Bulldogs Annual Stuffed Toy Toss This Saturday

December 3, 2007 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release


The Hamilton Bulldogs (American Hockey League affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens) will host their last two games before Christmas at Copps Coliseum this week. First, Hamilton will take on the Binghamton Senators (American Hockey League affiliate of the Ottawa Senators) at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, December 7th. The Bulldogs will then host the Milwaukee Admirals (AHL affiliate of the Nashville Predators) on "Stuffed Toy Toss Night" at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 8th.

Last week, the 'Dogs posted a 0-2-0-0 record in two home games at Copps Coliseum. On Wednesday, November 28th, Hamilton fell 3-2 to the visiting Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins before being blanked 6-0 by the Philadelphia Phantoms on Friday, November 30th.

STUFFED TOY TOSS NIGHT:

The Hamilton Bulldogs will be hosting their annual "Stuffed Toy Toss Night" at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 8th, 2007 when the club hosts the Milwaukee Admirals at Copps Coliseum. Fans attending the game are asked to bring a stuffed toy to throw onto the ice when the Bulldogs score their first goal. Also, Bulldogs Season Ticket Holders can trade in any of their unused tickets to date to receive an additional ticket to the game.

GIFT CERTIFICATES NOW AVAILABLE!:

What would be a better gift for the hockey fan in your life than tickets to see the 2007 Calder Cup Champions, the Hamilton Bulldogs?

Gift Certificates are now available through the Hamilton Bulldogs Main Office at 101 York Boulevard in Downtown Hamilton:

Adult $25.95

Students/Seniors $20.95

Children $15.95

MERCHANDISE SALE:

The Hamilton Bulldogs would like to invite you to visit the "Dawg House", located behind section 114 on the concourse level at Copps Coliseum, on Saturday, December 8th, 2007 for a Christmas Sale from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Those wishing to gain access to the store must enter through the Box Office and will be directed to the concourse level from there.

**Season Ticket Holders are reminded to bring their Ticket Holder ID card for their discount. The card is located on the bottom left-hand corner of the season ticket booklet.

WEEK IN REVIEW:

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007 - WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON PENGUINS 3 @ HAMILTON BULLDOGS 2

Copps Coliseum - Hamilton, ON

Hamilton Goals: Greg Stewart (3), Cory Urquhart (5)

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Goals: Nathan Smith (5), Chris Minard (6), Joe Jensen (1)

Goaltending: Hamilton - Jaroslav Halak (L - 24 shots, 21 saves) / Wilkes-Barre/Scranton - Ty Conklin (L - 32 shots, 30 saves)

Power Play: Hamilton 1-4 / Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 0-3

Attendance: 3,226

Friday, November 30th, 2007 - PHILADELPHIA PHANTOMS 6 @ HAMILTON BULLDOGS 0

Copps Coliseum - Hamilton, ON

Hamilton Goals: (none)

Philadelphia Goals: Jonathan Matsumoto (9), David Laliberte (1), Josh Beaulieu (1), Alexandre Picard (5), Kyle Greentree (7), Jared Ross (8)

Goaltending: Hamilton - Yann Danis (L - 31 shots, 25 saves) / Philadelphia - Brian Boucher (W - 28 shots, 28 saves)

Power Play: Hamilton 0-7 / Philadelphia 3-7

Attendance: 3,964

AHL STANDINGS

BULLDOGS NOTES:

- G Jaroslav Halak was recalled from the Hamilton Bulldogs by the Montreal Canadiens today (Monday, December 3rd) As a result, the 'Dogs have summoned netminder Cedrick Desjardins from the Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL. Desjardins has a 6-3-1 record with three shutouts, a 2.01 goals-against-average and a .924 save percentage in 10 games with Cincinnati this season

- In scoring his fifth goal of the campaign on Wednesday night, C Cory Urquhart equaled his season total from the 2006-2007 season

BULLDOGS ALL-TIME SCORING LEADERS:

PLAYER GP G A P

1 Brian Swanson 183 71 108 179

2 Tomas Plekanec 231 71 105 176

3 Corey Locke 252 58 113 171*

4 Peter Sarno 230 42 123 165

5 Jason Chimera 237 70 89 159

*Locke now needs nine points to become the Bulldogs all-time leading scorer

UPCOMING GAMES:

