RiverDogs home for three more this week

Published on February 8, 2005 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Richmond RiverDogs News Release


The Richmond RiverDogs are now 24-24-3 after going 1-2 last week. The ‘Dogs are in third place in the Eastern Division eight points up on Elmira. Richmond trails Flint and Missouri by four in the wild card race. The ‘Dogs are home again this week Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.

THE WEEK AHEAD (ALL TIMES EASTERN)

Wednesday, February 9 vs. Danbury 7:35 PM GAME NOTES: The 12th of 17 meetings and the sixth of eight here. Richmond is 5-6 vs. Danbury, 3-2 at home. Mark Turner has 12 points vs. the Trashers. Jeff Daw and Mike Bayrack have 11 vs. Richmond. The Trashers have out-shot the ‘Dogs by an average of 12.5 per game in the season series.

Friday, February 11 vs. Elmira 7:35 PM GAME NOTES: The 14th of 17 meetings and the seventh of eight here. The ‘Dogs are 7-6 vs. the Jackals, 4-2 at the Coliseum. Ryan Prentice has 12 points vs. the Jackals. Jason Sessa has 23 vs. the ‘Dogs. Jackals are 20-68 (29.4%) on the power play vs. Richmond.

Saturday, February 12 vs. Elmira 7:35 PM GAME NOTES: The 15th of 17 meetings and the eighth and final here. ‘Dogs finish a six game homestand. They play 15 of their next 18 games on the road, including two visits to Elmira in March. Jackals finish a three game road trip. The Jackals last win in regulation came against Richmond January 7.

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS

Wednesday, February 2 vs. Port Huron LOSS 8-4 GAME NOTES: The Beacons jumped out to a 3-0 first period lead and held off a Richmond rally with a three goal third period. David Hymovitz scored twice for Richmond. Trevor Edwards, David Beauregard, and Aaron Brand scored twice each for the Beacons. Port Huron was 2-3 on the power play.

Friday, February 4 vs. Flint WIN 6-4 GAME NOTES: The ‘Dogs scored four straight goals after Flint took a 1-0 lead. David Hymovitz scored twice for Richmond. Dennis Vial had three points in his ‘Dogs debut. Richmond was 3-8 on the power play. Brent Belecki picked up his first win for the ‘Dogs.

Saturday, February 5 vs. Flint LOSS 3-2 GAME NOTES: Richmond out-shot Flint 34-17, including 13-4 in the first period but the Generals scored a pair of goals in the second period and held off a ‘Dogs third period rally to win. Marco Emond made 32 saves for Flint. Brian Goudie had two assists for the ‘Dogs.

DOG BITES: The 'Dogs are 1-2 on a six game homestand. Following that homestand Richmond plays 15 of 18 games on the road. The 17 shots allowed by the 'Dogs Saturday is a season low. The 'Dogs are 7 for their last 26 on the power play (27%) and 28 for their last 32 on the penalty kill (87.5%) over a seven game stretch. David Hymovitz has points in three straight games. Dennis Vial made his 'Dogs debut Friday with a three point game. 10 of the 19 'Dogs on the active roster have been added since the start of the season. Richmond has used 36 players this season. The 'Dogs used 38 last year. Derek Schutz returned to the lineup from IR Friday. Richmond has lost three of their last four after winning four out of five. Opponents have had 40 more power play chances than the 'Dogs this season. Hymovitz is eighth in the league in scoring. Trevor Senn, who remains on IR, is fourth in PIM. Nathan Grobins is tied for fifth in the league in shutouts. Kyle Sheen is tied for second in the league in game winning goals by a rookie and leads the league's rookies in penalty minutes. Luch Nasato is fifth in points by a defenseman.

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. All ‘Dogs games are available in streaming video on a pay per view basis from B2 Networks.

THIS WEEK'S RIVERDOGS ITINERARY

TUESDAY 2/8: Practice 10 AM Coliseum

WEDNESDAY 2/9: Pre-game skate 10 AM Coliseum, 7:35 game vs. Danbury

THURSDAY 2/10: Practice 11 AM Coliseum

FRIDAY 2/11: 10 AM pre-game skate Coliseum, 7:35 game vs. Elmira SATURDAY 2/12: 7:35 PM game vs. Elmira

SUNDAY 2/13: Off

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