Bulldogs Have Busy Week

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


The Hamilton Bulldogs will begin a busy four-game schedule this week, starting tomorrow night (Tuesday), as they host the Rochester Americans at Copps Coliseum for a 7:00 p.m. game. The Bulldogs will then travel to Winnipeg for two games against the Manitoba Moose on Thursday (8:30 p.m.) and Friday (8:30 p.m.). Hamilton will wrap up the week on Sunday (7:00 p.m.), when they take on the Cleveland Barons at Copps Coliseum.

Entering this week's action the Bulldogs record stands at 38 wins, 8 losses, 5 ties and 4 overtime losses. Hamilton has 85 points on the season, which is currently best in the American Hockey League.

Fans can listen to all the action 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

‘DOGS NOTES:

HAMILTON TOPS IN GOALS FOR AND GOALS AGAINST:

The Hamilton Bul! ldogs lead the AHL in goals for and goals against. Currently the Bulldogs have scored an average of 3.75 goals per game, while surrendering just 2.20 goals per contest.

BLOUIN JOINS BULLDOGS:

On Sunday the Montreal Canadiens assigned left-winger Sylvain Blouin to the Hamilton Bulldogs. Blouin, a 28-year-old Montreal native, played in 17 games with the Canadiens this season and posted 43 penalty minutes. The 6'2", 208 pound forward was acquired by Montreal on October 31st from the Minnesota Wild for a 7th round choice in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.

ANTILA WINS IN HAMILTON DEBUT:

Goaltender Kristian Antila was victorious in his first game in Hamilton, as he made 26 saves in last Wednesday's 4-2 victory over the Albany River Rats. Antila was recalled from Wichita of the Central Hockey League on January 30th.

FAN JERSEYS MAKE THEIR RETURN:

The Hamilton Bulldogs will be wearing their black "Fan Jerseys" tomorrow night when they host the Rochester Americans at Copps Coliseum. The Bulldogs will wear the fan jerseys on select home dates throughout the remainder of the regular season.

UPCOMING GAMES:

HAMILTON HOSTS THE AMERKS ... Tues., Feb. 11 at 7:00 p.m. – Rochester Americans at Bulldogs ... this game marks the seventh of ten meetings between these two clubs ... Jason Ward leads the Bulldogs in scoring against Rochester this season with 5g-4a-9pts in six games ... the Amerks Francois Methot has scored 2g-4a-6pts against Hamilton this season ... Rochester currently sits second in the Central Division with a record of (17-20-13-4) ... the Bulldogs lead the season series with 3 wins, 1 loss and 2 ties ... Next Meeting: March 8th at Hamilton

BULLDOGS AND MOOSE CLASH IN WINNIPEG ... Thurs., Feb. 13 at 8:30 p.m. & Fri. Feb. 14 at 8:30 p.m. ... Bulldogs at Manitoba Moose ... Hamilton's record against Manitoba this season stands at 2 wins, 1 loss and 1 overtime loss ... Manitoba is second in the Canadian Division with a record of (24-26-6-0) ... Michael Ryder (5g,2a) and Jarret Stoll (1g,6a) have each recorded seven points against the Moose this season ... All-time the Bulldogs record versus Manitoba consists of 8 wins, 5 losses 1 tie and 1 overtime loss ... Next Meeting: March 2nd at Hamilton

BARONS VISIT DOG POUND SUNDAY ... Sun., Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. ... Cleveland Barons at Bulldogs ... the Bulldogs have earned four wins and four games against the Barons this season ... Bulldogs' captain Benoit Gratton is Hamilton's top scorer against the Barons this season with 4g-3a-7pts ... Hamilton's record against Cleveland All-time stands at 8 wins, 1 loss and 1 tie ... Next Meeting: February 26th at Cleveland

YOU MAKE THE CALL!

The Hamilton Bulldogs have announced as promised the opportunity for fans to weigh in on the name of Hamilton's professional AHL team. 'You Make The Call' also will allow fans the opportunity to choose the colour scheme their team will wear. Fans are encouraged to visit any Hamilton Tim Hortons franchise to fill in a ballot choosing one of the three names: 'Bulldogs', 'Canadiens', or 'Habs'; as well as the colour scheme that the team will wear: 'Blue, White, Red and Bronze' (current) or 'Red, White & Blue' (Montreal Canadiens). Fans will also have an opportunity to win two tickets to a select Bulldogs' game in weekly draws by just entering their ballot at Tim Hortons locations throughout the greater Hamilton area.

BULLDOGS ON 820 CHAM!

Hamilton Bulldogs fans can listen to all the Bulldogs home and road action this season 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 TICKETS:

For tickets to upcoming Bulldogs games contact the Bulldogs at (905) 529-8500 or by e-mail at tickets@hamiltonbulldogs.com.

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