Richmond RiverDogs vs. Elmira Jackals - Friday, April 16, 2004

Published on April 16, 2004 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Richmond RiverDogs News Release


TONIGHT'S MATCHUP: Game Two of the best of five Colonial Cup Eastern Conference Semi-finals. The Jackals lead the series one game to none after winning here Wednesday. The ‘Dogs were the regular season conference champions with 93 points, seven ahead of Flint. The Jackals finished fourth with 75 points.

GAME ONE: The ‘Dogs grabbed a 2-1 first period lead on goals by J.J. Wrobel and Kevin St. Jacques. The Jackals rallied to take the lead on a pair of power play goals in the first 2:08 of the second period. Elmira added three more second period goals to blow the game open. J.F. Boutin and Eddy Lowe scored two goals for Elmira. Boutin, Jamie Thompson, and Trevor Burgess enjoyed three point nights. The Jackals were 4-7 on the power play and scored a shorthanded goal. Richmond was 0-7 on the man advantage. The ‘Dogs out-shot the Jackals 32-28. Peter Aubry made 30 saves.

SERIES NOTES: The ‘Dogs were 11-4-3 vs. the Jackals, 7-1-2 at home. The ‘Dogs out-scored the Jackals 56-50 in the 18 game season series. Six meetings went to shootouts. Each club won three. The Jackals out-scored the ‘Dogs 19-12 in the third period. Elmira out-scored Richmond by eight on special teams. Elmira had 28 more power play chances in the season series. David Brosseau was the ‘Dogs leading scorer vs. the Jackals with 22 points. Don Smith led the Jackals with 17 vs. the ‘Dogs. Maxime Gingras had three shutouts vs. the Jackals. Peter Aubry blanked the ‘Dogs twice. All five shutouts occurred on the winning club's home ice. Nine of the 18 games were decided by one goal.

‘DOG BITES: The five goals scored by Elmira in the second period equaled the most the ‘Dogs allowed in a period during the regular season. Richmond lost only one game all year when leading after one period. 10 members of the ‘Dogs playoff roster have won pro championships. The ‘Dogs roster also includes two NCAA championships and a Memorial Cup. The six goals scored by the Jackals in Game One is the most in the Colonial Cup playoffs thus far. Elmira's four power play goals leads the UHL in the post-season. Wednesday's Game One is the only game in the playoffs decided by more than one goal.

AROUND THE UHL: There was one game in the Colonial Cup playoffs last night. Kalamazoo beat Ft. Wayne 3-2 in Game One of their series. The Wings are the first home team to win in the playoffs this year. Tonight Muskegon is at Quad City (Fury leads the series 1-0); and Flint is at Port Huron (Beacons lead the series 2-0). The Kalamazoo-Ft. Wayne series is off until Monday.

NEXT UP: The ‘Dogs visit Elmira tomorrow night at 7:35 (7:20 www.riverdogshockey.com). Game Four, if necessary, is Sunday in Elmira at 7 PM. If the series goes to Game Five it is Wednesday in Richmond at 7:35.

ON THE AIR: RiverDogs playoff games can be heard on the internet at www.riverdogshockey.com. John Emmett calls the play by play. He is in his sixth season of broadcasting hockey in Richmond.

TICKET INFO: Colonial Cup Playoff tickets and 2004/05 season tickets are on sale now. Tickets for all RiverDogs games are available at all TicketMaster outlets and the Coliseum Box Office. Tickets can be charged by phone through TicketMaster by calling 262-8100, or purchased on-line at www.ticketmaster.com. Season tickets, Family Four Packs, and group tickets are available through the RiverDogs office. For more ticket information please call the RiverDogs office at 225-7825, or visit us on-line at www.riverdogshockey.com.

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