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Published on December 10, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Peoria Rivermen News Release


RIVERMEN PROMOTIONS

Tuesday, December 11

Vs. Hamilton Bulldogs - 7 pm

The Peoria Rivermen presents a Congressional Forum for the 18th Congressional House Seat featuring John Morris, Jim McConoughey, and Aaron Shock prior to the team's game against the Hamilton Bulldogs on Tuesday, December 11. This forum will be moderated by Matt Jones from Johnson, Brunce & Noble, P.C. Admission to the forum is $5 and includes your ticket to that night's contest in the price as well. Educate yourself to your choices in the 18th Congressional House race and join us for what promises to be an entertaining and enlightening forum!

Tuesday is also NESQUICK TWO-FOR-TUESDAY - Bring any Nesquik product UPC to the Peoria Civic Center Box Office for buy-one, get-one free upper bowl tickets!

Friday, December 14

Vs. Chicago Wolves - 7 pm

Do not miss the only Peoria-area appearance of Drake Bell from Nickelodeon's Drake and Josh! Drake will be signing autographs from 6 - 8:30 pm in the Carver Arena concourse - full color 8 x 10 photos will be available for just $5 each at the event.

Friday night is also St. Louis Blues Night featuring a jersey auction following the game of special white St. Louis Blues jerseys the Rivermen will wear during the contest. Proceeds will go to benefit the Children's Hospital of Illinois.

Also happening Friday night, it's Illinois Pork Producers Night with 2,500 Kiss-A-Pig Cups given away to fans!

Finally, it's another Coca-Cola 2-for-$22 Friday. Bring in any Coke product can to the Peoria Civic Center Box Office to receive two upper bowl tickets for just $22.

Saturday, December 15

Vs. Rochester Americans - 7 pm

Saturday night features a post-game concert with Jimmy Buffet cover band The Boat Drunks immediately following the contest. The band will perform shortly after the end of the game and everyone is invited to stick around and have a great time!

Radio: All 80 games, home and away, are broadcast live on your NEW Home for Rivermen Hockey, 96.5 ESPN RADIO. All broadcasts begin one half-hour before game time with the Voice of the Rivermen, Tom Callahan.

Internet Audio: LIVE streaming audio of all Rivermen games is available for no charge at www.rivermen.net.

Internet Video: LIVE streaming video with the accompanying audio feed is available at www.rivermen.net through the facilities of the b2 networks. The video Web cast of each game is available for a pay-per-view fee of $6.

WEEK 10 - RIVERMEN ACTION (0-1-0-1)

Friday, December 7 - RIVERMEN 2 vs. Quad City Flames 3 (SO)

Nikolay Lemtyugov and Charles Linglet staked the Rivermen to a 2-0 lead against the Flames on Friday night, but Quad City dug its way back into the contest thanks to a pair of power play goals from Grant Stevenson and Krys Kolanos to force a shootout. There the Flames scored twice on three attempts while Matt Keetley (21 saves) held Peoria without a goal in four tries for the win. Chris Beckford-Tseu stopped 37 shots in helping Peoria get the single point.

Saturday, December 8 - RIVERMEN 3 vs. Quad City Flames 4

Following up on Friday's dramatic shootout win, the Flames beat the Rivermen in regulation for the first time since December 7, 2005. Jean-Guy Trudel posted a goal and an assist for the Rivermen in the loss, while Trent Whitfield and Alexander Hellstrom also scored in the game for Peoria. Grant Stevenson led the way for the Flames with a goal and two assists in the victory. Matt Keetley made 27 saves in the win for Quad City.

SCOUTING THE BULLDOGS

National Hockey League Parent Club: Montreal Canadiens

Record Entering This Week: 8-10-0-3

Standings Points (Relative to Rivermen): 19 -4)

North Division Standing: 6th

Western Conference Standing: 14th

Rivermen Record Against: 0-0-0-0

Leading Scorer: Sergei Kostitsyn (6-16-22)

Starting Goaltender: Yan Danis (4-6-1, 2.73 GAA, .917 save %)

AHL Power-play Ranking Entering This Week: 22nd - 14.2 % (17-for-120)

AHL Penalty-kill Ranking Entering This Week: 5th - 86.0 (96-for-111)

SCOUTING THE WOLVES

National Hockey League Parent Club: Atlanta Thrashers

Record Entering This Week: 17-6-1-0

Standings Points (Relative to Rivermen): 35 (+12)

West Division Standing: 1st

Western Conference Standing: T-1st

Rivermen Record Against: 1-2-1-0

Leading Scorer: Jason Krog (8-19-27), Steve Martins (9-18-27)

Starting Goaltender: Fred Brathwaite (10-2-0, 2.50, .918 save %

AHL Power-play Ranking Entering This Week: 4th - 21.4% (34-for-159)

