Bulldogs Set For Five Games In The Next Seven Days

Published on December 31, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release


The Hamilton Bulldogs (American Hockey League affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens) will play five games in the next seven days, including four road contests and one game at Copps Coliseum. Hamilton will clash with the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings) at 7:00 p.m. tonight (Monday, December 31st) in a New Years Eve tilt at Van Andel Arena. The Bulldogs will then head to the Rockford MetroCentre on Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008 to take on the IceHogs (AHL Affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks) at 8:05 p.m., before returning home to host Grand Rapids at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, January 4th at Copps Coliseum.

The 'Dogs will then round out the week with two road games on the weekend. On Saturday, January 5th at 4:00 p.m., Hamilton will play the Toronto Marlies (AHL affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs) at Ricoh Coliseum, before traveling to the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland on Sunday, January 6th to take on the Lake Erie Monsters (AHL affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche) at 5:00 p.m.

Last week, Hamilton posted a 1-2-0-0 record in three games against North Division rivals. The Bulldogs defeated the Manitoba Moose 3-1 at Copps Coliseum on Thursday, December 27th, before dropping a 4-1 decision to the Rochester Americans at Blue Cross Arena on Friday, December 28th and a 4-3 loss to the Toronto Marlies on Saturday, December 29th at Copps Coliseum.

WEEK IN REVIEW:

Thursday, December 27th, 2007 - MANITOBA MOOSE 1 @ HAMILTON BULLDOGS 3

Copps Coliseum - Hamilton, ON

Hamilton Goals: Ryan Russell (1), Mathieu Aubin (1), Mathieu Biron (1)

Manitoba Goal: Mike Keane (3)

Goaltending: Hamilton - Jaroslav Halak (W - 33 shots, 32 saves) / Manitoba - Drew MacIntyre (L - 20 shots, 17 saves)

Power Play: Hamilton 1-4 / Manitoba 0-6

Attendance: 3,608

Friday, December 28th, - HAMILTON BULLDOGS 1 @ ROCHESTER AMERICANS 4

Blue Cross Arena - Rochester, NY

Hamilton Goal: Greg Stewart (5)

Rochester Goals: Marek Zagrapan-2 (12), Marc-Andre Gragnani (3), Peter Aston (2)

Goaltending: Hamilton - Yann Danis (L - 25 shots, 21 saves) / Rochester - Tyler Plante (W - 34 shots, 33 saves)

Power Play: Hamilton 0-8 / Rochester 1-7

Attendance: 8,427

Saturday, December 29th, 2007 - TORONTO MARLIES 4 @ HAMILTON BULLDOGS 3

Copps Coliseum - Hamilton, ON

Hamilton Goals: Eric Manlow (4), Corey Locke (8), Marvin Degon (5)

Toronto Goals: John Mitchell (10), Robbie Earl (10), Alex Foster (7), Kris Newbury (12)

Goaltending: Hamilton - Jaroslav Halak (L - 32 shots, 28 saves) / Toronto - Justin Pogge (W - 26 shots, 23 saves)

Power Play: Hamilton 0-3 / Toronto 0-4

Attendance: 6,425

AHL STANDINGS

BULLDOGS NOTES:

- C Corey Locke (63-117-180) became Hamilton's all-time leading scorer with a goal on Dec. 29 vs. TOR (4-3 L), surpassing Brain Swanson (71-108-179). Less than 24 hours after accomplishing the feat, Locke was recalled by the Montreal Canadians (NHL) for the first time in his career on Dec. 30/07

- C Ryan Russell tallied his first-career AHL goal and point on Dec. 27 vs. MTB (3-1 W). C Mathieu Aubin and D Mathieu Biron also each tallied their first goals of the season in the game

BULLDOGS ALL-TIME SCORING LEADERS:

PLAYER GP G A P

1 Corey Locke 265 63 117 180

2 Brian Swanson 183 71 108 179

3 Tomas Plekanec 231 71 105 176

4 Peter Sarno 230 42 123 165

5 Jason Chimera 237 70 89 159

6 Duncan Milroy 296 67 91 158*

*Milroy is now only one point away from moving into the top five on the Bulldogs' all time scoring list

UPCOMING GAMES:

MONDAY, DECEMBER 31st, 2007 - HAMILTON BULLDOGS @ GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS - 7:00 P.M. - VAN ANDEL ARENA & FRIDAY, JANUARY 4th, 2008 - GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS @ HAMILTON BULLDOGS - 7:30 P.M. - COPPS COLISEUM

- This will be the fifth and sixth of eight meetings between the two teams this season; Hamilton is 1-1-0-2 in four games against Grand Rapids so far this season

- The Griffins are currently fourth in the North Division with a record of 14-16-2-3 in 35 games this season

- In 36 all-time games versus Grand Rapids, Hamilton holds a record of 17-12-1-2-4

- Griffins winger Carl Corazzini is currently pacing Grand Rapids' attack with 25 points (11-14-25) in 35 games this season

- Forward Brett Engelhardt leads the Griffs with four points (1-3-4) in four games against the 'Dogs so far in the 2007-08 campaign

- There are currently five Ontario natives on the Griffins' roster: C Evan McGrath (Oakville), C Ryan Oulahen (Newmarket), D Kyle Quincey (Kitchener), RW Jamie Tardif (Welland), and RW Adam Keefe (Brampton)

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2nd, 2008 - HAMILTON BULLDOGS @ ROCKFORD ICEHOGS - 8:05 P.M. - ROCKFORD METROCENTRE

- This contest is the second and final meeting of the season between the two Clubs; Hamilton won the first-ever meeting between the teams on October 28th by a 5-1 score

- The IceHogs are currently in first place in the West Division with a record of 21-6-3-5 in 35 games this season

- Forward Martin St. Pierre currently leads the IceHogs and is tied for third overall in AHL scoring with 42 points (13-29-42) in 30 games this season

- Winger Troy Brouwer leads the AHL in power-play goals with 13 and leads Rockford with 15 tallies overall on the season

- There are currently nine Ontario natives on Rockford's roster: C Evan Brophey (Toronto), C Gavin Morgan (Scarborough), RW Derek Nesbitt (Egmondville), LW Bryan Bickell (Orono), LW Adam Berti (Oshawa), RW Michael Blunden (Toronto), C Martin St. Pierre (Embrun), D Ryan Stokes (Corruna), and D Matt Macdonald (Niagara Falls)

- IceHogs centreman Gavin Morgan is also a former Bulldog (2004-2005)

SATURDAY, JANUARY 4th, 2008 - HAMILTON BULLDOGS @ TORONTO MARLIES - 4:00 P.M - RICOH COLISEUM

- This week's contest is the fourth of 12 meetings between the two Clubs this season; Hamilton is 1-2-0-0 against Toronto so far this season

- The Marlies are currently first in the North Division and third overall in the AHL with a record of 22-6-0-4 in 32 games this season

- In 27 all-time games versus Toronto, Hamilton holds a record of 12-12-0-1-2

- Forward David Ling leads the Marlies in scoring with 33 points (7-26-33) in 30 games so far this season

- There are currently five Ontario natives on Toronto's roster: C Kris Newbury (Brampton), C John Mitchell (Waterloo), D Phil Oreskovic (North York), D Todd Perry (Ingleside), and D Jay Harrison (Oshawa)

- Marlies defenceman Bryan Muir is a former Bulldog (1996-1998)

SUNDAY, JANUARY 5th, 2008 - HAMILTON BULLDOGS @ LAKE ERIE MONSTERS - 5:00 P.M - QUICKEN LOANS ARENA

- This week's contest is the second of eight meetings between the two Clubs this season; Hamilton won the first-ever meeting between the teams on October 13th by a score of 6-1

