Albany Devils Weekly

Published on December 12, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany Devils News Release


Last Week

Fri., Dec. 9 - Devils at Rochester (L, 0-3)

Sat., Dec. 10 - Devils at Toronto (L, 1-4)

This Week

Wed., Dec. 14 - Devils vs. Syracuse (7 p.m.)

Fri., Dec. 16 - Devils vs. Worcester (7 p.m.)

Sat., Dec. 17 - Devils vs. Springfield (7 p.m.)

Upcoming Promotions

Wed., Dec. 14

- Dollar Dawg Night: hot dogs and small sodas are just $1

Fri., Dec. 16

- SEFCU College Night: $10 tickets for college students with $1 soda and $1 hot dog

- Happy Hour: $2 drafts between 6-7 p.m. for all fans 21-and-older

Listen Live

- Fans can listen to all three Devils games this week for free online at ahllive.com. Additionally, the contest can be viewed on ahllive.com for $6.99.

The Week That Was

Fri., Dec. 9; Albany 0 at Rochester 3

Drew MacIntyre made 40 stops as the Americans shutout the Devils, 3-0, at the Blue Cross Arena. Marcus Foligno, Alex Biega and Derek Whitmore were the goal scorers for Rochester, which went 2-for-5 on the power play. Jeff Frazee made 21 saves for an Albany team that was without Steve Bernier, Matthew Corrente, Stephen Gionta, Jay Leach and Vladimir Zharkov. Additionally, defensemen Matt Taormina and Alexander Urbom were recalled by New Jersey earlier in the day.

- Shots on Goal: Albany (40), Rochester (24)

- Power Play: Albany (0-6), Rochester (2-5)

- Three Stars: 1. Drew MacIntyre (RCH), 2. Marcus Foligno (RCH), 3. Alex Biega (RCH).

Sat., Dec. 10; Albany 1 at Toronto 4

In their first ever trip to Canada, the Devils lost, 4-1, to the Marlies at Ricoh Coliseum. Darcy Zajac scored for Albany and Keith Kinkaid made 21 stops. Toronto received power-play goals from Josh Engel, Nazem Kadri and Luca Caputi and a shorthanded goal by Greg Scott.

- Shots on Goal: Albany (27), Toronto (25)

- Power Play: Albany (0-5), Toronto (3-6)

- Three Stars: 1. Greg Scott (TOR), 2. Ben Scrivens (TOR), 3. Nazem Kadri (TOR)

Notables

- After back-to-back road games, the Devils return to the Times Union Center for three games this week. The team has had success at home this season, going 8-4-1-1. The Devils have earned at least one point in nine-straight home contests, which is tied for the longest streak in the AHL.

- In the last five games, Albany has outshot its opponents 176-115 (35.2-23.0). For the season, Devils rank 14th in the league, averaging 30.24 shots per game. On the other side, the team is eighth allowing just 27.92 shots against per game.

- Saturday the New Jersey Devils recalled defensemen Matt Taormina and Alexander Urbom. The two players became the seventh and eighth Devils to make an appearance in the AHL and NHL this season. Others include Eric Boulton, Adam Henrique, Brad Mills, Nick Palmieri, Tim Sestito and Vladimir Zharkov.

- Matt Anderson's assist at Toronto Saturday was his team-leading 11th of the season. Additionally, the helper increased his point total to a club-best 16. For his career, Anderson has amassed 148 points (57g-91a) in 243 AHL games.

Albany Leaders

Goals: Joe Whitney, Steve Zalewski (6)

Assists: Matt Anderson (11)

Points: Matt Anderson (16)

PIM: Myles Stoesz (51)

Plus/Minus: Mike Sislo (+4)

PPG: Eric Gelinas, Steve Zalewski (3)

Wins: Keith Kinkaid (7)

GAA: Keith Kinkaid (2.83)

SV%: Keith Kinkaid (.903)

Last Week's Transactions

Dec. 09 - Mike Banwell recalled from Trenton (ECHL)

Dec. 09 - Matt Taormina recalled by New Jersey

Dec. 09 - Alexander Urbom recalled by New Jersey

Dec. 05 - Nick Palmieri recalled by New Jersey

This Weeks Opponents

Wed., Dec. 14 vs. Syracuse

Record: 11-10-2-1 (25 pts/4th East)

Recent Results: Dec. 6 at St. John's (L, 3-4), Dec. 7 at St. John's (W, 5-3), Dec. 10 vs. Hamilton (L, 1-4)

Leaders: Patrick Maroon (10g-15a), Nick Bonino (5g-16a), Dan Sexton (5g-16a); Iiro Tarkki (7-7-1/2.67/.921)

Fri., Dec. 16 vs. Worcester

Record: 10-6-3-3 (26 pts/4th Atlantic)

Recent Results: Dec. 4 at Manchester (L, 1-2 SO), Dec. 9 at St. John's (W, 4-3), Dec. 11 at St. John's (W, 5-3)

Leaders: Benn Ferriero (8g-9a), Matt Irwin (7g-9a), John McCarthy (4g-12a); Tyson Sexsmith (5-5-3/1.90/.928)

Sat., Dec. 17 vs. Springfield

Record: 12-12-1-0 (25 pts/5th Northeast)

Recent Results: Dec. 4 vs. Portland (W, 2-1), Dec. 10 vs. Manchester (L, 2-3), Dec. 11 vs. Bridgeport (W, 5-1)

Leaders: Martin St. Pierre (6g-22a), Nick Drazenovic (5g-15a), Cam Atkinson (12g-7a); Manny Legace (5-7-0/2.42/.915)

*Leaders are among active players

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