Bulldogs earn three points in three games and prepare for three-game road-trip

Published on January 17, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release


The Hamilton Bulldogs will begin a three-game road trip in Chicago on Wednesday, Jan.19th (8:00 p.m.) when they face the Wolves (23-12-4-1) at Allstate Arena. The Wolves have won the first two meetings between the clubs, including a 4-2 victory last week on Tuesday, Jan. 11th and an overtime victory on Dec. 3rd, 2004. Hamilton will then travel to Cincinnati (18-21-0-2) on Friday, Jan. 21st (7:35 p.m.) to take on the Mighty Ducks at Cincinnati Gardens. To round out the week, the Bulldogs will visit the Bradley Center in Milwaukee (25-10-2-1) on Saturday, Jan.22nd (8:00 p.m.) to square off with the Admirals.

The Bulldogs finished this past week by defeating the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks 7-2 on Saturday night at Copps Coliseum. The seven goals scored in the contest were the most Hamilton has scored in a single game since Feb. 11th, 2004. Before Saturday's win, Hamilton was doubled up by Chicago 4-2 (Jan. 11) and lost 2-1 in a shootout against Cincinnati (Jan. 14). The Bulldogs earned three points and a 1-1-0-1 record this past week and are now 16-18-4-4 on the season.

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

Tickets are available for all upcoming home games at the Copps Coliseum Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets or by calling Ticketmaster at (905) 527-7666.

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

LARRIVEE ASSIGNED TO LONG BEACH: The Hamilton Bulldogs have announced that forward Christian Larrivee has been assigned to the Long Beach Ice Dogs of the ECHL. Larrivee, a 22-year-old native of Gaspe, Quebec, played in nine games for the Bulldogs and registered one goal and two penalty minutes. Prior to being recalled to the Bulldogs on December 19th, the 6'3, 200 pound forward, played in 17 games for Long Beach and had earned five points (3-2-5).

WEEKLY REVIEW Jan. 11 at Chicago (L 4-2) - Christian Larrivee opened the scoring with his first goal of the season and Tomas Plekanec scored his team leading 13th goal of the season. A 2-0 lead slipped away when Chicago scored two goals on the power play and two short-handed markers just 31 seconds apart. Hamilton goaltender Dan Ellis made 34 saves and suffered the loss.

Jan 14 vs Cincinnati (SOL 2-1) - The Bulldogs had a 1-0 lead heading into the third period with a power-play goal by Dan Jancevski. Cincinnati tied the game on a goal by Joel Stepp. The tie lasted until the shootout when Chris Kunitz scored the only goal and gave the Ducks the win. Hamilton was 1-8 on the power play. Yann Danis suffered his fourth shootout loss of the season.

Jan 15 vs Cincinnati (W 7-2) - Six different Hamilton players had multi-point games led by Philippe Plante, who tallied one goal and three assists. Tomas Plekanec (2g,1a) and Jason Ward (1g, 2a) scored three points apiece. Steve Ott (1g,1a) and Duncan Milroy (2 assists) added two points. Andrew Archer (1g-1a) scored his first goal of the season, while Chris Higgins scored his ninth. Hamilton was 3-12 on the power play, while Cincinnati was 1-6. Goaltender Dan Ellis made 32 saves for the win.

TEAM NOTES

The last time Hamilton scored seven goals was on Feb. 11th of last season... the Bulldogs scored a season-high four goals in the third...previous game-high was five goals (twice against Grand Rapids)...most goals allowed is six, only once this season, against Wilkes-Barre/Scranton... Bulldogs have lost only once when scoring three or more goals in a game...Hamilton is now 1-4 in shootouts with Dan Ellis earning the lone victory.

Tomas Plekanec - Recorded four points (3-1-4) this week and now has 11 points (8-3-11) in his last 12 games. Plekanec leads the Bulldogs in scoring with 28 points. (15-13-28).

Jason Ward - Scored three points (1-2-3) vs. Cincinnati on Saturday. Ward is fourth in team scoring with 20 points (9-11-20).

Phillipe Plante - Notched a career high four points (1-3-4) vs. Cincinnati on Saturday. Plante has earned 12 points (2-10-12) on the season.

Benoit Dusablon - has announced his retirement from professional hockey. Dusablon had been suffering from neck spasms and did not play in any games with the Bulldogs this season.

