Bulldogs Continue to Lead the Way
Published on March 24, 2003 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
The Hamilton Bulldogs continue to hold the first place position in the AHL with 107 points on the season. Hamilton's record through 74 games consists of 48 wins, 15 losses, 7 ties and 4 overtime losses.
The Bulldogs will look to improve upon that record as they play a pair of games this week. This Friday, March 28th the Bulldogs will travel to Syracuse to take on the Crunch for a 7:30 p.m. contest. Hamilton will return home on Saturday, March 29th at 7:00 p.m. to host the Rochester Americans at Copps Coliseum.
Fans can listen to all the action on 820 CHAM-AM or on-line at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com. For all the most up-to-date information on the Hamilton Bulldogs please visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com
HAMILTON AHL's TOP OFFENSIVE CLUB:
The Hamilton Bulldogs continue to have the AHL's top offense. In 74 games the Bulldogs have scored 267 goals. The Bulldogs broke the previous franchise record of 264 goals when Jarret Stoll scored Hamilton's third goal in Friday's 3-0 victory over St. John's
PLENTY OF PLAYERS CONTRIBUTING TO THE BULLDOGS SUCCESS:
The Hamilton Bulldogs have had a franchise record 47 different players play for the hockey club this season. Of those players, 21 of them have played at least one game in the National Hockey League during 2002-03.
BULLDOGS HAVE RECORDED AN AHL BEST 12 SHUTOUTS!
The Hamilton Bulldogs lead the American Hockey League with 12 shutouts on the season. Three different goaltenders have contributed with four shutouts including: Mathieu Garon, Eric Fichaud and Ty Conklin. The Bulldogs are just one shutout shy of the AHL record of 13, which was set by the 2001-02 Syracuse Crunch
BULLDOGS HAD TWO LARGEST CROWDS OF THE SEASON THIS PAST WEEKEND
The Hamilton Bulldogs had their two largest crowds of the season as they hosted the St. John's Maple Leafs for two games this past weekend. On Friday night 9,337 fans took in the Bulldogs 3-0 shutout win, while on Sunday 10,315 fans witnessed Hamilton's 2-2 tie against the Maple Leafs.
TORRES MAKES HAMILTON HOME:
Forward Raffi Torres has earned an average of one assist a game since joining the Bulldogs on March 14th. In five games Torres has earned 5 assists.
UPCOMING GAMES:
BULLDOGS TRAVEL TO SYRACUSE: ... Fri., Mar. 28 at 7:30 p.m. â Bulldogs at Syracuse Crunch ... the Bulldogs record against the Crunch stands at one win and two losses this season ... Hamilton's All-time record against Syracuse is 30 wins, 19 losses, 7 ties and 1 overtime loss ... the Crunch are currently in fourth place in the AHL's Central Divison ... Syracuse is led offensively by Mathieu Darche who has 56 points (29g-27a-56pts) in 70 games played ... Next Meeting: Playoffs/Next Season
HAMILTON HOSTS AMERKS: ... Sat. Mar. 29 at 7:00 p.m. â Rochester Americans at Bulldogs this game will mark the eleventh game between Rochester and Hamilton this season ... the Bulldogs lead the season series versus the Amerks with a record 4 wins, 2 losses and 2 ties ... All-time Hamilton has earned 27 wins, 30 losses, 6 ties and 1 overtime loss against Rochester ... the Amerks top two scorers â Chris Taylor (12g-55a-67pts) and Jason Botterill (36g-20a-56pts) are both up with their parent club, the Buffalo Sabres ... Rochester is currently in eleventh place in the Western Conference with 71 points ... Next Meeting: April 6th at Rochester
BULLDOGS ON 820 CHAM!
Hamilton Bulldogs fans can listen to all the Bulldogs home and road action this season on Hamilton's 820 CHAM-AM. Derek Wills provides all the play-by-play, while Hamilton radio personality Al Craig is the colour commentator for all home games and select road games.
BULLDOGS TICKETS:
For tickets to upcoming Bulldogs games contact the Bulldogs at (905) 529-8500 or by e-mail at tickets@hamiltonbulldogs.com.
American Hockey League Stories from March 24, 2003
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- Royal Review - Manchester Monarchs
- Great Scott Named Player Of The Week - Manchester Monarchs
- Sound Tigers Battling For Playoff Position - Bridgeport Islanders
- Griffins Close out Home Schedule on Sunday - Grand Rapids Griffins
- St. Louis Blues Recall Two from Worcester - Worcester IceCats
- Papineau Recalled By Islanders - Bridgeport Islanders
- Aeros Split Slow Week - Houston Aeros
- Moose Capture Six of Eight Points on the Road - Manitoba Moose
- Williams Returns to Griffins - Grand Rapids Griffins
- The Envelope, Please... - AHL
- Bulldogs Continue to Lead the Way - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Scott Named Player of the Week - AHL
- Calgary Recalls Commodore - Saint John Flames
- Phantoms Weekly - Adirondack Phantoms
- MacLean's Offense Continues to Impress - Syracuse Crunch
- Blackhawks Assign Todd Gill to Norfolk - Norfolk Admirals
- Magic Number to Clinch Playoff Spot Now 10 - Milwaukee Admirals
- Pucks and Tux - Toronto Marlies
- Pirates Earn Calder Cup Playoff Berth - Portland Pirates
- Blue and Gold Snap Winless Skid - Norfolk Admirals
- Weekend Recap- Leafs vs. Bulldogs - Toronto Marlies
- Bears on the Heels of Norfolk - Hershey Bears
- Pens Fail to Gain Ground with 3-1 Loss - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
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