Bulldogs take five of six points against Cleveland
November 8, 2004 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
The Hamilton Bulldogs had a successful three-game series versus the Cleveland Barons last week earning five of a possible six points. Leading the way offensively for the Bulldogs was, again, Tomas Plekanec, who recorded two goals and four assists in the three games.
On Tuesday the team traveled to Cleveland and defeated the Barons 5-1 on goals scored in almost every possible scenario including power play, penalty kill, even strength and on a penalty shot. The team then hosted the Barons in Hamilton, beating them 3-1 on Friday before dropping a 4-3 overtime decision on Saturday evening.
The Bulldogs now sit third in the North Division with a record of 6-3-3-0, good for 15 points. Manitoba and Edmonton are each tied for first with 17 points and have a game in hand on the Bulldogs.
The Bulldogs will look to take over first place in the division this week as they travel to Rochester on Wednesday to take on the Amerks before returning to Hamilton to host the Binghamton Senators on Friday and the Cleveland Barons once again on Saturday.
Bulldogs fans can listen to Derek Wills call all the action live on-line at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com or on AM 820-CHAM.
For the most up-to-date information and statistics on the Bulldogs please visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com
Bulldogs Team Notes
Gained five out of a possible six points in three games versus Cleveland last week ... the team is now tied for most shorthanded goals after recording fourth shorthanded goal on Tuesday ... Tied record on Sunday with only two shots for in first period, but also managed to set highest shooting percentage mark for a period at 100% as both shots were goals ... All four goals scored in Friday's game against Cleveland (3-Hamilton, 1-Cleveland) were power play goals ... The Bulldogs are now tied for the most overtime games played so far this season with five out of 12 games going to overtime ... Hamilton now has six victories against North division opponents, which ties them for the highest amount of inter-division wins in the AHL ... All-time series versus Cleveland now stands at 16-6-1-2 and have managed to grab 35 out of a possible 50 points all-time ... Hamilton's three shorthanded goals in road games is the highest total in the league ... The Bulldogs now have the eighth best team G.A.A. at 2.42 ... Hamilton remains unbeaten in regulation when leading after the first period with a 2-0-2-0 record in the four games this has occurred ... The Bulldogs six game winning goals have come from six different players so far this season ...
Tomas Plekanec - currently is on a three-game points scoring streak after recording a point in all games this week ... tied for league lead with two power play goals
Chris Higgins - tied for second in league with two shorthanded goals on the season ...
Corey Locke - now sits in sixth place in rookie scoring with 4 goals and 3 assists for 7 points ... sits in fifth place in rookie shooting percentage at .222 (4 goals on 18 shots)
Yann Danis - with wins on Tuesday and Friday, Danis is now tied for second in wins with six ... Danis lowered his GAA to 1.55 which is third best in the league ... Danis' .947 save percentage is good enough for fourth in the league ...
Trevor Daley - recorded two assists in Friday's game gives him five on the season, which also puts him in the team lead for points (5) by defenceman
Andrei Kostitsyn - is now tied for fourth in rookie plus/minus with a +4 rating ... is one of only three rookies to have scored a shorthanded goal
Upcoming Games
Wed. November 10th, 7:05pm - Bulldogs @ Rochester Americans
This game will be the first of ten meetings between these division rivals this season...Hamilton's record was 6-3-1-0 last season versus the Amerks...The Bulldogs will look to avenge last year's playoff sweep at the hands of the Amerks...Rochester currently sits fifth in the North Division with 11 points in as many games...The Bulldogs are 6-1-2-0 against North Division teams...Rochester forward Derek Roy is currently riding a six-game point streak...Forward Chris Taylor leads the Amerks in assists (10) and points (13), while Jason Botterill leads the goals category with six...Right-winger Norm Milley leads the team in +/- with +2...Rochester is currently riding a three-game winning streak
