Zasowski Leads Bombers to 4-3 Win in Finale
March 30, 2003 - ECHL (ECHL)
Dayton Bombers News Release
Tony Zasowski made 41 saves through three periods and an overtime as the Dayton Bombers topped the Peoria Rivermen 4-3 in a shootout in the teams' 2002-2003 regular season finale at Carver Arena in Peoria, Illinois Sunday afternoon. Zasowski's win was his second as a professional in as many starts.
Richard Naumann assisted on two goals 35 seconds apart midway through the second period to break a tie and give the Bombers a 3-1 lead heading into the third period. Naumann, a rookie out of Sacred Heart University, sent a centering pass in front to Fred Slukynsky, who jammed the puck past Peoria goalie Alfie Michaud at 10:29 of the second period to put the Bombers in front. Naumann's assist was his first as a professional. Slukynsky, the Bombers' top March point producer (15), recorded his 17th goal of the season. Naumann helped onetime Sacred Heart teammate Nick Nutcher notch his first professional goal just 35 seconds after Slukynsky's score. Nutcher, a defenseman, sent a slap shot over the right shoulder of Michaud.
But Peoria, which was prevented claim of the Brabham Cup Trophy given to the ECHL overall points leader as a result of the shootout loss, rallied back with third period goals less than two minutes apart by Greg Davis and Tyler Rennette.
The Bombers outscored the Rivermen 3-1 in the shootout with goals from Jamie Ling, Fred Slukynsky, and Ryan Vince.
Lance Galbriath scored the other Dayton Bombers' goal, his fifth in eight games played with his new team. Randy Rowe scored the other Peoria goal.
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