Bulldogs Play Three-in-Three this Weekend

Published on November 3, 2003 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release


The Hamilton Bulldogs will have another jam-packed weekend, as they will play three games in three nights. The Bulldogs will begin the weekend by hosting their long time rivals, the St. John's Maple Leafs, on Friday, November 7th (7:00 p.m.) at Copps Coliseum. After Friday's game the Bulldogs will travel to Grand Rapids on Saturday (7:30 p.m.), where they will be looking for the team's first win of the season over the Griffins. The Bulldogs will round out the weekend on Sunday, November 9th (6:00 p.m.) as the Chicago Wolves make their first ever visit to Copps Coliseum.

This past weekend saw the Bulldogs win two of three games. On Friday night the Bulldogs came from behind to defeat the Rochester Americans 4-3. The Bulldogs then played host to the Cleveland Barons in a two-day double header. The Bulldogs were victorious in overtime on Saturday (3-2) and then dropped a 4-2 decision on Sunday.

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 11 6 3 2 0 14 .636
St. Johns 12 6 5 1 0 13 .542
Rochester 9 5 2 1 1 12 .667
Hamilton 11 5 5 0 1 11 .500
Cleveland 9 4 3 0 2 10 .556
Manitoba 12 2 7 2 1 7 .292
Toronto 11 2 7 2 0 6 .273

BULLDOGS RECORD 250TH FRANCHISE WIN:

The Hamilton Bulldogs recorded their 250th regular season win all-time when they defeated the Cleveland Barons on Friday night.

FIRST GOALS FOR BULLDOGS:

Three Bulldogs players scored their first career Bulldogs goals over the weekend:

Alexander Perezhogin at Rochester - Oct. 31 (3-2 W)
Chris Higgins at Rochester - Oct. 31 (3-2 W)
Jimmie Olvestad vs. Cleveland - Nov. 2 (2-4 L)

BULLDOGS TO WEAR REMEMBRANCE TRIBUTE JERSEY - FRIDAY:

The Hamilton Bulldogs will be paying tribute to Remembrance Day on Friday, November 7th night when they host the St. John's Maple Leafs at Copps Coliseum. All Bulldogs players will be wearing special 'Remembrance Day Tribute Jerseys' for the game. The jerseys worn on Friday will be auctioned off at the game. Bulldogs fans can win a replica 'Remembrance Day Tribute Jersey' by logging onto www.hamiltonbulldogs.com

KILGER RETURNS TO THE CANADIENS:

Montreal Canadiens' General Manager, Bob Gainey, Monday announced that forward Chad Kilger has been recalled from the Hamilton Bulldogs of the American Hockey League.

Kilger was assigned to Hamilton for conditioning purposes on October 29. He played in two games with the Bulldogs, and recorded one goal (1-0-1).

SVITOV RECALLED BY LIGHTNING:

Tampa Bay Lightning have recalled center Alexander Svitov from Hamilton of the American Hockey League, Executive Vice President and General Manager Jay Feaster announced. Svitov, 21, has appeared in 11 games with Hamilton this season, recording three goals, two assists and 31 penalty minutes. He skated in 63 games with the Lightning as a rookie in 2002-03, posting four goals, four assists and 58 penalty minutes. He was scoreless in seven Stanley Cup Playoff games last season.

SPECIAL TEAMS:

The Bulldogs have currently have the AHL's ninth best penalty killing unit, which has a 86.7% success (52 for 60). On the power play the Bulldogs are rated 22nd in the AHL operating at 11.5% (6 for 52).

JOE CAHILL HOSTS 'DOGBITES WEELY RADIO SHOW on 820 CHAM & 610 CKTB

Beginning this Monday, October 27th at 7:30 p.m. legendary radio personality Joe Cahill will host 'DOGBITES - a weekly half-hour Hamilton Bulldogs radio show on Hamilton's 820 CHAM. This week Bulldogs play-by-play announcer Derek Wills will join Joe Cahill. The weekly show will feature Bulldogs interviews, highlights from the past week, trivia and much more.

BULLDOGS ROSTER STANDS AT 24 PLAYERS:

The Hamilton Bulldogs roster currently stands at 24 players. The team roster includes: two goaltenders, eight defencemen and 13 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)
Oct. 24 - Jerome Marois (LW) assigned to Long Beach IceDogs (ECHL)
Oct. 25 - Chris Higgins (C) assigned to Hamilton (AHL) by Montreal (NHL)
Oct. 30 - Marc-Andre Thinel (LW) assigned to Columbus (ECHL)
Oct. 30 - Chad Kilger (C) assigned to Hamilton (AHL) by Montreal (NHL) for conditioning purposes
Nov. 3 - Chad Kilger (C) recalled from Hamilton (AHL) to Montreal (NHL)
Nov. 3 - Alexander Svitov (C) recalled from Hamilton (AHL) to Tampa Bay (NHL)

UPCOMING GAMES:

St. John's Maple Leafs at Hamilton Bulldogs - Friday, November 7, 2003 - 7:00 p.m. This game marks the first of twelve meetings between the Bulldogs and St. John's Maple Leafs ... Hamilton has played the Maple Leafs more times than any other AHL opponent ... the Bulldogs record all-time versus St. John's stands at 31 wins, 33 losses and 12 ties ... the Maple Leafs currently sit in second place in the North Division with 13 points ... Brad Leeb (4-5-9) and Kyle Wellwood (2-7-9) lead St. John's in scoring ... the next meeting between these two clubs will take place on November 18th at Mile One Stadium in St. John's.

Hamilton Bulldogs at Grand Rapids Griffins - Saturday, November 8, 2003 - 7:30 p.m. The Bulldogs will be looking for their first win over the Griffins this season on Saturday ... Hamilton lost to the Griffins on home ice twice this season - Oct. 19 (4-3) & Oct. 26 (3-1) ... the Griffins are led offensively by Mark Mowers, who has registered 10 points (7-3-10) in nine games this season ... Hamilton native Derek King has 4 points (1-3-4) in his dual role as a player/assistant coach ... the final regular season meeting between these two clubs will take place on February 20th in Grand Rapids

Chicago Wolves at Hamilton Bulldogs - Sunday, November 9, 2003 - 6:00 p.m. This game will mark the first-ever meeting between the Bulldogs and Wolves ... Hamilton and Chicago will play a total of four times this season ... the Wolves have a pair of former Bulldogs on their roster Bill Lindsay and Brian Swanson ... Lindsay has earned 8 points (2-6-8) in 10 games, while Swanson has posted 4 points (1-3-4) in 10 games ... the Bulldogs next game against the Wolves takes place in March 6th in Chicago ... the Wolves lead the AHL's West Division with a record of (6-2-1-1)

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

HOMETOWN HERO OF THE GAME LEADERS (Hardest Working Player at Home):

Player: Points:
1. Jozef Balej 10
Tomas Plekanec 10
Alexander Perezhogin 10
Mike Komisarek 10
Pierre Dagenais 10

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS:

Date Opp. Score GWG Bulldogs/Opponent Goaltending ATTN.
Oct 31 at ROC W 4-3 Perezhogin Fichaud (3GA, 29 SV)/Askey (4GA, 23 SV) 5643
Nov 01 CLE W 3-2 Higgins Fichaud (2GA, 23 SV)/Patzold (3GA, 34 SV) 2535
Nov 02 CLE L 2-4 Damphousse (4GA, 14 SV)/Patzold (2GA, 23 SV) 2525

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