Bulldogs Host Aeros in Game Six Tonight

Published on June 9, 2003 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release


Tonight the Hamilton Bulldogs will look to extend the Calder Cup Finals to a seventh game as they host the Houston Aeros in Game #6 at Copps Coliseum.

The Houston Aeros took a 3-2 series lead in the Calder Cup Finals on Saturday night as they defeated the Hamilton Bulldogs 6-4 at the Compaq Center. Scoring goals for Hamilton in Game #5 were Jason Ward, Tony Salmelainen, Michael Ryder and Bill Lindsay. The Aeros had six different players score including: Rastislav Pavlikovsky, Jeff Hoggan, Jean-Guy Trudel, Tony Tuzzolino, Kyle Wanvig and Dan Cavanaugh. Ty Conklin stopped 34 of 39 shots for the Bulldogs. Johan Holmqvist made 33 saves in the Aeros net. On special teams the Bulldogs were one for three with the man-advantage. Houston scored twice on six power play opportunities. Game #5 featured ten goals, which was the most in the 2003 Calder Cup Finals.

Bulldogs fans can listen to Derek Wills and Al Craig call all the Calder Cup Finals action on Hamilton's 820 CHAM or on-line at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com

BULLDOGS VS. HOUSTON AEROS – CALDER CUP FINALS – Best-of-Seven Series

Houston leads series 3-2
Game #1: Wed., May 28 – HOUSTON 2 at HAMILTON 1
Game #2: Fri., May 30 – HOUSTON 1 at HAMILTON 2 (4OT)
Game #3: Wed., June 4 – HAMILTON 4 at HOUSTON 2
Game #4: Fri., June 6 – HAMILTON 2 at HOUSTON 3 (OT)
Game #5: Sat., June 7 – HAMILTON 4 at HOUSTON 6
Game #6: Mon., June 9 – Houston Aeros at Hamilton Bulldogs – 7:00 p.m.
*Game #7: Thurs., June 12 – Houston Aeros at Hamilton Bulldogs – 7:00 p.m.
*if necessary

BULLDOGS 2003 CALDER CUP PLAYOFF NOTES:

The Bulldogs have a record of 8 wins and 3 losses on home ice during the playoffs ... Tony Salmelainen led all Bulldogs in road playoff scoring with nine points (4-5-9) ... tonight's game will be the 102 game of the season for Hamilton, which ties a franchise record set in the 2002-03 season ... Salmelainen, Jason Ward and Michael Ryder have each earned four points against the Aeros in the Calder Cup Finals, respectively ... the Bulldogs are 1-0 when facing elimination in the 2003 Calder Cup Playoffs – Hamilton defeated the Manitoba Moose 3-2 in Game #7 on May 11 ... twenty different Bulldogs players have registered at least one goal this post-season

BULLDOGS PLAYOFF FRANCHISE RECORDS SET IN 2003:

· All-Time Goals – Jani Rita & Michael Ryder-11,J. Ward-10 (Previous–Joe Hulbig & Jeff Daw–10)
· Single Post Season Goals– Michael Ryder-11, Jason Ward–10, Bill Lindsay-9 (Previous–Jani Rita, Chris Ferraro, Ralph Intranuovo-8)
· Single Post Season Assists – Benoit Gratton –14 (Previous-Dennis Bonvie, Alexandre Zhurik-11)
· Single Post Season Points – Jason Ward-18 (Previous-Joe Hulbig-16)
· All-time & Single Post Season GWG – Michael Ryder – 4 (Previous – Ralph Intravuovo –3)
· Most Saves in One Game – Ty Conklin – 83 (Previous – 53 at Albany-May 1/99)
· Most Shots in One Game – 81 (Previous – 51 at Manitoba-May 2/03)
· Most Shots Allowed in One Game – 84 (Previous – 55 at Albany-May 1/99)
· Longest Game–May 30/03–2/F–vs. HOU–134:56 – (Previous-May 1/99 vs. ALB-97:55)

BULLDOGS VS. HOUSTON - 2002-03 REGULAR SEASON RESULTS

Hamilton and Houston did not meet in the regular season

BULLDOGS ON 820 CHAM!

Hamilton Bulldogs fans can listen to all the Calder Cup Finals action on Hamilton's 820 CHAM-AM. Derek Wills and Al Craig will call the action from Hamilton and Houston.

BULLDOGS CALDER CUP FINAL TICKET PRICES:

Bulldogs fans can purchase Calder Cup Finals tickets at the Copps Coliseum Box Office, at all Ticketmaster outlets or by calling Ticketmaster at (905) 527-7666. Third round ticket prices are as follows: Adult - $28, Student/Senior - $23, Wheelchair $21 and Child $17.

BULLDOGS AT HOME IN THE PLAYOFFS ALL-TIME:

All-time the Bulldogs have earned a record of 27 wins and 17 losses (.614) in 44 home playoff games.

BULLDOGS ON THE ROAD IN THE PLAYOFFS ALL-TIME:

All-time on the road the Bulldogs have posted 21 wins and 23 losses (.477) in 44 road playoff games.

BULLDOGS HISTORY IN CALDER CUP FINALS (1997-2002):

The Hamilton Bulldogs have reached the AHL Calder Cup Finals once in the seven-year history of the franchise. In 1996-97 the Bulldogs lost to the Hershey Bears 4-1.

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