Bulldogs to host arch rival Toronto, Peoria this weekend
October 16, 2006 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
The Hamilton Bulldogs (1-2-0-0) will play two home games this week at Copps Coliseum. Hamilton will renew their rivalry with the Toronto Marlies (1-2-1-0) on Friday, October 20th at 7:30 p.m. in the first meeting of the season between the two clubs. The Bulldogs will then wrap-up the week by battling the Peoria Rivermen (1-1-0-0) on Saturday, October 21st at 7:00 p.m. Hamilton heads into the week after losing two one-goal games last week against the Hershey Bears (3-2) and the Albany River Rats (3-2) on Friday, October 13th and Saturday, October 14th respectively.
WEEK IN REVIEW
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13th - HERSHEY BEARS 3 @ HAMILTON BULLDOGS 2
Bulldogs Goals: Corey Locke, Ajay Baines
Bears Goals: Jamie Hunt, Chris Bourque, Tomas Fleischmann
Goaltending: Hamilton - Yann Danis (L - 39 shots, 36 saves) / Hershey - Frederic Cassivi (W - 33 shots, 31 saves)
Power Play: Hamilton 1-9 / Hershey 0-5
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14th - HAMILTON BULLDOGS 2 @ ALBANY RIVER RATS 3
Bulldogs Goals: Matt D'Agostini, Duncan Milroy
River Rats Goals: Scott Kelman, Keith Aucoin (2)
Goaltending: Hamilton - Yann Danis (L - 20 shots, 17 saves) / Albany - Justin Peters (W - 25 shots, 23 saves)
Power Play: Hamilton 0-6 / Albany 2-8
PLAYER NOTES
- C Kyle Chipchura has registered at least one-point in all three Bulldogs games this season and leads the team in scoring with four points (0-4-4)
- C Ajay Baines and C Corey Locke each recorded their first goals of the season against Hershey (Oct. 13th)
- D Mathieu Roy picked up an assist against Albany (Oct. 14th) and posted a plus-minus rating of +2 in two games last week
- Rookie RW Matt D'Agostini scored his first career AHL goal, a short-handed marker, against Albany (Oct. 14th)
- RW Duncan Milroy leads the 'Dogs with two goals in three games this season
- G Yann Danis stopped River Rats forward Matt Murley on a penalty shot in the third period against Albany (Oct. 14th)
BULLDOGS PLAYER TRANSACTIONS: OCTOBER 10th - OCTOBER 16th
Thursday, October 12th, 2006
- F Scott Crawford was released by Hamilton (AHL) and will report to Reading (ECHL)
- G Cedrick Desjardins was assigned to Cincinnati (ECHL) by Hamilton (AHL)
UPCOMING GAMES
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20th - TORONTO MARLIES @ HAMILTON BULLDOGS - 7:30 P.M. - COPPS COLISEUM
- This game marks the first of 12 meetings between the Bulldogs and the Marlies this season
- In 12 all-time regular season meetings with Toronto, Hamilton has a record of 5-6-0-1
- The 'Dogs held a 3-2-0-1 edge against the Marlies at Copps Coliseum in the 2005-2006 regular season
- Hamilton and Toronto scored 39 goals apiece in the 2005-2006 regular season
- The Marlies finished fourth in the North Division, seventh in the Western Conference, with a record of 41-29-6-4 last season
- C Corey Locke led all Hamilton scorers with 13 points (4-9-13) in 12 games against Toronto last season
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21st - PEORIA RIVERMEN @ HAMILTON BULLDOGS - 7:00 P.M. - COPPS COLISEUM
- This game marks the first of two meetings between the Bulldogs and the Rivermen this season
- In two all-time regular season meetings with Peoria, Hamilton has a record of 1-1-0-0
- C Corey Locke scored two goals (one in regulation play and one in the shootout) while G Yann Danis stopped 36 shots and was named the game's first star in the 'Dogs 2-1 shootout victory over the Rivermen at Copps Coliseum last season (Jan. 6th)
- The Rivermen finished third in the West Division, fifth in the Western Conference, with a record of 46-26-3-5 last season
ALUMNI WATCH
There are over 50 former Hamilton Bulldogs currently playing for National Hockey League teams. Here are a few highlights of the accomplishments of ex-'Dogs from this past week:
- C Mike Ribeiro had four points (1-3-4) in three games last week to help the Dallas Stars increase their winning streak to five games
- C Shawn Horcoff recorded two assists and had a plus-minus rating of +3 in two games for the Edmonton Oilers last week
- Boston Bruins G Tim Thomas stopped 33 of 35 shots in a in a shootout loss to the St. Louis Blues (Oct. 12th)
TUNE IN TO EVERY GAME ON THE HAMILTON BULLDOGS HOCKEY NETWORK
Fans can listen to every 'Dogs game this season on the flagship station of the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Network, 820 CHAM "The Legend". Fans can also listen to or watch every home and away game online at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com. To watch or listen online, click on the 'B2 Networks' or '820 CHAM' icon on the 'Dogs website. Ellery Award-winning broadcaster Derek Wills calls the play-by-play of all 80 regular season games, while Al Craig will provide the colour commentary for all home games and select road games.
"B2 Power Play" packages are now available for purchase. They provide fans with a chance to watch every game of their favourite team, free access to the AHL Game of the Week and exclusive weekly highlights. And in addition to broadband viewing on personal computers, B2 Power Play will also be available on the new B2toGO network, allowing fans to watch American Hockey League games on cell phones and other wireless devices. A full season package costs $160 billed monthly at $20 per month or fans can pay for the season in full for $150. Any fan purchasing "B2 Power Play" before October 1st will receive a rate of only $140, a savings of more than 67% off the individual game price. B2toGO, a service delivering live games and highlights to cell phones and hand held Pads, will be available for purchase today (Oct. 2nd) for a full season price of $56 over 8 instalments or $50 if paid in full. Fans who purchase "B2 Power Play" will be eligible to add "B2toGo" for only an additional $25.
TICKETS
Hamilton Bulldogs tickets are on sale now! Individual game tickets are available at Copps Coliseum Box Office (in-person sales only), all Ticketmaster outlets, online at ticketmaster.ca or at select Sports Obsession locations. For information on season or group tickets visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com, or call (905) 529-8500 or 1-866-DOGS-TIX.
BULLDOGS SCHEDULE THIS WEEK
Friday, October 20th - Toronto Marlies vs. Hamilton Bulldogs - 7:30 p.m. - Copps Coliseum
Saturday, October 21st - Peoria Rivermen vs. Hamilton Bulldogs - 7:00 p.m. - Copps Coliseum
BULLDOGS MOLSON CUP - THREE STAR LEADERS
(1st Star - 5pts, 2nd Star - 3pts, 3rd Star - 1pt)
Player: Points:
1. Kyle Chipchura 5
2. Ajay Baines 3
2. Zack Stortini 3
PEARSON-DUNN HARDEST WORKING BULLDOG OF THE GAME LEADERS
Player: Points:
1. Maxim Lapierre 20
2. Matt D'Agostini 10
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