Platt Helps Vault Bombers to 2-0 Shutout of Titans
March 18, 2003 - ECHL (ECHL)
Dayton Bombers News Release
Jayme Platt stopped all 34 shots as the Dayton Bombers blanked the Trenton Titans 2-0 at the Ervin J. Nutter Center Tuesday night for the team's second straight victory.
An unassisted goal by Lance Galbraith 3:13 into the first period was all the offense the Bombers would need. Galbriath intercepted Trenton's clearing attempt and sent a shot to the net that trickled past goalie Cody Rudkowsky and across the goal line to give the Bombers a 1-0 edge. Jim Leger stole the puck at center ice to score an empty net, unassisted goal at 19:44 of the third period to secure the Bombers' victory.
In between the goals, the Bombers received stellar goaltending from Jayme Platt, who authored the Bombers' third shutout of the season. With about five minutes to play in the second period, Platt stopped Trenton forward Eric Betournay twice on a breakaway chance. Moments later, Marco Charpentier's deflection from the slot after a centering pass from Adam Edinger led to a save by Platt (as he closed both pads to smother the puck).
In the third period, the Bombers had to fend off three Titans power play chances, including a five-on-three. During one sequence, Platt stopped Steve O'Brien's man-advantage point shot, then scampered quickly to his right to deny Mike Hurley. The Bombers wound up killing all six Trenton power play opportunities.
The Bombers' next game is Friday at the Toledo Sports Arena against the Storm (7:30 p.m. game time/ 7:15 p.m. broadcast time on www.daytonbombers.com in association with www.sportsjuice.com). After that tilt, the Bombers will have a pair of weekend home games. On Saturday, the Bombers will be having Ultimate Sports Bar Night presented by SCOR- An American Eatery & Pub at the Sugar Bell Plaza on State Route 725 in Bellbrook (848-7673) when they host Toledo (7:30 p.m.). It will also be $1 Beer Night brought to you by Bud Light. For fans' viewing pleasure, the Bombers will have TVs on the Nutter Center concourse. Gaming Amusements will be provided by Shaffer Amusements. In addition to a "Wright-Patt" Night/Appreciation of Overseas Troops, the Bombers will be auctioning off their "White" Game Jerseys. The Bombers are 2-2 on home ice against Toledo this season, with a pair of shutout wins recorded 10/27 (6-0 W) and 11/30 (3-0 W).
On Sunday, the Bombers (vs. Cincinnati, 6:00 p.m.) will be having a Kids 'Silly Sunday' presented by Capn' Bogey's at the arena, featuring Shriner Clowns, Biggles the Clown, the "Mr. Bubbles" Giveaway, and the Magic of Robert Edwards. It will also be WFCJ-93.7 FM Church Night. There will be a pre-game skate from 4-5 p.m. Unused tickets from the 2/16/03 "Snow" Game vs. Lexington can be used at this game. The Bombers will try to record another home win against Cincinnati. The Bombers topped the Cyclones 5-3 this past Sunday.
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. The Bombers are also accepting deposits for season tickets.
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