'Dogs shutout Rats
Published on November 1, 2006 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
ALBANY, NY - 'Dogs Goaltender Jaroslav Halak stopped all of the 27 shots he faced, leading the Hamilton Bulldogs to a 1-0 shutout triumph over the Albany River Rats on Wednesday night at Pepsi Arena. The victory was the Bulldogs first road-win of the season and improved Hamilton's overall record to 3-6-0-0.
The lone goal of the hockey game came at 8:29 of the first period when 'Dogs forward Ajay Baines registered his third goal of the season. Baines took a wrist-shot from the slot that fooled River Rats goaltender Justin Peters and found the back of the net to make the score 1-0. Rookies Mathieu Aubin and Kyle Chipchura earned assists on the goal.
Jaroslav Halak picked up his fourth career shutout and moved into a tie for sixth place with former Bulldogs goaltender Mathieu Garon amongst Hamilton's all-time shutout leaders. River Rats netminder Justin Peters was near perfect as well, making 37 saves on 38 shots in a losing effort.
Special teams again played a large role in the outcome of a Bulldogs game this season. Although Hamilton was unable to score on the power play going 0-for-8 with the extra-man, their penalty killing was a perfect 8-for-8, including fending off two third-period 5-on-3 advantages for Albany.
The Bulldogs return to action on Friday, November 3rd at 7:30 p.m. when they take on the Syracuse Crunch at Copps Coliseum. Tickets for all 'Dogs home games (except home game #32) are available at the Copps Coliseum Box Office, any Ticketmaster outlet, online at www.ticketmaster.ca, or through charge-by-phone at 905-527-7666.
Fans can listen to every 'Dogs game this season on the flagship station of the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Network, 820 CHAM "The Legend," beginning with the Park's Furniture Pre-Game Show 20 minutes prior to each scheduled game time. Fans can also listen or watch at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com by clicking on the 'B2 Networks' or '820 CHAM' icon on the 'Dogs website.
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