Ianiero, Northern Conference Prevail in Skills Competition
January 21, 2003 - ECHL (ECHL)
Dayton Bombers News Release
Rookie Dayton Bombers forward Andrew Ianiero was a member of the East Coast Hockey League Northern Conference All-Star Team that won 12-9 in the 2003 Compuware/ECHL All-Star Skills Competition held at TECO Arena in Estero, Florida last night. The 2003 Compuware/ECHL All-Star Game will take place today at 7:30 p.m. and is being broadcast live on the Internet by Yahoo! Events (http://www.broadcast.com).
Ianiero registered an 83.8 mph speed in the KOHO Hardest Shot Event. He also participated in the Itech Breakaway Relay Event, which saw the Northern Conference edge the Southern Conference 7-6.
Ianiero, who turned 22 eleven days ago, was the Bombers' top rookie goal and point producer in the month of November (7-3-10). He played the last four seasons with the Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League, scoring over 20 goals in each of his campaigns with the club. A native of Hamilton, Ontario, Ianiero was originally a draft pick of the Ottawa Senators (5th round, 154th overall) in the 1999 Entry Draft.
This Friday when the Bombers entertain Toledo (7:30 p.m.) at the Nutter Center, enjoy the fun at the Bombers' Beach Party Night sponsored by Ultimate Tan at the corner of Stroop & Wilmington (behind Blockbuster Video) in Kettering. There will be an intermission Tanning Contest for a $500 prize. Register at Ultimate Tan (298-4271) for the Ultimate "Tan"-ning Contest. Ultimate Tan offers the new "speed system" tanning beds in addition to a huge assortment of lotions including "Australian Gold" and "Swedish Beauty." Purchase a tanning package at Ultimate Tan and your first 100 minutes are free. Students can get in for $5 with a valid Student ID. Also, Wright-Patt Credit Union will be presenting a post-game concert by Wild Stuff. Beer is just $1 and margaritas on the rocks are just $2. The Bombers have posted both of their shutout wins against Toledo on home ice and are 3-2 overall against the first-place Storm this season.
Tickets for all Bombers' home games as well as corporate marketing packages are available through the Bombers' office by calling (937) 775-4747 or by logging onto www.daytonbombers.com, or by visiting the Nutter Center Box Office.
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