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November 19, 2004 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Richmond RiverDogs News Release


TONIGHT'S MATCHUP: The fourth of 17 meetings and the third of nine at the Coliseum. Richmond is 2-1 vs. the Frostbite, 1-0 at home. Francis Belanger has four points vs. the Frostbite. Hugo Belanger and Justin Kelly have four points vs. the ‘Dogs. Adirondack has held the ‘Dogs under 30 shots in all three meetings. The ‘Dogs are fourth in the Eastern Division, two points behind second place Adirondack and only three out of first place. The 'Dogs have at least two games in hand on the rest of the East and the best winning percentage in the division.

LAST ACTION: Richmond beat Danbury 4-1 at the Coliseum Saturday. The ‘Dogs earned their third straight win despite Danbury out-shooting Richmond by 27. Ryan McIntosh made 48 saves. David Hymovitz and Jonathan Gagnon had a goal and assist. Richmond was 7-7 on the penalty kill. Anthony DiPalma and Francis Belanger chipped in two assists each. The Frostbite beat Elmira 6-5 yesterday on the road. Adirondack erupted for four second period goals and held off a late Jackals rally. Bruce Gardiner had two goals and two assists.

'DOG BITES: David Hymovitz earned the ‘Dogs first call-up this week. He played for AHL Binghamton Wednesday then re-joined the ‘Dogs. The 'Dogs have won three straight for the second time this season. That equals a season high. Richmond is 2-0 on a four game homestand. The 'Dogs snapped an 0-26 power play slump with a power play goal Saturday vs. Danbury. The 'Dogs have killed off 14 of opponents last 15 power plays. Mark Turner has points in four straight games. David Hymovitz and Jonathan Gagnon have points in three straight games. Ryan McIntosh has won his first four starts in net. Jeff Sanger ended a four game loosing streak Friday. The 'Dogs are 1-0 in a stretch of nine straight games vs. Eastern Division opponents. Derek Schutz came out of retirement to fill in for the 'Dogs last weekend while Trevor Senn served a two game UHL suspension. Senn re-joins the lineup tonight. The 'Dogs are 3-1-1 in one goal games. Richmond gave up a club record 49 shots on goal Saturday night. McIntosh made a club record 48 saves. The 'Dogs have been held to under 30 shots on goal in four straight games. They had 30 or more in seven of their first eight games. Richmond has held opponents to just eight goals over the last four games. Opponents have had 14 power play chances to the 'Dogs five over the last two games. McIntosh leads the league in save percentage and is fifth in goals against average. Gagnon is tied for third in the UHL in plus/minus. Turner is tied for second in shorthanded goals. Ryan Prentice is second in shooting percentage. David Brosseau is fourth in shots on goal. The Frostbite has won three straight games. Adirondack started the season winless in their first five games.

NEXT UP: Richmond is home again Saturday vs. Elmira at 7:35. It is once again Scout Night and the ‘Dogs will be giving away Thundersticks compliments of Fas mart. All fans who bring three or more non-perishable food items receive $3.00 off any full-price adult ticket. The ‘Dogs will donated all food collected to the Central Virginia Food Bank.

ON THE AIR: RiverDogs regular season road games can be heard on the RadioRichmond Sports Network, Talk Radio 1480 WTOX, 990 WLEE, and 1340 WHAP. All home and road games are live on the internet at www.riverdogshockey.com John Emmett calls the play by play. He is in his seventh season of broadcasting hockey in Richmond.

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, or purchased on-line at www.ticketmaster.com. Season tickets, FlexPaks, birthday parties, Family 4Paks, 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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