Bulldogs wrap up seven-game road trip this weekend
March 3, 2006 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
The Hamilton Bulldogs wrap up their current seven game road trip with back-to-back games against the Cleveland Barons. The âDogs meet the Barons tonight, Friday, March 3 at 7:05 p.m. and again tomorrow night, Saturday, March 4 at 7:05 p.m.
Through five games of the road trip, Hamilton is 4-1. The Bulldogs are 8-2 in their last 10 games.
The âDogs have a record of 2-2-0-0 against the Barons this season. In the last meeting on December 22 in Cleveland, Francis Lemieux scored twice as Hamilton defeated the Barons 5-3.
Fans can listen to this weekend's games, and every Bulldogs game, on the flagship station of the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Network, Hamilton's 820 CHAM "The Legend". Fans can also listen to or watch Bulldogs games on-line at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com. To listen online, click on the âBulldogs Action 820 CHAM Listen Live' Icon on the âDogs website. A partnership between the AHL and B2 allows fans to watch every Hamilton Bulldogs game this season. To watch a game, go to the Bulldogs website and click on the B2 âWatch the Game Live' icon. Ellery Award winning broadcaster Derek Wills will provide the play-by-play call of all 80 regular season games with Al Craig providing the colour commentary for home games and select road games.
BULLDOGS REVIEW
The Bulldogs' five-game winning streak came to an end last night as they were defeated 3-2 by the Houston Aeros. Pierre Dagenais and Francis Lemieux scored for Hamilton, while Erik Westrum (2) and Roman Voloshenko had goals for Houston. Bulldogs goaltender Jaroslav Halak made 35 saves and suffered his first loss in his third career AHL start. Aeros netminder Josh Harding blocked 29 shots and earned his 26th victory of the season. Hamilton was 1 for 5 on the power play, while Houston went 1 for 6.
PLAYER NOTES
- RW Andrei Kostitsyn has seven points (3g-4a) in his last four games.
- C Francis Lemieux is currently riding a four-game point streak, posting five points (2g-3a).
- LW Pierre Dagenais has five goals in his last five games.
- D James Sanford has six points (2g-4a) in his last six games.
- D Andre Benoit ended a 10-game scoreless streak when he earned as assist last night.
2005-06 BULLDOGS LEADERS
Points 43 - Pouliot
Goals 19 - Winchester
Assists 28 - Pouliot
Plus/Minus 12 - Smith
Penalty Minutes 167 - Vandermeer
Power Play Goals 13 - Winchester
Short Handed Goals 2 - Kostitsyn, Lapierre, Lambert, Milroy
Game Winning Goals 3 - Pouliot, Winchester
Overtime Goals 1 - Sanford, Winchester
Empty Net Goals 1 - Milroy, Lapierre, Lemieux, Pouliot
Games Played 61 - Pouliot
UPCOMING HOME GAMES
BULLDOGS BATTLE MOOSE ON MARCH 10 The Bulldogs next home action will take place on Friday, March 10, when the Manitoba Moose visit Copps Coliseum. Game time is 7:30 p.m. and it can be seen live on Hamilton's Cable 14. Fans can purchase French fries for only a toonie courtesy of Cavendish Farms! All proceeds will go towards the Hamilton Bulldogs Youth Fund!
SMITH & McKAY FLOWER GIVEAWAY ON MARCH 11!
On Saturday, March 11, when the Bulldogs host the Philadelphia Phantoms at 7:00 p.m., select fans will receive flowers as they enter the building courtesy of Smith & McKay.
HAMILTON HOSTS IOWA ON MARCH 13
The Iowa Stars make their first ever visit, and only visit this season, to Copps Coliseum on Monday, March 13. Game time is 7:30 p.m.
BULLDOGS TICKETS!
Tickets are available at Copps Coliseum Box Office (in-person sales only), any TicketMaster outlet, online at ticketmaster.ca or at the âOfficial Practice Facility of the Hamilton Bulldogs' - the Mohawk 4-Ice Centre, which is located at 710 Mountain Brow Blvd. in Hamilton. Tickets are also available at the following Sports Obsession locations: Jackson Square, Centre Mall, Limeridge Mall, and the Fairview St. location in Burlington. For group ticket information, visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com or call (905) 529-8500 or 1-866-DOGS-TIX.
American Hockey League Stories from March 3, 2006
- Stars shoot down Rivermen, 6-1 - Peoria Rivermen
- Grand Rapids loses to Chicago - Grand Rapids Griffins
- San Antonio loses to Hartford - San Antonio Rampage
- Four-goal third period does North Stars in - Adirondack Phantoms
- Knights Return Home To Top Moose In OT, 3-2 - Abbotsford Heat
- Iowa Stars Smith Ties AHL Record - Iowa Chops
- Admirals Get By Amerks 3-2 in OT - Milwaukee Admirals
- Vandermeer, Halak Lead 'Dogs Past Barons - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Philly Takes 3-2 Win Over Providence - Adirondack Phantoms
- Bulldogs bite Barons, 3-0 - Cleveland Barons
- Admirals Conquer Pirates - Norfolk Admirals
- Vandermeer, Halak Lead 'Dogs Past Barons - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Crunch score late, down Bears 2-1 in Syracuse - Hershey Bears
- Penguins skills competition this Sunday - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Coyotes reassign Monych to Rampage - San Antonio Rampage
- Scout Night, Golden Ticket and Bravest Vs. Finest - Bridgeport Islanders
- Joe Tallari Recalled By Sound Tigers - Bridgeport Islanders
- Rampage Game Day - San Antonio Rampage
- AHL Quick Hits - AHL
- Bears in upstate New York tonight to face Crunch - Hershey Bears
- Bulldogs wrap up seven-game road trip this weekend - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Providence Bruins seek Corporate Sales Manager - Providence Bruins
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