Bulldogs Set For Busy Week

Published on December 5, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release


The Hamilton Bulldogs begin their week at Copps Coliseum to face the Adirondack Phantoms (AHL Affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers) on Tuesday, December 6th at 7:30 p.m. The 'Dogs will then finish their four-game homestand on Friday December 9th at 7:30 p.m. against the Toronto Marlies (AHL Affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs). They then play on the road in Syracuse, New York, against the Crunch (AHL Affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks) on Saturday, December 10th, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. The 'Dogs then return home to face the Rochester Americans (AHL Affiliate of the Buffalo Sables) on Sunday, December 11th, 2011 at 3:00 p.m.

For Tuesday night's game against the Phantoms and at all Tuesday night 'Dogs home games, fans can purchase an "All You Can Eat" tickets for only $30.00 ($15.00 for season ticket holders). Included with an "All You Can Eat" ticket is admission to the game and unlimited chips, hot dogs, peanuts, pizza, popcorn, pretzels and soft drinks (pop and water). Fans can purchase "All You Can Eat" tickets at the Copps Coliseum Box Office, online at www.ticketmaster.ca, at the Bulldogs Office at 101 York Boulevard in Hamilton or by calling 905-529-8500 or 1-888-DOGS-TIX (1-888-364-7849).

For Friday's game against the Marlies and at all Friday night Hamilton Bulldogs home games at Copps Coliseum, fans can purchase draft beer for only $3.00 between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Fans must be of legal drinking age and are asked to drink responsibly.

For Sunday's game against the Amerks and at all Sunday afternoon home games, fans can also purchase a "Pizza Pizza Family Pack", which includes four tickets to the game and a $20.00 food and beverage voucher for only $60.00! "Pizza Pizza Family Packs" are available at the Copps Coliseum Box Office, the Bulldogs Office at 101 York Boulevard in Hamilton or by calling 905-529-8500 or 1-888-DOGS-TIX (1-888-364-7849).

LAST WEEK IN REVIEW:

Friday, December 2nd - ST. JOHN'S ICECAPS 4 at HAMILTON BULLDOGS 0

Copps Coliseum - Hamilton, Ontario

Hamilton Goals: None

St. John's Goals: Spencer Machacek* 2 (7), Aaron Gagnon (3), Eric O'Dell (3)

Goaltending: Hamilton: Nathan Lawson (L- 39 shots, 35 saves) / St. John's: David Aebischer (W- 21 shots, 21 saves)

Power Play: Hamilton 0-6 / St. John's 1-6

Attendance: 4,176

* - Game-Winning Goal

The Hamilton Bulldogs faced off against St. John's IceCaps on home ice at Copps Coliseum on Friday, December 2nd, 2011 and were shutout 4-0. Nathan Lawson faced 39 shots on goal while making 35 saves for the 'Dogs. Spencer Machacek scored two goals while Marco Rosa collected two assists for St. John's.

Saturday, December 3rd - ROCHESTER AMERICANS 2 at HAMILTON BULLDOGS 3

Copps Coliseum - Hamilton, Ontario

Hamilton Goals: Mike Blunden (2), Mark Mitera (1), Joonas Nattinen (2)*

Rochester Goals: Derek Whitmore (11), Colin Stuart (8)

Goaltending: Hamilton: Nathan Lawson (W- 25 shots, 23 saves) / Rochester: Drew MacIntyre (L- 28 shots, 25 saves)

Power Play: Hamilton 0-2 / Rochester 0-4

Attendance: 4,166

* - Game-Winning Goal

The Hamilton Bulldogs defeated the Rochester Americans 3-2 at Copps Coliseum on Saturday, December 3rd, 2011 snapping their six-game losing streak. Mark Mitera scored his first goal of the season which was also his first as a 'Dog. Mike Blunden scored his second of the season while Joonas Nattinen netted the game-winner. Derek Whitmore and Colin Stuart scored for the Amerks.

