Friday, September 11, 2009
Dayton Gems Hockey Countdown Clock
At Hara Arena in Trotwood Ohio
First game is October 16th against the Ft Wayne Komets.
Click on the clock for full schedule!
Friday, August 28, 2009
Mason Escapes Trotwood With FG
By Bruce Kettelle
High school football fans that made the trek back to Welcome Stadium for the second half of last night’s weather delayed game were not disappointed today. Trotwood-Madison fielded the same players but looked like a different team. If they didn’t have to count the 0-10 first half performance Thursday night the Rams would have walked away winners.
The Rams opened quickly scoring twice in the early minutes of the second half to make it 14-10. But the Mason Comets were determined not to let the previous night’s efforts slip away and drove for a fourth quarter touchdown (14-17).
Trotwood not known for it’s field goal abilities drove into filed goal range and to the delight of the crowds Mouhamadou Seck connected for three tying up the game. Mason answered with a field goal of their own.
Trotwood’s drive in the last minutes moved the ball inside the 45-yard-line with a stunning 30-yard pass to Justin Favors. The electrified crowd roared.
The next play ended the game but not for Trotwood. Mason picked off a Ram pass and downed the ball to run out the last minute on the clock. Final score 17-20.
Watch for Antwan Gilbert at next week’s match against Dunbar also at Welcome Stadium on September 5th 7pm. He had some great moves today scoring both touchdowns.
Reprints of these photos are available from Robert Knoll Studio
High school football fans that made the trek back to Welcome Stadium for the second half of last night’s weather delayed game were not disappointed today. Trotwood-Madison fielded the same players but looked like a different team. If they didn’t have to count the 0-10 first half performance Thursday night the Rams would have walked away winners.
The Rams opened quickly scoring twice in the early minutes of the second half to make it 14-10. But the Mason Comets were determined not to let the previous night’s efforts slip away and drove for a fourth quarter touchdown (14-17).
Trotwood not known for it’s field goal abilities drove into filed goal range and to the delight of the crowds Mouhamadou Seck connected for three tying up the game. Mason answered with a field goal of their own.
Trotwood’s drive in the last minutes moved the ball inside the 45-yard-line with a stunning 30-yard pass to Justin Favors. The electrified crowd roared.
The next play ended the game but not for Trotwood. Mason picked off a Ram pass and downed the ball to run out the last minute on the clock. Final score 17-20.
Watch for Antwan Gilbert at next week’s match against Dunbar also at Welcome Stadium on September 5th 7pm. He had some great moves today scoring both touchdowns.
Reprints of these photos are available from Robert Knoll Studio
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Trotwood Rams Season Opener At Welcome
UPDATE! Due to lightning the game was postponed at halftime and will resume at 3:30 today (Friday August 28) at Welcome Stadium. At the half Trotwood was scoreless 10-0. The Rams moved the ball several times but could not penetrate from the red zone. Both coaches will use this time to fine tune their strategies. Can Trotwood turn this delay into a win?
Varsity football’s first regular season start is on a Thursday this year. The non-Friday-night game is part of the two-day Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown at Welcome Stadium.
This will be the first full test of the 2009 Ram squad after showing dynamic promise in pre-season scrimmages.
The Trotwood-Madison Rams will take the field against Mason at 8pm. Fans can come early to see the Chaminade Julienne/Troy match up starting at 5:30 on the same ticket.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
John Marks Brings Winning Combination To Gems
By Bruce Kettelle
John Marks knows ice hockey. Tuesday gave Dayton hockey fans a chance to know John Marks.
With about 800 games on his skates mostly with the Chicago Blackhawks he knows how to play the game. Since retiring as an NHL player he’s coached 1,800 games and he knows how to coach. He is bringing that winning combination to the ice in Trotwood’s Hara Arena as the coach of the new Dayton Gems IHL franchise.
Marks talked openly with reporters and about 70 fans during his introductory press conference at Hara. He shared his philosophy and some of his strategies to build a winning team.
