Albany Devils Weekly

Published on October 23, 2012 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany Devils News Release


FIVE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THIS WEEK

The Albany Devils claimed their first win in a 4-0 effort Saturday against the Worcester Sharks at DCU Center. The Devils return to Times Union Center for back-to-back divisional games against the Connecticut Whale Wednesday and the Adirondack Phantoms Friday. The team then travels to take on the Hershey Bears Saturday at Giant Center.

Wednesday's game is against the New York Rangers AHL affiliate, the Connecticut Whale. It will be the first of six outings between the two teams this season. Last year, the Devils went 1-2-0-1 against the Whale, who finished second in the Northeast Division and earned a spot in the Calder Cup Playoffs.

For the third-consecutive year, the Devils will be battling the Adirondack Phantoms for the Time Warner Cable Cup, which goes to the winner of the regular-season series. Friday's contest is the first of 12 outings between the Northway rivals. Last year, the Devils went 3-5-3-0 against the Phantoms.

The Devils are offering the "Deuces Wild" package for Friday's matchup. The package includes two tickets, two Devils hats, two popcorns, two sodas and two ticket vouchers for the Nov. 12 or Nov. 24 game. Fans can purchase the bundle for just $35 online or by calling (518) 4-DEVILS. Also that night, ticket holders are encouraged to make any cash donation to go towards the purchase of winter apparel for needy children in Albany. The program is part of Mayor Jerry Jennings and the city of Albany's "Cash for Coats Drive."

The Devils are going National. Wednesday's game can be heard on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio on SiriusXM channel 207. Fans can also listen to the game for free on ahllive.com

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS

Fri., Oct. 19; Syracuse 3 at Albany 2 (Times Union Center)

Teams 1 2 3 F

Syracuse 1 2 0 3

Albany 2 0 0 2

The Devils were poised to hand the Tampa Bay Lightning AHL affiliate their first regular-season, regulation loss since Feb. 17. Albany used two first-period goals to jump out to a 2-1 lead, but the Syracuse Crunch eventually prevailed, 3-2.

Last season, Tampa Bay was associated with the Norfolk Admirals, who set a professional hockey record with 28-consecutive regular-season victories. Their season ended with a Calder Cup Championship.

Friday at Times Union Center, Mike Hoeffel and Mattias Tedenby both scored in an attempt to derail the Crunch. However, Syracuse received scoring from Tyler Johnson, J.T. Brown and Mike Angelidis.

1st Period-1, Albany, Hoeffel 1 (Josefson, Anderson), 0:58. 2, Syracuse, Johnson 4 (Palat, Conacher), 7:45 (PP). 3, Albany, Tedenby 1 (Sestito), 16:44. 2nd Period-4, Syracuse, Brown 1 (Killorn, Namestnikov), 10:44 (PP). 5, Syracuse, Angelidis 3 (Barberio, Nightingale), 16:44. 3rd Period- No Scoring.

Shots on Goal-Syracuse 4-9-10-23. Albany 10-6-11-27.

Power Play Opportunities-Syracuse 2 / 4; Albany 0 / 5.

Goalies-Syracuse, Tokarski 3-0-1 (27 shots-25 saves). Albany, Frazee 0-1-0 (23 shots-20 saves).

Sat., Oct. 20; Albany 4 at Worcester 0 (DCU Center)

Teams 1 2 3 F

Albany 2 1 1 4

Worcester 0 0 0 0

What the Devils couldn't accomplish in two efforts at home, they achieved in their first road game of the season. In search of their first victory, the Devils knocked off the Worcester Sharks, 4-0, Saturday at DCU Center.

After allowing four power-play goals in two games, Albany's penalty kill unit found its stride, killing nine Shark power plays and even scoring shorthanded.

Goaltender Keith Kinkaid earned his fourth career shutout and first-star-of-the-game honors by turning aside 30 shots. He is now 1-1-0.

Offensively, Jacob Josefson scored twice, including that shorthanded tally, and Harri Pesonen had a goal and an assist. Adam Henrique added the team's other goal.

1st Period-1, Albany, Henrique 1 (Pesonen, Anderson), 8:53. 2, Albany, Pesonen 1 (Butler, Larsson), 14:20 (PP). 2nd Period-3, Albany, Josefson 1 (Whitney, Larsson), 15:39. 3rd Period-4, Albany, Josefson 2 (Sestito), 4:13 (SH). Shots on Goal-Albany 9-8-10-27. Worcester 8-14-8-30.

Power Play Opportunities-Albany 1 / 6; Worcester 0 / 9.

Goalies-Albany, Kinkaid 1-1-0 (30 shots-30 saves). Worcester, Sateri 0-1-1 (27 shots-23 saves).

