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October 18, 2004 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Richmond RiverDogs News Release


The Richmond RiverDogs opened the 2004-'05 United Hockey League season by taking three out of four points in a pair of home games vs. Port Huron. The ‘Dogs finish a three game homestand Friday before hitting the road for games Saturday and Sunday. Richmond is 1-0-1 following the opening weekend of play.

THE WEEK AHEAD (ALL TIMES EASTERN)

Friday, October 22 vs. Adirondack 7:35 PM

GAME NOTES: The first of 17 meetings and the first of nine in Richmond. The ‘Dogs were 17-4 vs. Adirondack last season. Hugo Belanger, who had 32 points in 21 games vs. the ‘Dogs last season, returns to lead the Frostbite. Dogs were 6-3 vs. Adirondack at home last season.

Saturday, October 23 @ Elmira 7:30 PM GAME NOTES: The first of 17 meetings and the first of nine at Elmira. ‘Dogs were 11-4-3 vs. Jackals last season, 4-3-1 at Elmira. Jackals knocked the ‘Dogs out of the playoffs last season. David Brosseau had 22 points in 14 games vs. Elmira last season. Jackals have seven players back from last year.

Sunday, October 24 @ Danbury 5:30 PM GAME NOTES: The first of 17 meetings and the first of eight in Danbury. First ever meeting vs. the expansion Trashers. Danbury won two of three games last week. Trashers again play three games in three nights this week. Trashers lineup includes long-time UHL stars Jim Duhart and Brent Gretzky.

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS

Friday, October 15 vs. Port Huron LOSS 3-2 (SO)

GAME NOTES: The ‘Dogs and Beacons played teeter-totter in the second period before the Beacons won it in an overtime shootout. Richmond had a 1-0 lead on a Francis Belanger goal. The Beacons grabbed a 2-1 lead on a pair of power play goals before J.J. Wrobel scored on a power play to tie the game at two. All of the regulation scoring came in 7:52 during the second period. The ‘Dogs out-shot Port Huron 35-28. Stu Dunn stopped all four ‘Dogs in the shootout.

Saturday, October 16 vs. Port Huron WIN 6-5 GAME NOTES: The ‘Dogs rallied for three third period goals to earn their first win. Port Huron jumped out to a 2-0 lead early in the first period. Richmond tied the game only to fall behind twice more. The Beacons rallied to tie after Richmond took a one goal lead in the third. J.J. Wrobel's goal with 3:08 to play finally put the ‘Dogs ahead to stay. David Brosseau had a hat trick. Francis Belanger added four assists. Josh Tataryn had a hat trick for the Beacons.

DOG BITES: The ‘Dogs play three games in three nights in three cities this weekend. It is the first of ten three games in three nights weekends this season. The ‘Dogs are averaging 35.5 shots on goal through two games to opponents 24.5. Port Huron was 5-15 on the power play in two games. David Brosseau tied a club record and notched the ‘Dogs fourth all-time hat trick with three goals Saturday. Brosseau had four goals and five points over the weekend. Francis Belanger had a four assist game Saturday. Frank Burgio picked up his first pro point with an assist Saturday. The ‘Dogs finish a three game homestand Friday, then hit the road for six of their next seven games. Richmond plays eight straight games vs. Eastern Division clubs starting Friday. 51 of the ‘Dogs 80 games are vs. Eastern Division opponents. Six ‘Dogs had points in each of the first two games: Francis Belanger, David Hymovitz, Jonathan Gagnon, David Brosseau, J.J. Wrobel, and Mark Turner. Burgio was the only other ‘Dog to tally a point in the first two games. Hymovitz scored the ‘Dogs first shorthanded goal of the year in Saturday's game. Brosseau led the ‘Dogs in shots in each of the first two games and has 15 for the season. Going back to last season Francis Belanger has points in eight straight regular season games. J.J Wrobel has points in four straight regular season games.

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 (streaming courtesy of BroadcastMonsters.com). John Emmett, in his seventh season of broadcasting hockey in Richmond, calls the play by play.



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