Bulldogs Earn Five of Six Points on the Weekend

Published on November 10, 2003 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release


The Hamilton Bulldogs had a great weekend, as they earned five of a possible six points in three games. Hamilton defeated the St. John's Maple Leafs on Friday 5-4 (ot), skated to a 2-2 tie in Grand Rapids versus the Griffins on Saturday, and then finished the weekend on Sunday with another 5-4 overtime win against the Chicago Wolves. The Bulldogs have now moved into a first-place tie in the North Division with the Syracuse Crunch, and St. John's Maple Leafs (16 points). Hamilton currently has a record of seven wins, five losses, one tie and one overtime loss.

This week the Bulldogs will play a pair of home games at Copps Coliseum. The Bulldogs will host former Bulldogs head coach Geoff Ward and the Toronto Roadrunners at Copps Coliseum - Friday, November 14th (7:00 p.m.). Montreal Canadiens forward and Hockey Hall of Famer Guy Lafleur will drop the puck for the ceremonial face-off. The Bulldogs will finish the weekend by facing their long time division rivals, the Rochester Americans, in Hamilton on Saturday, November 15th (7:00 p.m.)

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

NORTH DIVISION STANDINGS

TEAM GP W L T OTL PTS WPCT

HAMILTON 14 7 5 1 1 16 .571

Syracuse 13 7 4 2 0 16 .615

St. Johns 15 7 6 1 1 16 .533

Rochester 11 5 3 2 1 13 .591

Cleveland 11 4 3 1 3 12 .545

Manitoba 16 3 9 3 1 10 .313

Toronto 13 3 8 2 0 8 .308

GRATTON AND DAGENAIS RECORD SEVEN POINTS OVER THE WEEKEND:

Bulldogs forwards Benoit Gratton and Pierre Dagenais each recorded seven points in the past three games. Gratton posted two goals and five assists, while Pierre Dagenais earned five goals and two assists. Gratton and Dagenais currently have 14 points on the season and are currently tied with four other players for the AHL scoring lead.

BALEJ CONTINUES POINT STREAK:

Second-year winger Jozef Balej has been one of the most consistent Bulldogs players this season. Balej has recorded at least one-point in the past eight games. As well, Balej has scored one or more points in eleven of fourteen games this season. The native of Myjava, Slovakia, has 13 points on the season (4-9-13), which is second best in the AHL.

BULLDOGS WINNING IN OVERTIME:

The Hamilton Bulldogs past three victories have came in overtime. The Bulldogs overtime record currently stands at three wins, one loss and one tie. Last season, the Bulldogs did not win a single game in overtime as they posted a record of four losses and eight ties.

SPECIAL TEAMS:

Through 14 games the Bulldogs have a 12.1% success rate on the power play (8 for 66). Hamilton has killed off 85.5% (65 for 76) of the opposition's power plays.

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 23 PLAYERS:

The Hamilton Bulldogs roster currently stands at 23 players. The team roster includes: two goaltenders, eight defencemen and 12 forwards.

RECENT BULLDOGS TRANSACTIONS:

Oct. 13 - Olivier Michaud (G) assigned to Columbus (ECHL)

Oct. 13 - Christian Larrivee (C) assigned to Columbus (ECHL)

Oct. 14 - Matt Shasby (D) assigned to Columbus (ECHL)

Oct. 16 - Mike Komisarek (D) assigned to Hamilton (AHL) by Montreal (NHL)

Oct. 16 - Gordie Dwyer (LW) assigned to Hamilton (AHL) by Montreal (NHL)

Oct. 24 - Jerome Marois (LW) assigned to Long Beach IceDogs (ECHL)

Oct. 25 - Chris Higgins (C) assigned to Hamilton (AHL) by Montreal (NHL)

Oct. 30 - Marc-Andre Thinel (LW) assigned to Columbus (ECHL)

Oct. 30 - Chad Kilger (C) assigned to Hamilton (AHL) by Montreal (NHL) for conditioning

purposes

Nov. 3 - Chad Kilger (C) recalled from Hamilton (AHL) to Montreal (NHL)

Nov. 3 - Alexander Svitov (C) recalled from Hamilton (AHL) to Tampa Bay (NHL)

UPCOMING GAMES:

Toronto Roadrunners at Hamilton Bulldogs - Friday, November 14, 2003 - 7:00 p.m.

This game will mark the second of twelve meetings between the two clubs this season ... the Bulldogs lost their home opener 5-3 to the Roadrunners ... Toronto currently sits in seventh place in the North Division with a record of (3W-8L-2T-0OTL) and eight points ... the Roadrunners are led offensively by Elmira, Ontario native Jamie Wright, who has 10 points (6-4-10) in 13 games played ... the next meeting between these two clubs will take place on Nov. 26th as the Bulldogs make their first-ever trip to the Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto

Rochester Americans at Hamilton Bulldogs-Saturday, November 15, 2003 - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday's game will mark the Amerks first trip to Copps Coliseum this season ... the Bulldogs have earned a record of one win and one loss in two previous meetings at Rochester this season ... the Amerks have a record of (1W-2L-2T-1OTL) on the road this season ... all-time the Bulldogs have earned 28 wins, 34 losses and 6 ties against the Amerks ... Hamilton will once again host Rochester on Nov. 29th at Copps Coliseum.

BULLDOGS TO BE FEATURED 610 CKTB:

For the first time ever, Hamilton Bulldogs hockey will be heard on St. Catharines 610 CKTB. This Saturday's game versus the Rochester Americans will be the first of eight games to be heard on 610 CKTB. Derek Wills and Al Craig will call all the action live.

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

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

Player: Points:

1. Jozef Balej 30

2. Tomas Plekanec 10

Alexander Perezhogin 10

Mike Komisarek 10

Pierre Dagenais 10

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS:

Date Opp. Score GWG Bulldogs/Opponent Goaltending ATTN.

Nov 07 SJS W 5-4 Dagenais Fichaud (4GA, 25 SV)/Hodson (5GA, 42 SV) 4702

Nov 08 GR T 2-2 Damphousse (2GA, 27 SV)/MacDonald (2GA, 25 SV) 8010

Nov 09 CHI W 5-4 Plekanec Fichaud (4GA, 25 SV)/Lehtonen (5GA, 24 SV) 2517

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