Bulldogs Blank Stars 3-0 To Take 3-2 Series Lead
Published on May 22, 2010 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
Austin, TX - The Hamilton Bulldogs defeated the Texas Stars 3-0 on Saturday night in Texas. The Bulldogs now lead the series 3-2. David Desharnais had a goal and an assist while Curtis Sanford stopped all 23 shots he faced.
The Bulldogs opened the game's scoring on the power play at 13:22 of the first frame. David Desharnais dished the puck to Shawn Belle, who fired a shot towards the net. The puck came loose and onto the stick of Ryan Russell, who tapped a shot past the glove of Texas starting goaltender Matt Climie.
The âDogs took a 2-0 lead at 3:37 of the second stanza. Alex Henry blasted a shot from the blue line that was stopped by Climie. The rebound bounced onto the stick of Mike Glumac, who was positioned in the slot. Glumac rifled a shot past Climie and into the back of the net. Desharnais scored Hamilton's third goal at 15:33. Shawn Belle sent a pass up the middle of the ice to Aaron Palushaj, who gave the puck to Desharnais. Desharnais dangled past a Texas defender before snapping a shot over the left shoulder of Climie and into the top of the net.
The Bulldogs will return to Copps Coliseum for Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals at 7:30 p.m. on May 24th. The game will be shown on Cable 14. Fans can listen to every âDogs playoff game on the flagship station of the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Network, TALK 820. Fans can also listen or watch at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com by clicking on the âAHL Live' or âTALK 820' icons on the Bulldogs website.
Tickets for Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals at Copps Coliseum are available at the Copps Coliseum Box Office, any Ticketmaster Outlet, online at www.ticketmaster.ca or through charge-by-phone at 905-527-7666. For more information on âDogs season tickets, flex packs, mini packs and group tickets call 905-529-8500 or visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com.
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