'Dogs Head to Abbotsford for Two Games this Weekend
Published on December 30, 2013 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
With three straight wins and points in four consecutive contests, the Hamilton Bulldogs (15-14-0-4) head into a weekend road trip to Abbotsford, British Columbia on one of their hottest streaks of the season.
On Friday, January 3rd and Saturday, January 4th, the 'Dogs will be in Abbotsford to take on the Abbotsford Heat (American Hockey League affiliate of the Calgary Flames) in 10:00 p.m. ET starts on both nights. The games with be the third and fourth meetings between Hamilton and Abbotsford this season.
THIS WEEK'S GAME SCHEDULE / BROADCASTS (All times Eastern)
Friday, January 3rd at Abbotsford Heat, Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre, 10:00 p.m. - AM 900 CHML (9:30 pre-game)
Saturday, January 4th at Abbotsford Heat, Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre, 10:00 p.m. - AM 900 CHML (9:30 pre-game)
BULLDOGS AT A GLANCE
Record: 15-14-0-4, 34 points ... Home: 9-8-0-3, 21 points ... Road: 6-6-0-1, 13 points ... Standings: 2nd North Division, 7th Western Conference ... Last 10 games: 5-4-0-1 ... Longest winning streak: 4 (November 16th - November 23rd) ... Longest losing streak: 6 (November 2nd - November 15th) ... Leading scorers: F Martin St. Pierre (30 GP 7-18-25), F Louis Leblanc (30 GP 9-9-18), F Mike Blunden (26 GP 8-10-18) ... Goaltenders: Mike Condon (3 GP 1-1-0, 2.48 GAA, .909 Save %, 0 SO), Dustin Tokarski (22 GP 11-7-2, 2.30 GAA, .922 Save %, 1 SO) ... Power play - Home: 13-for-86, 15.1 per cent, 23rd AHL ... Road: 8-for-61, 13.1 per cent, 23rd AHL ... Overall: 21-for-147, 14.7 per cent, 23rd AHL ... Penalty killing - Home: 13-for-95, 86.3 per cent, 10th AHL ... Road: 16-for-72, 77.8 per cent, T-21st AHL ... Overall: 29-for-167, 82.6 per cent, 17th AHL ... Goals for per game: 2.52, T-24th AHL ... Goals against per game: 2.85, 15th AHL
OPPONENTS AT A GLANCE
ABBOTSFORD HEAT (Affiliation: Calgary Flames) - Head Coach: Troy Ward ... Record: 23-9-1-1, 48 points ... Home: 11-3-1-1, 24 points ... Road: 12-6-0-0, 24 points ... Standings: 1st West Division, 1st Western Conference ... Leading scorer: F Ben Street (26 GP 16-16-32) ... Leading goaltender: Joni Ortio (18 GP 15-2-0, 2.21 GAA, .926 Save %, 1 SO) ... Power play: 39-for-153, 25.5 per cent, 2nd AHL ... Penalty killing: 28-for-134, 79.1 per cent, 25th AHL ... Goals for per game: 3.35, 5th AHL ... Goals against per game: 2.71, 13th AHL ... Last 10 games: 6-3-1-0 ... All-time series: 14-10-1-5 ... Last season: 4-3-0-1 ... This season: 0-0-0-2 ... First-round NHL picks: F Greg Nemisz (Calgary, 2008), F Sven Baertschi (Calgary, 2011) ... Ontario-born players: F Ben Street (London), F Greg Nemisz (Courtice), F Josh Jooris (Burlington), D John Ramage (Mississauga), D Mark Cundari (Toronto)
TRANSACTIONS
December 26th - F Ben Duffy released from standard players' contract
INJURY REPORT
F Steve Quailer - Upper body - Day-to-day
D Drew Schiestel - Upper body - Day-to-day
PRACTICE / MORNING SKATE SCHEDULE (Subject to change)
Monday, December 30th - Practice - 12:30 p.m. (Copps Coliseum)
Tuesday, December 31st: Practice - 11:00 a.m. (Mohawk 4 Ice Centre, Hamilton)
Wednesday, January 1st: Off day
Thursday, January 2nd: Travel day
Friday, January 3rd: Morning skate - 11:15 a.m. (Abbotsford, British Columbia)
Saturday, January 4th: Morning skate - 11:15 a.m. (Abbotsford, British Columbia)
Sunday, January 5th: Travel day
Monday, January 6th: Off day
Note: Practices and morning skates are closed to the public, unless otherwise specified.
WEEK-IN-REVIEW (December 23rd - December 29th, 2013)
Thursday, December 26th, 2013 - HAMILTON 2 @ TORONTO 1 (OT)
Air Canada Centre, Toronto, Ontario
Hamilton Goals: Joonas Nattinen, Greg Pateryn*
Toronto Goals: T.J. Brennan
Goaltending: Hamilton: Dustin Tokarski (1 GA, 18 SV) / Toronto: Drew MacIntyre (2 GA, 38 SV)
Power Play: Hamilton: 0-for-7 / Toronto: 1-for-5
* - Game-winning goal
Hamilton Bulldogs defenceman Greg Pateryn scored 3:53 into overtime to earn the 'Dogs first win in six games 2-1 over the Toronto Marlies on Thursday afternoon at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario. Forward Joonas Nattinen also scored for Hamilton, while Dustin Tokarski made 18 saves for the win.
