Roadrunners Travel to St. John's This Week

Published on January 5, 2004 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Edmonton Road Runners News Release


The Toronto Roadrunners make their first ever visit to Mile One Stadium this week as they take on the St. John's Maple Leafs in back-to-back games on Friday, January 9th and Saturday, January 10th.

The Roadrunners played four games last week, and earned a record of 2-1-1-0. The Roadrunners recorded victories over the Hamilton Bulldogs on Tuesday, December 30th (3-1), and the Chicago Wolves on Sunday, January 4th (5-4). Toronto was defeated by the St. John's Maple Leafs on Friday, January 2nd (4-2), and skated to a 2-2 tie with the Bulldogs on Saturday, January 3rd.

Hinz Records 100th Career AHL Point

Roadrunners forward Chad Hinz recorded his 100th career AHL point on Sunday, January 4th, when he scored in the second period. It was the two hundred and seventy-second game of his American Hockey League Career.

Roadrunners Set Franchise Records for Fastest Goals

The Toronto Roadrunners set three franchise records for fastest goals scored in their game against the Chicago Wolves on Sunday, January 4th at the Ricoh Coliseum. The records were set over a span of 3:33 in the second period. The Roadrunners scored two goals in 34 seconds, three goals in 1:03, and four goals in 3:33, all of which set new franchise records.

Salmelainen Off to Hot Start in New Year

Roadrunners forward Tony Salmelainen recorded at least one point in each of his first three games of 2004. On January 2nd against St. John's in a 4-2 loss, Salmelainen had two goals. The next day, he recorded one assist against his former team, the Hamilton Bulldogs (2-2 tie). On Sunday, January 4th, Salmelainen recorded one goal and one assist, and was named the game's first star in a 5-2 win over Chicago.

Roadrunners Season Individual Leaders

Goals: Jamie Wright (11)
Assists: Jamie Wright (14)
Points: Jamie Wright (26)
PIM: Rocky Thompson (113)
+/-: Jani Rita, Michael Henrich (+5)
Wins: Stephen Valiquette (7)
Appearances: Stephen Valiquette (21)
GAA: Michael Morrison (2.52)
Save Percentage: Michael Morrison (0.908)

The Week Ahead

Roadrunners vs. St. John's Maple Leafs - Mile One Stadium - 6:05 PM
Friday, January 9th and Saturday, January 10th

The Roadrunners travel to St. John's for the first time ever ... St. John's defeated Toronto 4-2 in the last meeting between these two clubs, which was January 2nd at the Ricoh Coliseum ... the Roadrunners and Maple Leafs power play are both operating at 14.9% this season, which ranks them ninth in the league ... Toronto has scored 23 goals on 154 opportunities, while St. John's has scored 30 goals on 201 opportunities ... St. John's averages 2.74 goals per game, which ranks them sixth in the AHL in goals scored each game... St. John's forward Robb Palahnuk is tied for second in the AHL with three shorthanded goals ... Leafs forward Kyle Wellwood continues to lead all rookies in scoring with 7g-22a-29pts in 36 games this season NEXT MEETING: January 9th at St. John's

Roadrunners' Schedule This Week

Fri. Jan. 9 Toronto Roadrunners at St. John's Maple Leafs - Mile One Stadium - 6:05 PM
Sat. Jan. 10 Toronto Roadrunners at St. John's Maple Leafs - Mile One Stadium - 6:05 PM

Last Week's Results

Date Opponent Score GWG Roadrunners/Opponent Goaltending ATT.
Dec 30 Hamilton W 3-1 Hinz Valiquette (1GA, 18 SV)/Damphousse (3GA, 26 SV) 5,221
Jan 2 St. John's L 2-4 Valiquette (4GA, 21 SV)/Tellqvist (2GA, 34 SV) 8,414
Jan 3 at Hamilton T 2-2 Valiquette (2GA, 49 SV)/Damphousse (2GA, 30 SV) 4,313
Jan 4 Chicago W 5-4 McAslan Valiquette (4GA, 22 SV)/Cassivi (1GA, 12 SV) 2,734

Roadrunners Tickets

Fans can purchase tickets for Roadrunners home games at the Ricoh Coliseum Box Office, at all Ticketmaster outlets, by calling Ticketmaster at (416) 872-5000 or on the Internet by visiting www.ticketmaster.com. For group or season tickets, please call the Roadrunners' office at (416) 263-3900.

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