Dayton_Bombers
Dayton Bombers
Ice hockey team in Dayton, Ohio
The Dayton Bombers were an ECHL ice hockey team located in Dayton, Ohio. The team most recently was in the North Division of the ECHL's American Conference. The Bombers originally played at Hara Arena from 1991 to 1996. The team moved to the Ervin J. Nutter Center on the campus of Wright State University in Fairborn, Ohio, in 1996.
Quick Facts City, League ...
| Dayton Bombers | |
|---|---|
| City | Dayton, Ohio |
| League | ECHL |
| Operated | 1991-2009 |
| Home arena | Nutter Center |
| Colors | Navy blue, red, white |
| Media | Dayton Daily News |
| Affiliate | Independent |
| Franchise history | |
| 1991–2009 | Dayton Bombers |
| Championships | |
| Regular season titles | None |
| Division titles | 2 (2001–02, 2006–07) |
| Conference titles | 2 (2001–02, 2006–07) |
| Kelly Cups | None |
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On March 30, 2009, it was announced that the Bombers would not be playing during the 2009–10 season.[1] Despite the arrival of the International Hockey League's Dayton Gems, the Bombers had not folded nor planned to relocate at that time, and continued to aim towards securing additional investors and season ticket holders to play in Dayton again for 2010–11.[2] However, on June 25 of that year, the Bombers' owner turned the team's membership back to the ECHL, citing lack of a suitable business partner or re-entry plan.[3]
Note: W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, OTL = Overtime losses, SOL = Shootout losses, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against, PIM = Penalties infraction minutes
More information Season, Conference ...
| Season | Conference | Division | GP | W | L | T | OTL | SOL | Pts | PCT | GF | GA | PIM | Coach | Attendance | Avg. | Playoff result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991–92 | — | West | 64 | 32 | 26 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 70 | 0.547 | 305 | 300 | 1341 | Claude Noel | 132,699 | 4,147 | Round 1 |
| 1992–93 | — | West | 64 | 35 | 23 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 76 | 0.594 | 282 | 270 | 2111 | Claude Noel | 137,929 | 4,310 | Round 2 |
| 1993–94 | — | North | 68 | 29 | 31 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 66 | 0.485 | 316 | 308 | 1976 | Jim Playfair | 139,739 | 4,109 | Round 1 |
| 1994–95 | — | North | 68 | 42 | 17 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 93 | 0.684 | 307 | 224 | 2235 | Jim Playfair | 146,239 | 4,301 | Round 2 |
| 1995–96 | — | North | 70 | 35 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 77 | 0.55 | 247 | 237 | 2131 | Jim Playfair | 117,279 | 3,350 | Round 1 |
| 1996–97 | — | North | 70 | 36 | 26 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 0.571 | 253 | 258 | 1359 | Mark Kumpel | 111,417 | 3,183 | Round 1 |
| 1997–98 | — | Northwest | 70 | 36 | 26 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 0.571 | 255 | 256 | 2162 | Mark Kumpel | 146,531 | 4,186 | Round 1 |
| 1998–99 | Northern | Northwest | 70 | 34 | 27 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 77 | 0.55 | 239 | 241 | 1984 | Greg Ireland | 158,492 | 4,528 | Round 2 |
| 1999–00 | Northern | Northwest | 70 | 32 | 28 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 74 | 0.529 | 230 | 226 | 2496 | Greg Ireland | 147,081 | 4,202 | Round 2 |
| 2000–01 | Northern | Northwest | 72 | 45 | 21 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 96 | 0.667 | 247 | 194 | 2352 | Greg Ireland | 145,845 | 4,051 | Round 3 |
| 2001–02 | Northern | Northwest | 72 | 40 | 20 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 92 | 0.639 | 222 | 196 | 2339 | Greg Ireland | 153,877 | 4,274 | Kelly Cup Finalist |
| 2002–03 | Northern | Northwest | 72 | 24 | 38 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 0.403 | 191 | 247 | 2005 | Greg Ireland | 124,662 | 3,462 | — |
