Bulldogs Host Stars for 'Pink in the Rink' after All-Star Break
February 10, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
Coming off back-to-back wins against two division leaders, the Hamilton Bulldogs will head into the All-Star break this week, then return to action on Saturday evening with their annual Pink in the Rink game, sponsored by Shoppers Drug Mart in support of Juravinski Cancer Centre.
On Tuesday, February 11th and Wednesday, February 12th, goaltender Dustin Tokarski will represent the 'Dogs at the 2014 American Hockey League All-Star Classic in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador as the AHL All-Stars take on the Swedish Hockey League's Farjestad BK in a skills competition on February 11th and game on February 12th.
On Saturday, February 15th, the Bulldogs will host the Texas Stars (AHL affiliate of the Dallas Stars) at FirstOntario Centre at 7:00 p.m. in the second of four meetings between the two clubs this season, as well as the final stop for the Stars in Hamilton in 2013-2014. The Bulldogs took the first match up 5-1 on November 19th.
THIS WEEK'S GAME SCHEDULE / BROADCASTS (All times Eastern)
Tuesday, February 11th - AHL All-Star Skills Competition - AHL All-Stars vs. Farjestad BK, Mile One Centre, 6:30 p.m. - Sportsnet ONE
Wednesday, February 12th - AHL All-Star Game - AHL All-Stars vs. Farjestad BK, Mile One Centre, 6:30 p.m. - Sportsnet ONE
Saturday, February 15th vs. Texas Stars, FirstOntario Centre, 7:00 p.m. - TSN 690, AM 900 CHML (6:30 pre-game)
BULLDOGS AT A GLANCE
Record: 22-22-0-4, 48 points ... Home: 10-12-0-3, 23 points ... Road: 12-10-0-1, 25 points ... Standings: 3rd North Division, T-10th Western Conference ... Last 10 games: 3-7-0-0 ... Longest winning streak: 6 (December 26th - January 10th) ... Longest losing streak: 6 (November 2nd - November 15th) ... Leading scorers: F Martin St. Pierre (45 GP 8-25-33), F Sven Andrighetto (36 GP 12-15-27), F Mike Blunden (41 GP 10-12-22) ... Goaltenders: Robert Mayer (17 GP 5-10-2, 3.03 GAA, .901 Save %, 0 SO), Dustin Tokarski (31 GP 16-11-2, 2.35 GAA, .918 Save %, 1 SO) ... Power play - Home: 15-for-111, 13.5 per cent, 27th AHL ... Road: 17-for-108, 15.7 per cent, 16th AHL ... Overall: 32-for-219, 14.6 per cent, 26th AHL ... Penalty killing - Home: 17-for-123, 86.2 per cent, 9th AHL ... Road: 25-for-125, 80.0 per cent, 18th AHL ... Overall: 42-for-248, 83.1 per cent, 12th AHL ... Goals for per game: 2.46, 28th AHL ... Goals against per game: 2.90, 19th AHL
OPPONENTS AT A GLANCE
TEXAS STARS (Affiliation: Dallas Stars) - Head Coach: Willie Desjardins ... Record: 29-15-2-4, 64 points ... Home: 19-6-0-1, 39 points ... Road: 10-9-2-3, 25 points ... Standings: 2nd West Division, 4th Western Conference ... Leading scorer: F Travis Morin (44 GP 27-41-68) ... Leading goaltender: Cristopher Nilstorp (32 GP 16-11-3, 2.77 GAA, .907 Save %, 2 SO) ... Power play: 63-for-228, 27.6 per cent, 1st AHL ... Penalty killing: 29-for-194, 85.1 per cent, 5th AHL ... Goals for per game: 3.68, 2nd AHL ... Goals against per game: 2.88, T-17th AHL ... Last 10 games: 4-5-0-1 ... All-time series: 8-1-0-0 ... Last season: 2-0-0-0 ... This season: 1-0-0-0 ... First-round NHL picks: F Scott Glennie (Dallas, 2009), D Jamie Oleksiak (Dallas, 2011), G Jack Campbell (Dallas, 2010) ... Ontario-born players: F Dustin Jeffrey (Sarnia), F Brett Ritchie (Orangeville), F Mike Hedden (Dunnville), F Francis Wathier (St. Isidore), D Jamie Oleksiak (Toronto), D Cameron Gaunce (Markham)
