'Dogs Head into Three-Game Week on Four-Game Win Streak
November 25, 2013 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
Riding a season-best four-game winning streak, the Hamilton Bulldogs (9-7-0-3) head into the final week of November as one of the hottest teams in the American Hockey League. They will look to build upon last week's strong performances against the Texas Stars and Syracuse Crunch with three games against North Division rivals this week.
On Wednesday, November 27th, the Bulldogs will travel to Rochester, New York to take on the Rochester Americans (AHL affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres) at 7:05 p.m. at Blue Cross Arena in the fourth of eight meetings this season. Hamilton is 1-2-0-0 against Rochester this season.
On Friday, November 29th, the 'Dogs will host the Toronto Marlies (AHL affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs) at 7:30 p.m. at Copps Coliseum in the fourth of 12 meetings between the two teams this season. The 'Dogs are 1-2-0-0 against the Marlies this season.
On Saturday, November 30th, Hamilton will host the Lake Erie Monsters (AHL affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche) at 7:00 p.m. at Copps Coliseum in the fourth of 10 meetings this season. Hamilton is 1-1-0-1 through three meetings with Lake Erie this season.
THIS WEEK'S GAME SCHEDULE / BROADCASTS (All times Eastern)
Wednesday, November 27th at Rochester Americans, Blue Cross Arena, 7:05 p.m. - AM 900 CHML (6:30 pre-game)
Friday, November 29th vs. Toronto Marlies, Copps Coliseum, 7:30 p.m. - AM 900 CHML (7:00 pre-game), Cable 14
Saturday, November 30th vs. Lake Erie Monsters, Copps Coliseum, 7:00 p.m. - AM 900 CHML (6:30 pre-game)
BULLDOGS AT A GLANCE
Record: 9-7-0-3, 21 points ... Home: 6-5-0-2, 14 points ... Road: 3-2-0-1, 7 points ... Standings: T-1st North Division, T-3rd Western Conference ... Last 10 games: 4-5-0-1 ... Longest winning streak: 4 (November 16th - November 23rd) ... Longest losing streak: 6 (November 2nd - November 15th) ... Leading scorers: F Martin St. Pierre (16 GP 3-11-14), F Louis Leblanc (16 GP 6-6-12), F Sven Andrighetto (15 GP 7-4-11) ... Goaltenders: Robert Mayer (7 GP 1-4-2, 3.39 GAA, .891 Save %, 0 SO), Dustin Tokarski (14 GP 8-3-1, 1.91 GAA, .935 Save %, 1 SO) ... Power play - Home: 10-for-60, 16.7 per cent, 17th AHL ... Road: 5-for-30, 16.7 per cent, T-18th AHL ... Overall: 15-for-90, 16.7 per cent, 14th AHL ... Penalty killing - Home: 9-for-62, 85.5 per cent, T-11th AHL ... Road: 5-for-34, 85.3 per cent, 10th AHL ... Overall: 14-for-96, 85.4 per cent, 6th AHL ... Goals for per game: 2.68, 20th AHL ... Goals against per game: 2.79, T-11th AHL
OPPONENTS AT A GLANCE
ROCHESTER AMERICANS (Affiliation: Buffalo Sabres) - Head Coach: Chadd Cassidy ... Record: 7-7-2-2, 18 points ... Home: 4-3-1-1, 10 points ... Road: 3-4-1-1, 8 points ... Standings: 4th North Division, T-11th Western Conference ... Leading scorer: F Luke Adam (15 GP 13-5-18) ... Leading goaltender: Matt Hackett (13 GP 4-6-2, 3.06 GAA, .907 Save %, 0 SO) ... Power play: 19-for-84, 22.6 per cent, 4th AHL ... Penalty killing: 20-for-89, 77.5 per cent, 28th AHL ... Goals for per game: 2.83, 15th AHL ... Goals against per game: 3.44, T-26th AHL ... Last 10 games: 3-5-1-1 ... All-time series: 73-80-7-0-7 ... Last season: 2-9-0-1 ... This season: 1-2-0-0 ... First-round NHL picks: F Colton Gillies (Minnesota, 2007), F Joel Armia (Buffalo, 2011), D Rasmus Ristolainen (Buffalo, 2013) ... Ontario-born players: F Mike Zigomanis (Toronto), F Johnny McGuire (Peterborough), F Phil Varone (Vaughan), F Alex Hutchings (Burlington), F Matt Ellis (Welland), F Dan Catenacci (Newmarket), F Jamie Tardif (Welland), D Nick Crawford (Caledon), G Matt Hackett (London)
