Falcons Weekly
October 12, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release
This Week's Games
Tuesday, Oct. 13 vs. Bridgeport Sound Tigers, Webster Bank Arena, 7:00 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 16 vs. LEHIGH VALLEY PHANTOMS, MASSMUTUAL CENTER, 7:00 p.m.
Falcons at a Glance:
Record: 0-1-0 (0 pts.) - T-5th/Northeast Division...Home: 0-1-0 (0 pts.)...Road: 0-0-0 (0 pts.)
Leading Scorers: Brendan Shinnimin (0-1-1 in 1 GP)...Craig Cunningham (1-0-1 in 1 GP)...Derek Smith (0-1-1 in 1 GP)
Leading Goaltenders: Nicklas Treutle (0-1-0), 5.01 GAA, .833 SV%, 1 GP)
Record vs. Opponents: Atlantic: 0-1-0 (HER: 0-1-0)
Power Play: 0-5 (0%) T-18th in the AHL
Penalty Kill: 2-4 (50.0%) T-27th in the AHL
Last week's results: 0-1-0...Oct. 10 - at Springfield 1, Hershey 5
This Week's Opponents:
Bridgeport Sound Tigers- Record: 2-0-0 (4 pts.) - 1st/Atlantic Division...Home: 2-0-0 (4 pts.) Road: 0-0-0 (0 pts.)
Head Coach: Brent Thompson Players to Watch: F-Joe Whitney, F-Alan Quine, F-Mike Halmo
This Season: first of ten meetings...Oct. 28 at Springfield...Nov. 7 at Bridgeport...Nov. 22 at Bridgeport...Dec. 4 at Springfield...Jan. 1 at Springfield...Jan. 27 at Bridgeport...Feb. 16 at Springfield...Mar. 16 at Springfield...Apr. 3 at Bridgeport
Lehigh Valley Phantoms- Record: 0-1-0 (0 pts.) - T-5th/Atlantic Division...Home: 0-1-0 (0 pts.) Road: 0-0-0 (0 pts.)
Head Coach: Scott Gordon Players to Watch: F-Chris Conner, F-Nick Cousins, F-Aaron Palushaj
This Season: first of four meetings...Dec. 12 at Lehigh Valley...Feb. 19 at Lehigh Valley...Feb. 21 at Springfield
Team Notes:
- Forward Craig Cunningham was named team captain on Friday.
- Defenseman Corey Potter and forward Jordan Szwarz were named alternate captains.
- The Falcons tied last season's record with the fewest shots on goal in a period, totaling two in Saturday's second frame.
Player Notes:
- Forward Craig Cunningham scored the team's first goal of the season on Saturday.
- Goaltender Nicklas Treutle played in his first North American professional game on Saturday.
- Defenseman Alex Grant leads the Falcons with three shots on goal.
- Defenseman Dakota Mermis made his professional debut on Saturday.
- Forward Domenic Monardo is the lone returning Falcon from last season's team.
- Forward Ross Mauermann made his professional debut on Saturday.
- Forward Mattias Plachta made his North American debut on Saturday.
Upcoming Promotions:
Friday, Oct. 16 vs. Lehigh Valley: Youth Baseball Night featuring an appearance by Wally the Green Monster. Local baseball championship teams will be honored during the course of the game.
Friday, Oct. 23 vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton: Military Appreciation Night dedicated to all active military and veterans. Military vehicles, a ceremonial puck drop, and special acknowledgments will be presented at the game.
Community Brief:
- Shriners Hospital for Children Radio-a-thon: Last week forward Domenic Monardo, defenseman Steven Delisle, broadcaster Andy Zilch and Screech visited the Springfield Shriners Hospital for Children for the annual Love to the Rescue Radio-a-thon. The 48-hour event raised money for the local hospital in conjunction with Mix 93.1 and NewsRadio560 WHYN.
- Ludlow Youth Hockey Learn-to-Skate: Screech also visited the Ludlow Youth Hockey program on Sunday to assist with their weekly learn-to-skate program.
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Ticket Information:
- Single Game: Tickets are on sale at the MassMutual Center Box Office or online at www.ticketmaster.com
- Season & Group Tickets: For more information on full and partial season ticket plans and discounted group tickets, call 413-739-GOAL(4625) or visit www.falconsahl.com
- Student Discount: $14 when a high school or college ID is presented at the MassMutual Center Box Office
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