Trashers take over first place with 4-2 win over Roanoke

December 18, 2005 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Danbury Trashers News Release


ROANOKE, VA--Following a night where the Trashers gave a 3rd period away to the Vipers and with a chance at first place on the line, Danbury jumped out to a 1-0 lead just 40 seconds into the opening period and built a 4-0 advantage before holding off Roanoke 4-2 on Sunday afternoon.

Dave MacIsaac was activated from the IR before game time and scored his second of the season just 40 seconds into the opening period, while David Hymovitz added his 11th of the season at the 16:01 mark to give the Trashers a 2-0 lead.

Danbury added another goal in the second period as Sergei Durdin banged in a rebound for his second goal of the season. Both the first and third Trashers goals were assisted by Carlyle Lewis, who finished with three assists in the game.

Jamie Thompson then scored a goal for the third straight game as he lifted the Trashers to a 4-0 lead by the 10:26 mark of the final period. The Vipers countered with a pair of power play goals by Jan Jas and Mike Wiggins to close the gap, but the Vipers ran out of steam.

Jayme Platt stopped 22 of 24 shots to earn his second win of the week and lift the Trashers record to 16-7-4 for 36 points and sole possession of first place, one ahead of the Adirondack Frostbite. Jamie Hodson saved 21 of 24 in the loss, as the Vipers are now 8-12-4 this season.

The Trashers will face off in Elmira on Friday at 7:05pm. The Trashers return home on Wednesday December 28th against Richmond at 7:00pm from the Danbury Ice Arena. The Trashers are also holding a special for the New Year's Eve/New Year's Night games against Richmond and Adirondack. Fans who purchase tickets via phone or in person can get a package to both games for just $25 (savings of $8.00). Kids 12-and-under will receive the same package for just $20 (savings of $13). Call 866-565-PUCK for more information.

Tickets for all Trashers home games are available at DanburyTrashers.com, in person at the Danbury Ice Arena or by calling 866-565-PUCK. Fans unable to attend any Trashers game can listen to the play-by-play with "The Voice of the Trashers" Phil Giubileo starting at 7:15 on AM 940 ESPN Radio or online at DanburyTrashers.com for free. For $6.00, fans can purchase the broadband live video courtesy of B2 Communications.



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