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7th - BINGHAMTON SENATORS @ HAMILTON BULLDOGS - 7:30 P.M - COPPS COLISEUM

- Friday night's game marks the second of four encounters between the two clubs this season; The Bulldogs defeated the Senators 3-2 in Binghamton on November 17th, 2007

- The Senators are currently tied for third in the East Division with a record of 11-8-2-1 in 22 games so far this year

- Hamilton is 6-2-1-1-1 in 11 all-time contests against Binghamton

- Senators forward Denis Hamel (16-6-22) is currently leading the team with 22 points in 22 games this season and also leads the AHL in goals (16) and shots (95)

- Binghamton netminder Jeff Glass is currently leading the AHL with a goals-against average of 1.80 and a save percentage of .940

- There are eight Ontario natives on Binghamton's roster: D Greg Amadio (Sault Ste. Marie), C Cody Bass (Guelph), LW Danny Bois (Thunder Bay), D Matt Carkner (Winchester), RW Tyler Donati (Oakville), G Brian Elliott (Newmarket), D Mike Knight (Toronto), Derek Smith (Belleville)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8th - MILWAUKEE ADMIRALS @ HAMILTON BULLDOGS - 7:00 P.M - COPPS COLISEUM

- Saturday night's contest is the first of two meetings between the two teams this season

- The Admirals are currently ranked fifth in the West Division with a record of 11-8-1-1 in 21 games this season

- In 18 all-time games versus Milwaukee, Hamilton holds a record of 9-5-1-1-2

- Admirals forwards Cal O'Reilly (5-13-18) and Rich Peverley (4-14-18) are currently pacing Milwaukee's attack with 18 points each this season

- Rookie forward Mike Santorelli is currently tied for the AHL lead in shootout goals in converting all three of his attempts

- There are currently four Ontario natives on Milwaukee's roster: D Alex Henry (Elliott Lake), C Cal O'Reilly (Toronto), C Rich Peverley (Guelph), LW Kelsey Wilson (Sault Ste. Marie)

- Defenceman Alex Henry is also a former Bulldog (1999-2002)

ALUMNI WATCH:

There are over 60 former Bulldogs who have graduated to the National Hockey League. Over 60 percent of all former 'Dogs have played in at least one NHL game. Here are a few highlights and accomplishments of ex-'Dogs from this past week:

- Dallas C Mike Ribeiro collected two points this past week, scoring a goal in a 4-1 loss to Pittsburgh (Nov. 30) and adding another goal in a 4-1 win over Philadelphia (Dec. 1)

- Edmonton C Shawn Horcoff registered six points last week with a goal in a 4-2 loss to Colorado (Nov. 28), a goal and two assists in a 5-1 victory over Anaheim (Nov. 30) and two assists in a 4-0 win versus Anaheim (Dec. 2)

- Montreal C Tomas Plekanec earned two points this past week with a goal and an assist in a 5-4 loss to Nashville (Dec. 1)

- Detroit RW Daniel Cleary posted two points last week, recording a goal in a 4-2 win against Tampa Bay (Nov. 29) and adding another goal in a 3-2 victory over Phoenix (Dec. 1)

- Montreal LW Christopher Higgins recorded two points this past week, adding a helper in a 4-3 win against Toronto (Nov. 27) and tallying a goal in a 5-4 loss to Nashville (Dec. 1)

- Dallas C Steve Ott collected two points last week, earning an assist in a 4-1 loss to Pittsburgh (Nov. 30) and picking up another helper in a 4-1 victory over Philadelphia (Dec. 1)

- Edmonton C Jarret Stoll registered five points this past week, picking up an assist in a 4-2 loss against Colorado (Nov. 28), adding two helpers in a 5-1 win over Anaheim (Nov. 30) and collecting two more assists in a 4-0 victory over Anaheim (Dec. 2)

