Dayton Gems Lose To The Port Huron Icehawks 6 – 3

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The Dayton Gems traveled to McMorran Arena in Port Huron to take on the International Hockey League leaders the Icehawks. The Gems worked it in the first period. Daytons Mike Vaskivuo scored just before the halfway mark in the period with the aid of Bryan Nathe and Jon Ornelas. Less than a minute later the Gems scored during a powerplay it was A.J. MacLean with the help of Captian Greg Labenski and John Snowden. Port Huron got their 1st point when they scored on a powerplay. Vaskivuo would score again this time assisted by Snowden and the 1st would end Dayton 3 – Port Huron 1. During the second the Icehawks would score on a powerplay and again at with 10:18 to go would tie it up. With only 1:30 left Port Huron would take the lead. Then it was time for the third only 3:27 in the Icehawks added another goal and again as the game drew to a close. Final score 6 – 3 bringing the Gems record to 16 – 16 – 3 – 1.

The team’s roadtrip continues Saturday when it’s onto Muskegon to meet the 2nd place Lumberjacks at 7pm. Gems fans can listen live with the B2 network at the Gems website; www.daytongems.net.

Next Wednesday, January 20th $1 Beer night when the Port Huron Icehawks land at Hara puck drops at 7pm,

January 19th (Tuesday) have lunch with the Gems! Brixx on East 1st (across from 5th – 3rd field) is the place to be. Join the players from 12 Noon to 1pm!

The team will also be attending the Toughman contest (as guests) on January 22 and 23rd at Hara. The winner of the contest will be invited to attend the Gems game on Sunday, January 24th when the Gems take on the Quad City Mallards for their first visit to Hara at 5pm.

All adult tickets only $10. Student and Childrens tickets $7. Groups are welcome and parking is free.

Media is asked to save the date for GEMS MEDIA NIGHT SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH! RSVP to Jill ASAP

Join the Gems as they head into the second half of their first season.

For further information contact: Jill Sanders – Dayton Gems Director of Media and Public Relations (937) 275-7777  jill@daytongems.net

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