UPCOMING EVENTS

ORVDA Giveaway

Three lucky fans attending the Bulldogs next home game on Wednesday, January 26th at 7:00 p.m. versus the Rochester Americans will receive a great prize courtesy of the Ontario Recreation Vehicle Drivers Association (ORVDA). During the second intermission, a group of randomly selected fans will compete in crazy competitions to take home one of two Panasonic portable CD/MP3 players or the grand prize of a Panasonic 20" TV/DVD/VCR combo unit.

TD Canada Trust Smiles On Ice Game - Friday, January 28th vs. Syracuse Crunch The Hamilton Bulldogs in cooperation with TD Canada Trust and McMaster Children's Hospital have announced the Ninth Annual 'TD Canada Trust Smiles On Ice Game' will take place on Friday, January 28th at 7:30 p.m., when the Bulldogs host the Syracuse Crunch at Copps Coliseum. Proceeds from the game will go to "Smiles On Ice" in support of McMaster Children's Hospital. Fans can purchase tickets at area TD Canada Trust branches, Copps Coliseum Box Office, and at all Ticketmaster locations.

UPCOMING GAMES

Wed. January 19th, 8:00 p.m. - Bulldogs @ Chicago Wolves

The Bulldogs are 0-1-1-0 versus the Wolves this season...Chicago is currently in second place in the West Division with a record of 23-12-4-1...Forward J.P. Vigier is tied for the league lead in game winning goals (6), and leads the Wolves in points (36), goals (15) and +/- (+16)...Goaltender Kari Lehtonen is 2-0-0-0 against the Bulldogs this season and is tied for second in the AHL with 20 wins

Fri. January 21st, 7:35 p.m. - Bulldogs @ Cincinnati Mighty Ducks

This game will mark the fourth and final meeting between Hamilton and Cincinnati in the 04/05 AHL regular season...The Ducks are currently leading the season series against the Bulldogs with a record of 2-1-0-0...Forward Joffrey Lupul leads Cincinnati in goals (13), assists (18), points (31), game winning goals (4), and shots (160)

Sat. January 22nd, 8:30 p.m. - Bulldogs @ Milwaukee Admirals

This is the second game of the season between Hamilton and Milwaukee and will mark the third and final game of the Bulldogs road trip...Admirals' defenceman Brad Tiley and Forward Darren Haydar each had two points (1g,1a) versus the Bulldogs in a 3-2 win on December 30, 2004, which was the first of four meetings this season between the two clubs...Forward Simon Gamache is tied for third in the AHL with 54 points...Milwaukee is currently in first place in the West Division with a record of 25-10-2-1

HAMILTON BULLDOGS MOLSON CUP THREE STARS - LEADERS

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

Player: Pts:

1. Yann Danis 33

2. Corey Locke 24

3. Tomas Plekanec 23

4. Chris Higgins 22

5. Dan Ellis 15

6. Jason Ward 11

7. Steve Ott 8

8. Trevor Daley 6

9. Duncan Milroy 5

9. Philippe Plante 5

11. Marc-Andre Thinel 4

12. James Sanford 3

12. Raitis Ivanans 3

13. Gavin Morgan 1

13. Michael Lambert 1

13. Andrei Kostitsyn 1

HOMETOWN HERO OF THE GAME - LEADERS (Hardest Working Bulldogs Player)

Player: Pts:

1. Steve Ott 40

1. Trevor Daley 40

3. Chris Higgins 30

4. Jason Ward 20

5. Tomas Plekanec 10

5. Andrei Kostitsyn 10

5. Dan Ellis 10

5. Gavin Morgan 10

5. Dan Jancevski 10

Last Week's Results

Date Opp. Score GWG Jan 11 @CHI L 2-4 Doell

Ellis (4GA,34SV)/ Lehtonen (2GA,28SV) ATTN: 4,229

Jan 14 CIN SOL 2-3 Kunitz

Danis (1GA, 45SV)/ Bryzgalov (1GA, 35SV) ATTN: 5,173

Jan 15 CIN W 7-2 Ott Ellis (2GA, 32SV)/ Cassivi (3GA, 4SV) ATTN: 5,831 Bryzgalov (4GA, 18SV)

Bulldogs Weekly Schedule:

Wed., Jan. 19 - 8:00 p.m. - Bulldogs at Chicago Wolves

Allstate Arena

Fri., Jan. 21 - 7:35 p.m. - Bulldogs at Cincinnati Mighty Ducks

Cincinnati Gardens

Sat., Jan. 22 - 8:30 p.m. - Bulldogs at Milwaukee

Bradley Center

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