Bulldogs to honour Tiger-Cat alumni and host Maple Leafs

Published on November 22, 2004 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release


The Hamilton Bulldogs have three games on the schedule for this upcoming week including a road trip to Rochester on Wednesday, November 24th and a weekend home stand against the St. John's Maple Leafs on Friday, November 26th and Saturday, November 27th.

At Friday's game versus the Maple Leafs, the Bulldogs will honour Tiger-Cat Alumni with a special pre-game tribute. There are 40 Tiger-Cat alumni confirmed to be in attendance and the Bulldogs players will wear special black and gold jerseys for this one-time event. The jerseys will then be auctioned off after the game with proceeds going to the Hamilton Bulldogs Youth Fund.

Both games versus the Maple Leafs will be broadcast on Rogers Sportsnet. The first 5,000 fans at Saturday's game will receive a Sportsnet magnet schedule.

The Bulldogs had a tough four games last week losing each contest. They dropped a 3-0 decision at home to the Edmonton Road Runners (Nov. 17) and lost three road games to Syracuse (4-1, Nov.19), Rochester (3-1, Nov. 20) and Wilkes/Barre Scranton (6-1, Nov. 21).

Hamilton will look to bounce back this week with the above-mentioned games versus Rochester and St. John's; both division rivals.

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

Hamilton leads the league in third period shots recording 206 so far in 19 games, they are also 6th overall in shots for with 553 ... The Bulldogs continue to be unbeaten in regulation when leading after the first period ... Hamilton is currently tied for eighth spot in the Western Conference with Cleveland, however the Barons have three games in hand.

Trevor Daley - scored first goal in a Hamilton Bulldogs' uniform in Rochester on Saturday night ... the goal also got Daley to the 20-point plateau for his AHL career, which he reached in only 59 games.

Tomas Plekanec - scored his seventh goal of the season on Friday, which means the next goal he scores will be his 50th in a Bulldogs uniform

Gavin Morgan - is approaching 700 career penalty minutes in his AHL career, currently he is only 16 minutes away from the mark.

Philippe Plante - Sunday's game was Plante's 150th career AHL game, Plante has recorded 18 goals and 32 assists for 50 points in his AHL career.

Upcoming Games

Wed. November 24th, 7:05pm - Bulldogs @ Rochester Americans

This game will be the third of ten meetings between these division rivals this season... The Amerks won the first two games...Hamilton's record was 6-3-1-0 last season versus Rochester... The Amerks currently sit tied for third in the North Division with 19 points...The Bulldogs are

6-6-2-0 against North Division teams...Forward Derek Roy leads the Amerks in scoring with 18 points (5-13-18) in 16 games ...Jason Botterill leads the team with four power-play goals in just eight games

Fri. November 26th, 7:30pm - St. John's Maple Leafs @ Bulldogs

Sat. November 27th, 7:00pm - St. John's Maple Leafs @ Bulldogs

This two-game home stand will mark the first and second of 12 meetings this season between the Leafs and Bulldogs...The Bulldogs went 10-2-0-0 versus the Maple Leafs last season...The Maple Leafs have won eight of their last ten games and are currently tied for third in the North Division with Rochester...Forward Kyle Wellwood leads the team in goals (nine) and points (20)...The Maple Leafs are 7-4-0-1 this season versus North Division teams

BULLDOGS on Rogers Sportsnet this week

Bulldogs fans can tune into Rogers Sportsnet all week long to see 'Breaking the Ice', a five-part feature on the Hamilton Bulldogs. The feature will air during Sportsnet's evening news for five consecutive nights beginning Monday at 6:30pm (6:00pm for Sportsnet East). Highlights include a look at training camp, a road trip and various commentaries by Bulldogs players and coaches.

'DOGS' LIFE' to Air Tuesday Live on CABLE 14 & 820 CHAM'

The first-ever episode of 'DOGS' LIFE', a monthly Hamilton Bulldogs television show, will air live on Hamilton's Cable 14 and 820 CHAM on Tuesday, November 23rd at 7:00 p.m. The show will be televised live from the Hamilton Room in Copps Coliseum, and Bulldogs fans are invited to be a part of the interactive studio audience.

DOGS' LIFE will be hosted by Bulldogs play-by-play announcer Derek Wills, and will feature Bulldogs reports and special guests. This Tuesday's guests will include Hamilton Bulldogs head coach Doug Jarvis, as well as forward Chris Higgins and defenceman Ron Hainsey. Hamilton Spectator sports reporter Garry McKay will also be on hand to discuss the Bulldogs season.

DOGS' LIFE is also an interactive show, where fans in the audience will have the opportunity to ask questions. Bulldogs fans unable to attend the show in person can send their questions via e-mail to dogslife@hamiltonbulldogs.com. Select questions will be answered on the show.

BULLDOGS HEATHY HABits:

Principals, Teachers and Parents sign your school up for the Healthy HABits school fundraising program! To date over $25,000 has been raised by schools, which have participated in the physical acitivity program. For more information please contact: Alana Henderson Community Ticket Sales Coordinator @ 905-777-2374.

BULLDOGS TO HONOUR TIGER-CATS ALUMNI - 'Black & Gold' Game:

The Hamilton Bulldogs have announced the hockey club, in cooperation with the City of Hamilton, will honour Hamilton Tiger-Cat alumni with a special tribute prior to the 'Black and Gold' game on Friday, November 26th, when the Bulldogs host the St. John's Maple Leafs at Copps Coliseum at 7:30 p.m.

The pre-game tribute for the 'Black and Gold' game will include a Dinner and Civic Awards Ceremony in the Bulldogs Season Ticket Holders Lounge at Copps Coliseum, and an on-ice tribute honouring the Tiger-Cat Alumni. As well, the Hamilton Bulldogs players will be wearing special 'Black and Gold' jerseys for this game only. The 'Black and Gold' jerseys will be auctioned off at the end of the game with proceeds from the auction going towards the Hamilton Bulldogs Youth Fund.

Forty Hamilton Tiger-Cat Alumni have confirmed to be in attendance on November 26th to celebrate the rich Hamilton Tiger-Cats history.

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 30

2. Tomas Plekanec 10

2. Andrei Kostitsyn 10

2. Dan Ellis 10

2. Jason Ward 10

2. Trevor Daley 10

2. Yann Danis 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. Steve Ott 5

6. Trevor Daley 4

7. Marc-Andre Thinel 3

7. Chris Higgins 3

7. Jason Ward 3

10. Gavin Morgan 1

Last Week's Results:

Date Opp. Score GWG

Nov.17 EDM L 3-0 Cullen

Danis (3GA, 24SV)/Moss (0GA, 27SV) ATTN: 3,213

Nov.19 at SYR L 4-1 Pandolfo

Danis(4GA,31SV)/Leclaire(1GA,25SV) ATTN: 5,671

Nov.20 at ROC L 3-1 Roy

Ellis (3GA, 28SV)/Miller (1GA, 29SV) ATTN: 6,274

Nov.21 at WBS L 6-1 Lefebvre

Danis(4GA,13SV), Ellis(2GA,6SV) / Fleury(1GA,22SV) ATTN: 7,759

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