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Gems Denied by the Port Huron Icehawks

April 11, 2010 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Dayton Gems News Release


The Dayton Gems hit the road and traveled to Port Huron's McMorran Arena to face the Icehawks for their final road game of the 2009 - 2010 season. Dayton wasted no time taking the lead as Corey Couturier scored unassisted only 20 seconds into the match. With 12:44 played in the 1st period the Icehawks would tie up the game on a power play. A defensive battle ensured and neither team would find the net in the 2nd or 3rd periods. In overtime, with only 6 seconds left Port Huron scored to take the game 2 - 1.

As the inaugural season draws to a close the team is already looking forward to next season. Season tickets are on sale, there are opportunities to become a team investor or partner, and still time to become a booster. You may visit the Gems website for information www.daytongems.com or contact the Gems' office at 937-275-7777.

Join the Gems for their final game of the season on April 16th at Hara Arena. It will be Fan Appreciation night at Hara Arena. The team will play the Muskegon Lumberjacks and the first 1000 fans will receive the final set of trading cards. Puck drops at 7:30pm. It's Frothy Friday so it's a night with bargain $2 drafts.

Immediately following the game an auction of the players home jerseys will be held where you can bid on your favorite players' jerseys.

Everyone's favorite mascot, Blade, the white tiger won't be taking the summer off. Blade is available for appearances simply by contacting the Gems office. On Saturday, April 24th join Blade at Carillon Park for the March of Dimes Walk beginning at 9:30am. The March of Dimes - March for Babies will support programs in our community that help moms have healthy babies and to fund research. Sign up at: http://www.marchforbabies.org/why.aspx and you can walk with Blade.

Then May 1st head to Fifth Third Plaza for the Derby Day Dash. There will be family events and a 5k run sponsored by Life Essentials to benefit the elderly of Montgomery County who need assistance maintaining independence and assuring the rights of those no longer able to make daily living and medical-care decisions. Join Blade at 9am for all the fun and festivities for a worthy cause.



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