Chicago Wolves Weekly Notes
March 16, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Chicago Wolves News Release
WOLVES STAY GREEN FOR EASTER SEALS AND CHICAGO WOLVES CHARITIES
The Wolves debuted their commemorative St. Patrick's Day jerseys, presented by Jewel-Osco, on Sunday, March 13. The team will wear these on Friday and Sunday, too, to cap the organization's 20th St. Patrick's Day Fundraiser. The jerseys will be available via auction and raffle at Allstate Arena until Sunday with proceeds benefiting Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago and Chicago Wolves Charities. Goaltender PHEONIX COPLEY is wearing a different jersey for each game in order to maximize the amount raised for charity. One of his jerseys is the grand prize for the Golden Ticket Raffle, which is limited to just 50 tickets at $50 per ticket. First-come, first-served. For more information on the auctions and raffle, visit ChicagoWolves.com/StPatricksDay or contact Camille Colletti at ccolletti@chicagowolves.com or (847) 832-1954.
RIVALRY WEEKEND FOR WOLVES
Chicago plays three games in three days this weekend, starting with a home-and-home Illinois Lottery Cup series against Rockford. On Sunday, the Wolves host Milwaukee in an Amtrak Rivalry clash - the last visit from the Admirals this season.
THIS WEEK
Friday, March 18 vs. Rockford IceHogs Allstate Arena TV: The U Too (26.2) Illinois Lottery Cup St. Patrick's Day Jersey Auction and Raffle, presented by Jewel-Osco Sports Career and Networking Fair Craft Beer Night 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 19 at Rockford IceHogs MetroCentre TV: The U Too (26.2) Illinois Lottery Cup 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 20 vs. Milwaukee Admirals Allstate Arena TV: WCIU, The U Amtrak Rivalry St. Patrick's Day Jersey Auction and Raffle, presented by Jewel-Osco Golf Expo Fiesta Day 3 p.m.
Visit ChicagoWolves.com for broadcast schedule, or to watch or listen to the action live online
WOLVES HEADLINERS
- TY RATTIE: Recorded his third 3-point game of the season with a goal and 2 assists in Chicago's 4-2 win over Milwaukee in Amtrak Rivalry action Saturday night at Allstate Arena ... RATTIE scored the game-winner just 1:01 into the third period off a turnover forced by JEREMY WELSH ... Despite missing 14 games this year, RATTIE still ranks third in Wolves scoring, compiling 12 goals and 19 assists for 31 points in 48 contests.
- JORDAN SCHMALTZ: First-year defenseman moved into a share of the team assist lead, recording his 25th helper on March 10 at Charlotte ... SCHMALTZ also scored his fourth goal of the season Saturday versus Milwaukee and has just one fewer point than ANDRE BENOIT, the team's top scoring defenseman.
- DANNY KRISTO: Recorded his third straight 40-point season with a goal against Milwaukee Saturday night. The right wing needs one more goal to register his third consecutive 20-goal campaign ... KRISTO continues to be a force on the road, compiling a team-best 30 points (15G, 15A) in 31 games.
WOLF TRACKS
- Newly acquired defenseman HUBERT LABRIE appeared in his 200th career AHL game on Saturday. He became the eighth member of the Wolves squad to reach that milestone, joining JARED NIGHTINGALE (451), ANDRE BENOIT (377), PAT CANNONE (335), ZACK PHILLIPS (257), JEREMY WELSH (253), PETER HARROLD (241), and DANNY KRISTO (204).
- Forward ZACH O'BRIEN has yet to draw a penalty this season, and it's been over one calendar year since he last made a visit to the penalty box (March 13, 2015 while playing for Manchester). O'BRIEN's disciplined ways are nothing new. He was called for just one penalty in 192 games in the junior ranks, which earned his league's most sportsmanlike player trophy in back-to-back years.
- The Wolves own a 17-4-2-0 record (.783) when scoring the game's first goal, but have done so only once in their last 10 games.