| 2003–04 | National | North | 72 | 26 | 41 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 0.396 | 187 | 271 | 1639 | Jamie Ling | 124,609 | 3,461 | — |
| 2004–05 | National | North | 72 | 23 | 40 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 0.382 | 175 | 225 | 1665 | Don MacAdam | 112,243 | 3,117 | — |
| 2005–06 | American | North | 72 | 20 | 46 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0.319 | 193 | 275 | 1482 | Don MacAdam | 124,406 | 3,455 | — |
| 2006–07 | American | North | 72 | 37 | 26 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 83 | 0.576 | 213 | 191 | 1345 | Don MacAdam | 131,196 | 3,644 | Kelly Cup Finalist |
| 2007–08 | American | North | 72 | 29 | 31 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 70 | 0.479 | 201 | 229 | 1356 | Bill McDonald | 131,876 | 3,768 | 1st Rd |
| 2008–09 | American | North | 72 | 32 | 33 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 71 | 0.493 | 229 | 246 | 1255 | Bill McDonald | 132,454 | 3,679 | — |
| Team totals | 1,190 | 567 | 500 | 83 | 32 | 21 | 0.534 | 2,315,369 | 3,865 | ||||||||
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- 1991–92: Lost to Cincinnati 3-0 in first round.
- 1992–93: Lost to Nashville 3-0 in quarterfinals.
- 1993–94: Lost to Toledo 2-1 in first round.
- 1994–95: Defeated Huntington 3-1 in first round; lost to Greensboro 3-2 in quarterfinals.
- 1995–96: Lost to Toledo 3-0 in first round.
- 1996–97: Lost to Richmond 3-1 in first round.
- 1997–98: Lost to Wheeling 3-2 in first round.
- 1998–99: Lost to Roanoke 3-1 in first round.
- 1999–00: Lost to Peoria 3-0 in first round.
- 2000–01: Defeated Charlotte 3-2 in first round; lost to Peoria 3-0 in quarterfinals.
- 2001–02: Defeated Cincinnati 3-0 in first round; defeated Johnstown 3-0 in quarterfinals; defeated Atlantic City 3-1 in semifinals; lost to Greenville 4-0 in finals.
- 2002–03: Did not qualify.
- 2003–04: Did not qualify.
- 2004–05: Did not qualify.
- 2005–06: Did not qualify.
- 2006–07: Defeated Trenton 3-0 in first round; defeated Cincinnati 4-3 in quarterfinals; defeated Florida 4-3 in semifinals; lost to Idaho 4-1 in finals.
- 2007–08: Lost to Johnstown 2-0 in first round.
- 2008–09: Did not qualify.
More information Team, Won ...
| Team | Won | Loss | Tie |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Augusta | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Bakersfield | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Charlotte | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Cincinnati | 29 | 30 | 10 |
| Columbia | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Elmira | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| Florida | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresno | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Gwinnett | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Idaho | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Johnstown | 78 | 47 | 19 |
| Las Vegas | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mississippi | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Pensacola | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Phoenix | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reading | 21 | 27 | 5 |
| South Carolina | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Stockton | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Texas | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton | 23 | 38 | 5 |
| Utah | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Victoria | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheeling | 61 | 64 | 19 |
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Players
- Most points, season - 119 Darren Colbourne (1991–92)
- Most points, game - 7 Tom Nemeth vs Toledo, Oct. 23, 1993 & Jamie Ling vs Roanoke, Jan. 15, 1999
- Most goals, season - 69 Darren Colbourne (1991–92)
