Riverdogs, Mechanics Conduct Trade

Published on January 19, 2006 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Richmond RiverDogs News Release


RICHMOND, VA - The Richmond RiverDogs, proud members of the United Hockey League, have executed a trade that sends defenseman Ryan Van Buskirk to the Motor City Mechanics in exchange for rookie defenseman Henry Acres and future considerations.

Van Buskirk, a 6-2, 215 pound native of Sault Ste. Mare, ONT. , appeared in 23 games for the RiverDogs where he got a pair of assists for two points and 103 penalty minutes. Acres, a 5-10, 187 pound native of Qualicum Beach, BC, is in his first full season of pro hockey. With Motor City, Henry has potted 2 goals and 5 assists for 7 points, 22 penalty minutes in 33 games.

The RiverDogs hope to continue their three game winning streak as they travel to Roanoke for a pair against the Roanoke Valley Vipers on Friday and Saturday, January 20 & 21, 2006. The Dogs return home to the Richmond Coliseum on Sunday, January 22nd for a 4:05 pm contest against the Missouri RiverOtters. It is also Fox Post-game Skate with the RiverDogs. Fans are asked to bring their skates and join the players on the ice immediately following the RiverDogs-RiverOtters game, get pictures, autographs, meet the players and a whole lot of fun. Those without skates are invited on the ice as well.

INFORMATION, NEWS AND NOTES: Season tickets, FlexPaks, Richmond Times-Dispatch Family 4 Packs and group packages are available through the RiverDogs office. For more information call the RiverDogs at 804-225-PUCK (7825). Fans can follow the RiverDogs and be "in the know" by going to www.riverdogsuhl.com. All RiverDogs game action can be viewed on the net by accessing the B-2 Network link on www.riverdogsuhl.com. For complete game information while the RiverDogs are playing both home and away, or game information for any UHL team, log on to www.pointstreak.com and choose UHL. Pointstreak provides updated game information along with team rosters, stats, and more about the RiverDogs and all the UHL teams.

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