WOLVES REWIND (1-2-0-1)
Sunday, March 13 Grand Rapids 4, (at) Chicago 0
- Despite a 45-27 edge in shots, Chicago was shut out by Grand Rapids at Allstate Arena
- DANNY KRISTO and PETER HARROLD led the Wolves with 7 shots each. Martin Frk scored twice for Grand Rapids and goaltender Jared Coreau recorded his sixth shutout of the season
- PHEONIX COPLEY finished with 23 saves
Saturday, March 12 (at) Chicago 4, Milwaukee 2
- The Wolves fell into a 2-0 hole in the first period, but reeled off 4 goals in a row to seize the Amtrak Rivalry victory at Allstate Arena
- Forwards EVAN TRUPP, TY RATTIE, DANNY KRISTO and defenseman JORDAN SCHMALTZ scored the goals while RATTIE and left wing JORDAN CARON notched 2 assists apiece
- JORDAN BINNINGTON earned the win with 24 saves
Thursday, March 10 (at) Charlotte 3, Chicago 1
- Chicago mustered just 16 shots on goal in falling to Charlotte at Bojangles' Coliseum
- ZACH O'BRIEN scored the Wolves' lone goal on assists from JORDAN SCHMALTZ and TY RATTIE. Blair Jones netted 2 goals for the Checkers
- JORDAN BINNINGTON kept the game close by making 38 saves
Tuesday, March 8 (at) Charlotte 3, Chicago 2 (SO)
- The Wolves erased a pair of 1-goal deficits, but Charlotte's Brody Sutter scored the only shootout goal to earn the win for the Checkers
- IVAN BARBASHEV scored in the second period and ANDRE BENOIT the game-tying power-play goal midway through the third
- JORDAN BINNINGTON rejected 25 shots in regulation and overtime as well as 2 of 3 shootout attempts
American Hockey League Stories from March 16, 2016
- Four different scorers propel Bridgeport to victory - Bridgeport Islanders
- Griffins Top Stars by 4-1 Score - Texas Stars
- Ullmark Steals Wins from Phantoms - Lehigh Valley Phantoms
- Cunneyworth Ties Franchise Win Record with 3-1 Victory over Lehigh Valley - Rochester Americans
- Falcons Downed by Sound Tigers - Springfield Falcons
- Albany Devils Fall in Shootout against Providence Bruins - Albany Devils
- Providence Takes Devils in Shootout, 2-1 - Providence Bruins
- Syracuse Crunch Weekly - Syracuse Crunch
- The Force Is Strong at the BMO this Sunday - Rockford IceHogs
- Sound Tigers' Booster Club to Hold Recycling Event this Weekend - Bridgeport Islanders
- Amerks "Pink the Rink" Breast Cancer Awareness Night Returns Sunday, March 20 - Rochester Americans
- Three Monsters Recalled by Blue Jackets - Cleveland Monsters
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- Monarchs Announce Signings - AHL
- Albany Devils Add Defenseman Paul Geiger - Albany Devils
- Moose Sign Defenceman Jake Baker - Manitoba Moose
- Monsters and Blue Jackets Make Wish for Local Boy Come True - Cleveland Monsters
- Admirals to Move to UWM Panther Arena in 2016-17 - Milwaukee Admirals
- Panthers Reassign Olsen to Portland - Portland Pirates
- Reign Close Two-Game Series with Barracuda Tonight - Ontario Reign
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- Flames Recall Freddie Hamilton from Stockton - Stockton Heat
- Game Day: Albany Devils vs. Providence Bruins, 7 Pm - Albany Devils
- Two Draft Selections Join Chocolate and White - Hershey Bears
- IceCaps Sign Defenceman Joyaux to ATO - St. John's IceCaps
- Bears Face Weekend Showdown - Hershey Bears
- Macintyre Shuts out Former Club as IceHogs Take 1-0 Victory - Rockford IceHogs
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