Bulldogs Thump Monsters 6-2
December 8, 2013 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
HAMILTON, ONTARIO - Led by three-point efforts from forwards Gabriel Dumont and Patrick Holland and 28 saves by goaltender Robert Mayer, the Hamilton Bulldogs (12-10-0-3) took over sole possession of first place in the American Hockey League's North Division with a convincing 6-2 victory over the Lake Erie Monsters (12-10-0-1) on Sunday afternoon at Copps Coliseum.
Bulldogs forward Gabriel Dumont opened the scoring on the power play 14:20 into the first period with his third goal of the season, assisted by forwards Martin St. Pierre and Patrick Holland.
Just over five minutes into the second period, Hamilton forward Nick Tarnasky parked himself in front of the net, spun around and squeezed the puck between the legs of Lake Erie goaltender Calvin Pickard to make it a 2-0 game. The goal was Tarnasky's team-leading eighth of the season, assisted by defenceman Darren Dietz and forward Louis Leblanc.
After Bulldogs forward Mike Blunden was handed six minutes in penalties in one sequence - two for cross checking and four for spearing - Lake Erie got on the board early on the lengthy power play when forward Bryan Lerg scored at 14:31 of the second period to narrow the 'Dogs lead to 2-1. Defencemen Matt Hunwick and Brett Clark earned assists on the play.
Less than three minutes into the third period, Hamilton forward Patrick Holland took a pass from forward Jordan Owens and fired a one-timer past Lake Erie goaltender Calvin Pickard for his fourth goal of the season. 'Dogs forward Joonas Nattinen earned a second assist on the play.
Just 48 seconds later, Hamilton rookie forward Stefan Fournier notched his first professional goal to give Hamilton a 4-1 lead, with assists from Dumont and defenceman Greg Pateryn.
At 9:41 of the third period, Dumont notched his second power play goal of the game to put Hamilton ahead 5-1. St. Pierre and Holland drew assists on the goal.
Leblanc extended Hamilton's lead to 6-1 with his seventh goal of the year at 15:21 of the final frame, with an assist from forward Maxime Macenauer.
With under a minute to play, Lake Erie defenceman Markus Lauridsen made it a 6-2 game, assisted by forward Andrew Agozzino.
Mayer made 28 saves on 30 shots in the Bulldogs net in the win. Pickard made 22 saves on 28 shots for the Monsters in the loss.
The Bulldogs went 2-for-5 on the power play, while the Monsters went 1-for-6.
Scoring Summary:
1st Period:
1. HAM - Gabriel Dumont - 3 - (Martin St. Pierre, Patrick Holland) - 14:20 (PP)
2nd Period:
2. HAM - Nick Tarnasky - 8 - (Darren Dietz, Louis Leblanc) - 5:06
3. LE - Bryan Lerg - 11 - (Matt Hunwick, Brett Clark) - 14:31 (PP)
3rd Period:
4. HAM - Patrick Holland - 4 - (Jordan Owens, Joonas Nattinen) - 2:50
5. HAM - Stefan Fournier - 1 - (Gabriel Dumont, Greg Pateryn) - 3:38
6. HAM - Gabriel Dumont - 4 - (Martin St. Pierre, Patrick Holland) - 9:41 (PP)
7. HAM - Louis Leblanc - 7 - (Maxime Macenauer) - 15:21
8. LE - Markus Lauridsen - 2 - (Andrew Agozzino) - 19:16
Scoring:
Lake Erie : 0-1-1
Hamilton: 1-1-4
Shots:
Lake Erie: 7-10-13--30
Hamilton: 8-10-10--28
Goaltending:
Lake Erie : Calvin Pickard (L - 28 shots, 22 saves)
Hamilton: Robert Mayer (W - 30 shots, 28 saves)
Power Play:
Lake Erie: 1-for-6
Hamilton : 2-for-5
Attendance: 3,047
Three Stars:
1. HAM - Gabriel Dumont (Two goals, one assist)
2. HAM - Patrick Holland (One goal, two assists)
3. HAM - Robert Mayer (28 saves)
Dan Lawrie Insurance Premium Player of the Game: Stefan Fournier
Hamilton's next game is scheduled for Friday, December 13th when they will host the Toronto Marlies (AHL Affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs) at 7:30 p.m. at Copps Coliseum in the annual Toy Toss game.
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