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November 15, 2002 - ECHL (ECHL)
Richmond Renegades News Release


TONIGHT'S MATCHUP: The first of 10 meetings and the first of five here. The ‘Gades were 4-5-1 vs. the Express last season, 1-3-1 at Richmond. Express beat the ‘Gades twice in the preseason. Express roster features ex-‘Gades Frank Novock and Dylan Gyori. These two clubs will meet three times in the next nine days. The clubs are in a four way tie for third place.

LAST ACTION: The ‘Gades won 3-2 in a shootout vs. Atlantic City Sunday. Richard Pitirri scored the game-winning goal in round seven of the shootout. The ‘Gades were 2-5 on the power play and 8-8 on the penalty kill. Nick Lent and Alex Matieroukine scored for the ‘Gades in regulation. Dan Lombard made 39 saves. The Express lost 3-2 to Wheeling in a shootout Saturday. The Express rallied from a 2-0 deficit. Dylan Gyori tied the game with 47 seconds left.

‘GADES NOTES: Richmond has won two straight and seven of their last nine games after a 1-5 start. The ‘Gades are 5-0 in overtime/shootouts. The 15 shots allowed by the ‘Gades Monday vs. Atlantic City is the lowest surrendered by Richmond since November 28, 1998 when the ‘Gades held the Johnstown Chiefs to 14 shots and lost 3-2. The 41 shots allowed by the ‘Gades Sunday vs. Atlantic City is a season high. David Brosseau's five game scoring streak ended Sunday. Nick Lent has points in five straight. Richard Pitirri's three game scoring streak ended Sunday. Lars Pettersen has points in three straight games. Kerry Ellis-Toddington picked up his first pro penalty in game number 14 Saturday. Marc Magliarditi now has 116 career wins and is sixth in ECHL history. Dan Lombard played for the first time since 10/27 Saturday and had his first back to back starts in net over the weekend. He had a club season high 39 saves Sunday. Richmond wrapped up a six game road trip Friday with a 4-2 record. Richmond played 10 of their first 13 on the road. The ‘Gades are 2-0 on a four game homestand. They are in a stretch of 10 of 12 games at home. Seven players on the 'Gades roster were not in the opening night lineup. The ‘Gades have nine former NHL draft picks on the club. Richmond has eight rookies on the club. The ‘Gades eight game winning goals have been scored by six different players. The ‘Gades are in a stretch of five straight games against Northeast Division opponents. The ‘Gades are 20 for their last 21 on the penalty kill and have three power play goals and one shorthanded goal in their last two games. Six of the ‘Gades eight wins have been by one goal. The ‘Gades have scored three or fewer goals in four straight games. Ian Turner has been activated from IR. Milt Mastad was placed on 7-Day IR 11/13 with a hand injury. The ‘Gades play three games in three nights this weekend. Dan Lombard is now eighth in the ECHL in goals against average.

EXPRESS NOTES: Ex-Renegade Dylan Gyori leads the ECHL in assists and is fourth in scoring. Jason Jaffray is ninth in scoring and leads the ECHL in rookie scoring. Rick Kowalsky is 12th in points. Sebastien LaPlante is sixth in goals against average.

ON THE AIR: ‘Gades regular season games can be heard on WARV 100.3 FM and on the internet at www.renegades.com. John Emmett is back for his fifth year as the voice of the ‘Gades.

NEXT UP: The ‘Gades are also home Saturday vs. Reading at 7:35, (7:20 air time 100.3). The Express visits Pee Dee tomorrow. The ‘Gades are also home next Friday and Saturday.

TICKET INFO: Tickets for all Renegades games are available at all TicketMaster outlets and the Coliseum Box Office. Tickets can be charged by phone through TicketMaster by calling 262-8100. For more ticket information please call the Renegades office at 634-7825.

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