Bulldogs look to snap three-game winless streak
October 22, 2003 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
The Hamilton Bulldogs will look to snap a three-game winless streak as they play in three games this week. Beginning tonight (Wednesday) the Bulldogs will play the Manitoba Moose (affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks) in the first game of a two-game road series at the Winnipeg Arena (8:35 p.m.). Hamilton and Manitoba will clash once again on Friday, Oct. 24 (8:30 p.m.) in Canada's windy city. The Bulldogs will round out the week by hosting the Grand Rapids Griffins (Detroit Red Wings) at Copps Coliseum on Sunday, Oct. 26 (4:00 p.m.)
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
NORTH DIVISION STANDINGS TEAM GP W L T OTL PTS WPCT
Syracuse 5 4 0 1 0 9 .900
Manitoba 6 2 2 1 1 6 .500
Rochester 4 2 1 0 1 5 .625
Toronto 5 2 3 0 0 4 .400
St. Johns 6 2 4 0 0 4 .333
Hamilton 5 1 3 0 1 3 .300
Cleveland 3 1 2 0 0 2 .333
PLEKANEC ON FOUR-GAME POINT STREAK:
Bulldogs forward Tomas Plekanec has been one of the Bulldogs top offensive threats this season. Plekanec is currently on a four-game point streak, where he has tallied five points (2g-3a-5pts). The native of Kladno, Czech Republic was the Montreal Canadiens third round choice, 71st overall in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.
SVITOV NETS FIRST TWO BULLDOGS GOALS:
Centre Alexander Svitov scored his first two goals with the Bulldogs in Sunday's 4-3 OTL to the Grand Rapids Griffins. Svitov, who stands at 6'3, 198 pounds, played in 63 games with the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning last season and posted 8 points (4-4-8).
BULLDOGS PRODUCING PLAYERS FOR THE NHL:
A total of 17 players who skated for the Hamilton Bulldogs during the 2002-03 season are now playing in the NHL. The Montreal Canadiens have a number of these players currently on their roster including: Jason Ward, Michael Ryder, Marcel Hossa, Ron Hainsey, Francis Bouillon, and Mathieu Garon.
HAMILTON SCORING EARLY:
The Bulldogs have scored the first goal of the game in four of their first five contests. However, Hamilton's lone win came when the opposition scored first (Oct. 11 at CLE 4-3 W)
BULLDOGS ROSTER STANDS AT 25 PLAYERS:
The Hamilton Bulldogs roster currently stands at 25 players including two goaltenders, eight defencemen and fifteen forwards.
RECENT BULLDOGS TRANSACTIONS:
Oct. 13 - Olivier Michaud (G) assigned to Columbus (ECHL)
Oct. 13 - Christian Larrivee (C) assigned to Columbus (ECHL)
Oct. 14 - Matt Shasby (D) assigned to Columbus (ECHL)
Oct. 16 - Mike Komisarek (D) assigned to Hamilton (AHL) by Montreal (NHL)
Oct. 16 - Gordie Dwyer (LW) assigned to Hamilton (AHL) by Montreal (NHL)
UPCOMING GAMES:
Hamilton Bulldogs @ Manitoba Moose - Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 8:30 p.m. - Friday, October 24, 2003 - 8:30 p.m.
The Moose are led by Fedor Fedorov who leads the AHL in scoring with 10 points (5g-5a) in just six gamesÃMoose defenceman Jaroslav Osbut is third in the AHL with 28 penalty minutes through six gamesÃthe Moose are looking for revenge as they were ousted by the Bulldogs four games to three in the Conference Final of the Calder Cup Playoffs last seasonÃBrandon Nolan, son of Jack Adams Award winner and former Buffalo Sabres Head Coach Ted Nolan has one assist in two games this seasonÃthe Bulldogs hold a 12-7-1 all-time regular season record against the MooseÃlast season, while on the road the Bulldogs were 3-0-1 against the Moose capped off by an 8-5 shootout victory (1/25)Ãthe Moose are currently second in the AHL with 19 goals for in 6 games, one goal behind AHL leading BinghamtonÃthe Moose lead the AHL in PIM with 183 through six gamesÃfive Moose defencemen have combined to contribute 17 points (6g-11a) to the Moose offence thus far
Grand Rapids Griffins @ Hamilton Bulldogs - Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 4:00 p.m.
In last Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss, the Griffins were led by Kevin Miller who notched two goals, including the game winnerÃAlexander Svitov was in the drivers seat for the Bulldogs, potting two goals of his own, including a power play markerà Griffin Darryl Bootland who is the AHL leader in minor penalties with nine, collected three minors in last Sunday's win over the Bulldogs à Hamilton's all-time record versus Grand Rapids stands at two wins and five losses à the Bulldogs will visit the Griffins on November 8th in Grand Rapids
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
MOLSON CUP 3-STARS: (1st place vote-5 pts, 2nd place vote-3 pts, 3rd place vote-1pt)
Player Points
1. Benoit Gratton 5
Eric Fichaud 5
3. Patrick Traverse 3
HOMETOWN HERO OF THE GAME LEADERS (Hardest Working Player at Home):
Player Points
1. Jozef Balej 10
Tomas Plekanec 10
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