Rivermen Weekly
Published on December 17, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Peoria Rivermen News Release
RIVERMEN PROMOTIONS
Wednesday, December 26 - 7 pm
Vs. Rockford IceHogs
WINNING WEDNESDAY! If the Rivermen beat the Rockford IceHogs on Wednesday night, everyone in attendance gets a free ticket to the New Year's Day game against the Houston Aeros!
Saturday, December 29 - 8 pm
Vs. Rockford IceHogs
Check out the circus-style acrobatics of Bounce at the game on Saturday night as they thrill you with their feats of skill and daring!
Sunday, December 30 - 3 pm
Vs. Iowa Stars
Sunday's are Insight Cable/Peoria Journal Star Family Fun on the Run Days! Join the team on every Sunday this season with $1 Upper Bowl tickets for all kids 12 and under; inflatables for the kids, plus face painting, balloon art, and Rivermen mascots; From 2-3 pm all hot dogs, Cokes, and chips are just $1; plus don't miss the POST-GAME SKATE with the RIVERMEN.
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 11 - RIVERMEN ACTION (3-0-0-0)
Tuesday, December 11 - RIVERMEN 5 vs. Hamilton 0
Chris Beckford-Tseu made 25 saves to earn his first shutout of the season and the Rivermen received two goals from Charles Linglet and three assists from Martin Kariya en route to the win. Mike Glumac, Micki DuPont, and Nikolay Lemtyugov also scored for the Rivermen.
Friday, December 14 - RIVERMEN 4 vs. Chicago 1
The Rivermen became the first team to defeat the Wolves twice this season with a 4-1 win at home Friday night. Chris Beckford-Tseu again registered the win by stopping 17 shots. Chris Porter, Jean-Guy Trudel, Nikolay Lemtyugov, and Micki DuPont provided the scoring as Peoria held Chicago to just six shots in each period of play.
Saturday, December 15 - RIVERMEN 4 vs. Americans 3
In the only meeting of the two clubs in Peoria this season, the Rivermen held off a late charge after building a 4-1 lead to win their third straight at home. Nikolay Lemtyugov scored in his third straight game while Mike Glumac and Micki DuPont chipped in with multiple-point efforts. Chris Beckford-Tseu won his third straight decision with 30 saves in the contest.
SCOUTING THE WOLVES
National Hockey League Parent Club: Atlanta Thrashers
Record Entering This Week: 19-7-1-0
Standings Points (Relative to Rivermen): 39 (+10)
North Division Standing: 2nd
Western Conference Standing: 2nd
Rivermen Record Against: 2-2-1
Leading Scorer: Jason Krog (10-22-32)
Starting Goaltender: Ondrej Pavelec (4-3-0, 3.02 GAA, .891 save %)
AHL Power-play Ranking Entering This Week: 2nd - 22.2% (39-176)
AHL Penalty-kill Ranking Entering This Week: 7th - 85.5% (165-186)
SCOUTING THE MONSTERS
National Hockey League Parent Club: Colorado Avalanche
Record Entering This Week: 8-14-1-4
Standings Points (Relative to Rivermen): 21 (-8)
West Division Standing: 7th
Western Conference Standing: T-14th
Rivermen Record Against: 0-0-0-0
Leading Scorer: Eric Healey (8-9-17)
Starting Goaltender: Jason Bacashihua (5-8-1, 3.06 GAA, .909 save %)
AHL Power-play Ranking Entering This Week: 28th - 13.4% (20-149)
AHL Penalty-kill Ranking Entering This Week: 26th - 77.3% (109-141)
IN THE COMMUNITY
Here's where the Peoria Rivermen will be appearing in the Central Illinois Community this week:
Steger's Furniture - The Rivermen will appear at Steger's Furniture in Pekin from 6 - 7 pm to sign autographs and pose for pictures. Steger's is located at the corner of Court and Margaret in Pekin.
RIVERMEN NEWS AND NOTES
Charles Linglet (6-3-9) is on a six-game point scoring streaks.
Nikolay Lemtyugov has scored in three straight games for the Rivermen.
Chris Beckford-Tseu won all three starts this week to post a 3-0 record, 1.34 GAA, and a .947 save percentage, including a 5-0 shutout win over Hamilton Tuesday in which he made 25 saves.
Peoria embarks on a three-game road trip this week, heading to Chicago Wednesday and Cleveland Friday and Saturday for the team's first games with the Lake Erie Monsters
RECENT RIVERMEN TRANSACTIONS
12/14/2007 Michal Birner (LW) Peoria DEL Recalled from loan by St. Louis (NHL)
12/12/2007 Marek Schwarz (G) Peoria ADD Returned on loan from St. Louis (NHL)
12/11/2007 Derek Dolson (G) Peoria DEL Released from PTO
12/11/2007 Derek Dolson (G) Peoria ADD Signed to PTO
12/11/2007 Steve Wagner (D) Peoria ADD Loaned from St. Louis (NHL)
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