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River Rats Switch Streaks

December 15, 2003 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany River Rats News Release


The Albany River Rats continue their seven-game homestand against the Manitoba Moose, who make their first ever visit to Pepsi Arena on Wednesday night at 7:00pm. Albany concludes its season-long homestand on Friday night when the Lowell Lock Monsters make the first of two visits to the Capital District for a 7:00pm face-off. The River Rats hit the road for the first time since November 30th when the club visits the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Saturday night at 7:05pm.

Rat Bites:

The Albany River Rats earned the 200th home ice victory in franchise history on Saturday night. The team has a record of 200-138-55-20 at Pepsi Arena since the beginning of the 1993-94 campaign.

LW Rob Skrlac made his NHL debut with New Jersey on Saturday night at Philadelphia. He has played in 243 games over seven seasons as a River Rat and picked up his 1,000th AHL penalty minute on November 19th.

The Albany River Rats have killed off 23 consecutive power play chances against and 33 of the last 34 overall. The streak has moved the River Rats up to ninth in the AHL with an 87.4% penalty kill percentage.

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Community Calendar:

Tues., December 16th – Holiday Gift Basket Wrapping with Equinox, Inc. @ 4:00pm – Albany River Rats Raymond Giroux, Eric Johansson, Ahren Nittel, Tuomas Pihlman & Ilkka Pikkarainen will assist youth group volunteers in wrapping Holiday gift baskets for needy families at the Equinox Youth Shelter from 4:00-5:00pm. The non-profit company's headquarters are at 95 Central Avenue in Albany and can be reached via telephone at (518) 434-6137.

Equinox, Inc. provides assistance, in a safe and supportive environment, to individuals and families to help find resources within themselves to grow and make positive, lasting changes in their lives and communities. The organization also includes an Independent Living Program for homeless youths, the Youth Outreach Center and Street Outreach Program, Domestic Violence Services, a Counseling Center and the organization has provided a Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner each year since 1969.

Mon., December 22nd – The LaSalle School @ 3pm – River Rats defensemen Alex Brooks & Raymond Giroux return to the LaSalle School to begin a mentoring program about goal-setting. Last season, the duo worked with kids on an anti-smoking campaign that culminated with a group outing to an Albany River Rats game at Pepsi Arena. The La Salle school provides therapeutic, educational and supportive services designed to accomplish positive, personal growth and lasting change in the lives of area youth and families in need.

River Rats Rewind: Week 9 - December 8, 2003 (1-0-1, 3pts)

December 12th – SPR 3 @ ALB 3 – F/OT – LW Joe Hulbig & D Krisjanis Redlihs scored third period goals as Albany erased a 2-1 deficit to earn a point against the Falcons. River Rats C Eric Johansson notched two assists and G Scott Clemmensen made 38 saves in the fourth meeting between the two clubs during the 2003-04 campaign (1-2-1).

December 13th - WBS 2 @ ALB 3 – LW Joe Hulbig scored for the second straight night and G Scott Clemmensen made 34 saves as the River Rats snapped their seven-game home winless streak. C Craig Darby opened the scoring at 5:04 of the first period and D Raymond Giroux scored the game-winner midway through the second period, as Albany remained unbeaten on the weekend.

Upcoming Promotions:

Wed., December 17th vs. Manitoba Moose @ 7:00pm – Best Deal in Town! All seats are just $10 for the first ever meeting between these two clubs!

Sat., December 19th vs. Lowell Lock Monsters @ 7:00pm – Teddy Bear Toss & Toy Drive! Join our "Teddy Bear Toss" & be eligible to win great raffle prizes! Help the children at the Ronald McDonald house with your donations! NY Lottery MEGA Millions Night - Meet NY Lotto hostess Yolanda Vega! (First 500 fans 18 & older receive a FREE MEGA Millions coupon)

Sat., December 27th vs. Binghamton Senators @ 7:00pm – Hang with the RugRats! Perfect Wedding Guide "Tux & Tails Rowdy" Bobblehead doll giveaway! Meet TV's RugRats Tommy and Angelica! First 2,000 fans receive a FREE Skate Rag! Radio Disney Kids Zone with great games and prizes!

Wed., December 31st vs. Norfolk Admirals @ 4:00pm – FIRST NIGHT BEGINS HERE! FREE New Year's "Rowdy" Bobblehead doll to the first 2,000 fans! courtesy of The Perfect Wedding Guide River Rats-First Night Combo Packages are just $15! (Packages include game ticket, First Night Button & Program!)

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