TRANSACTIONS
February 10th - D Myles Harvey released from professional try out
February 9th - D Nathan Beaulieu assigned to Hamilton Bulldogs from Montreal Canadiens
February 6th - Montreal Canadiens acquired F Robert Czarnik from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for F Steve Quailer
February 3rd - F Christian Thomas assigned to Hamilton Bulldogs from Montreal Canadiens
INJURY REPORT
F Robert Czarnik - Flu-like symptoms - Day-to-day
D Morgan Ellis - Upper body - Day-to-day
D Nathan McIver - Lower body - Day-to-day
PRACTICE / MORNING SKATE SCHEDULE (Subject to change)
Tuesday, February 11th: AHL All-Star Break
Wednesday, February 12th: AHL All-Star Break
Thursday, February 13th: AHL All-Star Break
Friday, February 14th: Practice - 4:00 p.m. (Mohawk 4 Ice Centre, Hamilton)
Saturday, February 15th: Morning skate - 10:00 a.m. (FirstOntario Centre)
Sunday, February 16th: Practice - 12:00 p.m. (FirstOntario Centre)
Monday, February 17th: No morning skate
Note: Practices and morning skates are closed to the public, unless otherwise specified.
WEEK-IN-REVIEW (February 3rd - February 9th)
Tuesday, February 4th, 2014 - HAMILTON 4 @ ROCKFORD 6
BMO Harris Bank Center, Rockford, Illinois
Hamilton Goals: Sven Andrighetto, Greg Pateryn, Maxime Macenauer, Christian Thomas
Rockford Goals: Terry Broadhurst, Joakim Nordstrom, Brandon Mashinter (2), Alex Broadhurst, Mark McNeil*
Goaltending: Hamilton: Dustin Tokarski (5 GA, 18 SV) / Rockford: Jason Labarbera (4 GA, 21 SV)
Power Play: Hamilton: 3-for-6 / Rockford: 1-for-4
* - Game-winning goal
Led by a four-point night from forward Sven Andrighetto, the Hamilton Bulldogs scored three third period goals to get the game tied late, but they couldn't hold on and ultimately fell 6-4 to the Rockford IceHogs on Tuesday evening at BMO Harris Bank Center in Rockford, Illinois.
Wednesday, February 5th, 2014 - HAMILTON 2 @ MILWAUKEE 4
BMO Harris Bradley Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Hamilton Goals: Greg Pateryn, Gabriel Dumont
Milwaukee Goals: Mark Van Guilder, Austin Watson, Charles-Olivier Roussel*, Colton Sissons
Goaltending: Hamilton: Robert Mayer (3 GA, 24 SV) / Milwaukee: Marek Mazanec (2 GA, 28 SV)
Power Play: Hamilton: 1-for-6 / Milwaukee: 1-for-5
* - Game-winning goal
Hamilton Bulldogs defenceman Greg Pateryn notched a goal and an assist and goaltender Robert Mayer made 24 saves, but the 'Dogs couldn't hold on and ultimately fell to the Milwaukee Admirals 4-2 on Wednesday evening at BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Saturday, February 8th, 2014 - HAMILTON 5 @ BINGHAMTON 4 (OT)
Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, Ontario
Hamilton Goals: Mike Blunden, Gabriel Dumont, Maxime Macenauer, Christian Thomas, Jarred Tinordi*
Binghamton Goals: Shane Prince, Mike Hoffman (2), Andre Petersson
Goaltending: Hamilton: Robert Mayer (4 GA, 36 SV) / Binghamton: Nathan Lawson (1 GA, 6 saves), Andrew Hammond (4 GA, 29 SV)
Power Play: Hamilton: 1-for-3 / Binghamton: 1-3
* - Game-winning goal
The Hamilton Bulldogs fell behind 3-0 in the first period to the Binghamton Senators on Saturday evening, but fought their way back into the game to force overtime, then defenceman Jarred Tinordi scored with 30 seconds to go to seal a 5-4 comeback victory for the 'Dogs over the Sens at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario.
