Falcons Weekly
February 8, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release
Team Notes:
- This past week marks the first occasion since November 9-15 that the Falcons recorder over a .500 winning percentage in a week of games.
- The power play has scored a goal in each of the last three games.
- When leading after one period, the Falcons are 13-2-0.
- Springfield has collected at least a point in five of the team's last six games.
- The Falcons are 6-4-0 against the North Division.
Player Notes:
- Philip Samuelsson registered five assists over the two-game weekend.
- Stefan Fournier scored his first goal as a Falcon on Saturday.
- Steven Delisle scored on Friday night, his first goal in 30 games.
- Greg Carey has scored in three consecutive games, becoming the first Falcon to accomplish this feat in the 2015-16 regular season.
- Philip Samuelsson tallied his first three-point night of the season with three assists on Saturday.
- Matthias Plachta broke a 14-game pointless streak with an assist on Saturday.
Upcoming Promotions:
Sunday, Feb. 14 vs. Providence Bruins: Friendly's Sundae Family Fun Day with the players: All fans are invited to participate in a free post-game open skate and will receive a coupon to Friendly's. Falcons' players will be joining fans during the skate on the Mass Mutual Center ice!
Community Brief:
Monday, Feb. 8 - Stay FIT (Fitness in Training) presented by Health New England: Defenseman Daniel New and forwards Domenic Monardo and Brendan Shinnimin will visit Glenbrook Middle School in Longmeadow to speak about the program that promotes the importance of living a healthy lifestyle through exercise and nutrition.
Monday, Feb. 8 - Holy Name Pee Wee hockey practice: Defenseman Philip Samuelsson and forward Tyler Gaudet will join the youth hockey team to assist in their practice and sign autographs following the skate.
Thursday, Feb. 11 - Pioneer Valley Mite hockey practice: Forwards Domenic Monardo and Brendan Shinnimin will join the youth hockey team to assist in their practice and sign autographs following the skate.
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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
This Week's Games:
Saturday, Feb. 13 vs. HERSHEY BEARS, MASSMUTUAL CENTER, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 14 vs. PROVIDENCE BRUINS, MASSMUTUAL CENTER, 5:00 p.m.
Falcons at a Glance:
Record: 18-22-6 (.457 PCT) - 8th/Atlantic Division...Home: 10-11-1 (.477 PCT)...Road: 8-11-5 (.438 PCT)
Leading Scorers: Dustin Jeffrey (12-23-35 in 36 GP)...Alex Grant (9-22-31 in 46 GP)... Greg Carey (19-11-30 in 41 GP)
Leading Goaltender: Niklas Treutle (9-11-4, 2.91 GAA, .909 SV%, 25 GP)
Record vs. Opponents: Atlantic: 12-18-6 (HER: 1-1-1, BRI: 4-2-1, LV: 0-1-1, WBS: 0-2-2, PRO: 3-7-1, POR: 2-4-0, HFD: 2-1-0) North: 6-4-0 (RCH: 1-0-0, UTI: 1-1-0, BNG: 2-0-0, ALB: 1-2-0; SYR: 1-1-0)
Power Play: 26-192 (13.5%) 28th in the AHL
Penalty Kill: 132-171 (77.2%) 30th in the AHL
Last week's results: 1-0-1...Feb. 5 - at Springfield 3, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 4 (OT)...Feb. 6 - at Syracuse 3, Springfield 6
This Week's Opponents:
Hershey Bears- Record: 27-13-9 (.643 PCT) - 2nd/Atlantic Division...Home: 17-5-5 (.722 PCT) Road: 10-8-4 (.545 PCT)
Head Coach: Troy Mann Players to Watch: F-Chris Bourque, F-Travis Boyd, D-Aaron Ness
This Season: final of four meetings (Falcons record of 1-1-1 in season series)
Providence Bruins- Record: 21-15-10 (.565 PCT) - 4th/Atlantic Division...Home: 16-5-5 (.712 PCT) Road: 5-10-5 (.375 PCT)
Head Coach: Bruce Cassidy Players to Watch: F-Frank Vatrano, Alexander Khoklachev, F-Seth Griffith
This Season: 12 of 14 meetings (Falcons record of 3-7-1 in season series)...Apr. 10 at Springfield...Apr. 13 at Providence
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