Friday, December 27th, 2013 - TORONTO 2 @ HAMILTON 4
Copps Coliseum, Hamilton, Ontario
Toronto Goals: Carter Ashton, Sam Carrick
Hamilton Goals: Mike Blunden (2), Sven Andrighetto*, Martin St. Pierre
Goaltending: Toronto: Drew MacIntyre (4 GA, 45 SV) / Hamilton: Dustin Tokarski (2 GA, 20 SV)
Power Play: Toronto: 1-for-2 / Hamilton: 1-for-3
* - Game-winning goal
Two second-period goals from forward Mike Blunden led the way for the Hamilton Bulldogs as they defeated the Toronto Marlies 4-2 on Friday night at Copps Coliseum to sweep a home-and-home series with their North Division rivals. Forwards Sven Andrighetto and Martin St. Pierre also scored for Hamilton, while Dustin Tokarski made 20 saves in goal for the victory.
Saturday, December 28th, 2013 - HAMILTON 4 @ UTICA 3 (SO)
Utica Memorial Auditorium, Utica, New York
Hamilton Goals: Gabriel Dumont, Louis Leblanc, Greg Pateryn
Utica Goals: Alexandre Grenier, Darren Archibald, Henrik Tommernes
Shootout Goals: Hamilton: Maxime Macenauer, Martin St. Pierre, Nathan Beaulieu* / Utica: Nicklas Jensen, Alexandre Grenier
Goaltending: Hamilton: Mike Condon (3 GA, 28 SV) / Utica: Joe Cannata (3 GA, 37 SV)
Power Play: Hamilton: 0-for-1 / Utica: 2-for-6
* - Game-winning goal
It took six rounds of the shootout, but the Hamilton Bulldogs left Utica, New York on Saturday evening with their third straight win as the 'Dogs topped the Utica Comets 4-3 at Utica Memorial Auditorium. Forwards Gabriel Dumont and Louis Leblanc as well as defenceman Greg Pateryn scored in regulation, then forwards Maxime Macenauer and Martin St. Pierre as well as defenceman Nathan Beaulieu added goals in the shootout. Mike Condon made 28 saves to preserve the win for Hamilton.
MOLSON CUP - THREE STARS LEADERS
(1st Star - 5 pts, 2nd Star - 3 pts, 3rd Star - 1 pt)
Player Points
1. Dustin Tokarski 25
2. Mike Blunden 19
3. Gabriel Dumont 17
4. Martin St. Pierre 13
5. Patrick Holland 11
6. Sven Andrighetto 9
7. Louis Leblanc 8
8. Joonas Nattinen 7
T9. Stephen MacAulay 5
T9. Robert Mayer 5
11. Christian Thomas 4
T12. Magnus Nygren 3
T12. Nick Tarnasky 3
T12. Greg Pateryn 3
T15. Akim Aliu 1
T15. Nathan Beaulieu 1
T15. Joel Chouinard 1
THE DAN LAWRIE INSURANCE PREMIUM PLAYER OF THE GAME
(10 pts - Hardest working Hamilton Bulldogs player)
Player Points
1. Louis Leblanc 40
T2. Greg Pateryn 30
T2. Gabriel Dumont 30
T4. Sven Andrighetto 20
T4. Justin Courtnall 20
T4. Dustin Tokarski 20
T4. Maxime Macenauer 20
T4. Mike Blunden 20
T4. Stefan Fournier 20
T4. Nathan Beaulieu 20
T11. Robert Mayer 10
T11. Akim Aliu 10
T11. Steve Quailer 10
T11. Morgan Ellis 10
T11. Christian Thomas 10
T11. Joonas Nattinen 10
T11. Patrick Holland 10
T11. Nick Tarnasky 10
T11. Jarred Tinordi 10
BOXING DAY SALE
The 'Dogs will be having a Boxing Day ticket offer from December 26th to December 31st. Fans can purchase tickets to any remaining regular season home game at Copps Coliseum for season ticket holder pricing, plus services charges through Ticketmaster. Tickets are $10 in the blue section, $13 in red, and $15 in gold and can be purchased online only by using the code HOLIDAYS.
BRUISER'S BIRTHDAY!
The 'Dogs next home game on Saturday, January 11th at 7:00 p.m. versus the Rochester Americans will be a celebration of Bruiser's 18th birthday! To mark the occasion, fans attending the game will receive a free Bruiser bobblehead.
VISIT ORLANDO NIGHT
Sunday, January 12th will be Visit Orlando Night at Copps Coliseum as the 'Dogs take on the Iowa Wild at 4:00 p.m. That night, one trip for four to Orlando, Florida will be given away!
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, January 6th
- Monday, January 20th
- Date TBD - Early February
- Tuesday, February 25th
- Monday, March 3rd
- Tuesday, March 18th
SATURDAY FAMILY PACK
For all The New 953 Fresh FM and Maple Lodge Farms Family Night Saturday games, the Bulldogs offer 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 $140 for a 10-ticket flex pack, 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.
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.
American Hockey League Stories from December 30, 2013
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- Chicago Wolves Donning First Responders Jerseys for Fire and Police Charities - Chicago Wolves
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- Coyotes Recall Chris Brown from Portland - Portland Pirates
- Bracken Kearns Hits 500 Then 1st NHL Goal - Worcester Sharks Weekly - Worcester Sharks
- Rowney Recalled by Penguins from Wheeling - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Iowa Signs Peters to AHL Deal, Recalls Jobke from Orlando - Iowa Wild
- Minnesota Recalls Blum from Iowa - Iowa Wild
- Falcons Weekly Notes - Springfield Falcons
- Bears Enter 2014 On Winning Note - Hershey Bears
- Youth Jersey Night at the BMO Tonight, Week 13 Recap - Rockford IceHogs
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- 'Dogs Head to Abbotsford for Two Games this Weekend - Hamilton Bulldogs
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