Albany Devils Weekly

Published on November 7, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany Devils News Release


Last Week

Wed., Nov. 2 - Devils vs. Binghamton (W, 3-2)

Fri., Nov. 4 - Devils vs. Norfolk (W, 1-0)

Sat., Nov. 5 - Devils vs. Connecticut (L, 2-3 SO)

This Week

Fri., Nov. 11 - Devils vs. Norfolk (7:00 p.m.)

Sat., Nov. 12 - Devils at Syracuse (7:30 p.m.)

Sun., Nov. 13 - Devils vs. Toronto (4:00 p.m.)

Upcoming Promotions

Fri., Nov. 11

- Veterans Day Special: All current and former military personnel can purchase a discounted ticket for $11 with proper identification

- Thanksgiving Food Drive: Presented by Price Chopper, donate a nonperishable food item to benefit the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY and receive a free ticket voucher to a future Devils home game

- SEFCU College Night: $10 tickets for college students with $1 soda and $1 hot dog

- Happy Hour: $2 drafts between 6-7 p.m. for all fans 21-and-older

Sun., Nov. 13

- Post-Game Autograph Session #2 - Interact with the Devils players and have items signed at different locations on the concourse

- Post-Game Public Skate: Presented by Stanley Steemer, fans who bring their own skates can take to the Times Union Center ice for an open skate

The Week that Was

Wed., Nov.; Albany 3 vs. Binghamton 2

Stephen Gionta's first goal of the season was the game-winner as the Devils downed the Senators, 3-2, at the Times Union Center. Gionta's goal was a deflection off an Alexander Urbom shot at 3:09 of the third period. The game had entered the third period tied, 2-2, with the help of Albany goals from Joe Whitney at 8:09 of the first on the power play and from Steve Bernier at 15:39 of the second while shorthanded. Goaltender Keith Kinkaid made 31 saves in his second win of the season.

- Shots on Goal: Albany (30), Binghamton (33)

- Power Play: Albany (1-3), Binghamton (1-5)

- Three Stars: 1. Stephen Gionta (ALB), 2. Steve Bernier (ALB), 3. Mark Borowiecki (BNG)

Fri., Nov. 4; Albany 1 vs. Norfolk 0

Matt Taormina scored the lone goal as the Devils shut out the Admirals, 1-0, at the Times Union Center. Goaltender Keith Kinkaid denied a season-high 34 shots for his first career shutout and Albany played discipline hockey by staying out of the penalty box. Taormina's goal came with assists from Stephen Gionta and Vladimir Zharkov at 5:20 of the third period.

- Shots on Goal: Albany (21), Norfolk (34)

- Power Play: Albany (0-1), Norfolk (0-0)

- Three Stars: 1. Keith Kinkaid (ALB), 2. Matt Taormina (ALB), 3. Vladimir Zharkov (ALB)

Sat., Nov. 5; Albany 2 vs. Connecticut 3 (Shootout)

The Devils clawed back against the Whale only to fall in a shootout, 3-2, at the Times Union Center. The Devils trailed twice during the game, but Mike Sislo and Joe Whitney had answers for Albany both times. Sislo scored at 6:45 of the second, while Whitney scored on the power play at 12:16 of the third. In the shootout, Matt Taormina's shot to extend the game in the fifth round struck the post. Goaltender Jeff Frazee made 26 saves.

- Shots on Goal: Albany (20), Connecticut (29)

- Power Play: Albany (1-5), Connecticut (1-4)

- Three Stars: 1. Jonathan Audy-Marchessault (CT), 2. Wade Redden (CT), 3. Joe Whitney (ALB)

Notables

- The Devils have earned at least one point in five-consecutive home contests with wins against Adirondack (5-2, Oct 22.), Hamilton (3-2, Oct. 29), Binghamton (3-2, Nov. 2) and Norfolk (1-0, Nov. 4) and a shootout loss against Connecticut (3-2, Nov. 5). After a 1-5-0-0 start, the Devils are 5-1-0-1 in their last seven games.

- The Devils shutout in a 1-0 win Friday against Norfolk was the 19th all-time in club history and the first at the Times Union Center.

- Albany did not commit an infraction against Norfolk on Friday. The performance marked the second time in club history that the Devils stayed out of the penalty box for a complete game. The other came while the team was in Lowell on Mar. 16, 2008 against the Manchester Monarchs.

- After having his five-game point streak snapped Friday, Joe Whitney responded with a goal and an assist Saturday. Whitney leads the team and is tied for sixth among AHL rookies for points (10). Through 13 games, the Reading, Mass. native has five goals and five assists.

- Goaltender Keith Kinkaid earned his first career shutout Friday by making a season-high 34 saves against the Admirals, who have the league's top offense. Kinkaid has won his last two starts and has won three of his last four outings. For the season, he has a 1.98 goals-against average and a .930 save percentage. His goals-against average ranks fifth in the league, while his save percentage is tied for sixth.

- Adam Henrique, who produced 50 points (25g-25a) for Albany in 2010-11, is making an impact in the NHL. After being recalled from Albany by New Jersey on Oct. 22, Henrique scored his first career goal and added an assist at Philadelphia on Nov. 3. He followed with a pair of goals, including the game-winner, against Winnipeg on Nov. 5.

Albany Leaders

Goals: Joe Whitney (5)

Assists: Matthew Corrente, Alexander Urbom, Stephane Veilleux, Joe Whitney, Vladimir Zharkov (5)

Points: Joe Whitney (10)

PIM: Tim Sestito (53)

Plus/Minus: J.S. Berube, Matthew Corrente, Dan Kelly (+2)

PPG: Matt Anderson, Eric Gelinas, Joe Whitney (2)

Wins: Keith Kinkaid (3)

GAA: Keith Kinkaid (1.98)

SV%: Maxime Clermont (.933)

This Weeks Opponents

Fri., Nov. 11 vs. Norfolk

Record: 8-4-0-1 (17 pts/1st, East)

Recent Results: Nov. 4 at Albany (L, 0-1), Nov. 5 at Bridgeport (L, 2-3), Nov. 6 at Providence (W, 3-0)

Leaders: Carter Ashton (11g-5a), Trevor Smith (6g-9a), Cory Conacher (4g-10a); Dustin Tokarski (4-3-0/2.54/.903)

Sat., Nov. 12 at Syracuse

Record: 5-3-2-1 (13 pts/4th, East)

Recent Results: Nov. 5 vs. Rochester (W, 5-2), Nov. 6 at Rochester (L, 5-6 OT)

Leaders: Patrick Maroon (5g-8a), Dan Sexton (4g-9a), Nick Bonino* (2g-9a); Iiro Tarkki (2-2-1/2.46/.912)

Sun., Nov. 13 vs. Toronto

Record: 6-4-2-0 (14 pts/1st, North)

Recent Results: Nov. 3 at Texas (L, 3-4 OT), Nov. 5 at San Antonio (L, 1-6), Nov. 6 at Houston (W, 6-2)

Leaders: Joe Colborne (10g-9a), Joey Crabb* (7g-8a), Mike Zigomanis (2g-11a); Ben Scrivens (4-1-0/2.41/.908)

*Inactive

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