RiverDogs Open Three-Game Homestand this Week

Published on January 19, 2004 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Richmond RiverDogs News Release


The Richmond RiverDogs are now 20-14-3, after going 1-1 last week. The ‘Dogs are in second place in the Eastern Conference, two points behind Flint with two games in hand. Richmond is home Friday and Saturday this week vs. Elmira.

THE WEEK AHEAD (ALL TIMES EASTERN)

Friday, January 23 vs. Elmira 7:35 PM

GAME NOTES: The ninth of 18 meetings and the fifth of 10 here. Richmond is 5-2-1 vs. the Jackals, 3-0-1 at home. Jay Murphy has eight points vs. the Jackals. Don Smith has nine vs. Richmond. Jackals have out-scored Richmond 11-6 in the third period. ‘Dogs are 3-36 on the power play vs. Elmira.

Saturday, January 24 Elmira 7:35 PM

GAME NOTES: The 10th of 18 meetings and the sixth of 10 in Richmond. The sixth straight meeting in the season series at Richmond.

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS

Tuesday, January 13 vs. Adirondack WIN 2-0

GAME NOTES: The ‘Dogs out-shot the IceHawks 38-20. Maxime Gingras earned the shutout win. Olivier Filion snapped a scoreless tie with a second period power play goal. Derek Schutz banged in a third period insurance goal. The ‘Dogs equaled a season low with six PIM.

Saturday, January 17 @ Kalamazoo LOSS 4-1

GAME NOTES: The ‘Dogs five game unbeaten streak came to an end as they were out-shot 39-21. Wings beat the ‘Dogs for the third straight time. Tim Turner snapped a 1-1 tie with a late second period goal. Jeff Turner had a hat trick, including an empty net goal. Eric Perricone scored for Richmond.

DOG BITES: RiverDogs coach Rod Langway led the Eastern Conference All Stars to an 8-3 win over the West in the 2004 Comcast UHL All Star Classic. The ‘Dogs Kevin St. Jacques had two goals and an assist and was voted the number three star of the game. Jay Murphy added a goal for the East. J.J. Wrobel is still on IR and did not play in the All Star Game. Murphy is tied for 18th in the league in points. Darren Wetherill is tied for fourth in plus/minus (+17). Wrobel is tied for second in game-winning goals (five). Maxime Gingras is tied for second in shutouts (three) and is tied for fourth in goaltender wins. The RiverDogs five game unbeaten streak ended Saturday at Kalamazoo. During the streak, the 'Dogs out-shot opponents by an average of 15 per game. They were out-shot by 18 Saturday and were held to three shots in the third period. Gingras notched his third shutout of the season in Tuesday's win over Adirondack. The Richmond has lost four straight road games. The ‘Dogs last road win was December 6 at Adirondack. Richmond has scored five goals in their last four road games. The 'Dogs open a three game homestand Friday. Richmond is in a stretch of 13 out of 14 games and 18 of 21 games at home. Richmond has a 10 game road trip looming later in the season. The 'Dogs hit the halfway point of the season following Friday's game vs. Elmira. A streak of 17 straight penalty kills ended with a five on three goal against Saturday at Kalamazoo. The 'Dogs have killed 21 of the opposition's last 22 power plays. Richard Pitirri's three game scoring streak ended Saturday. The 'Dogs still lead the UHL in penalty minutes but have just 42 in their last four games. The 'Dogs equaled season lows in PIM in a game with six vs. Adirondack Tuesday and combined PIM with the opponent (14) in that game. The 'Dogs have allowed 12 regulation goals against in the last six games. Richmond is 11-1-3 when scoring first.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

· Friday the ‘Dogs host Elmira in a Family Four Pack Night (four tickets, four hot dogs, four sodas, and four Fling-A-Puck vouchers for $44). It is also a Times-Dispatch Press Pass Night. Look for the coupon in the Richmond Times-Dispatch good for $3.00 off any adult admission.

· RiverDogs At Your Service. ‘Dogs players will serve dinner at the Capital Ale House January 25 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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