Sunday, February 9th, 2014 - HAMILTON 4 @ TORONTO 3
Ricoh Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario
Hamilton Goals: Jarred Tinordi, Sven Andrighetto (2)*, Mike Blunden
Toronto Goals: Jerry D'Amigo, Greg McKegg (2)
Goaltending: Hamilton: Dustin Tokarski (3 GA, 19 SV) / Toronto: Drew MacIntyre (4 GA, 24 SV)
Power Play: Hamilton: 2-for-6 / Toronto: 1-7
* - Game-winning goal
Hamilton Bulldogs forward Sven Andrighetto scored twice and goaltender Dustin Tokarski made 19 saves as the 'Dogs edged the Toronto Marlies 4-3 on Sunday afternoon at Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto, Ontario.
MOLSON CUP - THREE STARS LEADERS
(1st Star - 5 pts, 2nd Star - 3 pts, 3rd Star - 1 pt)
Player Points
1. Dustin Tokarski 33
2. Sven Andrighetto 28
T3. Mike Blunden 22
T3. Gabriel Dumont 22
5. Martin St. Pierre 13
6. Patrick Holland 11
T7. Greg Pateryn 9
T7. Nathan Beaulieu 9
9. Louis Leblanc 8
T10. Joonas Nattinen 7
T10. Christian Thomas 7
T12. Stephen MacAulay 5
T12. Robert Mayer 5
T14. Magnus Nygren 3
T14. Nick Tarnasky 3
T14. Justin Courtnall 3
T17. Akim Aliu 1
T17. Joel Chouinard 1
T17. Maxime Macenauer 1
THE DAN LAWRIE INSURANCE PREMIUM PLAYER OF THE GAME
(10 pts - Hardest working Hamilton Bulldogs player)
Player Points
T1. Louis Leblanc 40
T1. Dustin Tokarski 40
T1. Gabriel Dumont 40
T4. Greg Pateryn 30
T4. Nathan Beaulieu 30
T4. Christian Thomas 30
T4. Sven Andrighetto 30
T4. Mike Blunden 30
T4. Maxime Macenauer 30
T4. Stefan Fournier 30
T4. Jarred Tinordi 30
T12. Justin Courtnall 20
T12. Nick Tarnasky 20
T12. Patrick Holland 20
T15. Robert Mayer 10
T15. Akim Aliu 10
T15. Steve Quailer 10
T15. Morgan Ellis 10
T15. Joonas Nattinen 10
T15. Martin St. Pierre 10
PINK IN THE RINK
The Bulldogs' annual Pink in the Rink Night, sponsored by Shoppers Drug Mart in support of Juravinski Cancer Centre, will be on Saturday, February 15th as Hamilton takes on the Texas Stars at 7:00 p.m. at FirstOntario Centre. The game will feature the 'Dogs third and final specialty jersey of the season. Blue section ticket vouchers for Pink in the Rink are available for $12 at participating Shoppers Drug Mart locations.
FAMILY DAY GAME
The Bulldogs will host the San Antonio Rampage in a special 1:00 p.m. start at FirstOntario Centre for Family Day on Monday, February 17th. The game will be sponsored by Fortinos, where you can purchase $12 blue-section tickets at any of their Hamilton area locations.
