RiverDogs Bounce Back after Win Streak Ends

Published on November 17, 2003 under United Hockey League (UHL)
Richmond RiverDogs News Release


The Richmond RiverDogs eight game season opening winning streak came to an end last week, but Richmond avoided back to back losses with a dramatic shootout win Saturday. The 9-1 RiverDogs play host to Flint twice this week. Richmond is now second in the Eastern Conference with 18 points, one behind Columbus which has played two more games.

THE WEEK AHEAD (ALL TIMES EASTERN)

Wednesday, November 19 vs. Flint 7:05 PM

GAME NOTES: The second of eight meetings and the first of four in Richmond. ‘Dogs beat the Generals 4-3 in a shootout at Flint 11/7. Jeremy Wray had a goal in regulation and the game-winner in the shootout. Richard Pitirri had two assists. Jim Duhart and a goal and assist. He forced the shootout with a goal with 1.6 seconds left. ‘Dogs out-shot the Generals 36-26.

Friday, November 21 vs. Flint 7:35 PM

GAME NOTES: The third of eight meetings and the second of four in Richmond. The two clubs meet four times in November and three times in 10 days. Flint begins the week with a 4-4-2 record.

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS

Thursday, November 13 @ Elmira WIN 3-2 (SO)

GAME NOTES: The ‘Dogs finished a four game road trip with their eighth straight win. Richmond fell behind 1-0 in the second period but quickly rallied on goals by Kevin St. Jacques and J.J. Wrobel. Elmira tied the game in the third period while out-shooting Richmond 15-7. In the shootout Maxime Gingras stopped all five Elmira shooters and Jeremy Wray scored to give Richmond the win. Elmira had five power plays to Richmond's one.

Friday, November 14 vs. Adirondack LOSS 6-1

GAME NOTES: The ‘Dogs suffered their first loss of the season. The IceHawks scored two goals 61 seconds apart early in the first period and led by two the rest of the night. James Desmarais and Hugo Belanger each had two goals and an assist. Kevin St. Jacques scored the ‘Dogs goal. Richmond fired a UHL high 46 shots on goal, including 20 in the first period.

Saturday, November 15 vs. Adirondack WIN 6-5 (SO)

GAME NOTES: The ‘Dogs bounced back for a wild shootout win. The ‘Dogs scored four straight goals after falling behind 1-0. The IceHawks then scored four straight to grab a 5-4 third period lead. Luch Nasato scored with :16 to play to force the shootout. Jay Murphy scored the game-winner in the shootout.

DOG BITES: Richmond leads the UHL in goals and is second in penalty minutes. The RiverDogs six game road winning streak is the longest in the UHL. Jay Murphy and Kevin St. Jacques are tied for sixth in the league in scoring. J.J. Wrobel is 13th in points. St. Jacques is tied for second in assists. Dave Shields is tied for the league lead with two shorthanded goals. Murphy is tied for the league in plus/minus with a plus-eight. St. Jacques is fourth at plus-seven. Maxime Gingras is tied for the league lead in goaltender wins with seven. Jeremy Wray is tied for the UHL lead in goals by a rookie with five. He is fifth in rookie penalty minutes. The 'Dogs are now 3-0 in shootouts. Three of Richmond's last five wins have gone to shootouts. The RiverDogs are 5-0 in one goal games. Kevin St. Jacques has points in three straight games. The 'Dogs 46 shots on goal Friday set a UHL season high equaled by Kalamazoo Sunday. Richmond has set or equaled league season highs in goals (eight vs. Muskegon), points (23 vs. Muskegon), shots on goal (46 vs. Adirondack), major penalties (eight vs. Muskegon), and penalty minutes (126 vs. Muskegon). The 'Dogs have also combined for most total goals in a game (13 vs. Muskegon), and penalty minutes by both teams (237 vs. Muskegon). Due to injuries, Richmond has yet to play a game with a full bench. Two 'Dogs made their debuts over the weekend. R.J. Gates joined the club Thursday. David Dartsch joined the lineup Saturday. Luch Nasato scored his first goal of the season with :16 left on Saturday to force the shootout. Prior to Friday's first loss of the season to Adirondack, the 'Dogs were behind in games only four times in eight games for a total of 13:57. Friday's game also marked the firs time that the 'Dogs trailed by more than one goal. The 'Dogs were ranked the number one team in all of AA hockey (70 teams in five leagues) by Just Hockey magazine. The UHL had five of the top 20 clubs. Richmond had scored at least three goals in every game prior to the loss on Friday. Richmond has three players on Injured Reserve: Mark Cody (21 Day-IR), Olivier Fillion (14 Day-IR), and Paul Johnson (7 Day-IR).

THIS WEEK AT THE COLISEUM: The ‘Dogs vs. Flint game on Wednesday is a Fas mart Will Win Wednesday. When the ‘Dogs beat the Generals all fans in attendance will receive a voucher for a free ticket for the December 17 game vs. Ft. Wayne. Friday the RiverDogs Wives and 102 The X team up for a canned food drive to benefit the Central Virginia Food Bank. Fans who bring three canned food items for donation will receive $3.00 off adult admission. It is also a Richmond Times Dispatch Press Pass Night.

TICKET INFO: 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. Tickets can be purchased on-line at www.ticketmaster.com. Pro-rated Season tickets, FlexPaks, and group tickets are available through the RiverDogs office. For more ticket information please call the RiverDogs office at 225-7825.

COACH LANGWAY ON THE RADIO: Catch RiverDogs head coach Rod Langway on the Mike Maniscalco Show on Sports Radio 910 Tuesdays at 5:05 PM. Then turn on Sports Phone with Big Al Coleman on 950 WXGI for more with Coach Langway Tuesdays at 5:40.

ON THE AIR: All RiverDogs games are broadcast live on ESPN Radio 100.3 and on the internet by sportsjuice.com at www.riverdogshockey.com, John Emmett, in his sixth season of broadcasting hockey in Richmond, calls the play by play.

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