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RiverDogs training camp underway

October 4, 2004 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Richmond RiverDogs News Release


The Richmond RiverDogs started their one-ice preparations for the 2004-05 season Monday with the first practice of training camp. The ‘Dogs will play one pre-season game, Saturday in Roanoke vs. Missouri. Richmond opens the regular season Friday, October 15 vs. Port Huron at 7:35 PM.

THE WEEK AHEAD (ALL TIMES EASTERN)

Saturday, October 9 vs. Missouri @ Roanoke 7:30 PM

GAME NOTES: The ‘Dogs and River Otters face off at the Roanoke Civic Center in the ‘Dogs only pre-season game. The two clubs did not meet last season and will not square off in the regular season this year. The River Otters were 17-51-8 last season. Kevin Kaminski is the new head coach in Missouri.

DOG BITES: The ‘Dogs opened training camp with 18 players on hand (12 forwards, four defensemen, and two goalies). Mark Langdon is still in camp with Rochester of the AHL. Pascal Morency, who's UHL rights belong to the ‘Dogs, is in camp with Wilkes-Barre of the AHL. As expected, Paul Johnson (likely retiring to take a job with the Winnipeg Police Department) and Jordan Roach (playing in the North American League in Quebec) did not report and were placed on the suspended list. The ‘Dogs waived goaltender Steve Vallee. Six ‘Dogs are back from last season: David Brosseau, Francis Belanger, J.J. Wrobel, J.F. Picard, Brian Goudie, and Luch Nasato. The ‘Dogs have the UHL limit seven veterans on the roster (Brian Goudie, Trevor Senn, Mark Turner, Jamie Yoder, Luch Nasato, David Hymovitz, and David Brosseau). There are five rookies in camp (Andrew Sharp, Justin Quenneville, Chad Wilson, Sean Keane, and Ryan McIntosh). The ‘Dogs open the regular season with three straight home games, then play six of seven on the road.

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

THIS WEEK'S RIVERDOGS ITINERARY

TUESDAY 10/5: 8:40 AM Practice Richmond Ice Zone

WEDNESDAY 10/6: 8:40 AM Practice Richmond Ice Zone

THURSDAY 10/7: 8:40 AM practice Richmond Ice Zone

FRIDAY 10/8: 8:40 AM practice Richmond Ice Zone SATURDAY 10/9: 7:30 pre-season game vs. Missouri @ Roanoke Civic Center

SUNDAY 10/10: no practice

ALL TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE CALL 225-7825, ext. 203 TO CONFIRM



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