“I always feel the team takes on the personality of the coach,” said the self-described bear. He insists each of his players show up ready to compete.
“You can’t play the game with eggs in your pants,” Marks responded to a fan about aggressive play on the ice. “To take the puck you have to get in there.”
He said fans like the emotional aspect of players dropping their gloves on the ice but not to the point of it becoming idiotic.hockey. “You need intelligence to go about doing it.”
Marks admits he still has work ahead to fill the Gems player roster. “We have some good personnel defensively, the more you control the puck the more you will score.”
As an example he pointed to the teams first signee former Bomber Greg Labinski. “He is going to be one of the leaders in our hockey club.”
The Gems have already recruited former Dayton Bombers Labinski and Joe Van Culin. Asked if more Bomber signings are in the offing Marks said many of their players have already signed with other team but didn’t rule out adding more from the defunct roster. “We’ll never turn down a good hockey player.”
They will all get their chance soon at an upcoming tryout camp at Hara. And Marks said he is looking everywhere to find more up and coming talent.
After the press conference the smiling Marks was reminded again what it is like to be a player out on the ice. A fan came up with two Marks Blackhawk hockey trading cards and asked for a signature. The excited Gems season ticket holder exclaimed, “the only reason I bought a season ticket is because of you, I know you will build a competitive team.”
Marks promises it is going to be a really exciting show during the games and believes Hara is a marvelous place to play. “Lets get this arena roaring again.”
John Marks knows ice hockey. Tuesday gave Dayton hockey fans a chance to know John Marks.
With about 800 games on his skates mostly with the Chicago Blackhawks he knows how to play the game. Since retiring as an NHL player he’s coached 1,800 games and he knows how to coach. He is bringing that winning combination to the ice in Trotwood’s Hara Arena as the coach of the new Dayton Gems IHL franchise.
Marks talked openly with reporters and about 70 fans during his introductory press conference at Hara. He shared his philosophy and some of his strategies to build a winning team.
“I always feel the team takes on the personality of the coach,” said the self-described bear. He insists each of his players show up ready to compete.
“You can’t play the game with eggs in your pants,” Marks responded to a fan about aggressive play on the ice. “To take the puck you have to get in there.”
He said fans like the emotional aspect of players dropping their gloves on the ice but not to the point of it becoming idiotic.hockey. “You need intelligence to go about doing it.”
Marks admits he still has work ahead to fill the Gems player roster. “We have some good personnel defensively, the more you control the puck the more you will score.”
As an example he pointed to the teams first signee former Bomber Greg Labinski. “He is going to be one of the leaders in our hockey club.”
The Gems have already recruited former Dayton Bombers Labinski and Joe Van Culin. Asked if more Bomber signings are in the offing Marks said many of their players have already signed with other team but didn’t rule out adding more from the defunct roster. “We’ll never turn down a good hockey player.”
They will all get their chance soon at an upcoming tryout camp at Hara. And Marks said he is looking everywhere to find more up and coming talent.
After the press conference the smiling Marks was reminded again what it is like to be a player out on the ice. A fan came up with two Marks Blackhawk hockey trading cards and asked for a signature. The excited Gems season ticket holder exclaimed, “the only reason I bought a season ticket is because of you, I know you will build a competitive team.”
Marks promises it is going to be a really exciting show during the games and believes Hara is a marvelous place to play. “Lets get this arena roaring again.”
John Marks Career Highlights
Selected by Chicago Blackhawks round 1 #9 overall 1968 NHL Amateur Draft.
First college player ever picked in the first round.
Ten seasons playing experience with the Chicago Blackhawks of the NHL (1972-1982)
675 career NHL games.
112 career NHL goals.
275 career NHL points.
Former holder of the fastest two goals at the start of the game by the same player record (:14, :33)
Selected to NHL all star team 1976 in Philadelphia.
Three career coaching championships, (Charlotte ECHL 1996, Greenville ECHL 2002, Fayetteville SPHL 2007)
Six years head coaching experience in IHL (Kalamazoo/Indianapolis)
16 out of 22 head coaching seasons with a +.500 record.
