Albany Devils Weekly
Published on January 23, 2012 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany Devils News Release
Last Week
Mon., Jan. 16 - Devils vs. Adirondack (W, 5-3)
Wed., Jan. 18 - Devils vs. Norfolk (L, 4-5)
Fri., Jan. 20 - Devils at Adirondack (L, 2-3)
Sat., Jan. 21 - Devils at Springfield (W, 5-2) This Week
Fri., Jan. 27 - Devils at Binghamton (7:05 p.m.)
Sat., Jan. 28 - Devils vs. Adirondack (5:00 p.m.)
Upcoming Promotion
Sat., Jan. 28
- Martin Brodeur Bobblehead and Raffle: the first 2,000 fans will receive a Brodeur bobblehead courtesy of Recovery Sports Grill and everyone in attendance will have a chance to win a signed Brodeur game-issued jersey or an autographed miniature stick.
Listen Live
- Fans can listen to Friday's contest on 104.5 "The Team" ESPN Radio. Both games can be heard for free online at ahllive.com.
Additionally, they can be viewed on ahllive.com for $6.99.
The Week That Was
Mon., Jan. 16, Albany 5 vs. Adirondack 3
In a 60 minute game, the Devils only needed 28 minutes to build a large enough lead to hold on for a 5-3 win against the Phantoms at the Times Union Center. The Devils used five different goal scorers, Nathan Perkovich, Matt Anderson, Jacob Josefson, Tim Sestito and Brad Mills, to jump out to a 5-0 advantage by the midway point. Between the pipes, Jeff Frazee made 32 saves for his third-consecutive victory.
- Shots on Goal: Albany (26), Adirondack (35)
- Power Play: Albany (1-5), Adirondack (1-4)
- Three Stars: 1. Jeff Frazee (ALB), 2. Nathan Perkovich (ALB), Garrett Roe (ADK)
Wed., Jan. 18, Albany 4 vs. Norfolk 5
The Devils let a 3-1 first-period lead slip and the Admirals skated away from the Times Union Center with a 5-4 win. Stephane Veilleux netted a hat trick in the opening period, but Norfolk responded with four goals in the second period, including Norfolk's Mike Angelidis' game-winning tally at 16:38. Chad Wiseman netted the Devils other goal and Keith Kinkaid made 21 stops.
- Shots on Goal: Albany (28), Norfolk (26)
- Power Play: Albany (0-4), Norfolk (1-6)
- Three Stars: 1. Stephane Veilleux (ALB), 2. Mark Barberio (NOR), 3. Mike Kostka (NOR)
Fri., Jan. 20, Albany 2 at Adirondack 3
The Devils struck first, but the Phantoms netted three goals in the second period and eventually claimed a 3-2 win at the Glens Falls Civic Center. Chad Wiseman had a goal and an assist and Mike Sislo contributed the team's first goal. In goal, Jeff Frazee turned away 33 stops, including 17 in the second period.
- Shots on Goal: Albany (20), Adirondack (36)
- Power Play: Albany (1-2), Adirondack (0-3)
- Three Stars: 1. Jonathon Kalinksi (ADK), 2. Jason Akeson (ADK), 3. Jason Bacashuhua (ADK)
Sat., Jan. 21, Albany 5 at Springfield 2
Joe Whitney had a first-period hat trick and Kory Nagy added a pair of goals, helping the Devils defeat the Falcons, 5-2, at the MassMutual Center. Albany established a four-goal lead in the first period before allowing Springfield to pull within two in the third. Nagy sealed the win with less than three minutes to play. Tim Sestito and Mattias Tedenby each posted two assists and goaltender Keith Kinkaid made 28 stops.
- Shots on Goal: Albany (28), Springfield (30)
- Power Play: Albany (1-9), Springfield (2-7)
- Three Stars: 1. Joe Whitney (ALB), 2. Kory Nagy (ALB), 3. Tim Sestito (ALB)
Notables
- The Devils 5-2 win at Springfield Saturday marked the fifth time Albany has scored five or more goals in a single game. The other three include: against Adirondack (W, 5-2) on Oct. 22, at Hershey (W, 6-5 SO) on Nov. 19, at Norfolk (W, 5-4 OT) on Jan. 6 and against Adirondack (W, 5-3) on Jan. 16.
