AHL Peoria Rivermen

Rivermen Weekly

Published on March 17, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Peoria Rivermen News Release


RIVERMEN PROMOTIONS

Friday, March 21 vs. Lake Erie Monsters - 7 pm

It's a Rivermen Post-Game Concert Event with country music star Craig Morgan! Presented by Petersen Health Care, Craig will play a full post-game concert set following Peoria's game against the Lake Erie Monsters.

Saturday, March 22 vs. Iowa Stars - 7 pm

Don't miss out on the exciting entertainment of World Championship Midget Wrestling following the game on Saturday night! The world title is on the line in a no-holds-barred match between Little Kato and

Saturday, April 5 vs. Chicago Wolves - 7 pm

High School Musical's Corbin Bleu will be on hand to pose for pictures and sign autographs for fans at the game from 6-8:30 pm, with 8x10 color photos on sale for just $5 each! Presented by Wingate by Wyndham.

Sunday April 6 vs. Houston Aeros - 3 pm

It's our final Comcast Cable/Peoria Journal Star Family Fun on the Run Day! There's $1 upper bowl tickets for all kids 12-and-under; a post-game skate with the team; $1 hot dogs, Cokes, and bags of chips from 2-3 pm; inflatables for the kids to play around on, face painting, balloon animals, and more!

Friday, April 11 vs. San Antonio Rampage - 7 pm

It's another Rivermen Post-Game Concert Event with Christian crossover rock artists Switchfoot, appearing along with special guests Athlete. Don't miss out on this full length concert event with two great bands!

Coyote Creek Night with the Rivermen - First 500 fans receive Coyote Creek/Rivermen golf balls with a special offer to Coyote Creek golf course!

Saturday, April 12 vs. Iowa Stars - 7 pm

Ralph Rashid/UFS Downtown Outlet Center Fan Appreciation Night! Come down and celebrate a great season of Rivermen Hockey!

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 B2 networks. The video webcast of each game is available for a pay-per-view fee of $6.

WEEK 22 - RIVERMEN ACTION (1-2-0-0)

Friday, March 14 - RIVERMEN 2 @ Milwaukee 3

Matt Ellison scored twice and added an assist to get Milwaukee past Peoria 3-2 on Friday. Jean-Guy Trudel and Micki DuPont each scored for the Rivermen in the contest. Cal O'Reilly registered a pair of assists in the win for the Admirals.

Saturday, March 15 - RIVERMEN 5 @ Chicago 3

Marek Schwarz made 38 saves while Trent Whitfield scored twice, including the game winner, to propel the Peoria Rivermen past the Chicago Wolves Saturday night. Jean-Guy Trudel launched the scoring attack with a goal and two assists in the second period, as the Rivermen claimed the lead and never looked back. Nikolay Lemtyugov and Micki DuPont also potted goals for Peoria.

Sunday, March 16 - RIVERMEN 2 @ Milwaukee 5

The Admirals went 4-for-7 on the power play, getting a pair of goals from Josh Langfeld to take the season series 5-3-0. Mike Santorelli also contributed a goal and two assists for the Admirals. Trent Whitfield and Mike Glumac scored power play goals for the Rivermen in the loss.

SCOUTING THE MONSTERS

National Hockey League Parent Club: Colorado Avalanche

Record Entering This Week: 23-31-4-7

Standings Points (Relative to Rivermen): 57 (-17)

North Division Standing: 6th

Western Conference Standing: 14th

Rivermen Record Against: 3-0-0-0

Leading Scorer: Eric Healey (19-24-43)

Starting Goaltender: Mike Wall (10-12-4, 2.92 GAA, .916 save %)

AHL Power-play Ranking Entering This Week: 13th - 17.7% (62-350)

AHL Penalty-kill Ranking Entering This Week: 26th - 79.6% (262-329)

SCOUTING THE STARS

National Hockey League Parent Club: Dallas Stars

Record Entering This Week: 31-31-4-2

Standings Points (Relative to Rivermen): 68 (-6)

West Division Standing: 8th

Western Conference Standing: 12th

Rivermen Record Against: 2-3-0-2

Leading Scorer: Toby Petersen (21-30-51)

Starting Goaltender: Tobias Stephan (24-23-2, 2.63 GAA, .908 save %)

AHL Power-play Ranking Entering This Week: 24th - 14.5% (52-358)

AHL Penalty-kill Ranking Entering This Week: 23rd - 80.8 (253-313)

RIVERMEN NEWS AND NOTES

Peoria has scored at least one power play goal in its last seven straight games (10-for-48, 20.8%) Marek Schwarz's 38 saves in a 5-3 win over Chicago were the most in a single game by a Rivermen netminder this season. Jean-Guy Trudel has points in his last six road games and last five games overall (2-5-7) After Friday's game against Lake Erie, Peoria's 12 remaining games are all against West Division teams.

RECENT RIVERMEN TRANSACTIONS

03/13/2008 Chris Beckford-Tseu (G) Peoria DEL Reassigned by St. Louis (NHL) to Alaska (ECHL)

03/12/2008 Ben Bishop (G) Peoria ADD Signed to ATO

03/11/2008 Roman Polak (D) Peoria DEL Recalled from loan by St. Louis (NHL)

03/06/2008 Ryan Reaves (RW) Peoria DEL Reassigned by St. Louis (NHL) to Alaska (ECHL)

03/04/2008 Ryan (C.) Murphy (RW) Peoria ADD Signed to PTO

03/04/2008 Tyson Strachan (D) Peoria ADD Signed to SPC

03/01/2008 Jim Jackson (D) Peoria ADD Signed to SPC

03/01/2008 Roman Polak (D) Peoria ADD Returned on loan from St. Louis (NHL)

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