RiverDogs grab Eastern Conference lead

Published on January 26, 2004 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Richmond RiverDogs News Release


The Richmond RiverDogs are now 22-14-3, after going 2-0 last week. The ‘Dogs have seized first place in the UHL Eastern Conference just past the halfway point of the season. Richmond enjoys a two point lead over Flint. The ‘Dogs finish a three game homestand Tuesday then hit the road for three in a row starting Wednesday in Adirondack.

THE WEEK AHEAD (ALL TIMES EASTERN)

Tuesday, January 27 vs. Adirondack 7:05 PM

GAME NOTES: The 11th of 21 meetings, the seventh of nine in Richmond and the first of three straight between the clubs. The ‘Dogs are 7-3 vs. the IceHawks, 3-3 at home. Hugo Belanger has 15 points vs. the ‘Dogs. J.J. Wrobel has 15 vs. the IceHawks. Two of Richmond's wins have come in shootouts.

Wednesday, January 28 @ Adirondack 7:05 PM

GAME NOTES: The 12th of 21 meetings and the fifth of 12 in Glens Falls. Richmond is 4-0 at Adirondack. The ‘Dogs have held the IceHawks to seven goals in the four meetings at Glens Falls.

Friday, January 30 @ Adirondack 7:35 PM

GAME NOTES: The 13th of 21 meetings and the fifth of 12 in Glens Falls. This is the only time this season the ‘Dogs will play the same opponent three straight times.

Saturday, January 31 @ Elmira 7:05 PM

GAME NOTES: The 11th of 18 meetings and the fifth of eight in Elmira. ‘Dogs are 7-2-1 vs. Jackals, 2-2 at Elmira. The Jackals have out-scored the ‘Dogs 10-0 in the last two meetings in Elmira. Richmond is unbeaten in six straight vs. the Jackals. Jay Murphy has nine points vs. Elmira. Don Smith has 10 vs. Richmond. The Jackals have out-scored the ‘Dogs 12-7 in the third period.

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS

Friday, January 23 vs. Elmira WIN 5-2

GAME NOTES: The ‘Dogs jumped out to 2-0 and 3-1 first period leads en route to the win over the Jackals. Richard Pitirri scored two goals. Brad Both and Dave Shields had a goal and assist. David Brosseau added two assists. The Jackals out-shot the ‘Dogs 34-26.

Saturday, January 24 Elmira WIN 2-1

GAME NOTES: The ‘Dogs gave up a season high 45 shots but earned their third straight win over Elmira. Maxime Gingras made 44 saves. David Brosseau scored to give Richmond a 1-0 first period lead. Jay Murphy scored the game-winner on a power play 28 seconds after Eddy Lowe tied the game.

DOG BITES: The RiverDogs are unbeaten in their last seven games at home (5-0-2). Richmond has won three straight at home. The 'Dogs have lost four in a row on the road. Richmond concludes a stretch of 18 out of 21 games at home Wednesday. The 'Dogs and Adirondack meet three straight times this week. Olivier Filion's three game scoring streak ended Saturday. Maxime Gingras has started 11 straight games in net. The 'Dogs are 31 for their last 34 (91.1%) on the penalty kill and have gone seven straight games without allowing a five-on-four power play goal against. Richmond has been out-shot in three straight games by a total of 46 (just over 15 per game). The 'Dogs open a three game road trip Wednesday. J.F. Picard re-joined the lineup Friday after missing six games due to injury. The 'Dogs are 17-1-1 when scoring first and 12-1-3 in one goal games. Richmond has only 72 PIM in their last six games. Richmond was just 3-40 on the power play vs. Elmira before scoring the game-winning goal Saturday with a man advantage. The 45 shots allowed by the 'Dogs Saturday is a club season high. Maxime Gingras 44 saves in that game is also a season high. Kevin St. Jacques is tied for 19th in the UHL in scoring. Darren Wetherill is tied for second in the league in plus/minus at +19. J.J. Wrobel is tied for second in the league with five game-winning-goals. Maxime Gingras is tied for fourth in the league in goaltender wins and is tied for third in shutouts with three. Wrobel, Tyler Lawson, and Olivier Dannel are on IR. The ‘Dogs still lead the UHL in PIM.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

· RiverDogs At Your Service. ‘Dogs players will serve dinner at the Capital Ale House February 22 and March 28. Tickets are $30. There will be 6 PM and 7 PM seatings both nights. For more information please call 643-ALES.

· Help us re-name the ‘Dogs for a night. We are looking for the wildest, wackiest, craziest name for the team. The club will use that name and wear special jerseys with that name and logo for "Re-name The Team Night" March 26 vs. Elmira. To enter stop by the Customer Service Table during any RiverDogs home game.

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. FlexPaks, Family Four Packs, birthday parties, 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 at www.riverdogshockey.com, John Emmett, in his sixth season of broadcasting hockey in Richmond, calls the play by play.

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