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'Dogs Start Nine-Game Road Trip with Four in Texas this Week

March 24, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release


With playoff hopes on the line, the Hamilton Bulldogs start a nine-game road trip this week with four games in Texas.

On Tuesday, March 25th, the Bulldogs will visit the Texas Stars (American Hockey League affiliate of the Dallas Stars) at Cedar Park Center in Cedar Park, Texas at 8:30 p.m. ET. The game will be the third of four between these teams this season and Hamilton's first visit to Cedar Park in 2013-2014.

On Friday, March 28th, Hamilton will take on the San Antonio Rampage (AHL affiliate of the Florida Panthers) at AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas at 8:30 p.m. ET. The matchup will be the third of four between the 'Dogs and Rampage in 2013-2014 as well as Hamilton's first visit to San Antonio this season.

The Bulldogs will return to Cedar Park to go head-to-head with the Stars for the final time this season on Saturday, March 29th at 8:00 p.m. ET.

On Sunday, March 30th, Hamilton will wrap up the Texas portion of the nine-game road swing with a 5:00 p.m. ET contest with San Antonio back at AT&T Center in the final game between the two teams this season.

THIS WEEK'S GAME SCHEDULE / BROADCASTS (All times Eastern)

Tuesday, March 25th at Texas Stars, Cedar Park Center, 8:30 p.m. - AM 900 CHML (8:00 pre-game)

Friday, March 28th at San Antonio Rampage, AT&T Center, 8:30 p.m. - AM 900 CHML (8:00 pre-game)

Saturday, March 29th at Texas Stars, Cedar Park Center, 8:00 p.m. - AM 900 CHML (7:30 pre-game)

Sunday, March 30th at San Antonio Rampage, AT&T Center, 5:00 p.m. - TSN 690, AM 900 CHML (4:30 pre-game)

BULLDOGS AT A GLANCE

Record: 28-31-1-4, 61 points ... Home: 14-18-1-3, 32 points ... Road: 14-13-0-1, 29 points ... Standings: 5th North Division, T-13th Western Conference ... Last 10 games: 4-6-0-0 ... Longest winning streak: 6 (December 26th - January 10th) ... Longest losing streak: 6 (November 2nd - November 15th) ... Leading scorers: F Martin St. Pierre (60 GP 10-33-43), F Sven Andrighetto (52 GP 14-19-33), F Mike Blunden (57 GP 15-15-30) ... Goaltenders: Devan Dubnyk (4 GP 0-3-0, 3.48 GAA, .881 Save %, 0 SO), Robert Mayer (25 GP 8-14-2, 2.83 GAA, .906 Save %, 0 SO), Dustin Tokarski (37 GP 19-14-2, 2.36 GAA, .919 Save %, 1 SO), ... Power play - Home: 20-for-159, 12.6 per cent, 30th AHL ... Road: 19-for-131, 14.5 per cent, T-21st AHL ... Overall: 39-for-290, 13.4 per cent, 29th AHL ... Penalty killing - Home: 29-for-167, 82.6 per cent, 17th AHL ... Road: 28-for-138, 79.7 per cent, 20th AHL ... Overall: 57-for-305, 81.3 per cent, T-18th AHL ... Goals for per game: 2.36, T-28th AHL ... Goals against per game: 2.91, 16th AHL

OPPONENTS AT A GLANCE

TEXAS STARS (Affiliation: Dallas Stars) - Head Coach: Willie Desjardins ... Record: 41-17-3-5, 90 points ... Home: 24-7-0-1, 49 points ... Road: 17-10-3-4, 41 points ... Standings: 1st West Division, 1st Western Conference ... Leading scorer: F Travis Morin (58 GP 31-47-78) ... Leading goaltender: Cristopher Nilstorp (40 GP 22-12-4, 2.59 GAA, .915 Save %, 2 SO) ... Power play: 75-for-292, 25.7 per cent, 1st AHL ... Penalty killing: 36-for-255, 85.9 per cent, T-3rd AHL ... Goals for per game: 3.56, 2nd AHL ... Goals against per game: 2.71, 9th AHL ... Last 10 games: 8-1-0-1 ... All-time series: 8-1-1-0 ... Last season: 2-0-0-0 ... This season: 1-0-1-0 ... First-round NHL picks: F Scott Glennie (Dallas, 2009), D Jamie Oleksiak (Dallas, 2011), G Jack Campbell (Dallas, 2010) ... Ontario-born players: F Kevin Henderson (Toronto), F Brett Ritchie (Orangeville), F Mike Hedden (Dunnville), D Jamie Oleksiak (Toronto), D Cameron Gaunce (Markham)

