Hamilton Bulldogs Weekly
October 15, 2012 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
This week, the Hamilton Bulldogs will host the Toronto Marlies (AHL Affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs) in their 2012-2013 home-opener on First Ontario Credit Union Night, Friday, October 19th, 2012 at 7:30 p.m., at Copps Coliseum. This is the first game of their home-and-home series against the Marlies, with the second game taking place at Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto on Saturday, October 20th at 7:00 p.m.
WEEK-IN-REVIEW (October 7 - 14, 2012):
Saturday, October 13th 2012 - HAMILTON BULLDOGS 4 @ GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS 3 (SO)
Van Andel Arena - Grand Rapids, Michigan
Hamilton Goals: Blake Geoffrion (1), Aaron Palushaj (1), Gabriel Dumont (1)
Grand Rapids Goals: Trevor Parkes (1), Jeff Hoggan (1), Francis Pare (1)
Shootout Goals: Hamilton: Michael Bournival* Grand Rapids: None
Goaltending: Hamilton: Robert Mayer (W - 20 shots, 17 saves / SO: 5/5) / Grand Rapids: Tom McCollum (L - 36 shots, 33 saves / SO: 3/4)
Power Play: Hamilton 0-6 / Grand Rapids 1-3
Attendance: 3,880
*Shootout-winning goal
The Hamilton Bulldogs defeated the Grand Rapids Griffins 4-3 in a shootout at Van Andel Arena on Saturday, October 13th 2012. Michael Bournival scored the game-winning goal in the shootout while Brendan Gallagher, Steve Quailer and Bournival all recorded their first professional points with assists .
NORTH DIVISION STANDINGS:
(As of Monday, October 15, 2012)
Rank Team GP W L OTL SOL PTS PCT GF GA
1. Abbotsford Heat 2 2 0 0 0 4 1.000 10 3
2. Lake Erie Monsters 3 2 1 0 0 4 0.667 8 4
3. Hamilton Bulldogs 1 1 0 0 0 2 1.000 4 3
4. Toronto Marlies 2 1 1 0 0 2 0.500 3 5
5. Rochester Americans 2 1 1 0 0 2 0.500 7 8
BULLDOGS NOTES:
Rookies RW Brendan Gallagher, C Michael Bournival, RW Steve Quailer, D Nathan Beaulieu, D Antoine Corbin, D Greg Pateryn, and D Jarred Tinordi all made their professional and Bulldogs debuts on Saturday night in Grand Rapids. RW Brendan Gallagher, RW Steve Quailer, and C Michael Bournival all recorded their first professional points by each collection assists during Saturday's game. D Frederic St-Denis led the team in plus minus with a +2 rating against the Grand Rapids Griffins. G Robert Mayer stopped all five shots he faced during the shootout against the Griffins.
UPCOMING GAMES:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19th, 2012 7:30 PM - COPPS COLLISEUM, HAMILTON, ONTARIO
TORONTO MARLIES (1-1-0-0, 4th North Division, 10th Western Conference, 17th AHL) at
HAMILTON BULLDOGS (1-0-0-0, 3rd North Division, 7th Western Conference, 19th AHL)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20th 7:00 PM - RICOH COLLISEUM, TORONTO, ONTARIO
HAMILTON BULLDOGS (1-0-0-0, 3rd North Division, 7th Western Conference, 19th AHL) at
TORONTO MARLIES (1-1-0-0, 4th North Division, 10th Western Conference, 17th AHL)
These games mark the first and second of 12 meetings this seasons between the two divisional rivals Hamilton went 4-7-1-0 last season against Toronto The Bulldogs have an all-time record of 38-31-6-7 against the Marlies LW Ryan Hamilton (2 goals, 0 assists), D Jake Gardiner (1 goal, 1 assists) and D Mike Kostka (0 goals, 2 assists) all currently lead Toronto with two points There are currently eleven Ontario natives listed on the Toronto roster: D Mark Fraser (Ottawa), C Mike Zigomanis (Toronto), LW Ryan Hamilton (Oshawa), C Nazem Kadri (London), C Will Acton (Stouffville), RW Spencer Abbott (Hamilton), D Paul Ranger (Whitby), D Simon Gysbers (Richmond Hill), D Jesse Blacker (Toronto), LW Jamie Devane (Mississauga), and LW Greg McKegg (St. Thomas).
GET YOUR TICKETS!
2012-2013 Hamilton Bulldogs season tickets, Pioneer Flex Pack tickets, group tickets and single-game tickets are on sale now! For as little as $10 per game, you can enjoy the many benefits of being a 'Dogs season ticket holder including reserved seating for all home games at Copps Coliseum, the option to redeem unused tickets for any regular season game, discounts on team merchandise and access to exclusive season ticket holder-only events with the team. Convenient payment plans are available. For more information on how to join our team by becoming a Hamilton Bulldogs 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.
LISTEN TO THE BULLDOGS on FUNNY 820, TSN RADIO 690, HAMILTONBULLDOGS.COM:
All Bulldogs games during the month of October will be broadcast on Hamilton's Funny 820 (AM 820) and on Montreal's TSN Radio 690 (AM 690). Fans can also listen to 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.
WATCH THE BULLDOGS on SPORTSNET ONE, TVA SPORTS, CABLE 14, AHLLIVE.COM:
Cable 14 will be broadcasting this Friday's home-opener against the Toronto Marlies at Copps Coliseum. Sportsnet One and TVA Sports will be broadcasting Saturday's road game against the Marlies at Ricoh Coliseum. Both games will be broadcast on AHLLive.com
GET YOUR BULLDOGS MERCHANDISE AT THE "DAWG HOUSE":
Fans can purchase Bulldogs merchandise during all home games at the "Dawg House" store located behind section 114 on the concourse level at Copps Coliseum. In the store, fans can find hats, t-shirts, jackets, replica jerseys, foam fingers, foam 'Bone Heads', and other select novelty items for sale. 2012 AHL Outdoor Classic gear is also be available for a limited time.
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