Gallagher Selected to 2013 AHL All-Star Classic
January 17, 2013 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
SPRINGFIELD, MA - The American Hockey League announced today that Hamilton Bulldogs rookie forward Brendan Gallagher has been named to the 2013 Western Conference AHL All-Star team. The 2013 Dunkin' Donuts AHL All-Star Classic is being hosted in Providence, Rhode Island on January 27th and 28th.
Gallagher, 20, is currently on recall with the Montreal Canadiens. The native of Delta, British Columbia ranks second on the Bulldogs in points with 20 (10 goals, 10 assists) and ranks second in goals and assists while leading the team in power-play goals with four and shots on goal with 117. The 5'9", 182-pound forward has recorded five two-point games this season including scoring a career-high two goals on November 16th against the Toronto Marlies.
Beginning Friday and until January 24th, fans will have the opportunity to vote for the starting lineups for the 2013 AHL All-Star Game by visiting facebook.com/theahl and completing the official CCM AHL All-Star Fan Ballot. Voters will also be entered to win prizes of a team-signed 2013 AHL All-Star stick (two) and team-signed 2013 AHL All-Star commemorative programs (10).
Tickets for the 2013 Dunkin' Donuts AHL All-Star Classic are on sale now by calling the Providence Bruins at (401) 273-5000 or visiting www.providencebruins.com. All-Star 2-Packs are $55 and $75 and include admission to both the 2013 Pepsi AHL All-Star Skills Competition at 7 p.m. on Sunday, January 27th, and the 2013 AHL All-Star Game at 7 p.m. on Monday, January 28th. All-Star 4-Packs are $75 and $100 and include admission to the Skills Competition and the All-Star Game, as well as the Post-Skills Party (January 27th, 9:30 p.m.) at the Rhode Island Convention Center and the 2013 AHL Hall of Fame Induction & Awards Ceremony (January 28th, 11 a.m.) at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium.
The Bulldogs' next game is against the Toronto Marlies at Copps Coliseum on Saturday, January 19th at 7:00 p.m. All 'Dogs games will be broadcast on Hamilton's Funny 820 (AM 820). Fans can also listen to and watch all 'Dogs games on www.hamiltonbulldogs.com. Live coverage with the broadcast team of Play-By-Play Announcer Derek Wills (all home and away games) and Colour Commentator Al Craig (all home and select away games) will begin with the Pioneer Pre-Game Show 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
For more information on how to join the Hamilton Bulldogs' team by becoming a season ticket holder, or for more information on Pioneer Flex Pack tickets or group tickets, call 905-529-8500 or 1-866-DOGS-TIX, e-mail ticketing@hamiltonbulldogs.com or visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com. 'Dogs single-game tickets are available at the Copps Coliseum Box Office, any Ticketmaster Outlet, online at www.ticketmaster.ca, or by calling 905-529-8500 or 1-866-DOGS-TIX.
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