Springfield Falcons Weekly
March 23, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release
This Week's Games
Friday, March 27 vs. WORCESTER SHARKS, MASSMUTUAL CENTER, 7:00 P.M.
Saturday, March 28 vs. HARTFORD WOLF PACK, MASSMUTUAL CENTER, 7:00 P.M.
Sunday, March 29 at Worcester Sharks, DCU Center, 3:00 P.M.
Falcons at a Glance
Record: 34-25-7 (75 pts.) - 3rd/Northeast Division...Home: 17-10-4 (38 pts.)...Road: 16-13-3 (35 pts.)
Leading Scorers: Luke Adam (14-25-39, -17 in 63 GP)... T.J. Tynan (9-29-38, -10 in 65 GP)...Austin Madaisky (12-23-35, +4 in 53 GP)
Leading Goaltenders: Anton Forsberg (20-8-1), 2.01 GAA, .927 SV%, 30 GP)... Scott Munroe (7-9-1) 2.43 GAA, .914 SV%
Last week's results: 1-0-2...March 20 - Bridgeport 3, at SPR 1...March 21 -at SPR 2, Hartford 1 (SO)...March 22 - Syracuse 4, at SPR 1
This Week's Opponents
Worcester Sharks- Record: 34-23-6 (74 pts.) - 4th/ Atlantic Division...Home: 20-10-3 (43 pts.) Road: 14-13-3 (31 pts.)
Head Coach: Roy Sommer Players to Watch: F-Bryan Lerg, F-Evan Trupp, F-Taylor Fedun
This Season: fifth and sixth of six meetings...Nov. 11 - Worcester 4, at SPR 2...Nov. 15 - SPR 1, at Worcester 0...Nov. 28 - SPR 3, at Worcester 2 (OT)...Jan. 3 - at SPR 4, Worcester 3 (OT)
Hartford Wolf Pack- Record: 34-22-9 (77 pts.) - 2nd/Northeast Division...Home: 18-8-6 (42 pts.) Road: 16-14-3 (35 pts.)
Head Coach: Ken Gernander Players to Watch: F-Chris Bourque, F-Oscar Lindberg, F-Carl Klingberg
This Season: ninth of ten meetings...Dec. 6 - SPR 1, at Hartford 0 (SO)...Dec. 26 - SPR 2, at Hartford 1 (SO)...Jan. 10 - Hartford 4, at SPR 3 (OT)...Jan. 23 - at Hartford 4, SPR 3...Jan. 31 - at Hartford 3, SPR 1...Feb. 20 - Hartford 3, at SPR 2 (OT)...March 13 - Hartford 2, at SPR 1 (OT)...March 21 - at SPR 2, Hartford 1 (SO)...April 10 at Hartford
News and Notes:
- Ryan Craig tied the Falcons franchise lead with his 90th goal on Saturday.
- Luke Adam broke a seven-game pointless streak on Sunday with a goal.
- The Falcons snapped a four-game home winless streak on Saturday with a 2-1 shootout win.
- Joonas Korpisalo made his North American pro debut on Sunday with 21 saves.
- Tyler Sikura and Derek Docken made their AHL debuts on Friday and Saturday, respectively.
- The Falcons have not scored a power-play goal in the last 47 attempts.
- Michael Chaput ended a six-game pointless streak on Sunday with an assist.
- Springfield goaltenders have not allowed a shootout goal this season with 15 saves.
Upcoming Promotions
Friday, Mar. 27 vs. Worcester Sharks: Ticket Redemption Night: Fans may redeem any unused tickets from the 2014-15 season for tickets of equal or lesser value, while supplies last.
Saturday, Mar. 28 vs. Hartford Wolf Pack: Hockey N' Heels (4:30-6:30 p.m.): Fans who present their ticket to the game can enter the convention center for a crash course on the sport of hockey! The event will include trivia, raffles, prizes, a question and answer session, complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar!
Community Brief
- Side by Side Preschool - Screech will be making a visit to Side by Side Preschool in West Springfield on Tuesday, March 24.
- Western Mass. Home and Garden Show - Screech will be at the Western Mass. Home and Garden Show at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield from 12 - 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 28.
- FINZ Birthday - Screech will be attending FINZ's Star Wars themed birthday at the DCU Center in Worcester when the Falcons travel to face the Sharks on Sunday, March 29 at 3 p.m.
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Ticket Information
- Single Game: Tickets are on sale at the MassMutual Center Box Office or online at www.ticketmaster.com
- Season & Group Tickets: For more information on full and partial season ticket plans and discounted group tickets, call 413-739-GOAL(4625) or visit www.falconsahl.com
- Student Discount: $14 when a high school or college ID is presented at the MassMutual Center Box Office
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