The Gems traveled to L. C. Walker Arena in Muskegon tonight to take on the Lumberjacks. Muskegon went on a breakaway and scored just after the halfway mark in the 1st period. With only 50 seconds left in the period A.J. MacLean tied the score for the Gems with assists from Justin McCutcheon and Cody Hamilton. Dayton started strong in the 2nd, scoring only 2:13 to take the lead when Mike Vaskivuo found the net with the aid of Corey Couturier and Iain McPhee, although the Lumberjacks tied it back up only 34 seconds later. Almost eight minutes into the second, Dayton’s Justin McCutcheon would take the puck in with the help of Hamilton and MacLean. Muskegon would then take control of the puck and score 3 times before the period would end, putting the Lumberjacks up 5 -3. During the final period Dayton’s MacLean would score less than 3 minutes into the 3rd, assisted by McCutcheon and Russell Smith. In the final minute of the game Muskegon would find several empty net goals. Final score: Lumberjacks 6 – Dayton 4.
This Wednesday the Gems travel to Fort Wayne to face the Komets. Game time is 7pm and fans can check out the game live on the B2 network via the Gems Website: www.daytongems.com.
On March 6th at Hara Arena the Dayton Gems take on the Quad City Mallards at 730p. This evening the Gems welcome all area Youth Hockey Groups. Youth Hockey teams, friends and families will be invited to bring groups and enjoy and evening of professional hockey. Fund raising programs are available.
That evening is also National Heritage Academies Night – The Gems welcome students, teachers, staff and families of: The Emerson Academy of Dayton, The North Dayton School of Discovery and Pathway School of Discovery. The North Dayton School of Discovery Performance Chorus under the direction of Dr. Quntin Jordan will be performing the National Anthem.
Wednesday, March 10th at 7pm when the Gems meet the Flint Generals at Hara Arena it’s another exciting evening of hockey and $1 beers. The Gems City Roller Girls will be in attendance to offer information about their season and introduce themselves to the Gems fans.
Monday evenings join the Gems at Fox and Hound in Beavercreek at 9pm as they become Dayton Icon judges .
This Thursday have lunch with the players at Brixx downtown. See you at noon!.
For further information contact: Jill Sanders – Dayton Gems Director of Media and Public Relations (937) 275-7777Â jill@daytongems.net