Born March 22, 1948 in Winnepeg, Manitoba.
Inducted in to the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Hall of Fame and the University of North Dakota Hockey Hall of Fame
Two time all-American at University of North Dakota (Junior and Senior year 1968-69, 1969-70)
Married with two children, Tricia, married lives in Charlotte, NC, son Logan, senior in high school Moorhead, MN.
see the current team roster here
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Dayton Gems Hockey Unveil 09-10 Schedule
The Dayton Gems released the comeback season schedule today with 38 home games to be played at Hara Arena in Trotwood OH. The long anticipated season faces off October 16th at home against the Ft. Wayne Comets and ends at home April 16 skating against the Muskegon Lumber Jacks.
All home games will be played on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The International Hockey League covers two time zones so pay close attention to away game local start times.
One notable entry is the Gems 45th anniversary game on October 31 in Port Huron. The very first Dayton Gems game was played on that date in 1964 in the same city.
The team is accepting orders for season ticket packages at 275-7777. See the complete schedule at http://www.totallytrotwood.com/Gems%20Schedule%2009-10.htm
All home games will be played on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The International Hockey League covers two time zones so pay close attention to away game local start times.
One notable entry is the Gems 45th anniversary game on October 31 in Port Huron. The very first Dayton Gems game was played on that date in 1964 in the same city.
The team is accepting orders for season ticket packages at 275-7777. See the complete schedule at http://www.totallytrotwood.com/Gems%20Schedule%2009-10.htm
Monday, July 27, 2009
TM Tennis Improves Again
By Bruce Kettelle
The Spring 2009 Trotwood-Madison varsity tennis team improved their season record for the fourth straight year. The team brought home a winning 9-8 record for the season. Coach Joe Haupt reports the team finished in the top half of the Greater Western Ohio Conference.
"Our team captain Adrian Martin qualified for the district tournament, five of seven of our starters won all GWOC honors and three of the seven were academic all area," said Haupt.
The Trotwood High School team received grants from the United States Tennis Association to support the program. Haupt is also grateful for all the support from Dayton Center Courts in Trotwood.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Gems Season Opener October 16 at home
Despite being accused of just "reprinting press releases" on this web site we couldn't resist sharing this masterpeice recently sent out by the Dayton Gems marketing director Matthew Goshert. The month old team is already hiring players and getting ready for their triumphant return to Dayton's best hockey barn, Hara Arena. Amid all of that work he hasn't lost sight of making time to concentrate on selling tickets. Neither have we. If you haven't already acquired some tickets consider giving them a call. There are pricing packages to fit every budget. Also watch for the release of this fall's season schedule in the coming days. We have many original stories about the Dayton Gems click on the hockey label for a complete list. ---
Dayton Gems Press Release - July 2009
Gems Ticket is Best Value in Miami Valley Hockey
The Bombers have bombed. The Ice Bandits ran off. The Owls didn't give a hoot. So here we are in 2009 with the return of the International Hockey League, where it all started for the Gems and Dayton hockey. Back at Hara Arena, the Gems plan to open the IHL hockey season October 16 at home.
Season tickets are still available at a considerable savings, factoring in free parking as a season ticket holder, Gold season tickets are less than $10 per game!!! You can reserve your seat for only $100 per ticket/down payment, and still have three months to pay the balance off by October 1. Call the Gems office TODAY at (937) 275-7777 to pick a seat - while the picking is still good.
For less than $10 a night per ticket, where can the family go to see good, fun, fast paced, action packed excitement, like an IHL hockey game? Two people can't even go to the movies for $20 anymore. You're surely not going to a play, opera, concert, or recital, for less than that. A few years ago some people might have filled the gas tank and just drove around for entertainment, but with gas prices being what they are now, that isn't saving you any money. At full value, with season tickets, a family of four can go to a Gems hockey game for $36.50 per game! That's the best value ticket in the Miami Valley.