- The Monsters are currently in sixth place in the North Division with a record of 10-16-1-5 in 32 games this season. Lake Erie is tied with the Bulldogs in points (26), but the 'Dogs have two games in hand

- Forward Eric Healey leads the Monsters in scoring with 20 points (8-12-20) in 31 games so far this season

- There are currently six Ontario natives on Lake Erie's roster: C Brent Kelly (Kitchener), RW David Jones (Guelph), RW Chris Stewart (Toronto), D Michael Vernace (Toronto), D Wes O'Neil (Essex) and G Andrew Penner (Scarborough)

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 or watch at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com by clicking on the 'B2 Networks' or '820 CHAM' icon on the 'Dogs website. All regular-season radio and online broadcasts will begin with a pre-game show 20 minutes prior to each scheduled game-time. Ellery Award-winning broadcaster Derek Wills calls the play-by-play of all 80 regular season games, while Al Craig provides the colour commentary for all home games and select road games.

Don't miss any AHL action this season with the B2 Power Play Season Pass and B2toGo Mobile Highlights. Visit www.b2livetv.com today to purchase your Season Pass or Mobile Highlights.

GET YOUR TICKETS!:

Hamilton Bulldogs tickets are now on sale! Individual game tickets are available at the Copps Coliseum Box Office (in-person sales only), all Ticketmaster outlets and online at ticketmaster.ca. For information on season or group tickets visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com, or call (905) 529-8500 or 1-866-DOGS-TIX.

BULLDOGS MERCHANDISE AT THE "DAWG HOUSE" STORE:

Fans can purchase Bulldogs merchandise during all home games at the new "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', Calder Cup championship collectables (such as card sets and t-shirts) and other select novelty items (watches, mugs, pucks, etc.) for sale.

HAMILTON BULLDOGS SCHEDULE THIS WEEK:

Monday, December 31, 2007 - 7:00 p.m. - Hamilton Bulldogs at Grand Rapids Griffins (Van Andel Arena)

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008 - 8:05 p.m. - Hamilton Bulldogs at Rockford IceHogs (Rockford MetroCentre)

Friday, January 4th, 2008 - 7:30 p.m. - Grand Rapids Griffins at Hamilton Bulldogs (Copps Coliseum)

Saturday, January 5th, 2008 - 4:00 p.m. - Hamilton Bulldogs at Toronto Marlies (Ricoh Coliseum)

Sunday, January 6th, 2008 - 5:00 p.m. - Hamilton Bulldogs at Lake Erie Monsters (Quicken Loans Arena)

MOLSON CUP - THREE STAR LEADERS:

(1st Star - 5pts, 2nd Star - 3pts, 3rd Star - 1pt)

Player: Points:

1. Maxim Lapierre 21

2. Jaroslav Halak 19

3. Corey Locke 16

T-4. Janne Lahti 9

T-4. Duncan Milroy 9

T-4. Marvin Degon 9

T-7. Sergei Kostitsyn 8

T-7. Matt D'Agostini 8

9. Jonathan Ferland 5

T-10. Mathieu Carle 4

T-10. Yann Danis 4

12. Ryan Russell 3

13. Jean-Phillippe Cote 1

FLAMBORO DOWNS WORKHORSE OF THE GAME LEADERS:

(10 pts. - Hardest working Hamilton Bulldogs player)

Player: Points:

1. Yann Danis 40

T-2. Maxim Lapierre 30

T-2. Corey Locke 30

T-2. Jonathan Ferland 30

T-2. Greg Stewart 30

T-6. Ryan O'Byrne 20

T-6. Joel Bouchard 20

T-6. Duncan Milroy 20

T-6. Francis Lemieux 20

T-10. Mathieu Carle 10

T-10. Matt D'Agostini 10

T-10. Cory Urquhart 10

T-10. Cedrick Desjardins 10

T-10. Mathieu Aubin 10

T-10. Marvin Degon 10



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