Fri. November 12th, 7:30pm - Binghamton Senators @ Bulldogs
This will be the second and final meeting between these cross-conference teams this season...Binghamton won the first game 2-1 in overtime on a goal by Jason Spezza...The Bulldogs are 3-2-2-0 lifetime versus the Senators...Senators forward and Hamilton native Brian McGrattan leads the AHL in penalty minutes with 105 in only 10 games...Goalie Ray Emery is tied for third in team penalty minutes with 22...Jason Spezza leads the team in points with twelve (5-7-12)...The Senators are currently riding a four-game winless skid with a record of 0-2-1-1 in those four games
Sat. November 13th, 7:00pm - Cleveland Barons @ Bulldogs
This game will be the fourth meeting between these teams including the three meetings last week where the Bulldogs went 2-0-1-0...The teams will play each other another four times this season...Hamilton (6-3-3-0) currently sits in third in the North Division, while Cleveland (4-5-1-1) is alone in seventh place...Cleveland has the second worst penalty killing in the AHL at 73.8% and the sixth best power play at 20.3%...The Bulldogs are now 11-6-1-1 versus the Barons since the start of last season, including playoffs...Barons forward Marcel Goc leads the AHL in shorthanded goals with three, one ahead of Hamilton forward Chris Higgins
BULLDOGS PRESS CONFERENCE - TUESDAY
Details for 'BLACK AND GOLD' Game to Be Announced The Hamilton Bulldogs have announced they will be hosting a press conference on Tuesday, November 5th (2:00 p.m.) at Hutch's Dingley Dell, which is located at 280 Van Wagners Beach Road in Hamilton. At this time details will be announced for the Bulldogs 'BLACK AND GOLD' game on November 26th, when the Bulldogs host the St. John's Maple Leafs at Copps Coliseum. A tribute to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats players of years past will be made on this night. Confirmed to be in attendance at the press conference are Bob Krouse, former Hamilton Tiger-Cats player and alumni president; as well as Paul Weiler, who is also famously known as 'Pigskin Pete'. All media, sponsors and fans are encouraged to attend the press conference. Food and refreshments will be provided.
BULLDOGS ON 820 CHAM! Hamilton Bulldogs fans can listen to all Bulldogs home and road action on Hamilton's 820 CHAM-AM and on the internet at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com. 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 Bulldogs Player at Home):
Player: Points:
1. Steve Ott 20
2. Tomas Plekanec 10
2. Andrei Kostitsyn 10
2. Dan Ellis 10
2. Jason Ward 10
HAMILTON BULLDOGS MOLSON CUP - THREE STAR LEADERS
(1st place vote - 5 pts, 2nd place vote - 3 pts, 3rd place vote - 1pt)
Player: Points:
1. Yann Danis 16
2. Tomas Plekanec 12
3. Corey Locke 10
4. Dan Ellis 7
5. Trevor Daley 4
6. Marc-Andre Thinel 3
6. Chris Higgins 3
6. Jason Ward 3
9. Gavin Morgan 1
Last Week's Results:
Date Opp. Score GWG
Oct.22 at CLE W 5-1 Morgan Danis (1GA, 28SV)/Patzold (5GA, 36SV) ATTN: 2.239
Nov.5 CLE W 3-1 Jancevski Danis(1GA,18SV)/Schaefer(3GA,25SV) ATTN: 3,075
Nov.6 CLE L 4-3 Ehrhoff (OT) Ellis (4GA, 32SV)/Patzold (3GA, 21SV) ATTN: 3,545
BULLDOGS WEEKLY SCHEDULE:
Wed., Nov.10 - 7:05 p.m. - Bulldogs at Rochester Americans Blue Cross Arena at the Rochester War Memorial
Fri., Nov.12 - 7:30 p.m. - Binghamton Senators at Bulldogs Copps Coliseum
Sat., Nov. 13 - 7:00 p.m. - Cleveland Barons at Bulldogs Copps Coliseum
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- Smyth and Sipotz Recalled - Chicago Wolves
- Sound Tigers End Road Stretch With Weekend Split - Bridgeport Islanders
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- Monarchs' Dustin Brown named CCM Vector/AHL Player of the Week - AHL
- Former Maple Leafs Return to St. John's - Toronto Marlies
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- Wolf Pack weekly - Connecticut Whale
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