TORONTO MARLIES (Affiliation: Toronto Maple Leafs) - Head Coach: Steve Spott ... Record: 10-7-1-0, 21 points ... Home: 7-2-0-0, 14 points ... Road: 3-5-1-0, 7 points ... Standings: T-1st North Division, T-3rd Western Conference ... Leading scorer: D T.J. Brennan (18 GP 11-10-21), F Spencer Abbott (17 GP 3-18-21) ... Leading goaltender: Drew MacIntyre (14 GP 9-5-0, 2.41 GAA, .907 Save %, 0 SO) ... Power play: 16-for-93, 17.2 per cent, 13th AHL ... Penalty killing: 17-for-85, 80.0 per cent, 24th AHL ... Goals for per game: 2.94, T-11th AHL ... Goals against per game: 2.78, 10th AHL ... Last 10 games: 5-4-1-0 ... All-time series: 44-38-7-8 ... Last season: 5-5-1-1 ... This season: 1-2-0-0 ... First-round NHL picks: F Carter Ashton (Tampa Bay, 2009), F Tyler Biggs (Toronto, 2011), D Stuart Percy (Toronto, 2011) ... Ontario-born players: F Greg McKegg (St. Thomas), D Stuart Percy (Oakville), F Spencer Abbott (Hamilton), F Sam Carrick (Markham), F Andrew Crescenzi (Thornhill), F Jamie Devane (Mississauga), F Mike Duco (Toronto), F David Broll (Mississauga), F Josh Leivo (Innisfil), F Kory Nagy (London)
LAKE ERIE MONSTERS (Affiliation: Colorado Avalanche) - Head Coach: Dean Chynoweth ... Record: 9-7-0-1, 19 points ... Home: 6-5-0-1, 13 points ... Road: 3-2-0-0, 6 points ... Standings: 3rd North Division, T-9th Western Conference ... Leading scorer: F Bryan Lerg (17 GP 8-8-16) ... Leading goaltender: Calvin Pickard (11 GP 5-5-1, 2.59 GAA, .912 Save %, 1 SO) ... Power play: 17-for-83, 20.5 per cent, 8th AHL ... Penalty killing: 16-for-97, 83.5 per cent, T-13th AHL ... Goals for per game: 2.88, 14th AHL ... Goals against per game: 3.00, T-20th AHL ... Last 10 games: 6-3-0-1 ... All-time series: 25-18-1-7 ... Last season: 3-4-0-1 ... This season: 1-1-0-1 ... First-round NHL picks: D Duncan Siemens (Colorado, 2011), F Joey Hishon (Colorado, 2010) ... Ontario-born players: F Andrew Agozzino (Kleinburg), F Garrett Meurs (Ripley), F Joey Hishon (Stratford), F Mike Sgarbossa (Campbellville), F Mitchell Heard (Bowmanville), D Daniel Maggio (Windsor)
TRANSACTIONS
November 18th - F Stephen MacAulay recalled by Hamilton Bulldogs from Wheeling Nailers
November 25th - F Erik Nystrom released by Hamilton Bulldogs from professional try out contract
INJURY REPORT
F Sven Andrighetto - Lower body - Day-to-day
D Darren Dietz - Upper body - Day-to-day
F Stefan Fournier - Upper body - Day-to-day
F Patrick Holland - Lower body - Day-to-day
D Magnus Nygren - Upper body - Day-to-day
PRACTICE / MORNING SKATE SCHEDULE (Subject to change)
Monday, November 25th: Practice - 7:00 p.m. (Brantford & District Civic Centre)*
Tuesday, November 26th: Practice - 11:45 a.m. (Copps Coliseum)
Wednesday, November 27th: Morning skate - 10:00 a.m. (Copps Coliseum)
Thursday, November 28th: Practice - 12:00 p.m. (Copps Coliseum)
Friday, November 29th: Morning skate - 10:00 a.m. (Copps Coliseum)
Saturday, November 30th: Morning skate - 10:00 a.m. (Copps Coliseum)
Sunday, December 1st: Off day
Monday, December 2nd: Practice - 11:00 a.m. (Copps Coliseum)
*Open to public
Note: Practices and morning skates are closed to the public, unless otherwise specified.
