Bulldogs Ice Heat With 3-0 Win
December 13, 2009 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
Hamilton, ON - The Hamilton Bulldogs defeated the Abbotsford Heat 3-0 in front of 3,415 fans at Copps Coliseum. The win was the 'Dogs seventh shutout of the season and Cedrick Desjardins' fourth as he recorded 20 saves for the win.
The Bulldogs opened the scoring at 13:00 of the second stanza with a shorthanded goal. David Desharnais stripped the puck from a Heat player at centre ice before skating in alone on Abbotsford starting goaltender Matt Keetley. Desharnais used a backhand-to-forehand move before sliding the puck past an out of position Keetley. Following the goal, the fans threw 1,550 stuffed toys to the ice for the annual stuffed toy toss night at Copps Coliseum.
The 'Dogs added their second goal at 1:03 of the final frame. While on a power play, Mathieu Carle blasted a shot from the point that was saved by Keetley. The loose puck bounced onto the stick of Grant Stevenson, who fired a shot past the goaltender.
Brock Trotter sealed the win with an empty net marker at 18:53 of the final frame. Stevenson and Ryan Russell recorded assists on the goal.
The Bulldogs host the Milwaukee Admirals on Tuesday, December 15th at 7:30 p.m. in the 'Dogs final home game before Christmas. Fans can listen to every 'Dogs game on the flagship station of the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Network, TALK 820. Fans can also listen or watch at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com by clicking on the 'AHL Live' or 'TALK 820' icons on the Bulldogs website.
Tickets for all Hamilton Bulldogs home games (with the exception of the February 21st game at Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec) are available at the Copps Coliseum Box Office, any Ticketmaster Outlet, online at www.ticketmaster.ca or through charge-by-phone at 905-527-7666. For more information on 'Dogs season tickets, flex packs, mini packs and group tickets call 905-529-8500 or visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com.
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