Rivermen Continue Dominance of Bullies, Win 4-2

March 18, 2005 - ECHL (ECHL)
Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies News Release

Atlantic City, NJ – Goaltender Alfie Michaud stopped 30 shots and Peoria won their sixth straight over the Bullies, defeating Atlantic City 4-2 before 1868 at Historic Boardwalk Hall in ECHL action Friday. Atlantic City still retains sole possession of first place in the North Division with 78 points.

Brian McCullough opened the scoring at 7:30 of the first period for Peoria (32-21-7), rifling a backhand shot past Bullies goaltender Trevor Koenig to give the Rivermen a 1-0 lead. Russ Guzior made it 2-0 Peoria when he collected Travis Rycroft's rebound and beat Koenig with a shot along the ice at 18:54 of the first. The Bullies (35-20-8) countered just 31 seconds later as Paul Caponigri tipped the loose puck sitting on the end line through Peoria goaltender Alfie Michaud at 19:25 to cut the deficit to 2-1.

Tyler Rennette extended the Rivermen lead to 3-1 with a power play goal at 8:18 of the second period. Rennette beat Koenig with a one-timer from the left-wing circle off the set up by Chad Starling.

Brian Fahey brought the Bullies back to within a goal when he collected Jason Notermann's rebound in the slot and ripped a shot over the right shoulder of Michaud at 5:23 of the third period to trim the margin to 3-2, but Atlantic City would get no closer. Randy Rowe closed the scoring for Peoria with an empty-net goal at 19:19.

Atlantic City out-shot Peoria 32-27. Koenig stopped 23 shots in falling to 22-11-4 on the season. The Bullies went 0-2 on the power play.

Atlantic City returns to Historic Boardwalk Hall at 7:05PM Saturday as they battle the Reading Royals. The Bullies will wear beach-themed jerseys sponsored by the Atlantic City Booster Club. The game-worn jerseys will be available for purchase through a silent auction lasting until the start of the third period. Proceeds from the auction will benefit various charities in South Jersey. For more information or to order tickets, call (609) 348-PUCK.

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