B2 Networks AHL Game of the Week
March 17, 2006 - American Hockey League (AHL) News Release
Las Vegas, NV - The B2 Networks AHL Game of the Week heads out west when the first place Houston Aeros invade the Bradley Center for a showdown with the second place Milwaukee Admirals . The two top teams in the West Division will face off on St. Patrick's Day, Friday March 17 at 7pm CST and will be broadcast exclusively on B2 Networks.
The Aeros have soared to the top of the West Division powered by a high octane offense. The top two scorers in the AHL call Texas home as Kirby Law (36-57-93) and Erik Westrum (31-60-91) continue their duel for the league scoring title. Considering the date of the game another player to watch is rookie Patrick O'Sullivan. A second round pick of the Minnesota Wild, O'Sullivan has scored more points (42-36-78) than any other AHL rookie this season . His 42 goals are the most of any AHL rookie since 1991-92 and the 23 goals he has scored in the last 24 outings has earned him the nickname "Hat trick" O'Sullivan. Despite numerous call ups to Nashville, Claude Noel's Admirals have made a strong second half run to move within six points of Houston in the race for first place in the West. Darren Haydar leads the offensive charge with 72 points (24-48-72). Rookie netminder Pekka Rinne has amassed an impressive 25 wins this season and will have to be solid in the pipes against the Aeros sharpshooters. Houston and Milwaukee both joined the AHL for the 2001-02 season and quickly made their mark as two of the last three AHL championships have been won by these two teams. The Aeros won their first Calder Cup in 2003, with Milwaukee capturing the top prize in 2004.
Fans wanting to watch either game will be able to access the broadcast through the individual team websites, or the league site www.theahl.com. The cost to watch each game is the usual price of $6 dollars. A high speed internet connection and a current version of Windows Media Player are required to view the events.
B2 Networks is a premier provider of reliable and secure international television and video broadcasting systems, pay per view and billing systems. Our network of arenas, stadiums, local venues, billing systems and data centers are currently in use to distribute live events to computer and television screens around the world. Working with teams from the AHL, ECHL. UHL USHL, baseball's PCL and the National Lacrosse League, B2 has established itself as a leader in innovative direct to home internet and television broadcasting. For more information about B2 Networks, visit www.b2now.com.
American Hockey League Stories from March 17, 2006
- Barons Fall at Grand Rapids, 3-2 - Cleveland Barons
- Peoria Suffers Third Overtime Loss of Season - Peoria Rivermen
- Haydar Picks up 100th Career Goal in Ads Win - Milwaukee Admirals
- Shorthanded Sound Tigers Beat P-Bruins 3-2 - Bridgeport Islanders
- Three-goal second period propels Admirals - Norfolk Admirals
- Senators prevail in a shootout Friday 3-2 at Binghamton - Hershey Bears
- Green Jerseys Brought Monarchs Overtime Luck - Manchester Monarchs
- Griffins eclipse 100 points with 3-2 win - Grand Rapids Griffins
- P-Bruins Fall to Sound Tigers 3-2 - Providence Bruins
- Phantoms Get Jiggy on St. Pat's Day - Adirondack Phantoms
- Senators win second straight shootout - Binghamton Senators
- Milwaukee scores four PPG to close gap to four points - Houston Aeros
- Iowa's lucky charms gives Stars a point - Iowa Chops
- Rivermen Games This Weekend to be Shown on B2 Networks - Peoria Rivermen
- Giveaway Highlights Back-to-Back Battles with Rochester - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Moose, Power 97 join forces to "Cut for Cancer" in support of Cancer Care Manitoba - Manitoba Moose
- Griffins introduce "Hockey for the Heart" - Grand Rapids Griffins
- AHL Quick Hits - AHL
- Canucks Recall Josh Green - Manitoba Moose
- Falcons Host Lock Monsters Tonight - Springfield Falcons
- Houston can clinch playoff berth tonight - Houston Aeros
- Rampage to wear St. Patrick's Day jerseys Saturday - San Antonio Rampage
- Bears head north tonight to face Binghamton - Hershey Bears
- 'Dogs face Amerks Saturday - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Go "Power Bald" with Moose, Power 97 in Support of Cancer Care Manitoba - Manitoba Moose
- B2 Networks AHL Game of the Week - AHL
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