'Gades on Three Game Winning Streak

October 29, 2002 - ECHL (ECHL)
Richmond Renegades News Release


The Richmond Renegades are 4-5 and in a fourth place tie with Greensboro in the Northeast Division after going 3-1 last week. The ‘Gades put together their first winning streak of the season after two trades last week. Richmond continues a six game road trip this week. The ‘Gades return home Saturday, November 9 vs. Trenton.

THE WEEK AHEAD (ALL TIMES EASTERN)

Friday, November 1 @ Trenton
7 PM
GAME NOTES: The third eight meetings and the second of four here. The ‘Gades are 0-2 against the defending Northeast Division champs. Richmond lost 4-3 in their first visit to Trenton. Scott Bertoli has three goals and an assist against Richmond. The ‘Gades have been held to an average of 21.5 shots on goal in the two games vs. Trenton.

Sunday, November 3 @ Reading
5:05 PM
GAME NOTES: The first of eight meetings, four at Reading. The ‘Gades were 3-2-1 vs. the Royals last season, 0-2-1 at Reading. The last two meetings last season went to overtime. The two clubs begin the week on winning streaks. The 5-5 Royals have won their last two games.

Monday, November 4 @ Atlantic City
7:05 PM
GAME NOTES: The second of eight meetings, and the second of four here. ‘Gades were blanked 3-0 in their first visit to Atlantic City. Scott Stirling stopped 35 shots. The Bullies scored all three goals in the third period. The ‘Gades were 1-2-1 at Atlantic City last year.

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS

Wednesday, October 23 @ Charlotte
LOSS 4-2
GAME NOTES: Richmond fell behind 2-0 in the first period but twice rallied to get to within a goal. Two five-on-three power play goals helped the Checkers to their first win of the season. Nick Lent and Alex Matieroukine scored for Richmond. The ‘Gades out-shot the Checkers 35-32 but were 1-9 on the power play.

Friday, October 25 vs. Columbia
WIN 4-1
GAME NOTES: The ‘Gades snapped a four game Inferno winning streak. Richmond jumped out to a 2-0 lead and put the game away with two third period goals. Nick Lent and Richard Pitirri had a goal and assist. The ‘Gades had only two PIM. Jamie Herrington had two assists. Marc Magliarditi made 24 saves.

Saturday, October 26 @ Greensboro
WIN 3-2 (OT)
GAME NOTES: The ‘Gades picked up their first road win of the year with a dominant special teams performance. Richmond was 3-6 on the power play and 5-5 on the penalty kill, including a 5-on-3 in the third period. Lars Pettersen scored two goals, including the OT game-winner. Jon Zion had three assists.

Sunday, October 27 @ Lexington
WIN 3-2 (OT)
GAME NOTES: The ‘Gades and Men O' War traded leads before Brad Church sent the ‘Gades home with their second straight overtime win. Peter Hogan added two assists. Nick Lent extended his goal scoring streak to four games. Dan Lombard earned his first pro win. The ‘Gades continued their solid special teams play. Richmond was 2-6 on the power play and 6-6 on the penalty kill.

‘GADES NOTES: The Renegades have won three straight games. The ‘Gades opened a six game road trip with back to back overtime wins. Special teams play has been the backbone of the winning streak. The ‘Gades have five power play goals in their last two games (5-12) and have killed off 13 straight opposing power plays, including a third period five-on-three in each of their last two games. The ‘Gades had only two PIM in their win over Columbia on Friday and went three straight periods (second and third vs. Columbia and first vs. Greensboro) without a penalty. The ‘Gades are 3-0 in overtime games and have OT wins in their last two games. Richmond is out-shooting opponents 7-1 in overtime. Nick Lent has a four game goal scoring streak. Brad Church has points in four straight games. Jon Zion had a three assist game in the win over Greensboro. Dan Lombard picked up his first win as a Renegade with a 23 save effort vs. Lexington. The opposition has scored the first goal in seven of nine games. The ‘Gades are limiting opponents to under 29 shots on goal per game. Richmond plays 10 of their first 13 on the road. Seven members of the current roster were not in the lineup on opening night. The ‘Gades traded captain Brian Goudie to Florida for Jonathan St. Louis last Tuesday. Church now wears the "C." They acquired Nick Lent from Columbus and picked up David Brosseau from Dayton for cash. Ian Turner remains on IR. Marc Magliarditi has allowed three goals in his last two starts. Magliarditi earned his 114th ECHL career win Saturday and is now tied for seventh in league history for wins with Jason Saal. The ‘Gades waived Shawn Mamane and Trevor Gillies Friday. Mamane has signed with Arkansas. Richmond has eight rookies and nine former NHL draft picks on the roster.

DINEEN ON THE AIR: 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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