Bulldogs Continue Homestand

Published on October 31, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release


The Hamilton Bulldogs will play three home games this week at Copps Coliseum starting with a rematch against the Heat on Tuesday, November 1st at 7:30 P.M. They will then battle the Houston Aeros (AHL Affiliate of the Minnesota Wild) on Friday, November 4th at 7:30 P.M. and will face the Lake Erie Monsters (AHL Affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche) on Saturday, November 5th at 7:00 P.M.

For Tuesday's game against the Heat and at all Tuesday night 'Dogs home games, fans can purchase an "All You Can Eat" tickets for only $30.00 ($15.00 for season ticket holders). Included with an "All You Can Eat" ticket is admission to the game and unlimited chips, hot dogs, peanuts, pizza, popcorn, pretzels and soft drinks (pop and water). Fans can purchase "All You Can Eat" tickets at the Copps Coliseum Box Office, online at www.ticketmaster.ca, at the Bulldogs Office at 101 York Boulevard in Hamilton or by calling 905-529-8500 or 1-888-DOGS-TIX (1-888-364-7849).

For Friday's game against the Aeros and at all Friday night Hamilton Bulldogs home games at Copps Coliseum, fans can purchase draft beer for only $3.00 between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Fans must be of legal drinking age and are asked to drink responsibly.

At all Sunday afternoon home games, fans can also purchase a "Pizza Pizza Family Pack", which includes four tickets to the game and a $20.00 food and beverage voucher for only $60.00! "Pizza Pizza Family Packs" are available at the Copps Coliseum Box Office, the Bulldogs Office at 101 York Boulevard in Hamilton or by calling 905-529-8500 or 1-888-DOGS-TIX (1-888-364-7849).

LAST WEEK IN REVIEW:

Thursday, October 27th - ROCHESTER AMERICANS 2 at HAMILTON BULLDOGS 3 (OT)

Copps Coliseum - Hamilton, ON

Hamilton Goals: Andreas Engqvist (1), Andrew Conboy (1), Louis Leblanc* (1)

Rochester Goals: Colin Stuart (3), Derek Whitmore (4)

Goaltending: Hamilton: Nathan Lawson (W- 37 shots, 35 saves) / Rochester: David Leggio (L- 29 shots, 26 saves)

Power Play: Hamilton 1-2 / Rochester 0-1

Attendance: 2,114

* - Game Winning Goal

The Bulldogs battled the Americans on Thursday, October 27th and won the game 3-2 in overtime. Louis Leblanc, who was playing in his first professional game, scored the game-winning goal in overtime and added two assists and had a +2 rating while taking 5 shots and being named first star. Andreas Engqvist played in his frst game for Hamilton this season after being assigned by the Montreal Canadiens and recorded a goal and two assists. Garrett Stafford, who was recently acquired by Montreal in a trade with the Phoenix Coyotes, recorded his first point as a 'Dog in his first game.

Saturday, October 29th - HAMILTON BULLDOGS 2 at ALBANY DEVILS 3

Times Union Center - Albany, NY

Hamilton Goals: Olivier Fortier (1), Garrett Stafford (2)

Albany Goals: Joe Whitney (3), Mike Sislo (3), Darcy Zajac* (2)

Goaltending: Hamilton: Robert Mayer (L- 26 shots, 23 saves) / Albany: Jeff Frazee (W- 23 shots, 21 saves)

Power Play: Hamilton 1-4 / Albany 0-2

Attendance: 2,433

* - Game Winning Goal

Hamilton then travelled to Albany, New York on Saturday, October 29th where they were defeated by the Devils 3-2. Darcy Zajac, Mike Sislo and Joe Whitney tallied goals for Albany while Olivier Fortier scored his first goal of the season and Garrett Stafford responded with his first goal as a Bulldog.

Sunday, October 30th - ABBOTSFORD HEAT 6 at HAMILTON BULLDOGS 2

Copps Coliseum - Hamilton, ON

Hamilton Goals: Olivier Fortier (2), Andreas Engqvist (2)

Abbotsford Goals: John Armstrong (1), Krys Kolanos (4), Dustin Sylvester* 2 (2, 3), Clay Wilson (3), Ben Walter (3)

Goaltending: Hamilton: Nathan Lawson (9 shots, 8 saves), Robert Mayer (L- 24 Shots, 19 Saves) / Abbotsford: Leland Irving (W- 28 shots, 26 saves)

Power Play: Hamilton 0-4 / Abbotsford 2-6

Attendance: 4,053

* - Game Winning Goal

The 'Dogs returned home to Copps Coliseum on Sunday October 30th and were burned by the Heat by a score of 6-2. Dustin Sylvester scored two goals for Abbotsford including the game-winner while Krys Kolanos and Ben Walter both replied with a goal and two assists.

BULLDOGS NOTES:

- D Garrett Stafford has recorded one goal and one assist in his three games as a 'Dog since being acquired by the Canadiens in a trade with the Phoenix Coyotes.

- C Louis Leblanc recorded his first goal as a Bulldog which was the game-winning goal as well as two assists in his first professional game in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Americans. He now has four points (1 goal, 3 assists) in three games.

- C Andreas Engqvist scored his first goal and recorded three points in his 'Dogs debut this season against Rochester after being assigned from Montreal. He now has four points (2 goals, 2 assists) in four games.

- C Philip DeSimone currently leads the Bulldogs in goal scoring with three as well as being tied for Hamilton rookies in scoring with four points.

- The 'Dogs are currently ranked fifth in the AHL on the power play with a 26.7% success rate.

- The Bulldogs have successfully killed 86.6% of their penalties and currently sit fifth in the league in penalty killing.

