'Dogs begin three-game homestand tonight
Published on March 10, 2006 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
After earning five wins on their seven-game road trip, the Hamilton Bulldogs (28-34-0-3) begin a three-game homestand tonight when they battle the Manitoba Moose (36-18-5-3) at 7:30 p.m. Hamilton has a record of 2-3-0-1 against the Moose this season. Tonight's game can be seen live on Cable 14.
The Bulldogs are back in action tomorrow when they face the Philadelphia Phantoms (25-29-1-7) at 7:00 p.m. Philadelphia is making their first and only visit to Hamilton this season. In the first meeting of the season on December 16, the Bulldogs defeated the Phantoms 3-1. The âDogs finish three games in four days on Monday, when the Iowa Stars (28-27-1-6) make their first ever, and only visit this season to Copps Coliseum. Game time is 7:30 p.m. In the first meeting of the season on November 19, the Stars defeated the Bulldogs 1-0.
The Bulldogs are pleased to offer fans the âMarch Break Family Pack' consisting of four (4) tickets and four (4) t-shirts for only $60 to any of the Bulldogs next three games: Friday March 10 vs. Manitoba Moose (7:30 p.m.); Saturday, March 11 vs. Philadelphia Phantoms (7:00 p.m.); or Monday, March 13 vs. Iowa Stars (7:30 p.m.). Fans can purchase the âMarch Break Family Pack' at the Copps Coliseum Box Office, any Ticketmaster outlet, online at ticketmaster.ca, or by calling (905) 527-7666.
Fans can listen to this weekend's games, and every Bulldogs game, on the flagship station of the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Network, Hamilton's 820 CHAM "The Legend". Fans can also listen to or watch Bulldogs games on-line at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com. To listen online, click on the âBulldogs Action 820 CHAM Listen Live' Icon on the âDogs website. A partnership between the AHL and B2 allows fans to watch every Hamilton Bulldogs game this season. To watch a game, go to the Bulldogs website and click on the B2 âWatch the Game Live' icon. Ellery Award winning broadcaster Derek Wills will provide the play-by-play call of all 80 regular season games with Al Craig providing the colour commentary for home games and select road games.
PLAYER NOTES
- Hamilton is 9-3 in their last 12 games.
- G Jaroslav Halak recorded two shutouts last week. Halak posted his first career AHL shutout in only his second career AHL start on Tuesday, February 28, when the Bulldogs defeated the San Antonio Rampage 1-0 in overtime. The native of Bratislava, Slovakia then posted another shutout just two games later as Hamilton blanked Cleveland 3-0 on Friday, March 3.
- RW Andrei Kostitsyn has eight points (3g-5a) in his last seven games.
- LW Pierre Dagenais has seven points (6g-1a) in his last seven games.
- C Francis Lemieux has six points (2g-4a) in his last six games.
- C Corey Locke has recorded six points (1g-5a) in his last six games.
- LW Peter Vandermeer posted his first multi-goal game of the season, collecting two goals and one assist on March 3.
- D Andrew Archer recorded his first point in 14 games when he earned an assist in the Bulldogs' 4-1 loss to the Barons on Saturday, March 4.
2005-06 BULLDOGS LEADERS
Points 43 - Pouliot
Goals 19 - Winchester
Assists 28 - Pouliot
Plus/Minus 14 - Smith
Penalty Minutes 183 - Vandermeer
Power Play Goals 13 - Winchester
Short Handed Goals 2 - Kostitsyn, Lapierre, Lambert, Milroy
Game Winning Goals 3 - Pouliot, Winchester
Overtime Goals 1 - Sanford, Winchester
Empty Net Goals 1 - Milroy, Lapierre, Lemieux, Pouliot
Games Played 63 - Pouliot
UPCOMING PROMOTIONS
2-FOR-1 MERCHANDISE SALE THIS WEEKEND!
At the Bulldogs games on March 10 and March 11, fans will have the opportunity to purchase 2-for-1 merchandise. Please visit one of our merchandise kiosks on the concourse during these two games to take advantage of this great deal! This offer is valid on select merchandise only and applies to only one item. The offer does not apply to the Bulldogs online store or any Sports Obsession locations.
CAVENDISH FARMS TOONIE FRIES FRIDAY!
When the Bulldogs take on the Moose tonight, fans can purchase French fries for only a toonie courtesy of Cavendish Farms! All proceeds will go towards the Hamilton Bulldogs Youth Fund!
FAMILY FITNESS NIGHT ON MARCH 11!
On Saturday, March 11, when the Bulldogs host the Philadelphia Phantoms at 7:00 p.m., Family Fitness is offering two lucky fans the chance to get fit for free! They are giving away two full memberships to Family Fitness gyms complete with a starter pack. You'll also get your fix of Bulldogs games -- they are giving away a flex pack to the remainder of the games this season!
SMITH & McKAY FLOWER GIVEAWAY!
Also on Saturday, March 11, when the Bulldogs face the Phantoms, select fans will receive flowers as they enter the building courtesy of Smith & McKay.
BULLDOGS TICKETS!
Tickets are available at Copps Coliseum Box Office (in-person sales only), any TicketMaster outlet, online at ticketmaster.ca or at the âOfficial Practice Facility of the Hamilton Bulldogs' - the Mohawk 4-Ice Centre, which is located at 710 Mountain Brow Blvd. in Hamilton. Tickets are also available at the following Sports Obsession locations: Jackson Square, Centre Mall, Limeridge Mall, and the Fairview St. location in Burlington. For group ticket information, visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com or call (905) 529-8500 or 1-866-DOGS-TIX.
American Hockey League Stories from March 10, 2006
- Kanko Scores Game-Winner In Overtime For Monarchs - Manchester Monarchs
- Morgan's three points lead Admirals past Bridgeport - Norfolk Admirals
- Admirals Top Cleveland 6-3 - Milwaukee Admirals
- Barons Defeated at Milwaukee, 6-3 - Cleveland Barons
- Halak leads 'Dogs to Victory - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Sound Tigers Drop Weekend Opener 4-2 In Norfolk - Bridgeport Islanders
- P-Bruins Defeat Lock Monsters 4-1 - Providence Bruins
- Pirates edge Bears 3-2 in overtime at Portland - Hershey Bears
- Bruins take down Lock Monsters, 4-1 - Albany Devils
- Phantoms Ride Four Power Play Goals To 6-3 Win - Adirondack Phantoms
- Atlanta Calls for Backup - Chicago Wolves
- Norfolk Adds Two PTOs - Norfolk Admirals
- Nasreddine Recalled by Pittsburgh - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Ak-Sar-Ben Knights Add Kersten To Front Office Staff - Abbotsford Heat
- Bears in Portland tonight with a shot at first place - Hershey Bears
- Sound Tigers and Islanders Make Moves - Bridgeport Islanders
- Canucks Re-Assign Ouellet to Moose - Manitoba Moose
- Griffins add two to front office - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Francisco Is Healthy, Released From Tryout - Manchester Monarchs
- Danis returns to Bulldogs - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Lebda assigned by Red Wings - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Holt assigned to Wolf Pack - Connecticut Whale
- AHL Quick Hits - AHL
- Blackhawks recall Mark Cullen from Norfolk - Norfolk Admirals
- B2 Networks AHL Game of the Week - AHL
- Falcons Host Wolf Pack Tonight - Springfield Falcons
- Stars win, just one point from final playoff spot - Iowa Chops
- 'Dogs begin three-game homestand tonight - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Wilkes-Barre/Scranton gets three from Pittsburgh - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- P-Bruins, Dunkin' Donuts Announce Jersey Auction - Providence Bruins
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