Bulldogs Tame Wolf Pack With 4-1 Win
Published on December 19, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
Hartford, CT - The Hamilton Bulldogs defeated the Hartford Wolf Pack 4-1 on Saturday night. David Desharnais extended his goal-scoring streak to six games with the game-winning goal while also adding an assist in the victory.
Following a scoreless first period, the Bulldogs opened the game's scoring at 5:09 of the second stanza. Mathieu Carle received the puck from Alex Henry before ripping a shot from the right point. The puck sailed through traffic and past Hartford starting goaltender Steve Valiquette.
The Wolf Pack tied the game 1-1 at 8:06 of the middle frame. Michael Sauer sent a pass to Brodie Dupont, who weaved his way around a Hamilton defender before firing a shot over the right shoulder of Hamilton starting goaltender Curtis Sanford.
The âDogs took a 2-1 lead at 10:38. While on a 5-on-3 power play, P.K. Subban dished the puck to David Desharnais, who was positioned at the side of the net. Desharnais sent a pass to the front of the net that bounced off a Hartford player and squeaked past Valiquette. Subban scored Hamilton's third goal at 12:42 while on the power play. P.K. Subban blasted a shot from the point that was stopped by Valiquette. Valiquette was unable to control the rebound, knocking the puck into his own net.
The Bulldogs took a 4-1 lead at 15:09 of the third period. Subban fed a stretch pass to Ryan White, who had just exited the penalty box. White skated in alone on Valiquette before snapping a shot over the left shoulder of the goaltender.
The Bulldogs travel to Rochester to battle the Americans for a 5:00 p.m. match-up in their last game before Christmas. Fans can listen to every âDogs game on the flagship station of the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Network, TALK 820. Fans can also listen or watch at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com by clicking on the âAHL Live' or âTALK 820' icons on the Bulldogs website.
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