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Bulldogs Hit Century Mark

March 3, 2003 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release


The Hamilton Bulldogs became the first team this season in the AHL to reach 100 points when they defeated the Manitoba Moose 1-0 in front of 7,025 fans at Copps Coliseum on Sunday. It also marked the first time in franchise history that the Bulldogs had reached the 100 point mark. The Bulldogs also captured the Sam Pollock trophy on Friday, as they clinched their first Canadian Division title, when they defeated the Philadelphia Phantoms 4-2 in Hamilton.

This week the Bulldogs will travel to Saint John, New Brunswick to face the Flames in a pair of games. Hamilton will take on their Canadian Division rivals from Saint John on Wednesday, March 5th and Friday, March 7th. Each game in Saint John begins at 6:30 p.m. The Bulldogs will return home on Saturday, March 8th at 7:00 p.m. to host the Rochester Americans at Copps Coliseum

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:

FICHAUD BACKSTOPPING BULLDOGS TO WINS:

Bulldogs goaltender Eric Fichaud has been a solid performer for the Bulldogs, despite playing in just six games this season prior to January. In 21 appearances Fichaud has put together a record of (13-2-3), a goals against average of 2.06, a save percentage of 0.928 and three shutouts.

BERGERON AMONG AHL'S BEST DEFENCEMEN:

Marc-Andre Bergeron is enjoying a great sophomore season in Hamilton. Bergeron leads the AHL in the plus/minus catergory with a +34 rating and he is tied for eighth in scoring among defencemen with 37 points (7-30-37)

WARD CONTINUES TO LEAD AHL SCORING RACE:

Bulldogs' forward Jason Ward is the AHL's leading scorer with 71 points (31g-40a-71pts). Teammate Michael Ryder tenth in AHL scoring as he has posted 59 points (29-30-59)

UPCOMING GAMES:

BULLDOGS TRAVEL TO HARBOUR STATION: ... Wed., Mar. 5 and Fri., Mar. 7 at 6:30 p.m. – Bulldogs at Saint John Flames ... the Bulldogs have earned one win, two losses and one overtime loss against the Flames this season ... Saint John is one of just two teams that the Bulldogs do not have a winning record against ... the Flames are currently in third place in the Canadian Division with a record of (23-32-5-1) ... All-time the Bulldogs have a record of (11-27-3-1) against the Flames ... Next Meeting: March 10th at Hamilton

HAMILTON HOSTS AMERKS: ... Sat., Mar. 8 at 7:00 p.m. – Rochester Americans at Bulldogs ... this game will mark the eighth meeting between the Bulldogs and their closest geographical rival ... Hamilton has earned 3 wins, 2 losses and a tie against the Amerks this season ... Jason Ward has led the Bulldogs offensively against Rochester with 10 points (5-5-10) ... All-time the Bulldogs are (26-30-4-1) versus the Amerks ... Next Meeting: January 29th at Hamilton

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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