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Fight Against Cancer - Monday, January 05, 2009

ROCKHOPPERS TO JOIN FIGHT AGAINST CANCER

On Friday January 9th, when the Rockhoppers battle the Hudson Valley Bears, they will also be battling against cancer. That evening the Rockhoppers players will don pink jerseys that will be auctioned off after the game to benefit the American Cancer Society. A portion of that game's ticket proceeds will also benefit the fight against cancer. Fans can enter the ticket code 'ACS' when ordering tickets online to have a portion of their ticket from that night's game donated to the American Cancer Society.

For more information, call the Rockhoppers Ticket Office at 973-713-7547 ext. 8105

Game Recap - Sunday, January 04, 2009

ROCKHOPPERS LOSE AT DANBURY

Sunday evening at the Danbury Ice Arena in Danbury, CT, the Rockhoppers lost to the Danbury Mad Hatters 4-3 in what was a tightly contested game from start to finish. Danbury struck first when Obi Aduba received a pass in the slot from Erik Kent and put it past goalie Nick Niedert. The teams would go back-and-forth throughout the rest of the first period, which included three fights, but would end with Danbury up 1-0. The Rockhoppers came out firing in the second, and Tom Boudreau found some space under the pad of Derek MacIntyre and put the puck through, tying the game at 1-1 heading into the third period.

The Mad Hatters began the third period with three goals, and held a 4-1 advantage with two minutes to go in the game, but the Rockhoppers would not go without a fight. Alex Hager scored his first goal of the season with just over a minute left to make it a 4-2 game. Just a few seconds later, Hager found Logan Bittle, who put the puck in the back of the net to bring the Rockhoppers within a goal with 43 seconds remaining in regulation. But it would not be enough as Danbury held on for the 4-3 victory.

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Game Score - Saturday, January 03, 2009

ROCKHOPPERS BEAT BEARS 4-2

Tonight at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie, NY the Jersey Rockhoppers defeated the Hudson Valley Bears 4-2. This was the Bears best performance since their Opening Night win over Danbury, but the Rockhoppers used grit and determination to earn themselves the victory. Hudson Valley got on the board first when Elvis Tominovic scored his first goal of the season. Jersey answered three minutes later when Chris Ferazzoli led Drew Sanders in front of the net to tie the game 1-1. The second period was a test of penalty kill and power play lines as Hudson Valley started the second with a power play goal from Joe Bouchard to take the lead. Then with under 4 minutes left, Kyle Bozoian poked in a rebound to give the Rockhoppers a power play goal of their own, sending the game into the third period tied 3-3. When Phil Esposito went into the box for slashing, the Rockhoppers took advantage. Russell Spence ripped a slapshot from the point, into the back of the net to give the Rockhoppers a lead that they would not relinquish.

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Game Recap - Friday, January 02, 2009

ROCKHOPPERS LOSE 4-3

Tonight at the Essex County Richard J. Codey Arena at South Mountain the Brooklyn Aces (16-2-1-0) defeated the Jersey Rockhoppers (9-7-0-0) 4-3. The host Rockhoppers got on the board first, when Kyle Bozoian scored his 11th goal of the season on a pass from Tom Boudreau. The Aces evened the score when Jesse Felten put one in on the power play. Jersey would have the last laugh of the first period however, as Chris Ferazzoli put in a rebound to give Jersey the 2-1 advantage.

Chad Wilcox started the second period with a bang, scoring his 2nd goal of the season to tie the score at 2-2. While Jersey was killing a penalty in the second period, their best penalty killer was in net, in the person of Nick Niedert. Nick made several amazing saves to keep his team in the game, and the score tied. But Brooklyn's offense kept coming, and Eric Frank broke through with the go-ahead goal midway through the second period. Kyle Bozoian added his second of the night to tie the game at 3-3 heading into the third period. That's when reigning EPHL Goaltender of the Week, Eddie Neville, shut down the Rockhoppers offense, holding them scoreless in the game's final frame. After failing to capitalize on several power play chances, CJ Tozzo put home an even-strength game-winner with less than 5 minutes remaining to secure the win for the Aces. "This was a tough loss," said Head Coach Brian Gratz. "We played well enough to win, but Brooklyn capitalized on the opportunities that they had and we missed a few."

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Webcast - Thursday, January 01, 2009

CATCH TONIGHT'S WEBCAST

For those fans that cannot make it to the Essex County Richard J. Codey Arena on Friday night, they can tune in to a live webcast by IYM Sports Radio. IYM's own Tom Willms will be delivering the play-by-play for tomorrow's game between the Rockhoppers and the Brooklyn Aces.

Simply go to www.IYMSportsRadio.com and click the 'Listen Live' link to tune-in.

The pre-game show begins at 7:50pm with the opening face-off scheduled for 8:00pm.

Game Replay - Thursday, January 01, 2009

CATCH THE ROCKHOPPERS VIDEO REPLAY

For any fans that were not at the Essex County Richard J. Codey Arena on Tuesday night, or for those that just want to re-live the exciting Rockhoppers Hockey action, visit www.sportsnetamerica.tv and catch the video replay of Tuesday's fast-paced, hard-hitting action against the Danbury Mad Hatters.

