NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, CFL stats



 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins

Penguins Weekly

November 25, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News Release


Weekly Rewind

Wed., Nov. 19 - PENGUINS 2 vs. Portland 0

In his first shutout of the season, goalie Jeff Zatkoff made 23 saves to help W-B/Scranton to a 2-0 win over Portland. Andrew Ebbett netted the game-winner at 4:34 of the second period with a 5-on-3 power play goal.

Fri., Nov. 21 - Penguins 5 at ALBANY 1

Quick starts to all three periods helped W-B/Scranton build a five-goal cushion as they skated to a 5-1 victory over the Devils. Dominik Uher and Scott Wilson scored 18 seconds apart in the first 3:23 of the contest and the Penguins never looked back.

Sat., Nov. 22 - PENGUINS 2 vs. Manchester 3

W-B/Scranton battled back from a two-goal deficit, but Jordan Weal provided the decisive tally in Manchester's 3-2 win. Midway through the first, the Monarchs struck twice in 73 second to build the 2-0 lead. Jean-Sebastien Dea and Conor Sheary each scored on the power play for the Penguins to even the score.

The Week Ahead

Wed., Nov. 26 - Penguins at HERSHEY

Hershey is in second place in the East Division (9-7-1-0), three points behind the Penguins. Kris Newbury is tied for the AHL lead with 21 points (10G-11A). The Penguins have lost seven straight at GIANT Center.

Sat., Nov. 29 - PENGUINS vs. St. John's

The IceCaps are in second in the Atlantic Division (8-8-4-1) and have posted points in six straight games (5-0-0-1). Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck was named AHL Player of the Week, going 4-0-0 with two shutouts and a 0.74 GAA.

Ice Chips

- W-B/Scranton has three players in the top-14 among AHL rookie scorers: Jean-Sebastien Dea (T-7th, 12pts), Derrick Pouliot (T-7th, 12pts) and Bryan Rust (T-14th, 11pts).

- The Penguins started the season with a 5-1-1-0 record in games decided by one goal, but have dropped their last three, all by a score of 3-2.

- Nine (2G-7A) of Derrick Pouliot's 12 points have come on the power play.

- Penguins rookies have accounted for 45.3% of the team's offense this season (24-of-53 goals).

- Taylor Chorney (+16) and Brian Dumoulin (+15) rank first and second in the AHL, respectively, in plus-minus rating.


• Discuss this story on the American Hockey League message board...

American Hockey League Stories from November 25, 2014


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

Other Recent Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Stories



Sports Statistics from the Stats Crew
OurSports Central