DSKATE NIGHT / JDRF JERSEY AUCTION
The Dskate Night / JDRF specialty jerseys worn by the Bulldogs on January 18th will continue to be auctioned off over the next two 'Dogs home games, with the next selection of jerseys being available Saturday, February 15th. Bids can be submitted by visiting the Bulldogs Foundation booth behind section 114. All proceeds from the auction and raffle will go to JDRF.
The auction schedule is as follows:
February 15th
Joonas Nattinen
Morgan Ellis
Patrick Holland
Darren Dietz
Steve Quailer
February 17th
Nick Tarnasky
Jarred Tinordi
Louis Leblanc
Gabriel Dumont
Dustin Tokarski
Christian Thomas
BOWLING WITH THE DAWGS
Meet and bowl with your favourite Hamilton Bulldogs players at Bowling With The Dawgs on Tuesday, March 4th at 7:15 p.m. at Splitsville Entertainment, 1525 Stone Church Road East, Hamilton. Bowling With The Dawgs is a fundraising event presented by the Bulldogs Foundation and Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Club in support of the Dawgs Breakfast Program. Please contact Brianne Whitty at 905-777-2368 or brianne.whitty@hamiltonbulldogs.com for more information or to register
a group. Space is limited, so register today!
DOG BITES ON Y108
Dog Bites will return to Y108 on Tuesday, February 18th when defenceman Morgan Ellis will join the morning show between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. to discuss all things Bulldogs!
HAMILTON BULLDOGS HOCKEY HOUR
Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Hour is an interactive one-hour radio show on AM 900 CHML co-hosted by Hamilton Bulldogs Play-By-Play Announcer Derek Wills and Colour Commentator Al Craig. It consists of segments such as week-in-reviews, week-in-previews and live interviews with Hamilton Bulldogs coaches and players. The next show is scheduled for Tuesday, February 25th.
During each show, fans have an opportunity to ask guests questions on the air, get autographs and win prizes. The show is hosted at Frank and Teressa's Anchor Bar, located at 2 King Street West inside Jackson Square in Hamilton. The restaurant offers 50 per cent off pizza with a beer purchase during show time.
The scheduled dates of Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Hour shows for the rest of the 2013-2014 season are as follows:
- Tuesday, February 25th
- Monday, March 3rd
- Tuesday, March 11th
- Tuesday, March 18th
TICKET INFORMATION
Hamilton Bulldogs flex tickets, group tickets and 2014-2015 season tickets are on sale now. Starting as low as $140 for a 10-ticket flex pack, we have great packages available for you to enjoy more Hockey Unleashed! Season tickets for 2014-2015 are available for as low as $10 per game. For more information, call 1-866-DOGS-TIX or visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com . Single-game tickets are available at the FirstOntario Centre Box Office, online at www.ticketmaster.ca, or by calling 1-866-DOGS-TIX or 905-529-8500.
PIONEER BONUS BUCKS TICKET DEAL
The Hamilton Bulldogs are pleased to offer Pioneer Bonus Bucks Holders, family and friends an exclusive 50 per cent discount on 2014 Red Zone seats for any regular season Bulldogs home game! Tickets are subject to availability. To secure your ticket discount, please follow these steps: visit dp_Artist_Image, select a home game and use the promo code "Pioneer".
SATURDAY FAMILY PACK
For all The New 953 Fresh FM and Maple Lodge Farms Family Night Saturday games, the Bulldogs offer a special ticket and meal combo. For as low as $20, you will receive a ticket, a hot dog, chips and a pop. This offer is valid on purchases of three to nine tickets only. Call 1-866-DOGS-TIX to purchase tickets.
Y108 $3 BEER NIGHT
Every Friday Bulldogs game throughout the 2013-2014 season is Y108 $3 Beer Night, featuring live entertainment and $3 beers from the time doors open at 6:30 p.m. until puck drop at 7:30 p.m.
THE NEW 953 FRESH FM AND MAPLE LODGE FARMS FAMILY NIGHT
Every Saturday Bulldogs game throughout the 2013-2014 season is The New 953 Fresh FM and Maple Lodge Farms Family Night, featuring a family-friendly atmosphere and a great value meal program, which includes a chicken dog, a bag of chips and a can of pop for $7, taxes included, available at the Maple Lodge Farms concession behind section 126.
