Thompson's Pair Helps Bombers Topple Chiefs, 3-1
January 19, 2003 - ECHL (ECHL)
Dayton Bombers News Release
Winger Chris M. Thompson scored a pair of goal, including a power play tally that turned out to be the game-winner, as the Dayton Bombers Professional Hockey Team authored its fourth win in its last five games, a 3-1 triumph over the Johnstown Chiefs at the Ervin J. Nutter Center Sunday night.
Jamie Ling gave the Bombers (16-21-7) a 1-0 lead at the 10:15 mark of the first period. He won a face-off, then bursted to the net with the puck. He sent a shot past Johnstown goalie Peter Aubry for his eighth goal of the season and 499th point recorded in the East Coast Hockey League.
Chris M. Thompson scored his first goal of the game 2:38 later while the Bombers had the man-advantage on a surge toward the net from the right wing. Ben Knopp and Jason Crain assisted on the play.
After a scoreless second, Steve Hildenbrand cut the Bombers' lead to 2-1 at 6:31 of the third period right after he had come out of the penalty box. But Chris M. Thompson scored his second of the game and 13th of the season from the slot after receiving a centering pass from Ryan Vince.
Goalie Shane Bendera made 23 saves for the Dayton Bombers, who gained two points on each of the teams in the club's division.
After the All-Star Break, the Bombers will resume their schedule with a home game Friday versus Toledo (7:30 p.m.). Fans and those college students priming for spring break can register now for the "Ultimate Tan" Tanning Contest where the winner will take a home a $500 grand prize during "Beach Party" Night, a theme event that will take place at that game. Students can purchase tickets for just $5 with a valid student ID. The band, Wild Stuff, will be performing a post-game concert, presented by Wright-Patt Credit Union. In addition, beer will be just $1 and margaritas on the rocks will be just $2.
Tickets can be purchased by calling 937-775-4747, by logging onto www.daytonbombers.com, or by visiting the Nutter Center Box Office.
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