WEEK-IN-REVIEW (November 18th - November 24th, 2013)
Tuesday, November 19th, 2013 - TEXAS 1 @ HAMILTON 5
Copps Coliseum, Hamilton, Ontario
Texas Goals: Colton Sceviour
Hamilton Goals: Nick Tarnasky (2), Steve Quailer*, Stephen MacAulay, Erik Nystrom
Goaltending: Texas: Cristopher Nilstorp (4 GA, 21 SV), Allen York (1 GA, 7 SV) / Hamilton: Dustin Tokarski (1 GA, 30 SV)
Power Play: Texas: 0-for-2 / Hamilton: 1-for-2
* - Game-winning goal
A three-goal second period and a stellar game in goal by Dustin Tokarski propelled the Hamilton Bulldogs to a 5-1 victory over the Texas Stars (9-6-2-1) on Tuesday evening at Copps Coliseum. The win was the first through 17 games this season in which the 'Dogs edged their opponents by more than one goal. Forwards Nick Tarnasky (2), Steve Quailer, Stephen MacAulay and Erik Nystrom scored for Hamilton, while goaltender Dustin Tokarski made 30 saves in the win.
Friday, November 22nd, 2013 - SYRACUSE 1 @ HAMILTON 4
Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec
Syracuse Goals: J.P. Cote
Hamilton Goals: Mike Blunden (2), Morgan Ellis*, Gabriel Dumont
Goaltending: Syracuse: Cedrick Desjardins (3 GA, 23 SV) / Hamilton: Dustin Tokarski (1 GA, 25 SV)
Power Play: Syracuse: 0-for-3 / Hamilton: 0-for-3
* - Game-winning goal
Led by a three-point night from forward Mike Blunden and another rock-solid performance by goaltender Dustin Tokarski, the Hamilton Bulldogs dropped the Syracuse Crunch 4-1 Friday night at Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. Blunden (2), defenceman Morgan Ellis and forward Gabriel Dumont scored for Hamilton, while goaltender Dustin Tokarski made 25 saves in the win.
Saturday, November 23rd, 2013 - HAMILTON 3 @ SYRACUSE 0
War Memorial Arena at The Oncenter, Syracuse, New York
Hamilton Goals: Christian Thomas, Greg Pateryn, Nathan Beaulieu
Syracuse Goals: N/A
Goaltending: Hamilton: Dustin Tokarski (0 GA, 43 SV) / Syracuse: Cedrick Desjardins (3 GA, 30 SV)
Power Play: Hamilton: 3-for-7 / Syracuse: 0-for-6
* - Game-winning goal
Dustin Tokarski came back to haunt his former team once again on Saturday night in Syracuse, New York, as the Hamilton Bulldogs' (9-7-0-3) goaltender made 43 saves in a 3-0 shutout victory over the Syracuse Crunch (9-6-1-1). The win was Hamilton's season-best fourth straight. Forward Christian Thomas and defencemen Greg Pateryn and Nathan Beaulieu scored for Hamilton.