Let's talk “AA” hockey. Looking into the debate between the CHL, ECHL, and IHL, we find three leagues all competing in a “AA” hockey status. The ECHL claims they are the “Premier AA Hockey league,” the CHL claims “highest attendance in “AA” hockey,” and the IHL just plays hockey. They don't claim to be premier, elite, or fight for recognition – because they know what they are. They are the league with the highest paid players in “AA” hockey – they are “AA-plus.” When the original IHL started back in 1945 there were four teams, it wasn't until four years later that the league was up to eight. I find it amusing that many people have knocked the IHL for only having six teams for the past two seasons, when the original IHL had less than that. History has a way of repeating itself.
Well, as for a conclusion Daytonians, you've got history at Hara Arena. You've got the first hockey game ever played in Dayton there. You've got friends who saw their first game there. You've got Warren Back, Guy Trottier, Moe Benoit, Pat Rupp's wife, Kathy, and Mrs. Lefty McFadden who have all come out in support of this team. You've got committed owners, who are huge hockey fans, that have moved here to support the hockey community and Dayton, Ohio. You've got old memories, and new traditions awaiting you. You've got hockey, Dayton. IHL hockey. Guaranteed to be the best
“show” this season that Dayton hockey has been for a very long time. In short, get the season ticket, and you've have the Best Value in Miami Valley Hockey.
1001 Shiloh Springs Dayton, Ohio 45415 (937) 275-7777
Dayton Gems Press Release - July 2009
Gems Ticket is Best Value in Miami Valley Hockey
The Bombers have bombed. The Ice Bandits ran off. The Owls didn't give a hoot. So here we are in 2009 with the return of the International Hockey League, where it all started for the Gems and Dayton hockey. Back at Hara Arena, the Gems plan to open the IHL hockey season October 16 at home.
Season tickets are still available at a considerable savings, factoring in free parking as a season ticket holder, Gold season tickets are less than $10 per game!!! You can reserve your seat for only $100 per ticket/down payment, and still have three months to pay the balance off by October 1. Call the Gems office TODAY at (937) 275-7777 to pick a seat - while the picking is still good.
For less than $10 a night per ticket, where can the family go to see good, fun, fast paced, action packed excitement, like an IHL hockey game? Two people can't even go to the movies for $20 anymore. You're surely not going to a play, opera, concert, or recital, for less than that. A few years ago some people might have filled the gas tank and just drove around for entertainment, but with gas prices being what they are now, that isn't saving you any money. At full value, with season tickets, a family of four can go to a Gems hockey game for $36.50 per game! That's the best value ticket in the Miami Valley.
Let's talk “AA” hockey. Looking into the debate between the CHL, ECHL, and IHL, we find three leagues all competing in a “AA” hockey status. The ECHL claims they are the “Premier AA Hockey league,” the CHL claims “highest attendance in “AA” hockey,” and the IHL just plays hockey. They don't claim to be premier, elite, or fight for recognition – because they know what they are. They are the league with the highest paid players in “AA” hockey – they are “AA-plus.” When the original IHL started back in 1945 there were four teams, it wasn't until four years later that the league was up to eight. I find it amusing that many people have knocked the IHL for only having six teams for the past two seasons, when the original IHL had less than that. History has a way of repeating itself.
Well, as for a conclusion Daytonians, you've got history at Hara Arena. You've got the first hockey game ever played in Dayton there. You've got friends who saw their first game there. You've got Warren Back, Guy Trottier, Moe Benoit, Pat Rupp's wife, Kathy, and Mrs. Lefty McFadden who have all come out in support of this team. You've got committed owners, who are huge hockey fans, that have moved here to support the hockey community and Dayton, Ohio. You've got old memories, and new traditions awaiting you. You've got hockey, Dayton. IHL hockey. Guaranteed to be the best
“show” this season that Dayton hockey has been for a very long time. In short, get the season ticket, and you've have the Best Value in Miami Valley Hockey.
1001 Shiloh Springs Dayton, Ohio 45415 (937) 275-7777
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