Bulldogs Blank Stars 2-0
Published on February 12, 2012 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
HAMILTON, ON - Nathan Lawson made 39 saves to backstop the Hamilton Bulldogs to a 2-0 shutout victory over the Texas Stars.
The first period was a high-shooting scoreless affair, with the Stars edging the 'Dogs 15-14 on the shot-clock.
But the Bulldogs would be the first to score. Ryan White carried the puck along the boards into the Texas zone before cutting to the net and burying the puck past Stars goaltender Tyler Beskorowany at 9:59 into the second period. With 12 seconds left in the second period, White scored his second of the game. He skated the puck behind the Texas net, shooting from the far boards to give the Bulldogs a 2-0 lead.
The Bulldogs tested Beskorowany a total of 27 times this game. Lawson earned the 'Dogs fourth shutout of the season with his 39 saves.
The Bulldogs' next game will take place on Friday, February 17th, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. when they host the St. John's IceCaps on Home Depot Night. The 'Dogs continue their 3-in-3 weekend on Saturday, February 18th, 2012 when they take on the Rockford IceHogs at 7 p.m. at Copps Coliseum before travelling to Rochester on Sunday, February 19th, 2012 to face the Americans at 5:05 p.m. at Blue Cross Arena. All Hamilton Bulldogs games can be heard live on AM 820 CHAM or on www.hamiltonbulldogs.com, or seen live on www.ahllive.com beginning with the Pioneer Pre-Game Show 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Friday night's game can also be seen on Cable 14 (check your local listings).
Single game tickets for the 2011-2012 season are available at the Copps Coliseum Box Office, any Ticketmaster Outlet, online at www.ticketmaster.ca or through charge-by-phone at 1-855-872-5000.
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