THIS WEEK'S OPPONENTS

Wed., Oct. 24 vs. Connecticut (Times Union Center) The Connecticut Whale earned one point in two games at Norfolk this past weekend. On Friday, Connecticut lost 5-4 in overtime and on Saturday, it lost 6-3. Overall, the Whale are 0-3-1-0, which is fifth in the Northeast Division and tied for 13th in the Eastern Conference.

The Whale are led by Kris Newbury and Kyle Jean with seven and six points, respectively. Newbury tied for the team lead in points last season with 64 and lead in goals with 25. Jean is in his rookie season after playing two years with Lake Superior State (CCHA).

Last 10 Meetings

2/3/10 -- Hartford (3) at Lowell (2) SO

10/27/10 -- Albany (3) at Hartford (1)

2/28/10 -- Hartford (3) at Lowell (4)

10/14/11 -- Connecticut (2) at Albany (3) SO

3/13/10 -- Lowell (2) at Hartford (6)

11/5/11 -- Connecticut (3) at Albany (2) SO

4/2/10 -- Lowell (2) at Hartford (5)

12/27/11 -- Albany (2) at Connecticut (3)

10/15/10 -- Hartford (2) at Albany (3) SO

2/3/12 -- Albany (2) at Connecticut (3)

Fri., Oct. 26 vs. Adirondack (Times Union Center)

The matchup is the first of a best-of-12 regular season series between the Devils and the Phantoms for the Time Warner Cable Cup. Last weekend, Adirondack split a pair of games at St. John's, losing 2-1 Friday and winning 4-3 Saturday. With a 2-2-0-0 record, the Phantoms are third in the Northeast Division and tied for seventh in the Eastern Conference.

Brayden Schenn leads the team with five points, including a club-best three goals. Ben Holmstrom is second with three points - all assists. In goal, Scott Munroe is 2-1-0 with a 2.69 goals against average and a .914 save percentage.

Last 10 Meetings

10/22/11 -- Adirondack (2) at Albany (5)

1/28/12 -- Adirondack (0) at Albany (3)

11/26/11 -- Albany (4) at Adirondack (3) OT

3/3/12 -- Adirondack (3) at Albany (2) OT

12/31/12 -- Albany (1) at Adirondack (2) OT 3/10/12 -- Albany (3) at Adirondack (4)

1/16/12 -- Adirondack (3) at Albany (5)

4/6/12 -- Albany (2) at Adirondack (3)

1/20/12 -- Albany (2) at Adirondack (3)

4/7/12 -- Adirondack (5) at Albany (3)

Sat., Oct. 27 at Hershey (Giant Center)

After four games, the Bears are 1-2-1-0 and are coming off a three-point weekend. They defeated Binghamton, 3-2, Friday, lost to Rochester, 8-7, Saturday and fell in overtime to Binghamton, 2-1, Sunday. Hershey is fourth in the East Division and 10th in the Eastern Conference.

The Bears are led by AHL veteran Jeff Taffe who has seven points with two goals and five assists. Garrett Stafford is the leading defenseman on the club with six points with one goal and five assists.

Last 10 Meetings

12/3/10 -- Hershey (3) at Albany (2)

3/26/11 -- Albany (4) at Hershey (7)

12/8/10 -- Hershey (3) at Albany (2)

10/21/11 -- Hershey (4) at Albany (1)

1/21/11 -- Albany (3) at Hershey (8)

11/19/11 -- Albany (6) at Hershey (5) SO

2/4/11 -- Hershey (5) at Albany (3)

3/17/12 -- Albany (2) at Hershey (3) SO

2/26/11 -- Albany (3) at Hershey (4)

3/18/12 -- Hershey (4) at Albany (1)

Current Streaks Matt Anderson

- Two-game point streak (2a)

Jacob Josefson

- Two-game point streak (2g-1a)

Tim Sestito

- Two-game point streak (2a)

Upcoming Milestones

Matt Anderson

- 22 games away from 300 career AHL games

Jeff Frazee

- 1 shutout away from 10 career AHL shutouts

Jay Leach

- 8 games away from 450 career AHL games

Tim Sestito

- 22 games away from 300 career AHL games; 3 points away from 100 career AHL points

Steve Zalewski

- 8 points away from 200 career AHL points

Recent Milestones

Matt Anderson

- 100th career AHL assist; vs. PRO (Apr. 14)

Steve Zalewski

- 300th career AHL game; at NOR (Mar. 23)

Darcy Zajac

- 100th career AHL game; at SYR (Mar. 9)

Dan Kelly

- 100th career AHL game; vs. BRI (Mar. 2)

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