RiverDogs open season at home Friday

Published on October 12, 2004 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Richmond RiverDogs News Release


The Richmond RiverDogs open their 2004-'05 UHL season at home this weekend. The ‘Dogs host Port Huron Friday and Saturday at the Coliseum. The RiverDogs won their lone pre-season game Saturday in a shootout over Missouri.

THE WEEK AHEAD (ALL TIMES EASTERN)

Friday, October 15 vs. Port Huron 7:35 PM

GAME NOTES: 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.

Saturday, October 16 vs. Port Huron 7:35 PM GAME NOTES: The ‘Dogs and Beacons face off again in the second of four meetings. The Beacons, 38-31-7 last season, are led by new coach Rick Adduono. The two clubs next face off December 19 at Port Huron.

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS

Saturday, October 9 vs. Missouri @ Roanoke WIN 4-3 (SO)

GAME NOTES: 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.

DOG BITES: The ‘Dogs waived rookie forwards Andrew Sharp and Chad Wilson Monday. Mark Langdon reported to camp following an AHL tryout with Rochester. The ‘Dogs roster stands at 18 (10 forwards, six defensemen, two goalies). The ‘Dogs are carrying the UHL limit of seven veterans and have five rookies on the club. 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.

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. All games, home and away are live on the internet at www.riverdogshockey.com. John Emmett, in his seventh season of broadcasting hockey in Richmond, calls the play by play.

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