Pizza for the Year - Wednesday, December 31, 2008

ONE LUCKY FAN TO WIN PIZZA FOR A YEAR

This Friday, January 2nd, when the Rockhoppers take on the Brooklyn Aces, one lucky Rockhoppers fan will have a chance to win Pizza for the Year, courtesy of Master Pizza.

During the 2nd intermission of Friday's game, one fan will take a shot from center ice to win pizza for the next calendar year. If you would like a chance to participate CLICK HERE and send us your information.

Master Pizza is located at 379 E. Northfield Avenue in Livingston, just a few minutes from the Essex County Richard J. Codey Arena at South Mountain. Place an order for delivery by calling 973-992-4500.

Player of the Week - Tuesday, December 30, 2008

BOUDREAU NAMED PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Rockhoppers forward Tom Boudreau has been named the EPHL's Player of the Week. The Oak Lawn, IL native tallied four goals and added two assists last week in two Rockhoppers victories. In Jersey's victory over Hudson Valley on 12/26, Tom scored a hat trick. On the year, Boudreau is seventh in the EPHL in scoring with 13 goals, & 11 assists for 24 points.

Tom played college hockey at Robert Morris College in Pittsburgh and last year saw action in Reading & Bakersfield in the ECHL.

Game Recap - Tuesday, December 30, 2008

DANBURY BEATS ROCKHOPPERS 4-2

Tuesday night at the Essex County Richard J. Codey Arena at South Mountain, the Jersey Rockhoppers (9-6-0-0) lost in a tightly contested game to the Danbury Mad Hatters (7-8-0-1) 4-2. Both teams were anchored by excellent goaltending. Jersey's Nick Niedert made several spectacular saves in the second period to keep the Rockhoppers in the game, while Danbury's Derek MacIntyre turned away 30-of-32 Rockhopper shot opportunities.

Danbury drew first blood when Igor Karlov scored unassissted midway through the first period. The Rockhoppers answered back when Chris Ferazzoli scored his 12th goal of the season on a pass from Anthony Becker, tying the game at 1-1. After Alex Redmond scored with under two minutes remaining in the first, Danbury ended the period with a 2-1 lead. That's when Niedert and MacIntyre went into a head-to-head showdown for the second period.

With 8 minutes remaining in the period, Danbury's Igor Karlov intercepted a pass in the Rockhopper zone and streaked toward the net, with nobody in front of him. Niedert was able to make a quick save, but lost sight of the rebound as it flew into the air. Nick was facing the opposite direction when the puck landed, but managed to dive across the front of the net to stop the second chance effort, and keep his team within one. After a back-and-forth start to the third period, Russell Spence tied the game for the Rockhoppers by putting in a rebound from a Joe Welgos slapshot. But Danbury would answer with a power play and an empty-netter to pull away for the win.

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Game Recap - Sunday, December 28, 2008

ROCKHOPPERS TOP BEARS 9-3

Saturday night at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie, NY, the Jersey Rockhoppers (9-5-0-0) defeated the Hudson Valley Bears (1-13-0-0) for the second straight night 9-3. For the second night in a row, a Rockhoppers player recorded a hat trick. Friday night it was Chris Ferazzoli, Saturday it was Tom Boudreau's turn.

Boudreau scored the first goal of the night less than two minutes in to give the Rockhoppers a 1-0 lead. He added another in the first period on a power play chance from Alex Hager. His third goal came midway through the third period on a pass from line-mate Drew Sanders, for Boudreau's 13th goal of the season. But Boudreau was not the only Rockhopper lighting the lamp on Saturday.

All tolled 7 different Rockhoppers scored goals on the evening as five more added assists. Chris Ferazzoli followed-up on his hat trick from Friday, by recording his 11th goal of the year. Kyle Bozoian extended his scoring streak to 14 games with a goal and 2 assists. Goaltender Rob Lemelin started in the net for the first time this season, and did not disappoint, stopping 21-of-24 Bears shots and earning his first EPHL victory.

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Game Recap - Friday, December 26, 2008

ROCKHOPPERS WIN 8-2

Tonight at the Essex County Richard J. Codey Arena at South Mountain, the Jersey Rockhoppers defeated the Hudson Valley Bears 8-2. Jersey was led by Chris Ferazzoli, who recorded the first hat trick in Rockhoppers history. Chris got the scoring started in the first period when he stole a pass in the neutral zone, and streaked toward the net, beating goalie Vincent Januska to give Jersey the 1-0 lead. Ferazzoli added two insurance goals in the third period to complete the hat trick. Ferazzoli also had an assist in the first period, when he and teammate Matt Tyree, fed Tom Boudreau for his 10th goal of the season.

Jersey's goaltending was again in top form as Nick Niedert stopped 17-of-19 Hudson Valley shot attempts in two periods of play. Back-up Rob Lemelin came in for the third period and stopped all 7 shots that he faced. Chris Herr added to his highlight reel, scoring his first goal of the season, a slapshot from the point, early in the second period.

The Rockhoppers are in action again tomorrow when they travel to Poughkeepsie to face the Hudson Valley Bears at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center at 7:30pm, before returning home on Tuesday December 30th against the Danbury Mad Hatters at 7:00pm.

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