Albany Devils Weekly

Published on November 29, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany Devils News Release


Last Week

Fri., Nov. 25 - Devils at Rochester (L, 2-4)

Sat., Nov. 26 - Devils at Adirondack (L, 3-4 OT)

Sun., Nov. 27 - Devils at Springfield (W, 3-2) This Week

Fri., Dec. 2 - Devils vs. Bridgeport (7 p.m.)

Sat., Dec. 3 - Devils at Bridgeport (7 p.m.)

Sun., Dec. 4 - Devils vs. Rochester (4 p.m.)

Upcoming Promotions

Fri., Dec. 2

- Scout Night: $13 tickets for Boy and Girl Scouts. Each scout will receive a patch and will have the option to purchase a youth Devils Scout jersey for just $8

- 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., Dec. 4

- Teddy Bear Toss - Throw a new or slightly used stuffed animal on the ice during the first intermission. The stuffed animals will be donated to the Albany Boys and Girls Club and the Albany Police Athletic League (P.A.L.)

- Post-Game Autograph Session #3 - 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

Fri., Nov. 25; Albany 2 at Rochester 4

Despite leading twice, the Devils lost, 4-2, against Rochester at the Blue Cross Arena. Rochester's Colin Stuart was the spoiler with the game-winning goal at 10:26 of the third period. Alexander Urbom and Darcy Zajac were the goal scorers for the Devils and Jeff Frazee made 30 saves.

- Shots on Goal: Albany (29), Rochester (34)

- Power Play: Albany (0-5), Rochester (1-5)

- Three Stars: 1. Colin Stuart (RCH), 2. Jacob Lagace (RCH), 3. Shaone Morrisonn (RCH)

Sat., Nov. 26; Albany 3 at Adirondack 4 (Overtime)

The Devils rallied from two goals down with less than six minutes remaining, but Jonathon Kalinksi's overtime goal handed the Phantoms a 4-3 victory at the Glens Falls Civic Center. Stephane Veilleux joined Joe Whitney and Nick Palmieri on the score sheet for Albany. Veilleux made it 1-1 early in the second and Whitney and Palmieri led the comeback with goals at 14:31 and 17:28 of the third. Peter Harrold had two assists. For Adirondack, Jonathon Kalinski netted the winner 1:01 into overtime.

- Shots on Goal: Albany (35), Adirondack (29)

- Power Play: Albany (0-8), Adirondack (0-5)

- Three Stars: 1. Jonathon Kalinski (ADK), 2. Brayden Schenn (ADK), 3. Peter Harrold (ALB)

Sun., Nov. 27; Albany 3 at Springfield 2

Stephen Gionta's empty net goal with 1:21 remaining proved to be the game-winner as the Devils defeated the Falcons, 3-2, at the MassMutual Center. Gionta scored after a Devils clearing attempt hit off the body of Falcons netminder Manny Legace as he was skating to the bench for an extra attacker. Moments later Springfield's Matt Calvert pulled the score to 3-2 with 51 seconds left, but Albany held on for the win. Steve Zalewski and Stephane Veilleux also scored for Albany and Keith Kinkaid made a season-high 36 saves.

- Shots on Goal: Albany (27), Springfield (38)

- Power Play: Albany (1-4), Springfield (0-4)

- Three Stars: 1. Keith Kinkaid (ALB), 2. Ryan Garlock (SPR), 3. Steve Zalewski (ALB)

Notables

- Albany's loss at Rochester Friday halted the Devils eight-game point streak. The Devils entered that game 6-0-1-1 during the span. Despite the loss and an OT setback the following night, the Devils win at Springfield improved their record to 9-2-2-1 during the last 14 outings.

- The Devils have earned at least one point in seven-straight home games, dating back to a 5-2 win against Adirondack on Oct. 22. Albany is tied with Toronto for longest point-stretch on home ice in the AHL.

- Nine of the Devils 10 wins this season have come in one-goal games. The team is 9-0-2-1 in those games with its other victory coming in a 5-2 win against Adirondack on Oct. 22.

- The Devils have only carried a lead into the first intermission three times this season; they are 3-0-0-0 in those games. Albany is 5-1-1-0 when leading after the second period.

- Captain Stephen Gionta became the Devils all-time AHL leading goal scorer when he netted the game-winning goal Sunday at Springfield. The goal was his 53rd in a Devils uniform, passing Michael Swift (2008-11). Gionta also holds Devils records for games played (322), points (125). He is tied with Patrick Davis (2006-11) atop the all-time assists list (72).

- Joe Whitney and Matt Anderson kept pace with each other for the team lead for points. Whitney had a goal Saturday at Adirondack and an assist Sunday at Springfield, while Anderson produced an assist in both games. Both players have 12 points with Whitney showing a team-high six goals and six assists. Anderson has four goals and a club-best eight assists.

- After an eight-game hiatus, Stephane Veilleux scored in back-to-back games Saturday and Sunday. His tally at Adirondack was his first in a Devils uniform and the 50th of his AHL career.

- Current point streaks include: Matt Anderson (2gms; 0g-2a), Stephane Veilleux (2gms; 2g-0a), Joe Whitney (2gms; 1g-1a), Chad Wiseman (2gms; 0g-2a) and Steve Zalewski (2gms; 1g-1a).

Albany Leaders

Goals: Joe Whitney (6)

Assists: Matt Anderson (8)

Points: Matt Anderson, Joe Whitney (12)

PIM: Matt Corrente (42)

Plus/Minus: Alexander Urbom (+5)

PPG: Eric Gelinas (3)

Wins: Keith Kinkaid (6)

GAA: Keith Kinkaid (2.55)

SV%: Keith Kinkaid (.914)

Last Week's Transactions

Nov. 24 - Nick Palmieri loaned from New Jersey

Nov. 23 - Tim Sestito recalled from loan by New Jersey

Nov. 23 - J.S. Berube reassigned by New Jersey to Trenton (ECHL)

Nov. 22 - Eric Boulton loaned from New Jersey for conditioning

This Weeks Opponents

Fri., Dec. 2 vs. Bridgeport and Sat., Dec. 3 at Bridgeport

Record: 10-7-3-1 (24 pts/2nd, Northeast)

Recent Results: Nov. 25 vs. Connecticut (W, 6-2), Nov. 26 at Manchester (L, 1-2 SO), Nov. 27 vs. Manchester (L, 4-5 OT)

Leaders: Tim Wallace (9g-9a), Casey Cizikas (4g-11a), Justin Dibenedetto (9g-5a); Anders Nilsson (5-2-1/2.60/.917)

Sun., Dec. 4 vs. Rochester

Record: 10-7-2-1 (23 pts/2nd North)

Recent Results: Nov. 25 vs. Albany (W, 4-2), Nov. 26 vs. Hamilton (W, 5-3)

Leaders: Derek Whitmore (10g-6a), Colin Stuart (7g-8a), Marcus Foligno (7g-2a); David Leggio (7-5-0/2.89/.902)

*Leaders are among active players

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