Lukin Added to 2009 All-Star Roster
Published on January 16, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
Dayton Bombers News Release
Dayton, OH - The Dayton Bombers and ECHL announced today that forward Jarret Lukin will replace Justin Bowers at the 2009 All-Star Game in Reading, Pennsylvania next week. American Conference starter Greg Labenski, who is unable to play, has also been replaced on the roster.
This is the first All-Star appearance for Lukin, who leads the Bombers with 16 goals this season. His 35 points are third best on the team and ranks 15th in the league. The Fort McMurray, Alberta native has had eight multi-point games this season.
Lukin replaces rookie forward Justin Bowers, who has been loaned the NHL's Colorado Avalanche "AAA" affiliate, the Lake Erie Monsters, since January 10. Bowers, 23, has 35 points (11g, 24a) in 33 games for the Bombers and is fifth in scoring among rookies.
In a separate roster move, defenseman and Bombers captain Greg Labenski has been replaced on the roster by Elgin Reid of the Wheeling Nailers; Labenski's wife, Joyce, is due to deliver twins.
The Bombers remain on the road this week for games tonight at Trenton and Saturday at Johnstown. Join the "Voice of the Bombers" Tom Michaels as games can be seen or heard online via the B2 Networks. Simply visit www.echl.com and click on "Scores" then choose your method from the Bombers score box.
Action returns to the Nutter Center on Tuesday, January 27 against the Elmira Jackals at 7:30 p.m. It's "2-for-1 Tuesday" where adult Silver level tickets are two for the price of one at the Nutter Center box office.
Individual tickets start at just $10 for kids under 18 and $15 for adults (includes parking) and can be purchased at the Nutter Center box office or by visiting www.ticketmaster.com. Partial season tickets for the 2008-09 Bombers 18th Anniversary season and discounted tickets for groups of 10 or more are available by contacting the Bombers office at (937) 775-4747. Visit www.daytonbombers.com for more information.
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