News release
10 February 2006
Elmira, NY The Richmond Riverdogs scored five consecutive goals on their way to a 5-2 win over the Elmira Jackals Friday night at the First Arena.
In the early stages of the first period both goaltenders kept the scoreboard blank with some solid saves. However, 11:59 into the period the Riverdogs broke the dead-lock to take a 1-0 lead as Jason Cassells redirected a shot from Bill Vandermeer. The Riverdogs doubled their lead at 14:19 with a goal from John DiPace.
In the second period the Riverdogs took complete control of the game as they out-shot the Jackals 17-5 in the middle frame. Richmond added to their lead when they went up 3-0 on a shorthanded goal by DiPace at 4:4, his second goal of the night. At 12:15, while the Jackals were on a power play, Richmonds Mike Oliveira was granted a penalty shot, but he was denied by goalie Ryan McIntosh. The Riverdogs just kept adding to their lead at 9:44 thanks to Cassells second goal of the for a 4-0 lead.
Richmond did not waste much time in erasing any hopes for a home team comeback in the third period. Just 2:55 in Richmond scored their 5th straight goal as Brian Goudie blasted a slap shot from the point. Elmira was able to defy Mike DAlessandros shutout bid courtesy of a Chris Chaput goal, his 17th of the season at 4:13 to break the goose egg. A partial line-brawl broke out at 7:53, leading to game misconducts to John Donnelly and Richmonds John DiPace for being the second fight. Oliveira of the Riverdogs also receive an early exit for instigating the incident. Elmira was able to cut the Richmond lead to 5-2 at 14:22 when Carl Drakensjo snapped a shot into the back of the net, assisted by Bobby Gates and Josh Tataryn; Drakensjos 4th goal of the year. Elmira out-shot the Riverdogs 16-7 in the third, but DAlessandro did not let the Jackals back into the game.
Mike DAlessandro earned the win while stopping 32-of-34 in goal for Richmond, while Ryan McIntosh made 29 saves on 34 Riverdogs shots.
The Jackals are return to the ice Saturday night the Adirondack Frostbite come to town for a 7:05 pm face off at the First Arena.