Falcons Weekly
November 23, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release
This Week's Games:
Friday, Nov. 27 at Hartford Wolf Pack, XL Center, 7:15 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 28 vs. ALBANY DEVILS, MASSMUTUAL CENTER, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 29 vs. PORTLAND PIRATES, MASSMUTUAL, 5:00 p.m.
Falcons at a Glance:
Record: 8-7-1 (15 pts.) - 4th/Atlantic Division...Home: 4-4-0 (8 pts.)...Road: 4-3-1 (9 pts.)
Leading Scorers: Dustin Jeffrey (7-11-18 in 16 GP) Alex Grant (3-11-14, in 16 GP)...Derek Smith (1-11-12 in 16 GP)
Leading Goaltenders: Nicklas Treutle (3-2-0, 2.41 GAA, .928 SV%, 5 GP)
Record vs. Opponents: Atlantic: 4-6-1 (HER: 0-1-0, BRI: 2-2-0, LV: 0-1-0, WBS: 0-1-1, PRO: 1-1-0, POR 1-0-0) North: 4-1-0 (RCH: 1-0-0, UTI: 1-0-0, BNG: 1-0-0, ALB: 1-1-0)
Power Play: 11-79 (16.9%) 19th in the AHL
Penalty Kill: 56-65 (86.2%) 9th in the AHL
Last week's results: 1-2-0...Nov. 20 - at Albany 4, Springfield 0...Nov. 21 - at Springfield 1, Providence 4...Nov. 22 - at Bridgeport 0, Springfield 2
This Week's Opponents:
Hartford Wolf Pack- Record: 8-9-2 (18 pts) - 5th/Atlantic Division...Home: 5-5-1 (11 pts.) Road: 3-4-1 (7 pts.)
Head Coach: Ken Gernander Players to Watch: F-Chad Nehring, F-Brian Gibbons, F-Jayson Megna
This Season: first of eight meetings...Jan. 8 at Hartford...Jan. 15 at Springfield...Feb. 20 at Springfield...Mar. 19 at Hartford...Mar. 20 at Springfield...Apr. 8 at Springfield...Apr. 9 at Hartford
Albany Devils- Record: 9-4-3 (21 pts.) - 2nd/North Division...Home: 4-2-1 (9 pts.) Road: 5-2-2 (12 pts.)
Head Coach: Rick Kowalsky Players to Watch: G-Yann Danis, F-Mike Sislo, F-Joseph Blandisi
This Season: third of six meetings...Feb. 26 at Springfield...Mar. 22 at Albany...Apr. 2 at Albany
Portland Pirates- Record: 7-8-0 (6 pts.) - 7th/Atlantic Division...Home: 5-2-0 (10 pts.) Road: 2-6-0 (4 pts.)
Head Coach: Tom Rowe Players to Watch: F-Rob Schremp, F-Cameron Gaunce, F-Kyle Rau
This Season: second of 12 meetings...Dec. 9 at Portland...Dec. 16 at Portland...Dec. 27 at Springfield...Jan. 30 at Springfield...Feb. 28 at Portland...Mar. 12 at Springfield...Mar. 25 at Portland...Mar. 26 at Portland...Apr. 16 at Springfield...Apr. 17 at Springfield
Team Notes:
- The Falcons have not lost in regulation in back-to-back road games this season.
- Springfield is 5-0-0 when leading after the first period.
- The Falcons had a four-game home win streak snapped in Saturday's 4-1 loss.
- Springfield has scored 18 goals in the third period, more than any other period.
- The Falcons have gone 7-3-0 in the past 10 games.
- Springfield is averaging 2.75 goals a game.
Player Notes:
- Defenseman Alex Grant has collected six assists in the last six games.
- Goaltender Nicklas Treutle made 41 saves in his first shutout on Sunday against Bridgeport.
- Forward Dustin Jeffrey is tied for fourth in the AHL with 18 points.
- Forward Greg Carey leads the team with a plus-9 rating.
- Defenseman Alex Grant is tied for third among defensemen with 14 points.
- Forward Matthias Plachta scored his first goal of the season in Saturday's 4-1 loss.
Upcoming Promotions:
Sunday, Nov. 29 vs Portland Pirates: Friendly's Sundae Family Fun Day: All fans are invited to participate in a free post-game open skate and will receive a coupon to Friendly's.
Community Brief:
Tuesday, Nov. 24 - Stay FIT (Fitness In Training) presented by Health New England: Falcons players will attend Bellamy Middle School to promote the importance of living a healthy lifestyle through exercise and nutrition. The players will demonstrate the healthy lifestyle they live in order to maintain being a professional athlete.
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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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