B-SENS WEEKLY #1: Binghamton Opens with a Shutout, Back in Action
October 18, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Binghamton Senators News Release
Saturday, October 15, 2016 vs. Hershey Bears (3-0 W)
Casey Bailey recorded two goals and Francis Perron added two assists as the Binghamton Senators held the Hershey Bears scoreless in a 3-0 win on opening night in front of 4,479 fans at Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena on Saturday night. Casey Bailey tallied the Binghamton Senators' first goal of the season after an amazing set up from Francis Perron. Perron started tangled in a battle between the two offensive zone circles before finding Bailey sitting to his left and chipping the puck to him. Bailey then sent a one-timer off the inside of the right post and in for the 1-0 lead. Perron collected the lone assist on the goal at 15:27 of the first period. The connection of Perron and Bailey came through again for a two-goal lead in the second period. After taking the puck in the neutral zone, Perron went in all alone on a breakaway and was denied by Hershey goaltender Vitek Vanecek. Bailey followed up and sent in the rebound for a 2-0 lead 9:05 of the middle period. With the net empty, Mike Blunden sent a shot down the ice, off the post, and over the goal line for the 3-0 lead with only 46 seconds left in the game. Goaltender Chris Driedger stopped all 25 shots he faced in the shutout.
LOOKING AHEAD
Friday, October 21, 2016 @ Albany Devils
a0;Â Â Â - Binghamton takes the ice for the first time of the season against the Albany Devils at 7:00
         p.m. inside Times Union Center. Last season, Binghamton went 2-5-1-0 against the
         Devils during the 2015-16 season. The B- Sens came away with wins over Albany on
         opening night, 4-1, and April 9, 2-1. Both victories came on home ice.Â
Saturday, October 22, 2016 vs. Rochester Americans
a0;Â Â - After two preseason games against the Americans, the B-Sens will take the ice against
         Rochester for the first time in the regular season. Binghamton wrapped up its preseason           at home against the Amerks in a 5-0 win. Last season, the two sides went 5-5-0-0 against          one another in ten games.
NEXT FIVE GAMES
Friday, October 21 - at Albany Devils - Times Union Center - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 22 - vs. Rochester Americans - Floyd L. Maines VMA- 7:05 p.m.
Wednesday, October 26 - at Utica Comets - Utica Memorial Auditorium - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, October 28 - vs. Syracuse Crunch - Floyd L. Maines VMA - 7:05 p.m.
Saturday, October 29 - at Hershey Bears - Floyd L. Maines VMA - 7:05 p.m.
B-SENS NEWS & NOTES
BAILEY & PERRON ;Â Â
a0;Â Â Â - Casey Bailey and Francis Perron teamed up for a pair of goals on Saturday nightÂ
a0;Â Â Â against the Hershey Bears. Perron set up Bailey with both assists in the shutoutÂ
a0;Â Â Â victory over Hershey. In the final preseason game this year, Perron had two helpers
a0;   as well in a 5-0 win over Rochester. Â
OVER ONE-HUNDRED MINUTES
a0;Â Â - Including the preseason, the Binghamton Senators have not given up a goal in the
a0;Â Â Â last 125:55 of play. The last goal for an opponent came with 5:55 left in regulation
a0;Â Â Â of the first preseason game against Rochester on October 6.
WHAT A CROWD
a0;Â Â - Fans flocked to Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena for Saturday night'sÂ
a0;Â Â Â home opener against the Hershey Bears. They were a part of the American Hockey
a0;Â Â Â League's average of 6,677 fans per game last week. According to the AHL, it was
a0;Â Â Â the highest for opening weekend since 2005.Â
B-SENS TOP FIVE IN POINTS
1. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â (RW) Casey Bailey - 1g, 2a, 2pts
2. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â (LW) Francis Perron - 0g, 2a, 2pts
3.            (RW) Mike Blunden    - 1g, 0a, 1pts
4. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â NONE
5. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â NONE
B-SENS STATISTICAL LEADERS
Games : 19 Tied (1)
Goals : Bailey (2)
Assists : Perron (2)
Points : Bailey, Perron (2)
PIM : Robinson, Harpur (2)
PPG : NONE
SHG : NONE
GWG : Bailey (1)
Goalie Wins : Driedger (1)
GAA : Driedger (0.00)
SAV % : Driedger (1.000)
Plus/Minus : Bailey, Carlisle, Englund, Flanagan, Perron (+2)
SPECIAL TEAMS
Power Play
TYPEÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â RNK Â Â Â Â GP Â Â Â Â ADV Â Â Â PPGFÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â PCT
Overall     27            xa0; xa0; xa0; 0.0
Home       17            xa0; xa0; xa0; 0.0
Road        28            xa0; xa0; xa0; 0.0
Penalty Kill
TYPEÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â RNK Â Â Â GP Â Â Â Â TSH Â Â Â PPGAÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â PCT
Overall     xa0; xa0; xa0; 0       100.0
Home       xa0; xa0; xa0; 0       100.0
Road        xa0; xa0; xa0; xa0; 0.0           Â
OFFENSE/DEFENSE RANKINGS
Offense
RNK Â Â Â Â GP Â Â Â Â Â GF Â Â Â Â GF/GAME
 11      xa0; xa0; 3.00
Defense
RNK Â Â Â GP Â Â Â Â Â GA Â Â Â Â GA/GAME
 3       xa0; xa0; 0.00
NORTH DIVISION STANDINGS
Toronto Marlies           | 2gp | 2-0-0-0 | 4pts | 1.000
Syracuse Crunch          | 2gp | 2-0-0-0 | 4pts | 1.000
Albany Devils             | 2gp | 2-0-0-0 | 4pts | 1.000
Binghamton Senators      | 1gp | 1-0-0-0 | 2pts | 1.000
Rochester Americans      | 3gp | 1-2-0-0 | 2pts | 0.333
Utica Comets             | 2gp | 0-2-0-0 | 0pts | 0.000
St. John's IceCaps         | 3gp | 0-3-0-0 | 0pts | 0.000
UPCOMING TEAM PRACTICE
DATE Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â TYPE Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â LOCATION Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â TIME
Mon., Oct. 17    Practice    Floyd L. Maines VMA     10:30 a.m.
Tue., Oct. 18    Practice      BCC Ice Center       2:00 p.m.
Wed., Oct. 19   Practice       BCC Ice Center       2:00 p.m.
Thu., Oct. 20    Practice    Floyd L. Maines VMA    10:30 a.m.
Fri., Oct. 21    Pre-Game  Floyd L. Maines VMA     10:00 a.m.
Sat., Oct. 22    Pre-Game          TBA                TBA
TEAM TRANSACTIONS
ASSIGNED - (D) Chris Rumble to Wichita (ECHL)
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