Danis, Locke in All-Star Classic

Published on January 30, 2006 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release


Goaltender Yann Danis and Centre Corey Locke will represent the Hamilton Bulldogs in the 2006 RBK AHL All-Star Classic, which will take place at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg, home of the AHL's Manitoba Moose. Danis, 24, has appeared in 25 games for Hamilton this season, earning a record of 11-12-1, with a 2.73 goals-against average, and a 0.910 save percentage. Locke, 21, leads Hamilton in scoring this season with 31 points (12 goals, 19 assists) in 48 games. This is the first AHL All-Star selection for both Danis and Locke. The event gets underway on Tuesday, January 31, with the 2006 CCM AHL All-Star Skills Competition at 7:00 p.m. (CT). The annual All-Star Game follows at 7:00 p.m. (CT) on Wednesday, February 1, and will be televised live in North America.

The Hamilton Bulldogs (18-29-0-2) will play two road games in two nights this weekend against two Atlantic Division opponents. Hamilton will begin the week on Friday, February 3 by facing the Portland Pirates (28-12-4-3) at the Cumberland County Civic Center (7:05 p.m.). The Bulldogs will then take on the Manchester Monarchs (27-13-3-2) on Saturday, February 4 at the Verizon Wireless Arena (7:35 p.m.).

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3 - HAMILTON BULLDOGS @ PORTLAND PIRATES - 7:05 P.M. - CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIC CENTER * This will be the first of two meetings between Hamilton and Portland this season, with the other meeting coming on Saturday, February 11 at Copps Coliseum. * The Pirates sit in first place in the Atlantic Division with 63 points. * Portland C Ryan Shannon sits second in scoring among all AHL rookies with 47 points (14 goals, 33 assists) in 38 games this season. * The Pirates own the AHL's 11th best power play, which is currently operating at 17.8% (52 goals on 292 opportunities).

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 - HAMILTON BULLDOGS @ MANCHESTER MONARCHS - 7:35 P.M. - VERIZON WIRELESS ARENA * The 'Dogs take on the Monarchs for the first time this season, with the only other meeting coming on April 1, when the Monarchs visit Copps Coliseum. * Manchester currently sits in second place in the Atlantic Division with 59 points. * The Monarchs own the AHL's eighth best home record, posting a record of 13-5-1-2. * Manchester RW Brad Smyth is tied for ninth in AHL scoring with 49 points (21 goals, 28 assists) in 46 games this season.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28 - ROCHESTER AMERICANS 4 @ HAMILTON BULLDOGS 1 BULLDOGS GOALS - Andrei Kostitsyn AMERICANS GOALS - Jeff Jillson, Stefan Meyer (2), David Cullen GOALTENDING - Hamilton - Yann Danis (22sh, 18sv) / Rochester - Jean-Marc Pelletier (29sh, 28sv) POWER PLAY - Hamilton 0-8 / Rochester 2-5

SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 - MANITOBA MOOSE 4 @ HAMILTON BULLDOGS 5 (SO) BULLDOGS GOALS - Andrei Kosititsyn, Jonathan Ferland, Corey Locke, Jean-Francois Jacques MOOSE GOALS -Ryan Bayda (2), Craig Darby, Jesse Schultz GOALTENDING - Hamilton - Yann Danis (40sh, 36sv) / Manitoba - Sebastian Centomo (34sh, 30sv) POWER PLAY - Hamilton 3-10 / Manitoba 2-12

There are many former Bulldogs currently playing for NHL teams. Here are a few highlights of the accomplishments of ex-Dogs this past week.

Saturday, January 28 * Canadiens C Chris Higgins and C Tomas Plekanec each recorded one assist as Montreal defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 in overtime at the Air Canada Centre. LW Chad Kilger recorded an assist for Toronto. * Rangers RW Jason Ward scored and added an assist in New York's 7-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. * Mighty Ducks D Francois Beauchemin earned an assist as Anaheim defeated the Los Angeles Kings by a score of 6-2.

Sunday, January 29 * Oilers LW Raffi Torres scored a goal in Edmonton's 4-3 shootout victory over the Phoenix Coyotes. C Jarret Stoll, RW Georges Laraque, C Shawn Horcoff, and RW Fernando Pisani each earned an assist for the Oilers, while C Boyd Devereaux scored for Phoenix.

HEAR EVERY GAME ON THE HAMILTON BULLDOGS HOCKEY NETWORK Fans can listen to every Hamilton Bulldogs game this season on the flagship station of the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Network, Hamilton's 820 CHAM "The Legend". Fans can also listen to every game online at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com (http://www.hamiltonbulldogs.com/) . To listen online, click on the 'Bulldogs Action 820 CHAM Listen Live' Icon on the homepage of the 'Dogs website. Ellery Award winning broadcaster Derek Wills will provide the play-by-play call of all 80 regular season games with Al Craig providing the commentary for home games and select road games. 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 group ticket information visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com (http://www.hamiltonbulldogs.com/) , or call (905) 529-8500 or 1-866-DOGS-TIX.

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