UPCOMING GAMES:

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1st, 7:30 PM EDT - COPPS COLISEUM, HAMILTON, ON

ABBOTSFORD HEAT (6-3-0-0, 3rd West Division, 4th Western Conference, 10th AHL) at

HAMILTON BULLDOGS (4-4-0-0, 4th North Division, 10th Western Conference, 22nd AHL)

This game marks the second of four meetings between the two clubs this season

The Bulldogs record against the Heat this season was 0-1-0-0

Hamilton has a 9-7-0-0-1 all-time record against Abbotsford

C Ben Walter currently leads the Heat in scoring with nine points (3 goals, 6 assists)

Former Bulldogs: LW Raitis Ivanans

There are currently six Ontario natives listed on the Abbotsford roster: C Paul Biron (Ottawa), RW Greg Nemisz (Courtice), C John Armstrong (Unionville), D Chris Breen (Uxbridge), D T.J. Brodie (Chatham) and G David Brown (Stoney Creek)

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4th, 7:30 PM EDT - COPPS COLISEUM, HAMILTON, ON

HOUSTON AEROS (6-1-0-3, 1st West Division, 1st Western Conference, 2nd AHL) at

HAMILTON BULLDOGS (4-4-0-0, 4th North Division, 10th Western Conference, 22nd AHL)

This game marks the first of two meetings between the two clubs this season

The Bulldogs record against the Aeros last season was 1-1-0-0

Hamilton has a 4-5-0-1-2 all-time record against Houston

C Casey Wellman currently leads the Aeros in scoring with 10 points (8 goals, 2 assists)

Former Bulldogs: None

There are currently three Ontario natives listed on the Houston roster: C David McIntyre (Pefferlaw), D Tyler Cuma (Bowmanville) and G Matt Hackett (London).

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5th, 7:00 PM EDT - COPPS COLISEUM, HAMILTON, ON

LAKE ERIE MONSTERS (4-6-1-0, 3rd North Division, 9th Western Conference, 21st AHL) at

HAMILTON BULLDOGS (4-4-0-0, 4th North Division, 10th Western Conference, 22nd AHL)

This game marks the first of eight meetings between the two clubs this season

The Bulldogs record against the Monsters last season was 3-5-0-0

Hamilton has a 20-9-0-1-2 all-time record against Lake Erie

RW David van der Gulik currently leads the Monsters in scoring with seven points (2 goals, 5 assists)

Former Bulldogs: G Cedrick Desjardins

There are currently seven Ontario natives listed on the Lake Erie roster: C Mike Compon (Thunder Bay), C Harrison Reed (Newmarket), C Joey Hishon (Stratford), C Evan Brophey (Kitchener), D David Liffiton (Windsor), D Cameron Gaunce (Markham) and G Trevor Cann (Oakville).

ALUMNI WATCH:

There are over 40 former Hamilton Bulldogs currently on NHL rosters. Over 60 percent of all former 'Dogs have played in at least one NHL game. Here are a few highlights and accomplishments of ex-Hamilton Bulldogs from this past week:

- Toronto C Mikhail Grabovski scored a goal and an assist against the Pittsburgh Penguins (Oct. 29) and recorded two assists vs. the Ottawa Senators (Oct. 30).

- St. Louis C Mike Ribeiro collected two assists last week. The first came against the Phoenix Coyotes (Oct. 25) and the other was against the Lost Angeles Kings (Oct. 27).

- Nashville F Sergei Kostitsyn tallied a goal and an assist against the Tampa Bay Lightning (Oct. 27).

- Montreal W Andrei Kostitsyn scored a goal against the Philadelphia Flyers (Oct. 26) while recording an assist against the Boston Bruins (Oct. 29).

- Montreal C Tomas Plekanec collected an assist vs. the Philadelphia Flyers (Oct. 26), scored a goal vs. the Boston Bruins (Oct. 27) while also scoring a goal and getting an assist against the Bruins (Oct. 29).

- Montreal W Max Pacioretty scored two goals and added an assist against the Philadelphia Flyers (Oct. 26).

- Montreal C David Desharnais collected two assists vs. the Philadelphia Flyers (Oct. 26), added another assist against the Bruins (Oct. 27) and tallied a goal against the Bruins (Oct. 29).

- Montreal F/D Yannick Weber scored a goal against the Philadelphia Flyers (Oct. 26) and recorded an assist vs. the Boston Bruins (Oct. 29).

- Montreal G Carey Price had three victories last week. The first was against the Philadelphia Flyers (Oct. 26) where he made 21 saves. The second was against the Boston Bruins (Oct. 27) where he made 29 saves; while the final win was also vs. the Bruins (Oct. 29) where he made 26 saves.

- Dallas F Steve Ott collected an assist vs. the Phoenix Coyotes (Oct. 25) and picked another one against the New Jersey Devils (Oct. 9).

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 to or watch all Hamilton Bulldogs at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com by clicking on the 'AHL Live' or '820 CHAM' icon on the 'Dogs website. All regular-season radio and online broadcasts will begin with the Pioneer Pre-Game Show 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Ellery Award-winning broadcaster Derek Wills calls the play-by-play of all 76 regular season games, while Al Craig provides the colour commentary for all home games and select road games.

GET YOUR TICKETS!:

Hamilton Bulldogs tickets are now on sale! Single game tickets for the 2011-2012 season (with exception of the January 21st outdoor game) 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. Hamilton Bulldogs 2011-2012 season tickets and flex ticket packages are on sale! For more information, call 905-529-8500 or e-mail seasontix@hamiltonbulldogs.com.

GET YOUR BULLDOGS MERCHANDISE AT THE "DAWG HOUSE":

Fans can purchase Bulldogs merchandise during all home games at the "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', and other select novelty items for sale.

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