Falcons Weekly
February 22, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release
This Week's Games:
Friday, Feb. 26 vs. ALBANY DEVILS, MASSMUTUAL CENTER, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 27 vs. WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON PENGUINS, MASSMUTUAL CENTER, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 28 vs. Portland Pirates, Cross Insurance Arena, 3:00 p.m.
Falcons at a Glance:
Record: 19-26-7 (.433 PCT) - 8th/Atlantic Division...Home: 11-14-2 (.444 PCT)...Road: 8-12-5 (.420 PCT)
Leading Scorers: Dustin Jeffrey (12-30-42 in 42 GP)...Greg Carey (24-13-37 in 47 GP)...Alex Grant (9-23-32 in 37 GP)
Leading Goaltender: Marek Langhamer (4-6-1, 3.72 GAA, .878 SV%, 11 GP)
Record vs. Opponents: Atlantic: 13-22-7 (HER: 1-1-2, BRI: 5-2-1, LV: 0-3-1, WBS: 0-2-2, PRO: 3-8-1, POR: 2-4-0, HFD: 2-2-0) North: 6-4-0 (RCH: 1-0-0, UTI: 1-1-0, BNG: 2-0-0, ALB: 1-2-0; SYR: 1-1-0)
Power Play: 33-223 (14.8%) 27th in the AHL
Penalty Kill: 152-198 (76.8%) 30th in the AHL
Last week's results: 1-3-0...Feb. 16 - at Springfield 4, Bridgeport 3 (SO)...Feb. 19 - at Lehigh Valley 2, Springfield 1...Feb. 20 - at Springfield 2, Hartford 7...Feb. 21 - at Springfield 4, Lehigh Valley 5
This Week's Opponents:
Albany Devils- Record: 31-13-7 (.676 PCT) - 2nd/North Division...Home: 19-5-3 (.759 PCT) Road: 12-8-4 (.583 PCT)
Head Coach: Rick Kowalsky Players to Watch: F-Mike Sislo, F-Matt Lorito, G-Yann Danis
This Season: fourth of six meetings (Falcons record 1-2-0 in season series)...Mar. 22 at Albany...Apr. 2 at Albany
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins- Record: 32-15-5 (.663 PCT) - 1st/Atlantic Division...Home: 15-7-3 (.660 PCT) Road: 17-8-2 (.667 PCT)
Head Coach: Clark Donatelli Players to Watch: D-Will O'Neill, F-Dominik Simon, F-Carer Rowney
This Season: fifth of six meetings (Falcons record 0-2-2 in season series)...Mar. 29 at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
Portland Pirates- Record: 29-20-2 (.588 PCT) - 3rd/Atlantic Division...Home: 16-9-0 (.640 PCT) Road: 13-11-2 (.538 PCT)
Head Coach: Scott Allen Players to Watch: F-Rob Schremp, G-Mike McKenna, F-Shane Harper
This Season: seventh of 12 meetings (Falcons record 2-4-0 in season series)...Mar. 12 at Springfield...Mar. 25 at Portland...Mar. 26 at Portland...Apr. 16 at Springfield...Apr. 17 at Springfield
Team Notes:
- Since January 16, the power play has scored 16 goals in 66 chances (24.2%).
- The Falcons have gone six games without a regulation win, the longest streak of the season.
- Sunday marked the first occasion the Falcons suffered a regulation loss when leading after two periods.
- The Falcons signed netminder Josh Robinson to a PTO on Wednesday after posting a 25-0-1 record with the Missouri Mavericks (ECHL) to begin the season.
Player Notes:
- Greg Carey is the first Falcon to score over 21 goals in one season since Cam Atkinson and Alexandre Giroux in 2011-12.
- Dustin Jeffrey is ranked tied for sixth in the AHL with 30 assists.
- Henrik Samuelsson returned to the ice on Friday after missing 33 games with an injury.
- With the return of Henrik Samuelsson, it marked the first time he and his brother, Philip, played together since November 7.
- Greg Carey's 24 goals in second most in the AHL.
- Dustin Jeffrey tallied three assists in Sunday's game, tying the record for most assists in one game this year.
- Greg Carey has scored the first goal of the game on five occasions, tied for fourth most in the AHL.
Community Brief:
Monday, Feb. 22 - Holy Name Pee Wee (B-black team) hockey practice: Defenseman Philip Samuelsson and forward Brendan Shinnimin will join the youth hockey team to assist in their practice and sign autographs following the skate.
Tuesday, Feb. 23 - Holy Name Pee Wee (C-black team) hockey practice: Forwards Brendan Shinnimin and Domenic Monardo will join the youth hockey team to assist in their practice and sign autographs following the skate.
Wednesday, Feb. 24 - Stick to Reading-Presented by Columbia Gas of Massachusetts & 811 Dig Safe: Defenseman Daniel New and forward Brendan Shinnimin will visit Side By Side Preschool. The players will read books, assist with activity sheets, and discuss how crucial reading is in their everyday life.
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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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