- Stephane Veilleux and Joe Whitney each registered first-period hat tricks during two separate games this week. Veilleux netted three in a 5-4 loss against Norfolk Wednesday and Whitney had the trifecta in a 5-2 win at Springfield Saturday. Additionally, Chad Wiseman had a "Gordie Howe Hat Trick" at Adirondack Friday. He had a goal, an assist and a fight.
- Tim Sestito and Vladimir Zharkov are both enjoying four-game point streaks. Sestito has a goal and four assists during the span and Zharkov has four assists. In Sestito's last six AHL outings, he has posted two goals and four assists. In Zharkov's last 11 AHL contests, he has registered four goals and seven assists.
- Mattias Tedenby and Steve Zalewski were both sent to Albany by New Jersey this past week. Tedenby made his AHL season debut at Springfield Saturday and posted two assists. Zalewski was returned Sunday after playing seven games in the NHL.
- Peter Harrold, the only Albany player to appear in all 41 games, has been recalled by New Jersey. He has produced 12 points with a goal and 11 assists. Additionally, he has posted a plus-3 rating and 26 penalty minutes.
Albany Leaders
Goals: Joe Whitney (11)
Assists: Vladimir Zharkov (16)
Points: Joe Whitney (25)
PIM: Tim Sestito (64)
Plus/Minus: Mike Sislo (+10)
PPG: Eric Gelinas, Joe Whitney (4)
Wins: Keith Kinkaid (10)
GAA: Jeff Frazee (2.71)
SV%: Jeff Frazee (.901)
Last Week's Transactions
Jan. 15 - Nick Palmieri returned on loan from New Jersey
Jan. 17 - Jacob Josefson recalled from loan by New Jersey
Jan. 17 - Brad Mills recalled from loan by New Jersey
Jan. 18 - Myles Stoesz recalled from loan from Trenton (ECHL)
Jan. 20 - Joe Sova traded by New Jersey with 2012 fourth round pick to Carolina for Alexei Ponikarovsky
Jan. 21 - Mattias Tedenby loaned from New Jersey
Jan. 22 - Steve Zalewski returned on loan from New Jersey
This Weeks Opponents
Fri., Jan. 27 at Binghamton
Record: 18-24-1-1 (38 pts/5th East)
Recent Results: Jan. 15 at Bridgeport (L, 2-3), Jan. 20 vs. Hershey (W, 4-3), Jan. 22 vs. Adirondack (W, 4-3)
Leaders: Rob Klinkhammer (13g-15a), Corey Locke (4g-23a), Mike Hoffman (9g-17a); Mike McKenna (11-12-0/2.88/.918)
Sat., Jan. 28 vs. Adirondack
Record: 21-18-1-1 (44 pts/T-2nd Northeast)
Recent Results: Jan. 20 vs. Albany (W, 3-2), Jan. 21 vs. Bridgeport (L, 1-2), Jan. 22 at Binghamton (L, 3-4)
Leaders: Jason Akeson (10g-22a), Denis Hamel (15g-13a), Mike Testwuide (7g-14a); Michael Leighton (14-14-0/2.64/.913)
*Leaders are among active players
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- Whale Sign Forward Randy McNaught - Connecticut Whale
- Monarchs Weekly Report - Manchester Monarchs
- Defenseman Paul Baier Recalled, Released - Hershey Bears
- Whale Weekly - Connecticut Whale
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- B-Sens Host "Battle of the Badges" this Saturday - Binghamton Senators
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- AHL Announces Suspension - AHL
- Rivermen Host Faceoff Field Trip Tuesday - Peoria Rivermen
- Week 17 - Caputi Contributing - Syracuse Crunch
- Rampage Weekly Update - San Antonio Rampage
- Admirals Recall Kevin Quick from ECHL Florida - Norfolk Admirals
- Carter Hutton Named Reebok/AHL Player of the Week - Rockford IceHogs
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- Stars Keep Rolling, Take Winning Streak on the Road this Week - Texas Stars
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