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RiverDogs hit the road this week

January 24, 2005 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Richmond RiverDogs News Release


The Richmond RiverDogs are now 21-21-3 after going 2-1 last week. The ‘Dogs are in third place in the Eastern Division. The ‘Dogs are on the road Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday for three games vs. Eastern Division rivals. Richmond's David Hymovitz will play in Monday's 2005 Pepsi UHL All Star Classic.

THE WEEK AHEAD (ALL TIMES EASTERN)

Wednesday, January 26 @ Adirondack 7:05 PM GAME NOTES: The 13th of 17 meetings and the eighth of nine in Glens Falls. Richmond is 5-5-2 vs. Adirondack, 3-3-1 at Glens Falls. Mark Turner has 16 points vs. the Frostbite. Justin Kelly has 16 vs. the ‘Dogs. Richmond is winless in their last three games vs. the Frostbite.

Friday, January 28 @ Danbury 7:30 PM GAME NOTES: The 10th of 17 meetings and the fifth of eight in Danbury. The ‘Dogs are 4-5 vs. the Trashers, 1-3 at Danbury. Mark Turner has 11 points vs. the Trashers. Jeff Daw has nine vs. Richmond. The Trashers are out-shooting the ‘Dogs by over 14 per game in the season series.

Saturday, January 29 @ Danbury 7:00 PM GAME NOTES: The 11th of 17 meetings and the sixth of eight in Danbury Third of six straight divisional games for the Trashers. Trashers coach Todd Stirling is coaching Team Pepsi at the UHL All Star Game.

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS

Wednesday, January 19 vs. Elmira WIN 4-2 GAME NOTES: The ‘Dogs David Hymovitz had a hat trick, Jonathan Gagnon added two assists, and Nathan Grobins made 28 saves as the ‘Dogs moved into third place ahead of Elmira. Hymovitz second goal, late in the first period, put the ‘Dogs ahead to stay. David Brosseau also scored for Richmond.

Friday, January 21 vs. Motor City LOSS 5-4 GAME NOTES: The ‘Dogs furious third period rally fell short after they spotted the Mechanics a 5-2 lead. Motor City out-shot Richmond 26-7 in the second period while erupting for four goals. Jonathan Gagnon scored two goals for Richmond. Joe Burton scored twice for Motor City.

Saturday, January 22 vs. Kalamazoo WIN 4-1 GAME NOTES: The ‘Dogs bounced back to beat the UHL's hottest club. Luch Nasato had a goal and assist and the ‘Dogs exploded for three third period goals despite getting out-shot 17-6. David Hymovitz and Mark Turner had a goal and assist. The ‘Dogs were 2-6 on the power play.

DOG BITES: The 'Dogs snapped Kalamazoo's UHL record-tying 12 game winning streak Saturday. Nathan Grobins is 4-0-1 in five starts since joining the 'Dogs. Richmond went 4-2-1 on a seven game homestand. The 'Dogs went 3-1 vs. Kalamazoo this season after going 0-5 vs. the Wings last year. David Hymovitz, the 'Dogs lone All-Star representative, has seven points in his last three games. Francis Belanger David Brosseau, and Ryan Prentice have points in three straight games. The 'Dogs are -23 in the second period this season. Richmond is 0-2-1 in their last three one goal games after going 9-1-2 in their last 12. J.J Wrobel returned from a three week stint on IR Friday. Trevor Senn is on IR. Hymovitz is tied for eighth in the league in scoring and is fifth in assists. Mark Turner is tied for 16 in points. Senn is third in penalty minutes. Kyle Sheen leads in rookie penalty minutes. Mike Dombkiewicz is tied for 10th in rookie scoring.

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. Season tickets, FlexPaks, birthday parties, and group tickets are available through the RiverDogs office. For more ticket information please call the RiverDogs office at 225-7825.

ON THE AIR: All RiverDogs road games are broadcast live on Talk Radio 1480 WTOX and Unforgettable 990 and 1340. All games, home and away, are live on the internet at www.riverdogshockey.com (streaming courtesy of BroadcastMonsters.com). John Emmett, in his seventh season of broadcasting hockey in Richmond, calls the play by play.

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