Bulldogs Continue Western Road-Trip

Published on December 20, 2004 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release


The Hamilton Bulldogs will continue their four-game Western Canada road-trip this week with a pair of games in Edmonton versus the Road Runners at Rexall Place on Monday, December 20th and Wednesday, December 22nd, at 9:00 p.m., respectively.

This past week the Bulldogs earned a 4-3 victory against the Manitoba Moose at the new MTS Centre on Friday, and then lost 4-2 to the Moose on Saturday. Bulldogs forward Steve Ott earned goals in both of those contests.

The Bulldogs currently have a record of 11-12-4-1 and trail Edmonton by six points for the fourth and final playoff position in the North Division.

Wednesday's game in Edmonton will mark the Bulldogs final game before Christmas. The Bulldogs will return to action on Monday, December 27th, when they host the Edmonton Road Runners on Dave Andreychuk night at Copps Coliseum. Game time is 7:00 p.m.

Bulldogs fans can listen to Derek Wills call all the action live on-line at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com, on AM 820-CHAM in Hamilton or on the Team 990 in Montreal.

For the most up-to-date information and statistics on the Bulldogs please visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com

Bulldogs Team Notes: The Bulldogs own a record four wins, one loss and one overtime loss during the month of December ... during the first six games in December, Hamilton has surrendered just 12 goals ... the Bulldogs currently have an above .500 record when playing on the road (7-6-2-0) ... Hamilton has earned a record of 11-9-2-0 when playing inter-division opponents ... when scoring the first goal of the game, the Bulldogs have earned an impressive record of (9-2-1-1) ... Hamilton has tallied just 21.57 penalty minutes per game, which is the fifth lowest average in the AHL ... the Bulldogs had their season-high four game winning streak snapped in Manitoba on Saturday

Duncan Milroy - had a five-game point streak from December 3rd to 17th. During the streak, Milroy picked up two goals and five assists. Milroy is currently fourth in Bulldogs scoring with 13 points (4-9-13).

Steve Ott - has scored two goals in the Bulldogs past two games. Ott earned his first game-winning goal of the season in the Bulldogs 4-3 win over the Moose on Friday. Corey Locke - had a four-game point streak from December 4th to 17th. Locke is currently 11th in AHL rookie scoring with 15 points (8-7-15). Locke's eight goals on the season is tops on the Bulldogs

Gavin Morgan - has earned one assist in each of the past two games

Dave Andreychuk Night - December 27th

The Hamilton Bulldogs and St. Joseph's Healthcare Foundation, in conjunction with The Hamilton Spectator, will honour Stanley Cup Champion and Hamilton native Dave Andreychuk, on Monday, December 27th when the Bulldogs host the Edmonton Road Runners. Game time at Copps Coliseum is 7:00 p.m.

Andreychuk, 41, captured his first Stanley Cup in 2004, as he captained the Tampa Bay Lightning to a four games-to-three victory over the Calgary Flames in the Stanley Cup Finals. The 6'3, 220-pound left-winger has played in 22 NHL seasons and a total of 1597 games, amassing 1320 points on 634 goals and 686 points. Andreychuk leads the NHL in All-time power-play goals with 270. Last season, Andreychuk was named to Hamilton's Heroes of Hockey All-Time Team.

The festivities with Dave Andreychuk will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a 'Meet and Greet' pre-game reception at Copps Coliseum in Dressing Room One. Appetizers and refreshments will be served at the reception. Dave Andreychuk, representatives from the Bulldogs, and St. Joseph's Healthcare Foundation will address the audience at the reception. Proceeds from the pre-game reception will support St. Joseph's Healthcare Foundation. A limited number of tickets will be made available to the public for the reception. Fans can purchase tickets for $40, which includes a ticket to the reception and to the Bulldogs game, or $30 for those who have already purchased a Bulldogs game ticket. To purchase tickets for the pre-game reception call the Bulldogs office at

905-529-8500. Andreychuk will also be on hand to drop the puck at the ceremonial pre-game face-off.

Pepsi Night - December 27th

Monday, December 27th will also be Pepsi Night at Copps Coliseum, where the first 2,500 fans will receive a Tomas Plekanec Collector Pepsi Bandana. As well three lucky Bulldogs fans will win Pepsi for a year. Bulldogs fans can purchase tickets for this game at the Copps Coliseum Box Office, at all Ticketmaster outlets, by calling Ticketmaster at (905) 527-7666 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca.

Upcoming Games Mon., December 20th, 9:00pm - Bulldogs @ Edmonton Road Runners

Wed., December 22nd, 9:00pm - Bulldogs @ Edmonton Road Runners

The Bulldogs and Road Runners have faced each other four times this season ... Hamilton has earned a record of two wins, one loss and one overtime loss against Edmonton ... rookie forward Andrei Kostitsyn is the Bulldogs top point-getter against the Road Runners with two goals and one assist ... former Bulldogs forward and current Road Runner Sean McAlsan has three points against the Bulldogs (1-2-3) ... Edmonton currently has 33 points on a record of 14-8-2-3 ... the Road Runner are currently in fourth place in the AHL's North Division, six points ahead of the Bulldogs who have 27 points ... the next meeting between these two clubs will take place on Monday, December 27th at Copps Coliseum in Hamilton

HOMETOWN HERO OF THE GAME LEADERS (Hardest Working Bulldogs Player at Home):

Player: Points:

1. Steve Ott 40 2. Trevor Daley 20

3. Tomas Plekanec 10

3. Andrei Kostitsyn 10

3. Dan Ellis 10

3. Jason Ward 10

3. Yann Danis 10

3. Chris Higgins 10

3. Gavin Morgan 10

HAMILTON BULLDOGS MOLSON CUP - THREE STAR LEADERS

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

Player: Points:

1. Yann Danis 19

Corey Locke 19

3. Chris Higgins 16

4. Dan Ellis 14

5. Tomas Plekanec 12

6. Duncan Milroy 5

6. Steve Ott 5

6. Jason Ward 5

8. Trevor Daley 4

9. Marc-Andre Thinel 3

10. Gavin Morgan 1

10. Michael Lambert 1

10. Andrei Kostitsyn 1

Last Week's Results:

Date Opp. Score GWG Bulldogs/Opponent Goaltending

Dec.20 MTB W 4-3 Ott Danis(3GA,27SV)/Auld(4 GA, 29SV) ATTN: 8,812

Dec.22 MTB L 2-4 Heerema Danis(3GA,18SV)/Flaherty(2GA,23SV) ATTN: 8,239

BULLDOGS WEEKLY SCHEDULE:

Mon., Dec.20 - 9:00 p.m. - Bulldogs at Edmonton Road Runners - Rexall Place

Wed., Dec. 22 - 9:00 p.m. - Bulldogs at Edmonton Road Runners - Rexall Place

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