Devils Two Points Out Of First

Published on December 11, 2006 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany Devils News Release


Rewind:

Wednesday, Devils 4 @ FALCONS 2

Chris Minard scored twice and Justin Papineau had a goal and a pair of assists as the Devils took a 4-2 victory over the Falcons in Springfield on Wednesday night. Lowell's power play came alive with three tallies on five opportunities, while Frank Doyle stopped 25 Falcons shots for the win.

Friday, MONARCHS 2 vs. Devils 0

Manchester scored once in the first period and once in the third to pace a 2-0 victory over the Devils at the Verizon Wireless Arena Friday night. Lowell put 34 shots on goal in the game, including 15 in the third period, but Jason LaBarbera denied them for his third shutout of the season.

Saturday, Devils 6 @ WOLF PACK 4

Rod Pelley scored three goals, including two in the third period, to lead the Devils to a 6-4 win at Hartford Saturday night. Grant Marshall had three assists and Justin Papineau had a goal and an assist as well for the Devils. Lowell matched a season-high with six goals, while Frank Doyle made 26 saves for his second straight victory.

In the standings

At 13-11-2-1 on the season, the Devils have 29 points in the standings, good for fourth place in the Atlantic Division. The Portland Pirates and Providence Bruins are tied for first place in the division with 31 points, just two ahead of the Devils. The Manchester Monarchs sit in third place with 30 points.

Coming Up

The Devils are on the road this Friday at Providence for a 7:05 p.m. start and on Saturday at Bridgeport for a 7:00 p.m. contest. Lowell returns to home ice on Sunday, December 17th at 4:05 p.m. against the Providence Bruins. One lucky fan that night will win a trip for two to see the New Jersey Devils host the Boston Bruins April 1st, including an overnight stay in New Jersey and round-trip limo service, courtesy of Corporate Coach & Limousine. Only fans participating in that night's Teddy Bear Toss, during the first intermission of that game, will be eligible to win. For more information, please contact the Lowell Devils office at (978) 458-PUCK.

After the game there will be a public skate on the Tsongas Arena ice, free for everyone in attendance, courtesy of Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union. A limited number of skates are available for use at no charge, or fans may bring their own to the game. Call the Devils at (978) 458-PUCK for tickets.

All Devils games, home and away, can be heard live on WCAP 980 AM, or online through B2 Networks at www.lowelldevilshockey.com, with the Voice of the Devils, Ryan Johnston.

The Gift of Devils Hockey!

Fulfill the needs of the hockey fan in your life with the gift of Lowell Devils hockey. The Devils are offering the Holiday Hat Trick - get a ticket to three games during the second half of the season and a Devils hat - for just $49. Also, the Devils team store, featuring the latest in Lowell Devils gear, is located in the Devils office at the Tsongas Arena. The store is open from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Around the Horns

The New Jersey Devils recalled LW Dan LaCouture from Lowell on Saturday.

Chris Minard and Justin Papineau are the only two Devils players with more than one multiple goal game this season.

Lowell has scored 18 goals in their last four victories, scoring six goals twice. They scored three goals in their last five losses, with three shutouts.

The Devils are 11-4-1-0 when scoring a power play goal.

Of the 24 goals Jordan Parise has allowed in net for the Devils this season, 11 have been power play goals (45.8%).

Rod Pelley's hat trick on Saturday was the first in team history, for or against.

Justin Papineau was selected the first star on Saturday night, the fifth time (in 23 games played) he has been the first star of a game this season. He also has two third star selections.

Of Papineau's team-leading 24 points, 19 of them (7g-12a) have come in his last 13 games, during which he has six multiple point contests. He had five points (2g-3a) in his first 10 games of the season. Leaders for Lowell:

Goals Bergfors (10)
Assists Papineau (15)
Points Papineau (24)
PIM Clarkson (53)
Plus/Minus Lachance, Papineau (+5)
Wins Doyle (8)
G.A.A. Doyle (2.60)
Save % Parise (.919)

Last Week:

Wed 12/6 Devils 4 @ SPRINGFIELD FALCONS 2

Fri 12/8 MANCHESTER MONARCHS 2 vs. Devils 0

Sat 12/9 Devils 6 @ HARTFORD WOLF PACK 4

This Week:

Fri 12/15 Devils @ PROVIDENCE BRUINS, 7:05 p.m.

Sat 12/16 Devils @ BRIDGEPORT SOUND TIGERS, 7:00 p.m.

Sun 12/17 DEVILS vs. Providence Bruins, 4:05 p.m., Tsongas Arena

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