New Year Opens With A Bombers Victory
Published on January 1, 2005 under ECHL (ECHL)
Dayton Bombers News Release
Dayton, OH â The Dayton Bombers opened 2005 with a 4-3 victory over the Wheeling Nailers in front of 2,853 at the Nutter Center on New Years Day.
The Nailers struck first when Pascal Morency beat Mike Ayers at 6:30 of the first period to make it 1-0. Just 65 seconds later JUSTIN KINNUNEN tied the game, 1-1, on the powerplay.
The only goal in the second period was also scored on the powerplay by MATT HERNEISEN at 8:24, and the Bombers led 2-1 after 40 minutes.
During a double minor high-sticking penalty against Shawn Limpright, the Nailers scored a powerplay goal 63 seconds into the third period to tie the game, 2-2. HERNEISEN scored his second goal of the night at the 9:00 minute mark, and the Bombers never looked back.
Mike Ayers stopped Ed McGrane on a penalty shot with 6:24 left. Then, 61 seconds later, BEN KNOPP gave Dayton a 4-2 lead with his sixth goal of the season. Ray DiLauro pulled Wheeling within one, 4-3, but the Bombers held on for the win.
Matt Herneisen returned from a 3-game suspension and recorded 2 goals, 1 assist and first star honors in the winning effort.
The Bombers return to action New Year's Day when they host the Wheeling Nailers at 7:00 PM. Audio coverage will be provided at daytonbombers.com
The Dayton Bombers will host Church Night on Friday, January 14th as the Toledo Storm invade the Nutter Center at 7:00 PM. There will be a post-game Christian concert featuring the band "Tidal Wave" from Tipp City, Ohio. For tickets and information call, the Bombers' office at 937-775-4747.
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