SAN ANTONIO RAMPAGE (Affiliation: Florida Panthers) - Head Coach: Tom Rowe ... Record: 26-29-3-6, 61 points ... Home: 14-8-3-3, 34 points ... Road: 12-21-0-3, 27 points ... Standings: 5th West Division, T-13th Western Conference ... Leading scorer: F Bobby Butler (61 GP 21-21-42) ... Leading goaltender: Michael Houser (20 GP 10-8-1, 2.74 GAA, .912 Save %, 0 SO) ... Power play: 45-for-274, 16.4 per cent, 18th AHL ... Penalty killing: 65-for-308, 78.9 per cent, 28th AHL ... Goals for per game: 2.77, 20th AHL ... Goals against per game: 3.05, T-23rd AHL ... Last 10 games: 3-6-0-1 ... All-time series: 12-6-0-0 ... Last season: 1-1-0-0 ... This season: 1-1-0-0 ... First-round NHL picks: F Quinton Howden (Florida, 2010) ... Ontario-born players: F Jon Matsumoto (Ottawa), F Anthony Luciani (Maple), F Jared Gomes (Brampton), F John McFarland (Richmond Hill), F Mark Mancari (London), F Ryan Martindale (Oshawa), F Garrett Wilson (Barrie), D Michael Caruso (Mississauga), D Josh McFadden (Guelph)

TRANSACTIONS

March 17th - F Michael Bournival assigned to Hamilton Bulldogs from Montreal Canadiens for conditioning

March 17th - G Dustin Tokarski assigned to Hamilton Bulldogs from Montreal Canadiens

March 22nd - F Michael Bournival recalled to Montreal Canadiens from Hamilton Bulldogs

INJURY REPORT

D Darren Dietz - Torn hamstring - Out remainder of regular season

F Stefan Fournier - Lower body - Day-to-day

PRACTICE / MORNING SKATE SCHEDULE (Subject to change)

Tuesday, March 25th: No morning skate

Wednesday, March 26th: Off day

Thursday, March 27th: Practice - 12:00 p.m. (San Antonio, Texas)

Friday, March 28th: Morning skate - 11:15 a.m. (San Antonio, Texas)

Saturday, March 29th: No morning skate

Sunday, March 30th: No morning skate

Monday, March 31st: Off day

Note: Practices and morning skates are closed to the public, unless otherwise specified.

WEEK-IN-REVIEW (March 17th - March 23rd)

Wednesday, March 19th, 2014 - ABBOTSFORD 1 @ HAMILTON 3

FirstOntario Centre, Hamilton, Ontario

Abbotsford Goals: Chris Breen

Hamilton Goals: Mike Blunden, Christian Thomas*, Gabriel Dumont

Goaltending: Abbotsford: Aaron Dell (3 GA, 36 SV) / Hamilton: Dustin Tokarski (1 GA, 27 SV)

Power Play: Abbotsford: 0-for-3 / Hamilton: 0-for-2

* - Game-winning goal

Hamilton Bulldogs forwards Mike Blunden, Christian Thomas and Gabriel Dumont scored and netminder Dustin Tokarski made 27 saves in his return from a stint with the Montreal Canadiens as the 'Dogs went on to beat the Abbotsford Heat 3-1 on Wednesday evening at FirstOntario Centre.

Friday, March 21st, 2014 - MILWAUKEE 2 @ HAMILTON 4

FirstOntario Centre, Hamilton, Ontario

Milwaukee Goals: Michael Liambis, Taylor Beck

Hamilton Goals: Michael Bournival (2)*, Greg Pateryn, Nick Tarnasky

Goaltending: Milwaukee: Marek Mazanec (4 GA, 22 SV) / Hamilton: Dustin Tokarski (2 GA, 28 SV)

Power Play: Milwaukee: 1-for-6 / Hamilton: 2-for-7

* - Game-winning goal

The Hamilton Bulldogs earned a 3-0 lead early in the second period and kept the Milwaukee Admirals at bay the rest of the way en route to a 4-2 victory on Friday evening at FirstOntario Centre. Forward Michael Bournival scored twice, including the game winner, while defenceman Greg Pateryn and forward Nick Tarnasky added singles. Goaltender Dustin Tokarski made 28 saves for the 'Dogs in the win.

Saturday, March 22nd, 2014 - ABBOTSFORD 5 @ HAMILTON 1

FirstOntario Centre, Hamilton, Ontario

Abbotsford Goals: Corey Locke, Chad Billins*, Ben Street, Sven Baertschi, Max Reinhart

Hamilton Goals: Nathan Beaulieu

Goaltending: Abbotsford: Aaron Dell (1 GA, 37 SV) / Hamilton: Dustin Tokarski (4 GA, 19 SV), Devan Dubnyk (0 GA, 5 SV)

Power Play: Abbotsford: 2-for-3 / Hamilton: 1-for-4

* - Game-winning goal

The Hamilton Bulldogs surrendered three goals in a 53-second span late in the first period and they couldn't recover as the Abbotsford Heat went on to beat the 'Dogs 5-1 on Saturday evening at FirstOntario Centre. Defenceman Nathan Beaulieu scored the only goal for the Bulldogs. Goaltender Dustin Tokarski made 19 saves on 23 shots and was credited with the loss, while backup Devan Dubnyk took over in the third period, stopping all five shots he faced in relief.

