Gems shut out Generals

January 9, 2010 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Dayton Gems News Release


The Dayton Gems made the trip to Perani Arena & Event Center in Flint to shut out the Generals. The 1st period was a defensive battle with both teams holding their own ending in a scoreless tie. The Gems got busy in the 2nd. Almost halfway through the period Mike Vaskivuo scored with the help of Jon Ornelas. The with less than 7 minutes left Matt Auffrey found the net with the aid of Nathan Oke and Corey Couturier. The Gems sewed it up in the 3rd keeping Flint from scoring. Mike Vaskivuo added an empty net goal with only 22 seconds to go with an assist from Greg Labenski. Dayton's record is now 15/15/3/1

Join the team at Hara Arena on Sunday, January 10 as they face the Fort Wayne Komets at 5pm. It's College Night so all students of any age can attend the game for only $7.

Tuesday, January 10th team will be touring Wright Patterson Air Force Base . In return the Gems will host Wright Patterson Night at the Arena on the final Friday of the month (Jan 29th). Base employees, active duty and retired military can purchase tickets buy one ticket get one free.

If it's Wednesday with the Gems it must be $1 beers. January 13 the Gems meet the Bloomington Prairie Thunder - puck drops at 7pm.

BONUS! Any fans purchasing tickets to the Jan 10th or Jan 13th game will receive complimentary passes to the Miami Valley Home Improvement Show.

Another Wednesday $1 Beer night is only a week later...January 20th when the Port Huron Icehawks land at Hara.

The team will also be attending the Toughman contest (as guests) on January 22 and 23rd at Hara. The winner of the contest will be invited to attend the Gems game on Sunday, January 24th when the Gems take on the Quad City Mallards for their first visit to Hara at 5pm.

All adult tickets only $10. Student and Childrens tickets $7. Groups are welcome and parking is free.

Join the Gems as they head into the second half of their first season. For further information contact: Jill Sanders - Dayton Gems Director of Media and Public Relations (937) 275-7777 jill@daytongems.net



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