Bulldogs game notes

Published on November 11, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release


The Hamilton Bulldogs (5-7-0-1) look for their second win in a row tonight when they face the Cleveland Barons (5-6-0-0) for the second time this season. The Bulldogs are in fourth position in the North Division with eleven points, one point ahead of the Barons, who are tied for fifth with the Toronto Marlies. The next meeting between Hamilton and Cleveland will take place on Friday, November 25, in Hamilton.

BULLDOGS NOTES Ø The Bulldogs possess the AHL's fifth ranked power play, having scored 21 times on 97 opportunities with the man advantage (21.6%)

Ø C Marc-Antoine Pouliot has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four games (5a). Pouliot's point streak is the longest by a Bulldog this season.

Ø D Andre Benoit (4g-7a) and D Ron Hainsey (2g-9a) are tied for third in scoring among AHL defensemen

BULLDOGS VS. BARONS THIS SEASON Oct. 22 Cleveland at Hamilton (7:00 p.m.) 2-1 L

Nov. 11 Cleveland at Hamilton (7:30 p.m.)

Nov. 25 Cleveland at Hamilton (7:30 p.m.)

Dec. 22 Hamilton at Cleveland (7:05 p.m.)

Mar. 3 Hamilton at Cleveland (7:05 p.m.)

Mar. 4 Hamilton at Cleveland (7:05 p.m.)

Apr. 8 Hamilton at Cleveland (7:05 p.m.)

Apr. 12 Cleveland at Hamilton (7:30 p.m.)

BULLDOGS LAST GAME

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 - BINGHAMTON SENATORS 1 @ HAMILTON BULLDOGS 2

BULLDOGS GOALS - Peter Vandermeer, Maxim Lapierre

SENATORS GOALS - Charlie Stephens

GOALTENDING - Hamilton - Yann Danis (34sh, 33sv) / Binghamton - Billy Thompson (26sh, 24sv)

POWER PLAY - Hamilton 0-2 / Binghamton 0-2

CANADIENS NOTES Ø Former Bulldog Chris Higgins scored for Montreal last night in the Canadiens 3-2 shootout loss to the Penguins in Pittsburgh

Ø Ex-Dog Mike Ribeiro had two assists for the Canadiens

UNITED WAY NIGHT Tonight is United Way Night at Copps Coliseum. Representatives from United Way will be holding a raffle draw and conducting the 'Chuck-a-Puck' promotion, with all proceeds going to United Way. The Bulldogs in conjunction with the United Way, continue to sell 'Get Into It' wristbands for $2.00 in support of the United Way and the Hamilton Bulldogs Youth Fund. The wristbands are available at the Bulldogs Office, at all Scotia and TD Canada Trust Bank branches in Hamilton, and at Hamilton Bulldogs home games at the Customer Service Booth, which is located behind section 116.

BULLDOGS HOST GRAND RAPIDS ON SATURDAY The Bulldogs return to action tomorrow, Saturday, November 12, when they host the Grand Rapids Griffins at Copps Coliseum. Game time is 7:00 p.m.

BULLDOGS TICKETS

Hamilton Bulldogs tickets are on sale now! Individual game tickets are available at Copps Coliseum Box Office (in-person sales only), all Ticketmaster outlets, or online at ticketmaster.ca. For group ticket information visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com, or call (905) 529-8500 or 1-866-DOGS-TIX.

BULLDOGS ON CABLE 14 TONIGHT Fans can watch tonight's game live on Hamilton's Cable 14. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

LISTEN AND WATCH BULLDOGS GAMES LIVE Fans can listen to every Hamilton Bulldogs game this season on the flagship station of the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Network, Hamilton's 820 CHAM "The Legend". Fans can also listen or watch every game on-line at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com. To listen online, click on the 'Bulldogs Action 820 CHAM Listen Live' Icon on the 'Dogs website. The AHL and B2 have entered into a partnership that will allow fans to watch every Hamilton Bulldogs game this season. To watch a game, go to the Bulldogs website and click on the B2 'Watch the Game Live' icon. Ellery Award winning broadcaster Derek Wills will provide the play-by-play call of all 80 regular season games with Al Craig providing the colour commentary for home games and select road games.

TONIGHT IN THE AHL

Hershey at Albany (7:00 p.m.) Hartford at Binghamton (7:05 p.m.)

Bridgeport at Philadelphia (7:05 p.m.) Springfield at Portland (7:05 p.m.)

Providence at Norfolk (7:15 p.m.) Chicago at Syracuse (7:30 p.m.)

Lowell at Manchester (7:35 p.m.) Manitoba at Rochester (7:35 p.m.)

Iowa at Milwaukee (8:00 p.m.) Toronto at Peoria (8:30 p.m.)

Omaha at Houston (8:35 p.m.)

ALL TIMES ET



American Hockey League Stories from November 11, 2005


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