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November 28, 2012 - American Hockey League (AHL) - Binghamton Senators News Release


LAST WEEK...

Thursday, Nov. 22: Toronto 2, Binghamton 3

Shots: Toronto 48, Binghamton 25

PP: Toronto 0 for 5, Binghamton 0 for 4

The B-Sens stifled the Marlies offense in a 3-2 Thanksgiving Day win on their way to earning their fourth straight home win.

Shane Prince, Jakob Silfverberg and Patrick Wiercioch each scored goals for the B-Sens. Silfverberg also earned the primary assist on Prince's goal, ending the night with two points.

Carter Ashton and Nazem Kadri each tallied goals for the Marlies.

Ben Bishop started in goal for the B-Sens earning his second win of the season as he stopped 46 of 48 shots. Ben Scrivens tended goal for the Marlies making 22 saves on 25 shots.

Friday, Nov. 23: Binghamton 2, Syracuse 1

Shots: Binghamton 24, Syracuse 31

PP: Binghamton 0 for 2, Syracuse 1 for 4

The B-Sens continued their winning ways, stretching their current streak to five games as they defeated the Crunch on the road in Syracuse.

Tyler Eckford would be credited with both Binghamton goals in the game, while Richard Panik scored the lone goal for the Crunch.

Robin Lehner started in goal for the BSens making 30 saves en route to his seventh win of the season. Dustin Tokarski tended goal for the Crunch allowing two goals on 24 shots.

Saturday, Nov. 24: Bridgeport 1, Binghamton 6

Shots: Bridgeport 26, Binghamton 44

PP: Bridgeport 0 for 2, Binghamton 2 for 7

The B-Sens wrapped up a stretch of three games in three nights on Saturday as they toppled Bridgeport, 6-1.

Eric Gryba and Cole Schneider each scored two goals for the B-Sens. Derek Grant and Andre Benoit rounded out the scoresheet for Binghamton.

Brandon DeFazio was the lone goal scorer for the Sound Tigers.

Robin Lehner tended goal, making 35 saves to his fourth consecutive win. Goaltending duty for Bridgeport was split between Kevin Poulin and Anders Nilsson. The netminders combined for a total of 38 saves.

Record: 10-4-1-1

Standings: The B-Sens are currently in second place in the East Division (22 points).

THIS WEEK...

Friday, Nov. 30 @ Adirondack Phantoms (Philadelphia Flyers) - 7 p.m.

The B-Sens travel to Glens Falls this Friday where they will square off against the Phantoms for the second time this season. The teams last met in Binghamton on Nov. 16 - a 5-2 B-Sens victory.

This week's game is the second of eight scheduled to take place between the teams. Following Friday's tilt the two teams won't square off again until Jan. 11 back at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena.

Adirondack enters the week with a 9-8-0-0 record and currently ranks fourth in the Northeast Division with 18 points. The Phantoms are also currently on a three game winning streak and are 6-4-0-0 in their past 10 games.

Brayden Schenn leads the team in goals (nine) and assists (13) for a combined total of 22 points this season. Not far behind is Sean Couturier with six goals, nine assists, and 15 points. Schenn's 13 assists have him tied for fifth overall in the American Hockey League in that category.

Sunday, Dec. 2 vs. Syracuse Crunch (Tampa Bay Lightning) - 5:05 p.m.

The B-Sens will take on the Syracuse Crunch for the third time this season on Sunday.

The Crunch enter the week leading the East Division with a record of 12-3-1-1 and 26 points.

Forward Tyler Johnson leads the team in points with 21 (13 goals, eight assists) followed by Cory Conacher with 18 points (nine goals, nine assists). The Crunch also boast some league leaders. Johnson's 13 goals currently lead the AHL, while Ondrej Palat is tied for third overall in assists with 14.

Promotions: Sunday is 70's Night! Come dressed in your grooviest ensemble as we celebrate the Disco Era!

Also, the first 500 fans through the door receive a reindeer nose courtesy of the Oakdale Mall as the "Season of Savings" continues.

Sunday also features the annual Teddy Bear Toss and a post-game skate on the arena ice (fans who wish to skate must bring their own skates).

SENS SNIPPETS...

Forward Cole Schneider earned his first two professional points (both goals) in Binghamton's 6-1 win over Bridgeport on Saturday. His first professional goal cam at 18:43 of the first period and ultimately proved to be the game winning goal.

Defenseman Eric Gryba returned to the line-up this week after missing seven games due to injury. In only his second game back (Saturday versus Bridgeport), the blueliner posted two goals and added an assist. His three points in the game are the most points any B-Sens player has scored in a game so far this season.

Defenseman Patrick Wiercioch scored the game-winning goal in the B-Sens' 3-2 victory over the Toronto Marlies on Thanksgiving Day. Wiercioch now leads the team in game-winning goals with three.

Robin Lehner has been a powerhouse in goal for the B-Sens. He is currently ranked second overall in the league in save percentage (.950), third overall in goals-against average (1.63), and sixth overall in saves (359).

B-SENS BRINGING IT HOME TO THE COMMUNITY...

The Binghamton Senators will participate in the ninth annual Broome County Toys for Tots spaghetti dinner tonight hosted by Q 106.7's Thunder Reynolds who will broadcast live from the event.

The dinner will take place at Little Venice Restaurant located at 111 Chenango Street in Binghamton from 5 to 8 p.m.

Fans that bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to the Broome County Toys for Tots program will be able to purchase a spaghetti and meatball dinner with salad and soda for just $9.99. The dinner will be served by B-Sens players.

The mission of the Toys for Tots program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year to distribute as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community. Broome County Toys for Tots has been operated by the Binghamton police department with the assistance of the Endicott, Johnson City and Vestal police departments for over 42 years. Nearly 3,000 Broome County children receive toys each Christmas through the community-based organization.

Also this week the B-Sens, in conjunction with Magic 101.7 will host the annual "Teddy Bear Toss" at the B-Sens game versus the Syracuse Crunch this Sunday, Dec. 2.

Fans are asked to bring new teddy bears or stuffed animals to the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena and toss them onto the ice immediately following the B-Sens' first goal scored in the game.

The stuffed animals will then be collected by members of the Southern Tier Young Professionals, Magic 101.7 and the Binghamton Senators staff and then donated to Magic 101.7's Bears and Blankets program.

Magic 101.7's Tejay Schwartz and Lisa Marie along with other Binghamton Senators players will then team up to deliver the stuffed animals to children in local hospitals, as well as other children in need throughout the Greater Binghamton area during the holiday season.

This is the fifth season the Binghamton Senators have assisted Magic 101.7 in collecting donations for their Bears & Blankets program. In those four seasons Magic 101.7 has distributed over 10,000 stuffed animals and blankets to local hospitals and charities.

For more information on the program, visit www.magic1017fm.com or www.binghamtonsenators.com.

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