Bulldogs currently in first place in North Division
November 17, 2003 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
The Hamilton Bulldogs will look to build upon their first place lead in the AHL's North Division, as they will play five games in six days this week.
In fact, this is the busiest week of the season for the Bulldogs. Hamilton will begin the week by playing a pair of games (Tues., Nov. 18 & Tues., Nov. 19) in St. John's versus the Maple Leafs at Mile One Stadium. The Maple Leafs, who currently sit in second place in the North Division, are just two points behind the Bulldogs.
Hamilton will return home to host the Milwaukee Admirals on Fri., Nov. 21 and Sat. Nov. 22 at Copps Coliseum. This two-game series will mark the Admirals only visit to Hamilton this season.
The Bulldogs will finish the week by traveling to the Blue Cross Arena on Sun. Nov. 23, where they will face the Rochester Americans.
Bulldogs fans can listen to Derek Wills call all the action live 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
HOME-SWEET-HOME ... AGAIN: After starting the season winless in their first three home-games, the Bulldogs have compiled a record of five wins and one loss in their last six games on home ice.
BULLDOGS PLAYERS AMONG AHL'S TOP POINT-GETTERS: The Bulldogs have three players who are among the AHL point leaders. Currently, Bulldogs captain Benoit Gratton sits second in AHL scoring with 17 points (7-10-17). Pierre Dagenais (8-7-15) and Tomas Plekanec (7-8-15) are not far behind with 15 points, respectively.
HAMILTON HOLDING ONTO THE LEAD: The Bulldogs remain unbeaten when having the lead going into the third period (7-0-1-0).
FICHAUD RECORDS FIRST SHUTOUT OF THE SEASON VERSUS AMERKS: Bulldogs goaltender Eric Fichaud earned his first shutout of the season, by making 29 saves versus Rochester on Sunday. Fichaud contributed four shutout performances in 27 games with Hamilton last season
SPECIAL TEAMS:
The Bulldogs currently are 10 for 74 (13.5%) on the power play this season (20th in AHL). Hamilton has killed off 72 of 84 (85.7%) of the opposition's power plays (16th in AHL).
JOE CAHILL HOSTS 'DOGBITES WEELY RADIO SHOW on 820 CHAM & 610 CKTB
Legendary radio personality Joe Cahill will host 'DOGBITES - a weekly half-hour Hamilton Bulldogs radio show on Hamilton's 820 CHAM. Bulldogs play-by-play announcer Derek Wills will join Joe Cahill. The weekly show will feature Bulldogs interviews, highlights from the past week, trivia and much more.
BULLDOGS ROSTER STANDS AT 22 PLAYERS: The Hamilton Bulldogs roster currently stands at 22 players. The team roster includes: two goaltenders, seven defencemen and 12 forwards.
RECENT BULLDOGS TRANSACTIONS: Nov. 12 - Andreas Holmqvist reassigned by Tampa Bay (NHL) from Hamilton (AHL) to Pensacola (ECHL)
UPCOMING GAMES:
Hamilton Bulldogs at St. John's Maple Leafs - Tuesday, November 18 - 6:05 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 19 - 6:05 p.m. Radio: (820 CHAM-AM)
This two-game series will mark the Bulldogs first trip to St. John's this season ... in the only previous meeting this season, Hamilton defeated the Maple Leafs 5-4 in overtime at Copps Coliseum (Nov. 7) ... Bulldogs forward Pierre Dagenais had three goals in that contest, including the game-winner ... the Maple Leafs have been led offensively this season by Carlisle native and former Bulldogs forward - Jeff Daw (5-8-13) ... St. John's is tied with Binghamton for most goals scored in the AHL this season with 50 ... Hamilton's all-time record versus the Maple Leafs consists of 32 wins, 33 losses and 12 ties ... Next meeting: Dec. 27th at Copps Coliseum
Milwaukee Admirals at Hamilton Bulldogs - Friday, November 21 - 7:00 p.m. TV: (Cable 14) Radio: (820 CHAM-AM)
- Saturday, November 22 - 7:00 p.m. Radio: (820 CHAM-AM)
These two games will mark the first meeting between the Bulldogs and the Admirals this season ... Milwaukee currently has a record of 6W-2L-3T-1OTL ... the Admirals have not lost in regulation time on the road this season (3-0-2-1) ... Darren Haydar - a Milton, Ontario native and winner of the Dudley 'Red' Garrett Memorial Award as 2002-03 AHL Rookie of the Year has 7 points (2-5-7) in 12 games this season ... last season the Bulldogs had a record of two wins, one tie and one overtime loss versus the Admirals ... Next Meeting: Mar. 9 at Milwaukee
Hamilton Bulldogs at Rochester Americans - Sunday, November 23 - 6:05 p.m. Radio: (820 CHAM-AM)
Through three games this season the Bulldogs have earned two wins and a loss against the Amerks ... Rochester has surrendered just 23 goals this season (best in the AHL) ... Amerks goaltender Ryan Millar has the AHL's highest save percentage at .956 ... the Bulldogs most recently shutout Rochester 2-0 at Copps Coliseum on Saturday ... Hamilton's all-time record versus the Amerks stands at 29 wins, 33 losses, six ties and one overtime loss ... Next Meeting: Nov. 29 at Copps Coliseum.
BULLDOGS ON 820 CHAM! Hamilton Bulldogs fans can listen to all Bulldogs home and road action 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 SEASON TICKETS: Bulldogs Season Tickets are on sale now! To purchase season tickets or for more information contact the Bulldogs at (905) 529-8500 or by e-mail at tickets@hamiltonbulldogs.com
HAMILTON BULLDOGS MOLSON CUP - THREE STAR LEADERS (1st place vote - 5 pts, 2nd place vote - 3 pts, 3rd place vote - 1pt)
Player: Points:
1. Benoit Gratton 14
2. Eric Fichaud 13
3. Alexander Svitov 10
4. Pierre Dagenais 9
5. Jozef Balej 8
Chris Higgins 8
7. Karl Dykhuis 5
Tomas Plekanec 5
9. Gordie Dwyer 3
Patrick Traverse 3
Vincent Damphousse 3
Chad Kilger 3
Jonathan Ferland 3
14. Alexander Perezhogin 1
Francois Beauchemin 1
HOMETOWN HERO OF THE GAME LEADERS (Hardest Working Bulldogs Player at Home):
Player: Points:
1. Jozef Balej 30
2. Tomas Plekanec 10
Alexander Perezhogin 10
Mike Komisarek 10
Pierre Dagenais 10
Jimmie Olvestad 10
Jonathan Ferland 10
LAST WEEK'S RESULTS:
Date Opp. Score GWG Bulldogs/Opponent Goaltending ATTN.
Nov 14 TOR W 5-2 Balej Damphousse (2GA, 19 SV)/Madden (4GA, 27 SV) 4,108
Nov 15 ROC W 2-0 Ferland Fichaud (0GA, 29 SV)/Miller (1GA, 30 SV) 3,110
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