Falcons Weekly
December 8, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release
This Week's Games:
Wednesday, Dec. 9 vs. Portland Pirates, Cross Insurance Arena, 7:00 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 11 vs. BINGHAMTON SENATORS, MASSMUTUAL CENTER, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 12 vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms, PPL Center, 7:05 p.m.
Falcons at a Glance:
Record: 10-11-1 (21 pts.) - 5th/Atlantic Division...Home: 5-6-0 (10 pts.)...Road: 5-5-1 (11 pts.)
Leading Scorers: Alex Grant (4-14-18, in 22 GP)...Derek Smith (1-14-15 in 22 GP)...Greg Carey (8-6-14 in 20 GP)
Leading Goaltenders: Louis Domingue (6-5-1, 2.34 GAA, .926 SV%, 12 GP)...Nicklas Treutle (4-4-0, 2.77 GAA, .920 SV%, 8 GP)
Record vs. Opponents: Atlantic: 6-9-1 (HER: 0-1-0, BRI: 3-2-0, LV: 0-1-0, WBS: 0-1-1, PRO: 1-3-0, POR: 1-1-0, HFD: 1-0-0) North: 4-2-0 (RCH: 1-0-0, UTI: 1-0-0, BNG: 1-0-0, ALB: 1-2-0)
Power Play: 14-100 (14.0%) 22nd in the AHL
Penalty Kill: 67-81 (82.7%) 16th in the AHL
Last week's results: 1-2-0...Dec. 4 - at Springfield 4, Bridgeport 0...Dec. 5 - at Providence 3, Springfield 1...Dec. 6 - at Providence 6, Springfield 1
This Week's Opponents:
Portland Pirates- Record: 9-10-1 (19 pts.) - 6th/Atlantic Division...Home: 5-4-0 (10 pts.) Road: 4-6-1 (9 pts.)
Head Coach: Tom Rowe Players to Watch: F-Rob Schremp, F-Kyle Rau, D-Cameron Gaunce
This Season: third of 12 meetings... Dec. 16 at Portland...Dec. 27 at Springfield...Jan. 30 at Springfield...Feb. 28 at Portland...Mar. 12 at Springfield...Mar. 25 at Portland...Mar. 26 at Portland...Apr. 16 at Springfield...Apr. 17 at Springfield
Binghamton Senators- Record: 6-13-2 (14 pts.) - 7th/North Division...Home: 4-5-1 (9 pts.) Road: 2-8-1 (5 pts.)
Head Coach: Luke Richardson Players to Watch: F-Ryan Dzingel, F-Cole Schneider, D-Patrick Mullen
This Season: second of two meetings
Lehigh Valley Phantoms- Record: 11-12-1 (23 pts.) - 4th/Atlantic Division...Home: 4-6-1 (9 pts.) Road: 7-6-0 (14 pts.)
Head Coach: Scott Gordon Players to Watch: F-Nick Cousins, F-Petr Straka, G-Anthony Stolarz
This Season: second of four meetings...Feb. 19 at Lehigh Valley...Feb. 21 at Springfield
Team Notes:
- The Falcons are playing their first mid-week game since October 28, the second occasion this year.
- Since winning three straight games, the Falcons have gone 3-6-0.
- The last three victories have come via a shutout.
- The Falcons are 1-5-1 on Saturdays.
Player Notes:
- Dan O'Donoghue scored his first AHL goal in Saturday's game at Providence.
- Derek Smith is tied for eighth in the league with seven power play assists.
- Michael Bunting scored his first AHL goal in Sunday's game at Providence.
- Louis Domingue registered his first shutout of the season in Friday's 33 save performance vs. Bridgeport.
- Goaltender Nicklas Treutle is tied for fifth with two shutouts.
- Greg Carey is tied for third in the AHL with two insurance goals.
Upcoming Promotions:
Friday, Dec. 11 vs. Binghamton Senators: Star Wars Night: The team will wear Star Wars themed jerseys that will be auctioned off exclusively during the game. The proceeds of the auction will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampden County. Darth Vader, Storm Troopers, R2-D2 and several Star Wars characters will be in attendance for the game.
Community Brief:
Monday, Dec. 7 - Louis' Little Ones: Falcons goaltender Louis Domingue visited the Springfield Shriners Hospital for Children yesterday. Every week, the netminder will visit local children in efforts to lift spirits or better the community.
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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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