- Edmonton LW Raffi Torres picked up three points last week, scoring a goal in a 4-2 loss to Colorado (Nov. 28), earning an assist in a 5-1 win over Anaheim (Nov. 30) and tallying another goal in a 4-0 victory against Anaheim (Dec. 2)

- Nashville D Greg de Vries posted two points this past week, tallying a goal in a 6-5 win against Ottawa (Nov. 29) and adding another goal in a 5-4 win versus Montreal (Dec. 1)

- NY Rangers LW Marcel Hossa recorded two points last week, earning two assists in a 5-2 victory over Ottawa (Dec. 1)

- Dallas D Trevor Daley registered two points this past week, collecting two helpers in a 4-1 win against Philadelphia (Dec. 1)

- Montreal G Carey Price turned aside 43 of 46 shots in a 4-3 victory over Toronto (Nov. 27)

- Edmonton G Mathieu Garon stopped all 25 shots to earn a shutout in a 4-0 win against Anaheim (Dec. 2)

- Boston G Tim Thomas made 32 saves on 35 shots in a 4-3 victory over Florida (Nov. 29)

TUNE IN TO EVERY GAME ON THE HAMILTON BULLDOGS HOCKEY NETWORK:

Fans can listen to every 'Dogs game this season on the flagship station of the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Network, 820 CHAM. Fans can also listen or watch at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com by clicking on the 'B2 Networks' or '820 CHAM' icon on the 'Dogs website. All regular-season radio and online broadcasts will begin with a pre-game show 20 minutes prior to each scheduled game-time. Ellery Award-winning broadcaster Derek Wills calls the play-by-play of all 80 regular season games, while Al Craig provides the colour commentary for all home games and select road games.

Don't miss any AHL action this season with the B2 Power Play Season Pass and B2toGo Mobile Highlights. Visit www.b2livetv.com today to purchase your Season Pass or Mobile Highlights.

GET YOUR TICKETS!:

Hamilton Bulldogs tickets are now on sale! Individual game tickets are available at the Copps Coliseum Box Office (in-person sales only), all Ticketmaster outlets and online at ticketmaster.ca. For information on season or group tickets visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com, or call (905) 529-8500 or 1-866-DOGS-TIX.

BULLDOGS MERCHANDISE AT THE "DAWG HOUSE" STORE:

Fans can purchase Bulldogs merchandise during all home games at the new "Dawg House" store located behind section 114 on the concourse level at Copps Coliseum.

In the store, fans can find hats, t-shirts, jackets, replica jerseys, foam fingers, foam 'Bone Heads', Calder Cup championship collectables (such as card sets and t-shirts) and other select novelty items (watches, mugs, pucks, etc.) for sale.

HAMILTON BULLDOGS SCHEDULE THIS WEEK:

Friday, December 7th, 2007 - 7:30 p.m. - Binghamton Senators at Hamilton Bulldogs (Copps Coliseum)

Saturday, December 8th, 2007 - 7:00 p.m. - Milwaukee Admirals at Hamilton Bulldogs (Copps Coliseum)

MOLSON CUP - THREE STAR LEADERS:

(1st Star - 5pts, 2nd Star - 3pts, 3rd Star - 1pt)

Player: Points:

1. Maxim Lapierre 21

2. Jaroslav Halak 14

T-3. Sergei Kostitsyn 8

T-3. Janne Lahti 8

5. Duncan Milroy 6

T-6. Matt D'Agostini 5

T-6. Jonathan Ferland 5

8. Mathieu Carle 4

9. Corey Locke 3

T-10. Yann Danis 1

T-10. Jean-Philippe Cote 1

T-10. Marvin Degon 1

FLAMBORO DOWNS WORKHORSE OF THE GAME LEADERS:

(10 pts. - Hardest working Hamilton Bulldogs player)

Player: Points:

1. Maxim Lapierre 30

T-2. Jonathan Ferland 20

T-2. Corey Locke 20

T-2. Yann Danis 20

T-2. Ryan O'Byrne 20

T-2. Greg Stewart 20

T-2. Joel Bouchard 20

T-8. Matt D'Agostini 10

T-8. Francis Lemieux 10

T-8. Cory Urquhart 10

T-8. Mathieu Carle 10



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