Falcons Weekly Notes
Published on February 26, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release
WEEK IN REVIEW
FEBRUARY 21 Springfield - 1 vs Norfolk Admirals - 2 (Goal Scorers - Spina)
FEBRUARY 24 Springfield - 2 vs Providence Bruins - 6 (Goal Scorers - Keller, Milley)
FEBRUARY 25 Springfield - 0 at Providence Bruins - 4 (Goal Scorers - None)
THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE
FEBRUARY 28 Springfield at Worcester Sharks 7:00 PM DCU Center
MARCH 4 Springfield at Worcester Sharks 4:00 PM DCU Center
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THIS WEEK'S GAME PREVIEWS
--WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2007 at Worcester Sharks --
The Falcons travel to Worcester for the first of trips this week. The Falcons and Sharks are currently even in their season series with four wins each. Worcester currently has a record of 27-22-3-6 good for 63 points and a fourth-place tie with the Lowell Devils in the Atlantic Division standings.
Forward Mathieu Darche continues to lead the Sharks in scoring with 25 goals and 30 assists for 55 points in 54 games played. Darche, along with teammate Josh Prudden lead Worcester in scoring against the Falcons this year with six points each. Goaltender Thomas Greiss has a record of 3-1 with a 2.01 goals against average and .918 save percentage in four games against the Falcons this year.
Falcons goaltender Jonathan Boutin has played exceptionally well against the Sharks this season posting a 2-1 record with a sparkling 0.95 goals against average and .968 save percentage in four appearances. Eric Healey is the Falcons leader in scoring against Worcester this year with four goals and six assists for 10 points in eight games played.
--SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2007 at Worcester Sharks --
The Falcons conclude their 2006-07 season series with the Sharks.
LAST WEEK'S GAME RECAPS
--WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2007 VS Norfolk Admirals L - 2-1--
Despite playing a very solid game, the Falcons came up short against the AHL point leading Norfolk Admirals. After beating the Falcons by three or more goals in each of their three previous meetings, things looked grim for the Birds as David Bolland scored four minutes into the game. David Spina gave the Falcons a big boost when he scored a shorthanded goal in the closing seconds of the first period tying the score at 1-1. Danny Richmond scored the eventual game-winner early in the second period for Norfolk. The rest of the game was all about stellar goaltending. Both Karri Ramo and Corey Crawford came up big for their respective teams.
--SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2007 VS Providence Bruins L - 6-2--
Justin Keller got the Birds on the board first, but after that it was all Bruins. T.J. Trevelyan and Mark Rosa, who had been called up earlier that day, each found the back of the net twice over the three periods. Rosa's second goal led to Karri Ramo being pulled in favor of Jonathan Boutin. The night wasn't any easier for Boutin who was greeted with goals from Martins Karsums and defenseman Sean Curry.
--SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2007 AT Providence Bruins L - 4-0 --
The Bruins swept the weekend series with a 4-0 shutout on Sunday.
PLAYER/TEAM NOTES:
Forward Eric Healey played in his 500th career AHL game on 2/25/07 against the Providence Bruins.
Defenseman Doug O'Brien played in his 200th career AHL game on 2/24/07 against the Providence Bruins.
Forward Daniel Corso played in his 300th career AHL game on 2/25/07 against the Providence Bruins.
INJURIES
Adam Henrich and Andy Rogers missed games due to injury.
ON THE FARM - JOHNSTOWN CHIEFS
The Chiefs made the most of their weekend by taking two from the Wheeling Nailers in Wheeling. On Friday night Morgan Cey made 29 saves and four different Chiefs scored goals to lead Johnstown to a 4-1 win. The Chiefs came back the next night to ice the Nailers 4-3 in overtime. Stanislav Lascek scored his second goal of the game and 12th of the year in overtime to secure the victory. Morgan Cey was impressive stopping 45 of 48 shots. The Chiefs currently sit in fifth place in the North Division with 53 points. The Chiefs next lace up the skates on the 28th against the Dayton Bombers.
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