Desjardins, Bulldogs Shutout Monsters 1-0

December 11, 2012 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release


Hamilton, Ontario - The Hamilton Bulldogs defeated the Lake Erie Monsters 1-0 at Copps Coliseum on Tuesday night during their annual Toy Toss game. Steve Quailer scored the Toy Toss tally which was also the winner, while Cedrick Desjardins stopped 29 shots for his second shutout of the season.

After a scoreless first period, the Bulldogs led the Monsters 11-6 in shots on goal as the 'Dogs did not surrender a shot until the 12:31 mark of the opening frame.

The second stanza was also scoreless with Hamilton posting 17 shots and Lake Erie registering 16 for a 28-22 Bulldogs lead after 40 minutes of play.

Quailer opened the scoring with the Toy Toss tally at 16:17 of the third period on the power-play. Quailer dangled into the Monsters zone and cut in from the right wing boards while falling and tapped the puck in on the open side past Lake Erie Monsters starting goaltender Calvin Pickard.

Desjardins picked up his fifth win and second shutout in his seventh game of the season by stopping all 29 Lake Erie shots. The Bulldogs outshot the Monsters 45-29.

The Bulldogs' next game is against the Wolves in Chicago on Thursday, December 13th at 8:00 p.m. The game will air on TVA Sports. All 'Dogs games during the month of December will be broadcast on Hamilton's Funny 820 (AM 820), with select games simulcast on Montreal's TSN Radio 690 (AM 690). Fans can also listen to and watch all 'Dogs games on www.hamiltonbulldogs.com. Live coverage with the broadcast team of Play-By-Play Announcer Derek Wills (all home and away games) and Colour Commentator Al Craig (all home and select away games) will begin with the Pioneer Pre-Game Show 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.

2012-2013 Hamilton Bulldogs season tickets, Pioneer Flex Pack tickets, group tickets and single-game tickets are on sale now! For as little as $10 per game, you can enjoy the many benefits of being a 'Dogs season ticket holder including reserved seating for all home games at Copps Coliseum, the option to redeem unused tickets for any regular season game, discounts on team merchandise and access to exclusive season ticket holder-only events with the team. Convenient payment plans are available. For more information on how to join our team by becoming a Hamilton Bulldogs season ticket holder, or for more information on Pioneer Flex Pack tickets or group tickets, call 905-529-8500 or 1-866-DOGS-TIX, e-mail ticketing@hamiltonbulldogs.com or visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com. 'Dogs single-game tickets are available at the Copps Coliseum Box Office, any Ticketmaster Outlet, online at www.ticketmaster.ca, or by calling 905-529-8500 or 1-866-DOGS-TIX.



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