Devils Get First Franchise Victory
Published on October 16, 2006 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany Devils News Release
Rewind:
Saturday, DEVILS 3 vs. Hartford 2
Justin Papineau's first goal of the season snapped a 2-2 tie in the third period and vaulted the Devils to the first victory in team history. Frank Doyle picked up the victory, stopping 32 of 34 shots in net. Rookies Patrick Davis (2nd of the season) and Rod Pelley provided offense as well for Lowell.
Sunday, Worcester 6 vs. DEVILS 2
Barry Tallackson and Olli Malmivaara staked the Devils to a 2-0 lead in the first period on Sunday, but it wouldn't hold. Worcester tallied three power play goals in the game and lit the lamp three times in the third period to skate away with a 6-2 win. Rookie Jordan Parise suffered the loss in his pro debut, stopping 26 shots.
In the standings
The Devils remain tied for fourth place in the Atlantic Division with a 1-2-0-0 record and two points. Portland has jumped out to a 3-0-0-1 record in four games, giving them a five-point cushion over Lowell in the standings.
Coming Up
The Devils hit the road for their next three, including a pair this weekend against division rivals. On Friday, they travel to Portland to take on the Pirates at 7:05 p.m. from the Cumberland County Civic Center. The next night they head to Worcester for a rematch against the Sharks at the DCU Center at 7:00 p.m.
All Devils games, home and away, can be heard live on 980AM WCAP, with the Voice of the Devils, Ryan Johnston. Fans can also watch the game live on B2 Networks, through the link on www.theahl.com.
Around the Horns
- The Devils have scored a power play goal in each of their three games this season. They have a 25% success rate, good for sixth in the AHL. Of the 21 goals scored over three Devils games, nine of them (43%) have come on the power play. Eight different Devils have recorded a point on the power play.
- C Rod Pelley recorded his first career goal in Saturday's win. The rookie from Ohio State was playing in his second professional game.
- Lowell has been tied after the first period in all three games this season.
- The Devils have scored first in both of their two losses so far. In their victory on Saturday night, it was Hartford that recorded the first goal of the game.
Last Week:
Sat 10/14 DEVILS 3 vs. Hartford Wolf Pack 2
Sun 10/15 Worcester Sharks 6 vs. DEVILS 2
This Week:
Fri 10/20 Devils @ Portland Pirates, 7:05 p.m.
Sat 10/21 Devils @ Worcester Sharks, 7:00 p.m.
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