On the ice the Gems dominated the scoring in the 4-2 preseason win. This is the IHL Gems only ECHL matchup this season and former Dayton Bombers fans couldn’t help but think of some past matchups with the former Toledo Storm.
But the Toledo Walleye, even with a new name and a new home arena, could not put it together. Both teams were trying out new players and both coaches were watching closely as deadlines near to reduce their rosters.
That translated to some exciting play giving the 700 fans in Hara their can’s worth of entertainment. Admission to both pre-season games is free with a canned good donation for the local food bank. The promotion netted an overflowing cartful of food in the front lobby.
It also netted some additional season ticket sales for the fledgling Dayton franchise. One Trotwood resident confided to us after the game that they were sold on both the team and Hara, and will be purchasing season tickets next week.
The next preseason game at Hara is October 14th against Evansville at 7pm. For ticket information contact the Dayton Gems office at (937)275-7777.
With 1:44 left in the second period Phil Youngclaus gets this shot over Toledo’s Steve Silver and Milan Maslonka giving the Dayton Gems a 3-1 lead. The Gems prevailed in their first IHL home pre-season match against the ICHL Toledo Walleye 4-2.
Fans got a taste of some great ice hockey. Both teams were trying to prove something to their coaches in the preseason event at Hara Arena in Trotwood
By the third period some of Toledo’s frustration began to show as players resolved some differences. This unshirted Walleye found himself escorted to the penalty bow. Fans seated behind the box reported seeing some deep scratches on his back before he re-dressed.
More pictures at http://trotwoodsports.blogspot.com/2009/10/hockey-fans-enjoy-dayton-gems-pictures.html
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