JUNIOR BULLDOGS SUNDAYS
Every Sunday Bulldogs game throughout the 2013-2014 season is Junior Bulldogs Sunday, presented by Fortinos, featuring post-game autograph sessions and post-game skates for kids aged 14 and under (helmets strongly recommended). Fortinos also offers $12 blue-section tickets for Sunday games, only available at Fortinos locations.
BRUISER'S BUDDIES KIDS CLUB
Do you have a young Bulldogs fan in your life who is also a big fan of Bruiser, the best mascot in the AHL? Then Bruiser's Buddies Kid's Club is for you.
Membership is $15 per child (ages 13 and under) and includes the following:
- 1 FREE ticket per month in the Bruiser's Buddies Section 118
- An exclusive Bruiser's Buddies Kids Club t-shirt
- Invite to a Kids Club ONLY skate with the Bulldogs players
- Official 2013-2014 game puck
- Autographed Bruiser print
- Exclusive Kids Club membership card with 10% discount on Bulldogs merchandise
For more information or to register, contact Brianne Whitty at 905-777-2368 or brianne.whitty@hamiltonbulldogs.com .
BULLDOGS MERCHANDISE
Fans can get all their Bulldogs merchandise during home games at the "Dawg House" store, located behind section 114 on the concourse level at FirstOntario Centre. There are several great items fans can purchase to show off their Bulldogs pride, including hats, t-shirts, jackets, replica jerseys, foam fingers and other select novelty items.
LISTEN LIVE ON HAMILTON'S AM 900 CHML
Listen to all Bulldogs regular season and post-season games live on Hamilton's AM 900 CHML or on www.900chml.com . Veteran Play-By-Play Announcer Derek Wills calls the action for all regular season and post-season games and is joined by Colour Commentator Al Craig for all home games and select away games. Every broadcast on AM 900 CHML features a half hour pre-game show hosted by Rick Zamperin and half hour post-game show hosted by Matt Holmes.
WATCH LIVE ON AHL LIVE
Watch the Bulldogs while they're on the road with AHL Live! Now you can watch all the best hockey action from wherever you are...live on your computer. AHL Live online is the only place where you can catch every game, from every AHL team, all season long! Visit www.ahllive.com for more information.
American Hockey League Stories from February 10, 2014
- 'Pink the Rink' Night Raises $35,752.87 - Utica Comets
- Griffins' February 21 Game to Air on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Monarchs Weekly Report - Manchester Monarchs
- Heat Release Heemskerk - Abbotsford Heat
- Wolves Weekly Notes - Chicago Wolves
- Griffins Host Rampage for Pair After All-Star Break - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Admirals to Donate $2 from All Tickets to Children's Hospital March 2 - Milwaukee Admirals
- Hogs Light up Scoreboard in Week 19 - Rockford IceHogs
- TSN 690 to Simulcast Four 'Dogs Games During Olympics - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Anaheim Reassigns Emerson Etem to Norfolk - Norfolk Admirals
- Bulldogs Host Stars for 'Pink in the Rink' after All-Star Break - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Wolf Pack Weekly - Hartford Wolf Pack
- Hamilton's Sven Andrighetto Named CCM/AHL Player of the Week - AHL
- AHL Action to Air on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio - AHL
- Andrighetto Named CCM / AHL Player of the Week - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Penguins Recall Manderson, Sign Goers - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Wings Recall Samuelsson, Assign Jurco and Sheahan - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Falcons Weekly Notes - Springfield Falcons
- Bulldogs Release Harvey from PTO - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Hershey Weekly - Hershey Bears
- B-Sens Power to the Purple Event this Friday - Binghamton Senators
- Metrobus Park 'n Ride Available for All-Star Classic - St. John's IceCaps
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