AHL Penalty-kill Ranking Entering This Week: 11th - 84.7% (138-for-163)

SCOUTING THE AMERICANS

National Hockey League Parent Club: Buffalo Sabres/Florida Panthers

Record Entering This Week: 10-13-1-3

Standings Points (Relative to Rivermen): 23 (even)

North Division Standing: 5th

Western Conference Standing: T-11th

Rivermen Record Against: 0-0-0-0

Leading Scorer: Mark Mancari (6-17-23)

Starting Goaltender: Adam Dennis (9-7-1, 3.22 GAA, .898 save %)

AHL Power-play Ranking Entering This Week:

AHL Penalty-kill Ranking Entering This Week: 5th - 86.6% (129-for-149)

IN THE COMMUNITY

Here's where the Peoria Rivermen will be appearing in the Central Illinois Community this week:

Wednesday, December 12 - 3:45 pm

The Peoria Rivermen will appear at the Stocking Stuffers Store at the Northwoods Mall. Ryan Glenn, Julian Talbot, and Nicholas Drazenovic will be signing autographs and posing for pictures while helping area youth complete their Christmas shopping!

Thursday, December 13 - 2:30 pm

Jean-Guy Trudel, Charles Linglet, and Aaron MacKenzie will visit the Children's Hospital of Illinois to help pass out hot chocolate and good cheer, bringing smiles to the kids in time for the holidays!

RIVERMEN NEWS AND NOTES

Charles Linglet notched his 100th AHL point with a goal against Quad City on Friday, and posted his 50th AHL assist against the Flames Saturday night.

Jean-Guy Trudel has 490 pro assists over the course of his career after notching a helper on Saturday against Quad City

Micki DuPont is two goals away from 50 in the AHL

Peoria hosts Hamilton (Tues.) and Rochester (Sat.) this week for the only time this season

Saturday's regulation win for Quad City was its first over Peoria since Dec. 7 2005.

RECENT RIVERMEN TRANSACTIONS

12/09/2007 Derek Dolson (G) Peoria DEL Released from PTO

12/07/2007 Derek Dolson (G) Peoria ADD Signed to PTO

12/06/2007 Marek Schwarz (G) Peoria DEL Recalled from loan by St. Louis (NHL)

12/03/2007 Neil Komadoski (D) Peoria ADD Recalled from loan to Alaska (ECHL)

11/26/2007 Neil Komadoski (D) Peoria DEL Returned on loan to Alaska (ECHL)

11/19/2007 Chris Beckford-Tseu (G) Peoria ADD Recalled from loan to Alaska (ECHL)

11/19/2007 Juuso Riksman (G) Peoria Suspended by Team

11/19/2007 Ryan Glenn (D) Peoria ADD Recalled from loan to Alaska (ECHL)

News and Notes:

Tuesday, December 11 at 5:30 pm the Peoria Rivermen are hosting a Political Forum for the 18th Congressional House Seat, featuring Republican candidates John Morris, Jim McConoughey, and Aaron Shock. The forum will be moderated by Matt Jones from Johnson, Brunce & Noble, P.C. Admission is $5 and includes a ticket to that night's game against Hamilton. We encourage all news crews to come out and cover the event.

Wednesday the Rivermen will be at the Stocking Stuffers Store at Northwoods Mall from 3:45 - 5 pm, helping kids 12-and-under finish their holiday shopping. No adults are allowed in the store except for volunteer helpers, and Rivermen players Ryan Glenn, Julian Talbot, and Nicholas Drazenovic will be on hand to offer their shopping advice to the kids. All proceeds from the Stocking Stuffers Store goes to benefit Crittenton Crisis Nursery.

Trent and Colleen Whitfield continue their holiday season campaign to raise money and awareness for the National Down Syndrome Congress. Trent and Colleen's daughter, Alstyn, was diagnosed with Down Syndrome shortly after her birth four months ago, and they are entering the fight for education and awareness headlong. To help, the Rivermen are selling team autographed Christmas ornaments for $20 each, with all money going to the NDSC. Ornaments are also available in the Rivermen online store at www.rivermen.net/merchandise. Here is a link to a video plea from Trent and Colleen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKk-ZXz4tak

Jean-Guy Trudel, Charles Linglet, and Aaron MacKenzie will help pass out hot chocolate and holiday cheer at Children's Hospital of Illinois on Thursday, December 13 from 2:30 - 3:30 pm. This is a great photo opportunity and community story.

The winner of the Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino Playful Vegas Escape is former Rivermen season ticket holder and current active U.S. Military member Troy Schull of Washington, IL. Troy is on leave from Iraq currently and came to the game, winning the random drawing during the game on Saturday night against Quad City.

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