Bulldogs Set Home Record for Wins and Points
March 10, 2003 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
The Hamilton Bulldogs set new franchise records for home wins season (24) and points on home ice (54) as they defeated the Rochester Americans 3-0 at Copps Coliseum on Saturday night. The Bulldogs have clinched the Canadian Division regular season title and are guaranteed a top three playoff seed in the Eastern Conference. Hamilton currently leads the AHL with a record of 47 wins, 11 losses, 6 ties and 4 overtime losses, which gives the Bulldogs 104 points.
This week will see the Bulldogs play three games against Canadian Division rivals. Hamilton will host the Saint John Flames at Copps Coliseum for a special March Break game TONIGHT - Monday, March 10th at 7:00 p.m. Following Monday's game the Bulldogs will travel to St. John's, Newfoundland to take on the St. John's Maple Leafs in a pair of weekend games. The Bulldogs will play the Maple Leafs at Mile One Stadium in St. John's on Friday, March 14th and Saturday, March 15th; with each game beginning at 6:05 p.m.
Fans can listen to all the action 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.
âDOGS NOTES:
BULLDOGS STRONG AT BOTH ENDS OF THE ICE:
The Hamilton Bulldogs are currently the top of! fensive and defensive team in the AHL. Hamilton has scored a league high 3.69 goals per game, while surrendering a league low 2.19 goals per game.
JASON WARD LEADING THE AHL SCORING RACE:
Entering tonight's game, Bulldogs forward Jason Ward has 72 points (31g-41a-72pts) and leads the AHL in scoring. Just behind Ward are Grand Rapids Griffins forwards Mark Mowers (28g-42a-70pts) and Michel Picard (25g-45a-70pts).
HAMILTON CONTINUES WINNING WAYS ON HOME ICE:
The Bulldogs are currently on a five-game home winning streak (Feb. 16/03 â Mar. 8/03), which ties a team season high.
SALMELAINEN A ROAD WARRIOR:
Bulldogs forward Tony Salmelainen has scored 26 points (12g-14a-26pts) this season, with 17 points (8g-9a-17pts) having been earned on the road.
UPCOMING GAMES:
BULLDOGS BATTLE THE FLAMES ... Mon., Mar. 10 at 7:00 p.m. â Saint John Flames at Bulldogs ... this game marks the seventh of eight meetings between these two clubs this season ... the Bulldogs record against the Flames this season consists of 2 wins, 3 losses, and 1 overtime loss ... the Bulldogs ended their 14 game winless streak at Harbour Station with a 2-1 win in Saint John on March 7th ... the Flames lead the AHL in shots on goal with an average of 35.68 per game ... former Bulldogs forward Jason Morgan leads the Flames in scoring with 41 points (11g-30a-41pts) ... Saint John sits third in the Canadian Division with 54 points ... the Bulldogs record all-time against the Flames stands at 12 wins, 28 losses, 3 ties and 1 overtime loss ... Next Meeting: March 19th at Hamilton
âDOGS MAKE FINAL REGULAR SEASON TRIP TO THE ROCK ... Fri., Mar. 14 & Sat. Mar 15 at 6:05 p.m. â Bulldogs at St. John's Maple Leafs ... the Bulldogs have won all eight meetings against the Maple Leafs this season ... St. John's goaltender Mikael Tellqvist has the second most saves in the AHL this season ... Jason Ward has led the Bulldogs offensively against St. John's with 15 points (4g-11a-15pts) in 8 games played ... the Maple Leafs are currently in fourth place in the Canadian Division with 52 points ... all-time the Bulldogs have earned a record of 30 wins, 31 losses and 11 ties ... Next Meeting: March 21 at Hamilton
BULLDOGS ON 820 CHAM!
Hamilton Bulldogs fans can listen to all the Bulldogs home and road action this season 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 TICKETS:
For tickets to upcoming Bulldogs games contact the Bulldogs at (905) 529-8500 or by e-mail at tickets@hamiltonbulldogs.com
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