RiverDogs game notes

Published on October 15, 2004 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Richmond RiverDogs News Release


TONIGHT'S MATCHUP: The season opener for both clubs. The first of four meetings, three here. Richmond was 5-4 vs. the Beacons last season, but Port Huron won three of five at the Coliseum. Brian Goudie had eight points vs. the Beacons. Casey Harris had nine vs. the ‘Dogs last season.

LAST ACTION: Richmond edged Missouri 4-3 in a shootout Saturday in Roanoke. It was the ‘Dogs only pre-season game. The ‘Dogs rallied after falling behind twice. Richmond carried a lead into the third period before Barrie Moore scored his second goal to force a shootout. Mark Turner scored the only goal of the shootout to give Richmond the win. Jeff Sanger stopped all five River Otters in the shootout. David Brosseau, David Hymovitz, and Jami Yoder scored for Richmond in regulation. The Beacons finished their pre-season with a 4-2 loss to Flint. Aaron Brand scored twice for Port Huron.

'DOG BITES: The ‘Dogs roster stands at 19 (11 forwards, six defensemen, two goalies). The ‘Dogs are carrying the UHL limit of seven veterans and have five rookies on the club. Mark Turner has been named the ‘Dogs captain. Richmond signed RW Jason Bone Wednesday. Richmond has now played three pre-season games in club history and all three ended in shootouts. The ‘Dogs open with three straight home games, then play six of seven on the road. Richmond is the defending Eastern Conference regular season champion. The UHL will operate with three divisions this season. The ‘Dogs will compete in the Eastern Division with Adirondack, Danbury, and Elmira. Richmond has six players back from last season: Brian Goudie, Luch Nasato, J.F. Picard, Francis Belanger, David Brosseau, and J.J. Wrobel. The ‘Dogs led the UHL in penalty minutes last season. The ‘Dogs roster includes 13 Canadians (five from Quebec) and six Americans.

BEACONS NOTES: Port Huron welcomes new head coach Rick Adduono. He coached the ‘Dogs Mark Turner in Greensboro last season. Long-time Roanoke goaltender Daniel Berthiaume signed with the Beacons this week, as did former Richmond scoring ace Andrew Shier, who will join the Beacons next week. The Beacons were 0-2 in pre-season. They were 38-31-7 last year and lost to Elmira in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Beacons have six returnees from last season. There are eight rookies in the Beacons lineup.

NEXT UP: The RiverDogs and Beacons clash again here tomorrow night at 7:35. (7:20 webcast at www.riverdogshockey.com).

AROUND THE UHL: Other Opening Night games around the league include Adirondack at Danbury, Ft. Wayne at Elmira, Muskegon at Flint, Missouri at Kansas City, Kalamazoo at Motor City, and Quad City at Rockford.

ON THE AIR: RiverDogs regular season road games can be heard on Talk Radio 1480 WTOX. 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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