NORTH DIVISION STANDINGS:

(As of Monday, December 5th)

Rank Team GP W L OTL SOL PTS PCT GF GA

1. Toronto Marlies 24 13 7 3 1 30 0.625 76 69

2. Rochester Americans 23 10 10 2 1 23 0.500 64 69

3. Lake Erie Monsters 23 10 11 1 1 22 0.478 58 63

4. Grand Rapids Griffins 22 10 11 1 0 21 0.477 70 68

5. Hamilton Bulldogs 21 7 12 1 1 16 0.381 45 73

BULLDOGS NOTES:

- D Mark Mitera scored his first goal of the season and his first as a 'Dog. It was his first goal since April 1st, 2011 against the Binghamton Senators.

- C Philip DeSimone has recorded a point in six of the last seven games and currently leads the 'Dogs in goals with five.

- RW Brian Willsie currently leads Hamilton with 79 shots on goal which is ranked eighth in the AHL.

D Zack Fitzgerald currently leads the American Hockey League in Penalty Minutes with 105.

- C Joonas Nattinen is ranked first on the 'Dogs in game winning goals with two.

- G Nathan Lawson has made 30 or more saves in three of his last five starts.

UPCOMING GAMES:

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6th, 2011 7:30 PM EDT - COPPS COLISEUM, HAMILTON, ONTARIO

ADIRONDACK PHANTOMS (13-8-0-1, 2nd Northeast Division, 7th Eastern Conference, 13th AHL) at

HAMILTON BULLDOGS (7-12-1-1, 5th North Division, 15th Western Conference, 30th AHL)

This game marks the first of two meetings between the two clubs this season The Bulldogs record against the Phantoms last season was 3-1-0-0 Hamilton has a 7-1-0-0 all-time record against Adirondack LW Denis Hamel is the leading scorer for the Phantoms with 20 points (10 goals, 10 assists) Former Bulldogs: Dan Jancevski There are currently seven Ontario natives listed on the Adirondack roster: F Tye McGinn (Fergus), F Tyler Brown (Wasaga Beach), C Luke Pither (Burketon), F Eric Wellwood (Windsor), F Jason Akeson (Orelans), Dan Jancevski (Windsor) and G Michael Leighton (Petrolia).

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9th, 2011, 7:30 PM EST - COPPS COLISEUM, HAMILTON, ONTARIO

TORONTO MARLIES (13-7-3-1, 1st North Division, 3rd Western Conference, 5th AHL) at

HAMILTON BULLDOGS (7-12-1-1, 5th North Division, 15th Western Conference, 30th AHL)

This game marks the first of twelve meetings between the two clubs this season The 'Dogs had a record of 6-2-0-2 against Marlies last season Hamilton has a 34-24-0-5-7 all-time record against Toronto C Nazem Kadri currently leads the Marlies in scoring with 21 points (7 goals, 14 assists). Former Bulldogs: None There are currently twelve Ontario natives listed on the Toronto roster: LW Kelsey Wilson (Sault Ste. Marie), C Brayden Irwin (Toronto), LW Ryan Hamilton (Oshawa), C Nazem Kadri (London), LW Will Acton (Stouffville), RW Tyler Brenner (Linwood), LW Luca Caputi (Toronto), C Matt Caruana (Orono), RW Kyle Neuber (London), C Mike Zigomanis (Toronto), D Simon Gysbers (Richmond Hill), and D Jesse Blacker (Toronto).

