Ling's Hat Trick Helps Bombers Trip Express, 5-1
Published on February 2, 2003 under ECHL (ECHL)
Dayton Bombers News Release
Jamie Ling scored three goals, including the game-winner, as the Dayton Bombers recorded their second straight home win, a 5-1 triumph over the Roanoke Express at the Ervin J. Nutter Center Saturday night.
Ling, who notched his 500 ECHL point in the Bombers' 3-1 victory over the Mississippi Sea Wolves on Friday, broke a 1-1 tie with just 22 seconds left in the second period. Defenseman Jason Crain, who finished with two assists, found Ling in the neutral zone right after he exited the penalty box. Ling entered the Roanoke end and blasted a shot past goalie Evan Lindsay.
Ling's second goal of the game gave the Bombers a 3-1 edge at 6:26 of the third period. Newcomer Blair Stayzer, playing against the team from which he was traded, took a slap shot on the wing that was kicked out by Lindsay, but the rebound went right to Ling, who slammed the puck into a gaping net.
Ling's hat trick goal came on a deflection off a shot by defenseman Mike Vellinga at 7:40 while the Bombers had the man-advantage. Ling now has five career hat tricks with the Bombers, three on home ice against the Roanoke Express.
Andrew Ianiero and Fred Slukynsky also had tallies for the Bombers, who outshot the Express 46-26. Goalie Shane Bendera made 25 saves en route to the win.
On Sunday versus the Trenton Titans (6:00 p.m.), the Bombers will partner with Jaffe & Gross- The Jewelry Company in downtown Dayton to host "Who's Got the Real Diamond? ... The Search Continues!" Night. Earlier this season, 500 ladies received a stone packet from Jaffe & Gross- The Jewelry Company (461-9450) during an in-game promotion. One of those 500 ladies was lucky enough to receive a free Round Brilliant Cut 1/2 carat diamond. However, somewhat mysteriously, the diamond still has not been found and, therefore, a winner has not yet been unearthed! At "Who's Got the Real Diamond? ... The Search Continues Night," Jaffe & Gross- The Jewelry Company will have a mini jewelry display (focusing on but not limited to heart motif designs) on the Nutter Center concourse as fans prepare for their Valentine's Day shopping. Jaffe & Gross will also have diamond testers at the game. Should no lady who received a stone in the promotion earlier this season step forward as a winner in the preceding games of the weekend homestand (Friday, January 31 vs. Mississippi and Saturday, February 1 vs. Roanoke), Jaffe & Gross- The Jewelry Company will have their testers at the game to help determine a winner. The Bombers will also be having another Kids' Club Sunday Presented by Capn' Bogey's at that game and will be a holding a free pre-game skate from 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased by calling 937-775-4747, by logging onto www.daytonbombers.com, or by visiting the Nutter Center Box Office.
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