- Dayton Gems (2009–)
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This article is about the 2009 expansion team in the Central Hockey League. For their predecessors who played in the original IHL, see Dayton Gems (original).
Dayton Gems 
2010–11 Dayton Gems season
City Dayton, Ohio League Central Hockey League Conference Turner Founded 2009 Home arena Hara Arena Colors Navy, Gold, White Owner(s) GDHP, LLC (Rob Garfield, Kathy Rupp & Dr. Paul Nitz) General manager Brian Gratz Head coach Brian Gratz Media Dayton Gems Franchise history 2009–present Dayton Gems Championships Regular season titles None Division Championships None Conference Championships None Ray Miron President's Cup None The Dayton Gems are a minor league professional ice hockey team based in Dayton, Ohio. They are a member of the Central Hockey League in the Northern Conference. The team was originally a member of the International Hockey League before it merged into the CHL. The team joined the IHL for the 2009-10 season, they play their home games at Hara Arena in nearby Trotwood, home to the original Gems. Their acceptance into the IHL was officially announced on June 9, 2009.[1] On June 15, 2009 the Gems named John Marks head coach.[2]
On December 2, 2009 the IHL Board of Governors announced that the Board had terminated the ownership group of the Dayton Gems and that the board has taken ownership of the team and a new local ownership group is being pursued.[3]
The Dayton Gems was taken over by a local ownership group GDHP, LLC which is led by Rob Garfield in Januuary 2010. The other two owners are Kathy Rupp and Dr. Paul Nitz. On April 1, 2010 the IHL came into town to check on how the team has been doing.[4]
On April 23 the Gems owners announced that John Marks was fired as head coach after one season.[5]
On June 1 the International Hockey League announced that they are joining the Central Hockey League.[6]
The CHL on June 10 announced the teams for the 2010-2011 season.[7]
On July 7, 2010 the Dayton Gems announced that Brian Gratz would become the new Head Coach/GM.[8]
On July 19, 2010, the 2010-2011 Dayton Gems jerseys were announced and they were voted by the fans [9] Also, the Gems announced the first ten players signed for the upcoming season [10][11]
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Season-by-season record
International Hockey League
Season GP W L OTL PTS GF GA PIM Finish 2009-10 76 25 46 5 55 200 267 1,106 7th in the Conference Central Hockey League
Season GP W L OTL PTS GF GA PIM Finish 2010-11 66 32 29 5 69 201 200 1,102 8th in the Turner Conference Playoff record
Season GP W L OTL GF GA PIM Finish 2009-10 DNQ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DNQ 2010-11 3 0 3 0 8 12 28 Lost in 1st Round (16th) Roster
Updated August 14, 2011.[12]
# Nat Player Pos S/G Age Acquired Birthplace Contract 21 
Kyle Bochek C L 23 2010 Port Severn, Ontario Gems 27 Greg Labenski (C) D L 33 2009 Welland, Ontario Gems 11 
Matthew Larke RW R 24 2010 Oxford, Michigan Gems 72 Chris Lipsett RW R 37 2009 Brandon, Manitoba Gems 19 Brett Lutes LW L 29 2010 Riverview, New Brunswick Gems 11 Nino Musitelli F R 26 2011 Macomb, Michigan Gems 24 Brandon Naurato LW L 26 2010 Livonia, Michigan Gems 9 Jonathan Ornelas F L 25 2009 Mississauga, Ontario Gems 15 Damian Surma C L 30 2011 Lincoln Park, Michigan Gems References
- ^ IHL Welcomes The Dayton Gems
- ^ Gems' first coach played 10 years in NHL
- ^ http://ism3.infinityprosports.com/ismdata/2009062901/std-sitebuilder/sites/200901/www/en/news/index.html?article_id=402
- ^ http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/hockey/gems-ownership-impresses-ihl-commissioner-631918.html
- ^ http://www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/hockey/gems-fire-head-coach-after-last-place-finish-668294.html
- ^ http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4020336
- ^ http://www.oursportscentral.com/sports/?l_id=19
- ^ http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=82939
- ^ http://www.daytongems.com/News/021.html
- ^ http://www.daytongems.com/News/020.html
- ^ http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4053332
- ^ "Dayton Gems Roster". http://daytongems.net/?page_id=25. Retrieved 2011-07-22.
External links
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