Damphousse Shuts Out Manitoba
Published on October 24, 2003 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
WINNIPEG - Bulldogs goaltender Jean-Francois Damphousse stopped all 23 shots he faced on Friday night, leading Hamilton to a 5-0 shutout win over the Manitoba Moose at the Winnipeg Arena. The shutout victory was the Bulldogs first of the season. The Bulldogs record now improves to three wins, three losses and one overtime loss on the season.
The Bulldogs jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period. Second year forward Jozef Balej put Hamilton up 1-0 as he scored a shorthanded goal at the 8:39 mark of the first period on a weak shot from the faceoff circle. Then forward Gordie Dwyer gave the Bulldogs a two-goal lead as he scored his first goal in a Bulldogs uniform.
Hamilton continued the scoring in the second period. Alexander Svitov gave the Bulldogs a 3-0 lead as he banked a shot off the back of Tyler Moss' pad from behind the goal line.
In the third period, Eero Somervuori and Gordie Dwyer each added goals to give the Bulldogs a 5-0 victory.
In goal, Bulldogs goaltender Jean-Francois Damphousse picked up his second win of the season. Tyler Moss made 29 saves in the Manitoba loss.
On special teams the Bulldogs went 0 for 6 with the man-advantage, while they prevented the Moose from scoring on seven power play opportunities.
The Hamilton Bulldogs next home action will take place on Sunday, October 26th at 4:00 p.m. as the Bulldogs host the Grand Rapids Griffins (affiliate of Detroit Red Wings) at Copps Coliseum. Bulldogs fans can purchase tickets at the Copps Coliseum Box Office, at all Ticketmaster Outlets, by calling (905) 527-7666 or online at www.ticketmaster.com
Notes: Rookie forward Duncan Milroy played in his first Bulldogs game. Milroy missed Hamilton's first six games due to injury ... Jonathan Ferland picked up his first point as a Bulldog with an assist on Somervuori's third period goal.
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