Albany Devils Today -- October 17, 2016
October 17, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany Devils News Release
* TODAY'S STORYLINES
Start Me Up: For the first time in franchise history, the Albany Devils opened the season with back-to-back wins. Additionally, the last time an Albany team started with two victories was in 1998 when the River Rats accomplished the feat.
"It's good for guys' confidence," said Head Coach Rick Kowalsky. "There's room for improvement in certain areas. It's good to see different guys contributing. A win certainly helps with overall chemistry and the mood of the team."
READ: Never looking back, Devils win opener READ: Devils start undefeated for first time VIDEO DOWNLOAD: Highlights & Postgame Reaction
Gibbons Rejoins Team: Brian Gibbons, who signed with Albany on Oct. 4, missed the first two games of the season for a good reason. The 28-year-old and his fiancé celebrated the birth of their first child. Ty Gibbons was born on Friday, weighing in at 8 lbs 3 oz. Gibbons rejoined the team for Monday's practice and is expected to make his Devils' debut on Friday.
READ: Gibbons a father
Relief For Rooney: In seven games on an ATO last season, Kevin Rooney failed to find the back of the net despite posting three assists and a +2 rating. The Devils' rookie was left unsatisfied and to endure the entire summer to finally get another chance. He didn't have to wait long, scoring in just the fourth period of the season.
"It was good to get the monkey off my back early in the year," Rooney said. "I had seven games to get it before this season and it was on my mind all summer."
READ: Monkey off his back VIDEO DOWNLOAD: Rooney's first career goal
* UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Tuesday: Practice at Knickerbacker (10:00 am) Wednesday: Practice at Knickerbacker (10:00 am) Thursday: Practice at Times Union Center (10:00 am) Friday: Morning Skate at Times Union Center (10:00 am); Devils vs. Senators (7:00 PM) Saturday: Devils vs. Comets (5:00 PM)
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