B-Sens Weekly

March 17, 2010 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Binghamton Senators News Release


LAST WEEK...

Wednesday, March 10: Binghamton 5, Manchester 3

Shots: Binghamton 43, Manchester 30

PP: Binghamton 2 for 8, Manchester 0 for 5

The B-Sens kicked off a stretch of four games in five nights with a win over the Monarchs in Manchester on Wednesday. Josh Hennessy notched two goals (including the game winner) and an assist, while Zack Smith and Geoff Kinrade each recorded two assists in the B-Sens victory. Denis Hamel, Jason Bailey and Ryan Keller would also score for Binghamton, while Chris Holt manned the pipes, stopping 27 of 30 shots. Bud Holloway and Justin Azevedo each recorded a goal and an assist for the Monarchs that night.

Friday, March 12: Binghamton 4, Worcester 6

Shots: Binghamton 33, Worcester 35

PP: Binghamton 1 for 5, Worcester 1 for 2

T.J. Trevelyan scored two goals, while Danny Groulx added a goal and two assists for Worcester, helping to lead the Sharks to a 6-4 victory over the B-Sens Friday night. Josh Hennessy (one goal, one assist) and Kaspars Daugavins (two assists) each recorded two point nights for the B-Sens. Derek Smith, Jason Bailey and Geoff Kinrade would also tally goals for Binghamton. Chris Holt tended goal stopping 29 of 34 shots.

Saturday, March 13: Binghamton 6, Pirates 2

Shots: Binghamton 34, Portland 24

PP: Binghamton 2 for 7, Portland 1 for 5

The B-Sens rebounded from Friday's loss with a commanding 6-2 win over the Portland Pirates Saturday. Mike Brodeur was in net for Binghamton, stopping 22 of 24 shots. Defenseman Craig Schira and forward Zack Smith each recorded one goal and one assist, while Jonathan Cheechoo notched two assists on their way to helping the B-Sens to victory. Geoff Kinrade, Kaspars Daugavins, Ryan Keller and Jason Bailey each added goals of their own for Binghamton.

Sunday, March 14: Binghamton 4, Providence 3

Shots: Binghamton 32, Providence 24

PP: Binghamton 1 for 3, Providence 0/5

The B-Sens ended their road swing, coming back from a 3-2 deficit after two periods to defeat the Providence Bruins and return to Binghamton having won six of a possible eight points last week. Josh Hennessy capped off his week with a three-point night (one goal, two assists), while Derek Smith would tally one goal and one assist for two points. Jason Bailey notched his fourth goal in as many games, while Ryan Keller also added a goal of his own. Chris Holt returned to goal for the B-Sens stopping 21 of 24 shots.

Record: 28-31-5-3

Standings: The B-Sens are tied for sixth place in the East division (64 points)

THIS WEEK...

Wednesday, March 17 vs. Hershey Bears (Washington Capitals)

The league-leading Hershey Bears head to Binghamton for a special St. Patrick's Day tilt Wednesday night. A point against the B-Sens is just what the Bears need to clinch the East Division title. The B-Sens haven't faired well against Hershey this season, with their only win against the Bears coming back on Oct. 24, 2009; a 5-2 B-Sens victory at the Giant Center in Hershey, P.A. On the bright side the B-Sens enter the game having earned 13 of a possible 16 points in their past eight games.

Promotions: B-Sens fans are encouraged to wear green to the game. Also the B-Sens will sport special St. Patrick's Day jerseys, which will then be auctioned off post-game.

Friday, March 19 vs. Rochester Americans (Florida Panthers)

The Rochester Americans make their last trip to the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena on Friday. The Amerks hold the season edge on the B-Sens, going 6-2 in eight meetings so far. Rochester also enters the week with former B-Sen Max Gratchev on their roster. In nine games with the Amerks, Gratchev has scored four points (two goals, two assists), amassed six penalty minutes and is a plus-three.

Promotions: Friday is Faith & Family Night with the B-Sens presented by Davis College and Andrew's Good News Ministries. The first 1,000 fans will receive a foam puck designed by Johnny Hart (creator of the comic strip B.C., and co-creator of The Wizard of Id), courtesy of Davis College. Christian rock band Scapegoat will perform a pre-game concert on the concourse, as well as during intermissions, then post-game fans will enjoy a 45 minute strength presentation by Danny Benedetto of Mega Force Ministries. Mega Force Ministries has been featured on ESPN, Ripley's Believe It or Not, America's Got Talent and more.

Saturday, March 20 vs. Albany River Rats (Carolina Hurricanes)

Sunday, March 21 @ Albany River Rats

The B-Sens cap off the week with a home-and-home series against the Albany River Rats, completing the season series between the two East Division and I-88 rivals. Although the B-Sens swept the first four games of the series, outscoring the River Rats 14-7, Albany has rebounded to win the last two games convincingly. Feb. 13 the Rats shutout the B-Sens 7-0 and March 2 they defeated the B-Sens once more, this time by a score of 6-1. Both games were at the Times Union Center in Albany, N.Y. so the B-Sens are hoping that being back home in Binghamton will help turn their luck around. Ryan Keller has been the only Senator to hit the net in the past two games versus the Rats.

Promotions: Saturday night in Binghamton, the first 1,500 fans through the door receive a Max snow globe courtesy of the Binghamton Senators Booster Club. Saturday is also Mascot Night! Max will be joined by his fellow mascot friends from the American Hockey League and the Binghamton community!

SENS SNIPPITS

Forward Josh Hennessy was recognized at the Reebok/AHL Player of the Week for the week ending March 14. Hennessy led the B-Sens on their four-game road trip last week recording four goals and five assists for nine points. Wednesday at Manchester Hennessy scored two goals, including the shorthanded game-winner, and added an assist in the 5-3 B-Sens victory. On Friday, Hennessy had a goal and an assist in a 6-4 defeat at Worcester, and he came back with an assist on the game-winning goal in Saturday's 6-2 victory in Portland. The Brockton, Mass. native capped off the week with a three-point Sunday afternoon with the tie-breaking tally in Binghamton's 4-3 win at Providence.

Five B-Sens enter this week riding active point streaks. Hennessy leads the group with a five game point scoring streak (5 goals, 6 assists). Ryan Keller (three goals, one assist) and Jason Bailey (four goals) each have four game point streaks; Kaspars Daugavins has a three game point streak (one goal, three assists); Zack Smith has a two game point streak (one goal, one assist).



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