MOLSON CUP - THREE STARS LEADERS

(1st Star - 5 pts, 2nd Star - 3 pts, 3rd Star - 1 pt)

Player Points

1. Dustin Tokarski 35

T2. Gabriel Dumont 31

T2. Mike Blunden 31

4. Sven Andrighetto 28

5. Martin St. Pierre 18

6. Patrick Holland 17

7. Greg Pateryn 16

T8. Robert Mayer 13

T8. Christian Thomas 13

10. Louis Leblanc 11

11. Nathan Beaulieu 9

12. Joonas Nattinen 7

T13. Stephen MacAulay 5

T13. Michael Bournival 5

T15. Magnus Nygren 3

T15. Nick Tarnasky 3

T15. Justin Courtnall 3

T15. Devan Dubnyk 3

T19. Akim Aliu 1

T19. Joel Chouinard 1

T19. Maxime Macenauer 1

T19. Jarred Tinordi 1

THE DAN LAWRIE INSURANCE PREMIUM PLAYER OF THE GAME

(10 pts - Hardest working Hamilton Bulldogs player)

Player Points

T1. Mike Blunden 60

T1. Gabriel Dumont 60

T3. Louis Leblanc 40

T3. Dustin Tokarski 40

T3. Jarred Tinordi 40

T3. Christian Thomas 40

T3. Sven Andrighetto 40

T3. Nathan Beaulieu 40

T9. Greg Pateryn 30

T9. Maxime Macenauer 30

T9. Stefan Fournier 30

T9. Nick Tarnasky 30

T9. Justin Courtnall 30

T14. Patrick Holland 20

T14. Robert Mayer 20

T14. Martin St. Pierre 20

T17. Akim Aliu 10

T17. Steve Quailer 10

T17. Morgan Ellis 10

T17. Joonas Nattinen 10

T17. Davis Drewiske 10

T17. Jordan Owens 10

T17. Michael Bournival 10

PUCKS AND PAWS

Bring your dog to the game on Saturday, April 12th when the Bulldogs host the Rochester Americans at 7:00 p.m.! Call 1-866-DOGS-TIX to get your tickets now.

DOG BITES ON Y108

Catch the next edition of Dog Bites on Y108 on Friday, April 11th when forward Justin Courtnall joins the morning show between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. to discuss all things Bulldogs!

TICKET INFORMATION

Hamilton Bulldogs flex tickets, group tickets and 2014-2015 season 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 FirstOntario Centre Box Office, online at www.ticketmaster.ca, or by calling 1-866-DOGS-TIX or 905-529-8500.

2014-2015 SEASON TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Season tickets for the 2014-2015 Bulldogs season are on sale now. Major incentives have been incorporated for potential new and renewing season ticket holders. If a new season ticket holder pays in full in advance, he or she will receive a ticket to each remaining Bulldogs 2013-2014 regular season home game as well as the first round of playoff home games for free. If a renewing season ticket holder pays a $100 deposit toward 2014-2015 season tickets by April 30th, he or she will receive a ticket for each Bulldogs 2013-2014 first-round playoff home game for free. In addition to these great incentives, if a 2014-2015 season ticket holder pays in full by April 30th, he or she will receive complimentary tickets to a 'Chalk Talk' session with Bulldogs Head Coach Sylvain Lefebvre at the Hockey Hall of Fame. For full details on season tickets, visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com/tickets/season.

2014-2015 FLEX TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Flex ticket packages for the 2014-2015 season are on sale now. Starting as low as $140 for a 10-ticket pack, flex tickets are a great option that allows you to allot any number of your tickets to any regular season game(s), subject to availability. Full pricing is as follows:

Blue section 10 Pack: $140 ($14 per ticket)

Red section 10 Pack: $190 ($19 per ticket)

Gold section 10 Pack: $220 ($22 per ticket)

Blue section 20 Pack: $240 ($12 per ticket)

Red section 20 Pack: $320 ($16 per ticket)

Gold section 20 Pack: $400 ($20 per ticket)

Call 1-866-DOGS-TIX to get your tickets now.

PIONEER BONUS BUCKS TICKET DEAL

The Hamilton Bulldogs are pleased to offer Pioneer Bonus Bucks Holders, family and friends an exclusive 50 per cent discount on 2014 Red Zone seats for any regular season Bulldogs home game! Tickets are subject to availability. To secure your ticket discount, please follow these steps: visit st_Image, select a home game and use the promo code "Pioneer".

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.

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.

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 FirstOntario Centre. 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. All items, excluding jerseys, are on sale with 25 per cent off until the end of the season.

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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