL. The ‘Gades hit the 1/3 point of the season following Sunday's game. Richmond is on a 45 win, 90 point pace.

Richmond was 10-4 in November, their first 10 win month since March of 2000. Marc Magliarditi earned his 120th career win Sunday. He is seventh in ECHL history, four behind Jeff Salajko. The ‘Gades scored their seventh shorthanded goal of the year Sunday. Justin Plamondon, who joined the ‘Gades Saturday from Binghamton of the AHL, picked up his first point with an assist on Jon Zion's overtime game-winner Sunday. Milt Mastad was placed back on IR 11/30 with a hand injury. Richmond has allowed three shorthanded goals in their last four games. Lars Pettersen's nine game scoring streak, a club season high, ended Friday. David Brosseau notched his second hat trick of the season Wednesday.

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. ‘Gades broadcaster John Emmett visits with Big Al each Friday at 7:50 AM.

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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