Falcons Weekly

January 11, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release


This Week's Games:

Friday, Jan. 15 vs. HARTFORD WOLF PACK, MASSMUTUAL CENTER, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 16 vs. Hershey Bears, Giant Center 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 17 vs. Hershey Bears, Giant Center, 5:00 p.m.

Falcons at a Glance:

Record: 14-19-3 (.431 PCT) - 8th/Atlantic Division...Home: 8-10-0 (.444 PCT)...Road: 6-9-3 (.417 PCT)

Leading Scorers: Dustin Jeffrey (10-15-25 in 26 GP)...Alex Grant (6-18-24 in 36 GP)... Greg Carey (11-9-20 in 32 GP)

Leading Goaltender: Niklas Treutle (7-9-2, 3.05 GAA, .905 SV%, 18 GP)

Record vs. Opponents: Atlantic: 9-15-3 (HER: 0-1-0, BRI: 4-2-0, LV: 0-1-1, WBS: 0-2-1, PRO: 2-5-1, POR: 1-4-0, HFD: 2-0-0) North: 5-4-0 (RCH: 1-0-0, UTI: 1-1-0, BNG: 2-0-0, ALB: 1-2-0; SYR: 0-1-0)

Power Play: 17-154 (11.0%) 28th in the AHL

Penalty Kill: 102-131 (77.9.0%) 30th in the AHL

Last week's results: 1-1-1...Jan. 8 - at Hartford 2, Springfield 3...Jan. 9- at Springfield 2, Providence 4...Jan. 10 - at Providence 2, Springfield 1 (SO)

This Week's Opponents:

Hartford Wolf Pack- Record: 16-19-2 (.459 PCT) - 7th/Atlantic Division...Home: 10-9-1 (.525 PCT) Road: 6-10-1 (.382)

Head Coach: Ken Gernander Players to Watch: F-Chad Nehring, F-Ryan Bourque, F-Marek Hrivik

This Season: third of eight meetings...Nov. 27 - at Hartford 0, Springfield 2...Jan. 8 - at Hartford 2, Springfield 3...Feb. 20 at Springfield...Mar. 19 at Hartford...Mar. 20 at Springfield...Apr. 8 at Springfield...Apr. 9 at Hartford

Hershey Bears- Record: 19-13-6 (.579 PCT) - 3th/Atlantic Division...Home: 13-5-3 (.690 PCT) Road: 6-8-3 (.441 PCT)

Head Coach: Troy Mann Players to Watch: F-Chris Bourque, F-Sean Collins, D-Connor Carrick

This Season: second/third of four meetings...Oct. 10 - at Springfield 1, Hershey 5...Feb. 13 at Springfield

Team Notes:

- The Falcons won their first road game on Friday since November 27. Both victories have come against the Hartford Wolf Pack.

- Springfield entered a shootout for just the second time this season in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Providence.

- The Falcons allowed 23 shots on Saturday, the lowest all season.

- Providence tallied only three shots in the third period of Saturday's game, the lowest the Falcons have allowed in a single period all season.

- Springfield plays Hershey this weekend for the second time after losing 5-1 to open the season.

Player Notes:

- Dustin Jeffrey was named to the AHL All-Star Classic on Thursday.

- Ross Mauermann scored his first two-goal game in Friday's 3-2 win over Hartford.

- Corey Potter leads the Falcons with a plus-6 rating.

- Alex Grant is tied for 13th in the league with 95 shots on goal.

- Dustin Jeffrey's four-game point streak came to an end on Saturday after totaling one goal and three assists in that span.

Upcoming Promotions:

Friday, Jan. 15 vs. Hartford Wolf Pack: Teddy Bear Pools and Spas chuck-a-puck: The second intermission chuck-a-puck grand prize has reached a total of $3,600. During the toss, any fan who lands their puck on the nose of teddy bear logo will win the prize. Pucks are available for $2 a puck or $6 for 5 pucks and sold outside section 1 and 12.

Community Brief:

Tuesday, Jan. 12 - Enfield Twin Rinks: Defenseman Alex Grant and forwards Brendan Shinimin and Domenic Monardo will skate with the Jr. Falcons and assist in running practice.

Wednesday, Jan. 13 - Link to Library: Screech and broadcaster Andy Zilch will visit four local schools to promote the importance of reading and encourage the local reading program.

Wednesday, Jan. 13 - Enfield Twin Rinks: Defenseman Steven Delisle and forwards Brendan Shinimin and Tyler Gaudet will skate with the Jr. Falcons and assist in running practice.

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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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