Bulldogs Finish Season on Top of AHL
April 7, 2003 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
The Hamilton Bulldogs captured their first ever Macgregor Kilpatrick Trophy as the American Hockey League's 2002-03 regular season points champion when they defeated the Manitoba Moose 5-3 in front of 10,142 fans at Copps Coliseum on Saturday, April 5th.
The Bulldogs finished the 2002-03 season with a record of 49 wins, 19 losses, 8 ties and 4 overtime losses. The 110 points earned by the Bulldogs is a franchise best and is the six highest points total in the AHL's 67-year history.
The Hamilton Bulldogs will begin their quest for the Calder Cup on Tuesday, April 15th and Thursday, April 17th, as they will either host Portland, Manitoba or Springfield in the AHL Eastern Conference Quarter-Finals best-of-five playoff series. Game time for each contest at Copps Coliseum is 7:00 p.m.
$15,000 RAISED FOR THE TRAVIS CARTER FUND:
Over $15,000 was raised for the "Travis Carter Fund" at the Bulldogs final regular season home game on Saturday, April 5th. Travis Carter is a young boy who suffers from "Battens Disease". Money was raised through fans making donations and purchasing tickets for the upper bowl general admission seating.
BULLDOGS FINISH FIRST IN MANY AREAS:
The Hamilton Bulldogs led the AHL in many categories this season including:
TEAM
Most Points: 110
Winning Percentage: .668
Goals Scored: 279
Assists Scored: 465
Points Scored: 744
Goals For Per Game: 3.49
INDIVIDUAL
Highest Plus/Minus: +34 Marc-Andre Bergeron Highest Rookie Plus/Minus: +27 Mike Komisarek Highest Shooting Percentage: .244 Marcel Hossa (19 goals on 78 shots)
BULLDOGS PLAYOFF TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
The Hamilton Bulldogs playoff tickets went on sale Monday, April 7th at 10:00 a.m. to the general public. Fans have the opportunity to purchase tickets for Bulldogs home playoff games one, two and three.
The Bulldogs first two playoff dates for the Eastern Conference Quarter-Finals have been confirmed. Game #1 will take place on Tuesday, April 15th, while Game #2 is set for Thursday, April 17th. Each playoff home game will have a 7:00 p.m. start. The Bulldogs first round opponent for the best-of-five series has yet to be determined. Details for Game #5, if necessary, will be announced at a later date.
First round box office ticket prices are as follows:
Adult: $22.00
Student/Senior $17.00
Wheelchair: $17.00
Child: $12.00
Fans can purchase their Bulldogs playoff tickets at the Copps Coliseum Box Office, at all Ticketmaster outlets or by calling Ticketmaster at (905) 527-7666.
BULLDOGS PLAYOFF ACTION ON 820 CHAM!
Hamilton Bulldogs fans can listen to all the Bulldogs home and road playoff 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.
American Hockey League Stories from April 7, 2003
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- Wolves Face Hershey in Quarterfinal Matchup - Chicago Wolves
- Rangers Name Don Maloney General Manager of the Hartford Wolf Pack - Connecticut Whale
- Eight Players Added To Monarchs Roster In Anticipation Of The Playoffs - Manchester Monarchs
- Phantoms Weekly - Adirondack Phantoms
- Bulldogs Finish Season on Top of AHL - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Admirals Make History with First AHL Playoff Appearance - Milwaukee Admirals
- Ritchie Rejoins Rampage - San Antonio Rampage
- Sound Tigers Head Into Playoffs On Four Game Win Streak - Bridgeport Islanders
- IceCats Raise Thousands for Habitat for Humanity - Worcester IceCats
- Hossa, Komisarek and Ward to Join Bulldogs for Playoffs - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Sound Tigers Announce Several Transactions - Bridgeport Islanders
- Goaltender Jean-Sebastien Aubin Named AHL Player of the Week - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Aeros Set First Round Playoff Dates - Houston Aeros
- Moose Finish Regular Season as Ninth Seed - Manitoba Moose
- Pirates Open Playoffs against Manitoba - Portland Pirates
- AHL Playoff Time is Here - AHL
- Wolf Pack Announce Qualifying Round Playoff Schedule - Connecticut Whale
- Maple Leafs Announce Year End Award Winners - Toronto Marlies
- Pens' Aubin named Sher-Wood AHL Player of the Week - AHL
- Norfolk Captures Second South Division Title - Norfolk Admirals
- Sixth Annual West Michigan Sports Awards Wet for May 13 - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Postseason Play Begins Sunday as Bears Head to Chicago - Hershey Bears
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