MOLSON CUP - THREE STARS LEADERS
(1st Star - 5 pts, 2nd Star - 3 pts, 3rd Star - 1 pt)
Player Points
1. Dustin Tokarski 24
T2. Martin St. Pierre 8
T2. Mike Blunden 8
4. Sven Andrighetto 6
T5. Louis Leblanc 5
T5. Stephen MacAulay 5
T7. Robert Mayer 4
T7. Gabriel Dumont 4
T9. Magnus Nygren 3
T9. Patrick Holland 3
T9. Joonas Nattinen 3
T9. Christian Thomas 3
T9. Nick Tarnasky 3
14. Akim Aliu 1
THE DAN LAWRIE INSURANCE PREMIUM PLAYER OF THE GAME
(10 pts - Hardest working Hamilton Bulldogs player)
Player Points
T1. Greg Pateryn 20
T1. Louis Leblanc 20
T1. Sven Andrighetto 20
T1. Justin Courtnall 20
T1. Dustin Tokarski 20
T6. Robert Mayer 10
T6. Gabriel Dumont 10
T6. Maxime Macenauer 10
T6. Akim Aliu 10
T6. Stefan Fournier 10
T6. Mike Blunden 10
T6. Steve Quailer 10
T6. Morgan Ellis 10
T6. Nathan Beaulieu 10
BOOTS & HEARTS NIGHT THIS FRIDAY
Friday night's game versus the Toronto Marlies at 7:30 p.m. at Copps Coliseum will be Boots & Hearts Night, presented by KX94.7 New Country FM. KX94.7 will be on site for the game and one trip to the Boots & Hearts Music Festival will be given away. There will also be a special pre-game ceremony to honour the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
HOLIDAY FLEX TICKET PACKAGES ON SALE NOW
Bulldogs Holiday Flex Packs are on sale now, featuring 10 blue section tickets for just $99 plus HST! It's the perfect gift for the hard-core hockey fan, and with purchase you are entered for a chance to win a trip for four to Orlando, Florida. For more information, call 1-866-DOGS-TIX or visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com .
SATURDAY FAMILY PACK
For all The New 953 Fresh FM and Maple Lodge Farms Family Night Saturday games, the Bulldogs are now offering a special ticket and meal combo. For as low as $20, you will receive a ticket, a hot dog, chips and a pop. This offer is valid on purchases of three to nine tickets only. Call 1-866-DOGS-TIX to purchase tickets.
TICKET INFORMATION
Hamilton Bulldogs flex tickets and group tickets are on sale now. Starting as low as $99 for a 10-ticket Holiday Flex Pack until the end of December, we have great packages available for you to enjoy more Hockey Unleashed! For more information, call 1-866-DOGS-TIX or visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com . Single-game tickets are available at the Copps Coliseum FirstOntario Box Office, online at www.ticketmaster.ca, or by calling 1-866-DOGS-TIX or 905-529-8500.
DOG BITES ON Y108
Catch Dog Bites on Y108 Thursday, November 28th between 3:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. as Bulldogs forward Justin Courtnall joins the afternoon show to discuss all things Bulldogs!
HAMILTON BULLDOGS HOCKEY HOUR
Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Hour is an interactive one-hour radio show on AM 900 CHML co-hosted by Hamilton Bulldogs Play-By-Play Announcer Derek Wills and Colour Commentator Al Craig. It consists of segments such as week-in-reviews, week-in-previews and live interviews with Hamilton Bulldogs coaches and players. During each show, fans have an opportunity to ask guests questions on the air, get autographs and win prizes. The show is hosted at Frank and Teressa's Anchor Bar, located at 2 King Street West inside Jackson Square in Hamilton. The restaurant offers 50 per cent off pizza with a beer purchase during show time.
