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October 27, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Chicago Wolves News Release


BUMP IN THE ROAD

After starting the season strong with a 3-0-1-0 record, the Chicago Wolves suffered their first regulation loss and first string of consecutive losses this weekend against Milwaukee (3-2 OT) and Rockford (4-3) to push their overall mark to 3-1-2-0 and 2-1-1-0 in the Midwest Division; a strong intra-division record (26-11-2-5) last season helped the Wolves claim the Midwest title and they will look to bounce back and gain ground with their first "three-in-three" starting on Friday, continuing a string of eight consecutive games against division rivals.

WOLVES HEADLINERS

--- ROB BORDSON: Collected assists in both contests last weekend to give him five points (2G, 3A) in six games, tied for the team lead ... Currently on a four-game point streak (Oct. 17-present), an AHL career-high ... Had set his previous AHL career-high point streak (three games) five times, including twice in a seven-game span last season ... Joined the Wolves over the summer for his fifth season of professional hockey ... Has accrued 86 points (35G, 51A) in 265 AHL tilts with Syracuse (2010-11), Rochester (2011-12), Adirondack (2010-14), and Chicago (2014-present) ... Spent the three seasons prior at the University of Minnesota - Duluth (NCAA)

--- SEBASTIAN WANNSTROM: Posted an assist against Milwaukee on Friday and a game-tying goal against Rockford on Saturday ... Enjoying an AHL career-high three-game point streak (Oct. 18-present) ... Has collected three points (G, 2A) in four games since starting the season with back-to-back scratches ... Set AHL career-highs last season in goals (5), assists (5), and points (10) in 37 games during his first full season in North America ... Has compiled 16 points (7G, 9A) in 57 AHL contests spanning parts of three seasons with Peoria (2012-13) and Chicago (2013-present)

--- PHILIP McRAE: Returned to action Saturday after being scratched for two consecutive games, tallying his first goal of the season and in a Wolves uniform ... Prior to this weekend, his last point in the AHL was a Feb. 5, 2013, marker against the Wolves ... Added a +1 plus/minus rating Saturday, his first positive mark of the season ... Split last season between Tampara and Espoo in the SM-liiga, totaling 21 points (8G, 13A) in 53 games ... Has accumulated 84 points (43G, 41A) in 166 career AHL games spanning four seasons with Peoria (2010-13) and Chicago (2014-present)

--- TY RATTIE: Extended his point streak to four games with a goal on Friday before seeing it snapped in a scoreless effort Saturday, one game shy of his AHL career-high ... Tied for the team lead with five points (3G, 2A) in six games ... Appeared in two games with St. Louis last season, including his NHL debut April 11 at Dallas, and was held scoreless ... Led last season's team with 48 points, becoming the first Wolves rookie to achieve that feat, and tied for the lead among league rookies with 31 goals

WOLF TRACKS

--- The Wolves have claimed 8 of a possible 12 points on the season, putting them ahead of where they were in 2013-14; last season it took Chicago 10 games and five weekends to accrue that amount.

--- Continuing a trend from last season, the Wolves appear to be a second-period team when it comes to scoring, having potted nine of their 19 total tallies in the middle frame; the team collected 40 percent (92 of 228) of their regulation goals in the second period last season.

--- Despite nearly doubling opponents' chances in overtime (9-4), the Wolves have dropped both games that have extended into the extra session; of the two tilts, one has made it to the league's new 3-on-3 overtime format.

--- Chicago continues to lead the league in shots allowed, despite giving up a season-high 29 in the loss to Rockford on Saturday; the Wolves' 20.17 shots allowed per game (121 over six games) sits 1.58 below second-place Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (21.75).

--- Defenseman JANI HAKANPAA was loaned from St. Louis (NHL) on Friday night after being cleared to play by doctors following a thumb injury suffered at September's Traverse City prospects tournament; the blueliner posted eight points (4G, 4A) in 54 games with the Wolves last season.

WOLVES REWIND (0-1-1-0)

Saturday, Oct. 25

(at) Rockford 4, Chicago 3

--- A back-and-forth game ended with the Wolves' first regulation loss as they dropped a 4-3 Illinois Lottery Cup decision to Rockford at the MetroCentre

--- Forwards PHILIP McRAE and SEBASTIAN WANNSTROM potted their opening markers of the season and center COLIN FRASER rounded out scoring

--- Goaltender JORDAN BINNINGTON made 25 saves on a season-high 29 shots allowed

Friday, Oct. 24

Milwaukee 3, (at) Chicago 2 (OT)

--- The Wolves rallied after surrendering the opening goal for the first time this season, but fell 3-2 to Milwaukee with 29 seconds remaining in overtime in the Amtrak Rivalry opener at Allstate Arena

--- Forwards TY RATTIE and JEREMY WELSH scored for the Wolves

--- Goaltender MATT CLIMIE stopped 18 of 21 shots through regulation and overtime

THIS WEEK:

Fri., Oct. 31* at Grand Rapids Griffins Van Andel Arena 6 p.m.

Sat., Nov. 1* vs. Milwaukee Admirals# Allstate Arena 7 p.m.

Sun., Nov. 2* at Milwaukee Admirals# Bradley Center 3 p.m.

*U-Too

#Amtrak Rivalry Game

GAMES WILL BE TELECAST LIVE ON THE U-TOO OR WCIU

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