Bulldogs host Manitoba tonight before three-game road trip

March 15, 2004 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release


The Hamilton Bulldogs will begin a stretch of four games in six nights tonight, as they will host the Manitoba Moose at Copps Coliseum. The Bulldogs have earned five wins in five games versus the Moose this season.

The remainder of the week will see the Bulldogs play three road games. The Bulldogs will travel to Cleveland to face the Barons on Wednesday, March 17th (7:05 p.m.).

The Bulldogs lead the AHL's North Division with 82 points on a record of 34 wins, 20 losses, 10 ties and 4 overtime losses. The Bulldogs magic point total to clinch a playoff position is

Bulldogs fans can listen to Derek Wills call all the action live 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.

BULLDOGS TEAM NOTES:

BULLDOGS INDIVDUAL PLAYER NOTES

ALEXANDER PEREZHOGIN - scored a career high three goals versus Chicago - Mar. 11

BULLDOGS & FORTINOS SUPPORT TRAVIS' BATTLE:

The Hamilton Bulldogs have announced that all eleven Hamilton/Burlington FORTINOS locations will be supporting Travis' Battle, by offering $10 upper bowl tickets for the "Heroes of Hometown Hockey" game, which will take place on Friday, March 26th at 7:00 p.m. when the Bulldogs host the St. John's Maple Leafs at Copps Coliseum. Proceeds from the upper bowl tickets will go towards Travis' Battle, a charitable fund set up to support Travis Carter, a six-year-old Ancaster boy who suffers from Battens Disease. Travis has been one of ten children chosen to receive experimental surgery.

FANS TO VOTE "HEROES OF HOMETOWN HOCKEY ALL-TIME TEAM" AT 'PIZZA PIZZA':

Hamilton hockey fans have the opportunity to vote for the "Heroes of Hometown Hockey All-Time Team" at Hamilton area "Pizza Pizza" locations. All players and coaches on the ballot are from the Hamilton area or have made significant contributions to Hamilton hockey. Fans can make their vote for the top three forwards, two defenceman, one goaltender and one coach at any of the eleven Hamilton 'Pizza Pizza' locations. The ballots will be collected on Tuesday, March 16th and the individuals on the ballots with the most votes will be named to the "Heroes of Hometown Hockey All-Time Team", which will be announced at the "Heroes of Hometown Hockey" game on Friday, March 26th at 7:00 p.m. when the Bulldogs host the St. John's Maple Leafs at Copps Coliseum.

UPCOMING GAMES:

Manitoba Moose at Hamilton Bulldogs - Monday, March 15 - 7:00 p.m.

Hamilton Bulldogs at Cleveland Barons - Wednesday, March 17 - 7:05 p.m.

Hamilton Bulldogs at St. John's Maple Leafs - Friday, March 19 - 6:05 p.m. - Saturday, March 20 - 6:05 p.m.

JOE CAHILL HOSTS 'DOGBITES WEELY RADIO SHOW on 820 CHAM - MONDAYS

Legendary radio personality Joe Cahill hosts 'DOGBITES - a weekly half-hour Hamilton Bulldogs radio show every Monday at 7:30 p.m. on Hamilton's 820 CHAM. Bulldogs play-by-play announcer Derek Wills will join Joe Cahill. The weekly show will feature Bulldogs interviews, highlights from the past week and much more.

BULLDOGS ON 820 CHAM!

Hamilton Bulldogs fans can listen to all Bulldogs home and road action 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 SEASON TICKETS:

Bulldogs Season Tickets are on sale now! To purchase season tickets or for more information contact the Bulldogs at (905) 529-8500 or by e-mail at tickets@hamiltonbulldogs.com.



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