- Most goals, game - 5 Jamie Ling vs Roanoke, Jan. 15, 1999 & Chanse Fitzpatrick vs Trenton, Nov. 3, 2007
- Most assists, season - 82 Tom Nemeth, 1993–94
- Most assists, game - 6 Tom Nemeth vs Toledo, Oct. 23, 1993
- Most PIM, season - 429 Darren Langdon, 1992–93
- Most PIM, game - 39 Derek Ernest vs Roanoke, Nov. 23, 2000
Goaltenders
- Most appearances: 51, Michael Ayers (2004–05)
- Most minutes: 2,937 min, Michael Ayers (2004–05)
- Most wins: 23, Adam Berkhoel (2006–07)
- Most losses: 28, Michael Ayers (2004–05)
- Most overtime Losses: 7, Alex Westlund (1999-00)
- Most shots- 1,627, Michael Ayers (2004–05)
- Most saves- 1,485, Michael Ayers (2005–06)
- Most shutouts- 5, Adam Berkhoel (2006–07)
- Lowest GAA- 2.22, Alex Westlund (2000–01)
- Best save percentage: .930, Alex Westlund (2000–01)
Team
- Most points- 96 (2000–01)
- Most wins- 45 (2000–01)
- Most losses- 46 (2005–06)
- Most goals scored- 316 (1993–94)
- Fewest points- 46 (2005–06)
- Fewest losses- 17 (1994–95)
- Fewest GAA- 191 (2006–07)
- Most PIM- 2,496 (1999-00)
Longest winning streak
- Overall- 8 Oct. 9 – Nov. 5, 1994
- Home- 13 Oct. 28 – Dec. 27, 2001
- Road- 5 Oct. 28 – Nov. 14, 2000
Longest winless streak
- Overall- 16 Feb. 24 – Apr. 1, 2006
- Home- 9 Jan. 4 – Feb. 8, 2005
- Road- 13 Jan. 18 – Mar. 26, 2003
Regular Season Game Attendance Record
- 10,057 vs Peoria, Jan. 23, 2004
Postseason Game Attendance Record
- 4,447 vs Idaho, May 27, 2007 Game 3 Kelly Cup Finals
Regular Season Attendance Record
- 158,492 (1998–99)
More information Team, Series ...
| Team | Series | Won | Loss | GP | Won | Loss | GF | GA | Last Mtg | Rnd | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City[lower-alpha 1] | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 31 | 2002 | CF | W 3-1 |
| Charlotte | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 15 | 2001 | CQF | W 3-2 |
| Cincinnati | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 25 | 19 | 2007 | DF | W 4-3 |
| Florida | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 23 | 22 | 2007 | CF | W 4-3 |
| Greenville | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 2002 | Finals | L 0-4 |
| Johnstown | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 13 | 2008 | 1st | L 0-2 |
| Idaho | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 2007 | Finals | L 1-4 |
| Pensacola[lower-alpha 2] | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 1993 | 1st | L 0-3 |
| Peoria | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 23 | 2001 | CSF | L 0-3 |
| Texas[lower-alpha 3] | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 12 | 1995 | 1st | W 3-1 |
| Toledo | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 28 | 1996 | 1st | L 0-3 |
| Trenton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 2007 | DSF | W 3-0 |
| Wheeling | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 1998 | CQF | L 2-3 |
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The following is a list of players who have gone on to play in the NHL.
- Kaspars Astashenko
- Jean-Sebastien Aubin
- Eric Boguniecki
- Kevin Colley
- Riley Cote
- John Emmons
- Trevor Frischmon
- Mark Flood
- Sean Gagnon
- Steven Goertzen
- Erich Goldmann
- Greg Kuznik
- Darren Langdon
- Dan LaCosta
- Kent McDonell
- Mike Minard
- Brandon Smith
- Ole-Kristian Tollefsen
- Pascal Trepanier
- Stephen Valiquette
- Daryl Reaugh
- David Van Drunen
- Mark Lawrence
- Tyler Sloan
- Philippe Dupuis
- Juniewicz, Debbie (March 30, 2009). "Bombers won't play next season; cite declining support". Dayton Daily News. Archived from the original on April 1, 2009. Retrieved April 1, 2009.
- Juniewicz, Debbie (June 10, 2009). "Bombers owner forges ahead with re-entry plans". Dayton Daily News. Archived from the original on June 4, 2011. Retrieved June 4, 2011.
- Juniewicz, Debbie (June 25, 2009). "It's official: Bombers won't be back". Dayton Daily News. Archived from the original on June 28, 2009. Retrieved June 28, 2009.