The scheduled dates of Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Hour shows for the rest of the 2013-2014 season are as follows:
- Monday, December 2nd
- Monday, December 16th
- Monday, January 6th
- Monday, January 20th
- Date TBD - Early February
- Tuesday, February 25th
- Monday, March 3rd
- Tuesday, March 18th
MILITARY NIGHT JERSEY AUCTION
The special military-themed jerseys worn by the Bulldogs on Military Night on Friday, November 8th will be available via silent auction at every Bulldogs home game until December 13th. A few of these jerseys will be available at the Bulldogs Foundation booth each game for a minimum $200 bid.
This week's schedule for the silent auction is as follows:
November 29
Greg Pateryn
Jarred Tinordi
Louis Leblanc
Dustin Tokarski
Gabriel Dumont
November 30
Patrick Holland
Magnus Nygren
Ben Duffy
*NOTE: This schedule is subject to change at the sole discretion of the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Club*
Y108 $3 BEER NIGHT
Every Friday Bulldogs game throughout the 2013-2014 season is Y108 $3 Beer Night, featuring live entertainment and $3 beers from the time doors open at 6:30 p.m. until puck drop at 7:30 p.m.
THE NEW 953 FRESH FM AND MAPLE LODGE FARMS FAMILY NIGHT
Every Saturday Bulldogs game throughout the 2013-2014 season is The New 953 Fresh FM and Maple Lodge Farms Family Night, featuring a family-friendly atmosphere and a great value meal program, which includes a chicken dog, a bag of chips and a can of pop for $7, taxes included, available at the Maple Lodge Farms concession behind section 126.
JUNIOR BULLDOGS SUNDAYS
Every Sunday Bulldogs game throughout the 2013-2014 season is Junior Bulldogs Sunday, presented by Fortinos, featuring post-game autograph sessions and post-game skates for kids aged 14 and under (helmets strongly recommended). Fortinos also offers $12 blue section tickets for Sunday games, only available at Fortinos locations.
BRUISER'S BUDDIES KIDS CLUB
Do you have a young Bulldogs fan in your life who is also a big fan of Bruiser, the best mascot in the AHL? Then Bruiser's Buddies Kid's Club is for you.
Membership is $15 per child (ages 13 and under) and includes the following:
- 1 FREE ticket per month in the Bruiser's Buddies Section 118
- An exclusive Bruiser's Buddies Kids Club t-shirt
- Invite to a Kids Club ONLY skate with the Bulldogs players
- Official 2013-2014 game puck
- Autographed Bruiser print
- Exclusive Kids Club membership card with 10% discount on Bulldogs merchandise
For more information or to register, contact Brianne Whitty at 905-777-2368 or brianne.whitty@hamiltonbulldogs.com .
BULLDOGS MERCHANDISE
Fans can get all their Bulldogs merchandise during home games at the "Dawg House" store, located behind section 114 on the concourse level at Copps Coliseum. There are several great items fans can purchase to show off their Bulldogs pride, including hats, t-shirts, jackets, replica jerseys, foam fingers and other select novelty items.
LISTEN LIVE ON HAMILTON'S AM 900 CHML
Listen to all Bulldogs regular season and post-season games live on Hamilton's AM 900 CHML or on www.900chml.com . Veteran Play-By-Play Announcer Derek Wills calls the action for all regular season and post-season games and is joined by Colour Commentator Al Craig for all home games and select away games. Every broadcast on AM 900 CHML features a half hour pre-game show hosted by Rick Zamperin and half hour post-game show hosted by Matt Holmes.
WATCH LIVE ON AHL LIVE
Watch the Bulldogs while they're on the road with AHL Live! Now you can watch all the best hockey action from wherever you are...live on your computer. AHL Live online is the only place where you can catch every game, from every AHL team, all season long! Visit www.ahllive.com for more information.
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- Wolf Pack Announce Player Transactions - Hartford Wolf Pack
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