SATURDAY DECEMBER 10th, 2011, 7:30 PM EST - ONCENTRE WAR MEMORIAL ARENA, SYRACUSE, NEW YORK

HAMILTON BULLDOGS (7-12-1-1, 5th North Division, 15th Western Conference, 30th AHL) at

SYRACUSE CRUNCH (10-8-2-1, 4th East Division, 10th Western Conference, 17th AHL)

This game marks the first of two meetings between the two clubs this season The 'Dogs had a record of 3-1-0-0 against the Crunch last season Hamilton has a 48-40-11-1-2 all-time record against Crunch LW Patrick Maroon currently leads the Crunch in scoring with 21 points (10 goals, 11 assists). Former Bulldogs: Troy Bodie, Mathieu Carle There are currently five Ontario natives listed on the Syracuse roster: C Rick Schofield (Scarborough) LW Josh Brittain (Milton), C Peter Holland (Toronto), RW Matt Kennedy (Richmond Hill), and D Bryan Rodney (London).

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11th, 2011, 3:00 PM EST - COPPS COLISEUM, HAMILTON, ONTARIO

ROCHESTER AMERICANS (10-10-2-1, 2nd North Division, 8h Eastern Conference, 19th AHL) at

HAMILTON BULLDOGS (6-11-1-1, 5th North Division, 15th Western Conference, 30th AHL)

This game marks the sixth of ten meetings between the two clubs this season The 'Dogs have a record of 4-1-0-0 against Amerks this season Hamilton has a 67-67-7-0-6 all-time record against Rochester Derek Whitmore currently leads Americans in scoring with 17 points (11 goals, 6 assists). Former Bulldogs: G Drew MacIntyre There are currently five Ontario natives listed on the Rochester roster: D Drew Schiestel (Hamilton), D Nick Crawford (Caldeon), C Paul Szczechura (Brantford), C Mark Voakes (St. Thomas) and C Phil Varone (Vaughan).

ALUMNI WATCH:

There are over 40 former Hamilton Bulldogs currently on NHL rosters. Over 60 percent of all former 'Dogs have played in at least one NHL game. Here are a few highlights and accomplishments of ex-Hamilton Bulldogs from this past week:

- Boston G Tim Thomas registered one win last week against the Toronto Maple Leafs (Nov. 21).

- St. Louis RW Matt D'Agostini scored a goal against Washington Capitals (Nov. 29)

- Edmonton C Shawn Horcoff had an assist vs. the Wild (Nov. 30), he picked up another two helpers against Columbus (Dec. 2) and assisted another goal against the Flame (Dec. 3).

- Vancouver LW Chris Higgins had an assist against the Blue Jackets (Nov. 29), recorded an assist vs. the Nashville (Dec. 1) and recorded a goal and two assists against the Flames (Dec. 4).

- Montreal C David Desharnais had a goal and an assist vs. the Sharks (Dec. 1).

TUNE IN TO Every Game on the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Network:

Fans can listen to every 'Dogs game this season on the flagship station of the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Network, 820 CHAM. Fans can also listen to or watch all Hamilton Bulldogs at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com by clicking on the 'AHL Live' or '820 CHAM' icon on the 'Dogs website. All regular-season radio and online broadcasts will begin with the Pioneer Pre-Game Show 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Ellery Award-winning broadcaster Derek Wills calls the play-by-play of all 76 regular season games, while Al Craig provides the colour commentary for all home games and select road games.

GET YOUR TICKETS!:

Hamilton Bulldogs tickets are now on sale! Single game tickets for the 2011-2012 season (with exception of the January 21st outdoor game) are available at the Copps Coliseum Box Office, any Ticketmaster Outlet, online at www.ticketmaster.ca or through charge-by-phone at 1-855-872-5000. Hamilton Bulldogs 2011-2012 season tickets and flex ticket packages are on sale! For more information, call 905-529-8500 or e-mail seasontix@hamiltonbulldogs.com .

GET YOUR BULLDOGS MERCHANDISE AT THE "DAWG HOUSE":

Fans can purchase Bulldogs merchandise during all home games at the "Dawg House" store located behind section 114 on the concourse level at Copps Coliseum. In the store, fans can find hats, t-shirts, jackets, replica jerseys, foam fingers, foam 'Bone Heads', and other select novelty items for sale.

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