Falcons Weekly
October 26, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release
This Week's Games
Wednesday, Oct. 28 vs. BRIDGEPORT SOUND TIGERS, MASSMUTUAL CENTER, 7:00 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 30 vs. ROCHESTER AMERICANS, MASSMUTUAL CENTER, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 1 at Providence Bruins, Dunkin' Donuts Center, 3:05 p.m.
Falcons at a Glance:
Record: 0-4-1 (1 pts.) - 8th/Atlantic Division...Home: 0-3-0 (0 pts.)...Road: 0-1-1 (1 pts.)
Leading Scorers: Dustin Jeffrey (2-2-4, in 5 GP)...Alex Grant (1-2-3, in 5 GP)...Brendan Shinnimin (1-1-2, in 4 GP)
Leading Goaltenders: Louis Domingue (0-2-1, 3.34 GAA, .888 SV%, 3 GP)
Record vs. Opponents: Atlantic: 0-4-1 (HER: 0-1-0, BRI 0-1-0, LV 0-1-0, WBS 0-1-1)
Power Play: 2-24 (8.3%) 27th in the AHL
Penalty Kill: 23-29 (79.3%) 21st in the AHL
Last week's results: 0-1-1...Oct. 23 - at Springfield 0, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 5...Oct. 24 - at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 3, Springfield 2 (OT)
This Week's Opponents:
Bridgeport Sound Tigers- Record: 6-2-0 (12 pts.) - 3rd/Atlantic Division...Home: 4-1-0 (8 pts.) Road: 2-1-0 (4 pts.)
Head Coach: Brent Thompson Players to Watch: F-Joe Whitney, F-Alan Quine, F-Bracken Kearns
This Season: second of ten meetings... 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
Rochester Americans- Record: 3-4-0 (6 pts.) - 4th/North Division...Home: 3-1-0 (6 pts.) Road: 0-3-0 (0 pts.)
Head Coach: Randy Cunneyworth Players to Watch: F-Jason Akeson, F-Jerome Leduc, F-Phil Varone
This Season: first of two meetings...Mar. 4 at Rochester
Providence Bruins- Record: 2-3-2 (6 pts.) - 6th/Atlantic Division...Home: 2-1-1 (5 pts.) Road: 0-2-1 (1 pts.)
Head Coach: Bruce Cassidy Players to Watch: F-Alexander Khoklachev, F-Frank Vatrano, D-Matt Irwin
This Season: first of 14 meetings...Nov. 21 at Springfield...Dec. 5 at Providence...Dec. 6 at Providence... Dec. 19 at Springfield...Dec. 30 at Springfield...Jan. 9 at Springfield...Jan. 10 at Providence...Jan. 22 at Providence...Jan. 23 at Springfield...Jan. 29 at Providence...Feb. 14 at Springfield...Apr. 10 at Springfield...Apr. 13 at Providence
Team Notes:
- The Falcons collected their first point of the season in a 3-2 overtime loss on Saturday.
- Springfield took their first lead of the season on Saturday night with the first goal of the game.
- The Falcons have scored five goals in their two road games but only two in their three home games.
- The Falcons road power play is ranked 11th in the AHL with a 16.7%.
- Springfield is being outscored 10-1 in the third period.
Player Notes:
- Forward Dustin Jeffrey leads the team with two goals and two assists in five games played.
- Forward Greg Carey tallied his first AHL multi-point game on Saturday with a goal and an assist.
- Defenseman Alex Grant leads the Falcons with 17 shots on goal.
- Forwards Ross Mauermann and Greg Carey lead the Falcons with a plus-one rating.
- Defenseman Daniel New made his season debut on Friday night against Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.
Upcoming Promotions:
Wednesday, Oct. 28 vs. Bridgeport Sound Tigers: Winning Wednesday if the Falcons win, all fans in attendance receive a free ticket to the Sunday, November 29th game at 5:00 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 30 vs. Rochester Americans: Halloween at the Nest Younger fans are encouraged to dress up in their Halloween costume with the opportunity to trick-or-treat around the concourse during the night
Community Brief:
Sunday, Oct. 27 - Eastfield Mall-O-Ween: Screech will hand out candy and sign autographs at the free annual trick-or-treating event for local children.
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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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