Bulldogs game notes

December 2, 2005 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release


The Hamilton Bulldogs (8-14-0-2) will look to get back on the winning track tonight when they face the Toronto Maple Leafs AHL Affiliate, the Toronto Marlies (8-12-0-0) in the first game of a home-and-home series. The Bulldogs lead the season series versus the Marlies, posting three wins and a shootout loss. Hamilton is in a tie for fifth place in the North Division with the Cleveland Barons (8-13-1-1) with 18 points, while Toronto sits in seventh place with 16 points.

During this home-and-home series, both teams will be wearing specialty jerseys honouring the rivalry between the CFL's Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Toronto Argonauts. The Bulldogs will be wearing yellow and black jerseys, while the Marlies will be donning double-blue jerseys.

The Bulldogs will honour former and current Tiger-Cat and Argonaut players with a ceremony at centre ice prior to tonight's game. Current Tiger-cat personnel that will be at the game include head coach Greg Marshall, linebacker Rob Hitchcock, and guard Ryan Donnelly. Ti-Cat alumni that are scheduled to attend include Angelo Mosca, Dave Marler, and Bob Richardson. Argonauts linebacker Mike O'Shea, wide receiver Andre Talbot, and running back Jeff Johnson will also be in attendance, as will former Argonauts Pete Martin, Peter Paquette, and Gerry Sternburg.

BULLDOGS NOTES

- C Corey Locke scored for the first time in ten games against Manitoba on Wednesday, November 30 (3-2 SOL). Locke has at least one point in his last four games (1g, 5a) and leads the Bulldogs in scoring against the Marlies this season with seven points (2g, 5a) in four games.

- LW Brad Winchester (9g, 4a) and Locke (4g, 9a) led the ‘Dogs in scoring in the month of November.

- Winchester scored his ninth goal of the season on Wednesday and is now tied for the team lead in goals with Jean-Francois Jacques.

- D Danny Syvret recorded an assist on November 30 in his first game since being reassigned to the Bulldogs by the Edmonton Oilers on November 29.

BULLDOGS VS. MARLIES THIS SEASON

Oct. 21 Hamilton at Toronto (7:30 p.m.) 5-3 W

Oct. 23 Toronto at Hamilton (4:00 p.m.) 4-2 W

Nov. 3 Hamilton at Toronto (7:30 p.m.)* 4-1 W

Nov. 5 Toronto at Hamilton (7:00 p.m.) 6-5 SOL

Dec. 2 Toronto at Hamilton (7:30 p.m.)

Dec. 3 Hamilton at Toronto (5:05 p.m.)

Dec. 18 Hamilton at Toronto (5:05 p.m.)

Jan. 22 Toronto at Hamilton (5:00 p.m.)

Feb. 15 Toronto at Hamilton (7:30 p.m.)

Mar. 15 Hamilton at Toronto (7:30 p.m.)

Apr. 14 Hamilton at Toronto (7:30 p.m.)

Apr. 15 Toronto at Hamilton (7:00 p.m.)

* At Air Canada Centre

BULLDOGS LAST GAME

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 - HAMILTON BULLDOGS 3 @ MANITOBA MOOSE 4 (SO)

BULLDOGS GOALS - Corey Locke, Francis Lemieux, Brad Winchester

MOOSE GOALS - Jimmy Roy, Sven Butenschon, Alexandre Burrows

GOALTENDING - Hamilton - Yann Danis (28sh, 25sv) / Manitoba - Sebastien Centomo (21sh, 18sv)

POWER PLAY - Hamilton 2-9 / Manitoba 2-7

ALUMNI WATCH

- RW Andrei Kostitsyn made his NHL debut last night in the Canadiens 3-2 overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres. D Jean-Philippe Cote played in his second NHL game last night, after making his NHL debut in Tuesday's 3-0 loss to the Ottawa Senators.

- Canadiens RW Michael Ryder scored his 11th goal of the season last night and added an assist. Ryder now ranks second on the Canadiens in scoring with 19 points (11g, 8a).

- Oilers forward Jarret Stoll scored twice last night against Vancouver (5-3 W). LW Raffi Torres scored his team-leading 12th goal of the season, the game winning goal, and added an assist last night.

- D Ron Hainsey played in his first game with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday, November 30 against Minnesota (3-2 W). Hainsey played 14 minutes, registering one shot on goal. Last night against St. Louis (4-1 L), Hainsey recorded his first point with the Blue Jackets, earning an assist.

TONIGHT'S GAME LIVE ON ROGERS SPORTSNET

Fans can watch tonight's game live on Rogers Sportsnet Ontario. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

BULLDOGS IN REMATCH WITH MARLIES TOMORROW The Bulldogs next action will take place tomorrow night, Saturday, December 3, when they face the Marlies in the finale of a home-and-home series at Ricoh Coliseum. Game time is 7:00 p.m.

BULLDOGS NEXT HOME GAME

The Bulldogs next home game will take place on Friday, December 9 when they face division rivals, the Syracuse Crunch for the third time this season. Game time is 7:30 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, online at ticketmaster.ca or at Sports Obsession in Jackson Square. For group ticket information visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com, or call (905) 529-8500 or 1-866-DOGS-TIX.

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

Portland at Albany (7:00 p.m.) Binghamton at Philadelphia (7:05 p.m.)

Springfield at Providence (7:05 p.m.) Wilkes-Barre/Scranton at Norfolk (7:15 p.m.)

Bridgeport at Lowell (7:35 p.m.) Hartford at Manchester (7:35 p.m.)

Iowa at Omaha (8:00 p.m.) Cleveland at San Antonio (8:00 p.m.)

Rochester at Manitoba (8:30 p.m.) Milwaukee at Chicago (8:30 p.m.)

Grand Rapids at Peoria (8:30 p.m.)

ALL TIMES ET



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