Falcons Weekly

February 29, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release


This Week's Games:

Fri. Mar. 4 at Rochester Americans, Blue Cross Arena, 7:05 p.m.

Sat. Mar. 5 vs. Utica Comets, Utica Memorial Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

Sun. Mar. 6 vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH, MASSMUTUAL CENTER, 5:00 p.m.

Falcons at a Glance:

Record: 21-27-7 (.445 PCT) - 8th/Atlantic Division...Home: 13-14-2 (.483 PCT)...Road: 8-13-5 (.404 PCT)

Leading Scorers: Dustin Jeffrey (13-33-46 in 45 GP)...Greg Carey (24-13-37 in 50 GP)...Alex Grant (9-26-35 in 55 GP)

Leading Goaltender: Marek Langhamer (6-6-1, 3.52 GAA, .885 SV%, 13 GP)

Record vs. Opponents: Atlantic: 14-23-7 (HER: 1-1-2, BRI: 5-2-1, LV: 0-3-1, WBS: 1-2-2, PRO: 3-8-1, POR: 2-5-0, HFD: 2-2-0) North: 7-4-0 (RCH: 1-0-0, UTI: 1-1-0, BNG: 2-0-0, ALB: 2-2-0; SYR: 1-1-0)

Power Play: 37-236 (15.7%) 20th in the AHL

Penalty Kill: 163-212 (76.9%) 30th in the AHL

Last week's results: 2-1-0...Feb. 26 - at Springfield 4, Albany 3 (OT)...Feb. 27 - at Springfield 5, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 2...Feb. 28 - at Portland 4, Springfield 2

This Week's Opponents:

Rochester Americans- Record: 26-26-3 (.500 PCT) - 5th/North Division...Home: 14-9-2 (.600 PCT) Road: 12-17-1 (.417 PCT)

Head Coach: Randy Cunneyworth Players to Watch: F-Cole Schneider F-Eric O'Dell, F-William Carrier This Season: second of two meetings (Falcons record of 1-0-0 in season series)

Utica Comets- Record: 27-19-8 (.574 PCT) - 3rd/North Division...Home: 12-7-6 (.600 PCT) Road: 15-12-2 (.552 PCT)

Head Coach: Travis Green Players to Watch: F-Brendan Gaunce, F-Alexandre Grenier, D-Jordan Subban

This Season: third of four meetings (Falcons record of 1-1-0 in season series)...Apr. 1 at Utica

Syracuse Crunch- Record: 22-23-11 (.491 PCT) - 6th/North Division...Home: 12-12-2 (.500 PCT) Road: 10-11-9 (.483 PCT)

Head Coach: Rob Zettler Players to Watch: F-Jeff Tambellini, F-Tanner Richard, D-Anthony DeAngelo

This Season: third of four meetings (Falcons record of 1-1-0 in season series)...Mar. 13 at Springfield

Team Notes:

- Since January 16, the power play has scored 20 goals in 79 chances (25.3%).

- The Falcons won back-to-back games on Friday and Saturday, the first occurrence since November 22 and November 27.

- On Saturday, the Falcons won their first game against the Penguins since December 11, 2013.

Player Notes:

- On Saturday, Craig Cunningham scored the first hat trick by a Falcon since April 4, 2014 (Jack Skille).

- Greg Carey is tied for third in the AHL with 24 goals.

- Eric Selleck scored his third game winning goal of the season and second overtime goal this year against Albany on Friday.

- Dustin Jeffrey is tied for ninth in the AHL with 46 points (13 goals, 33 assists).

Upcoming Promotions:

Sunday, Mar. 6 vs. Syracuse Crunch: Teddy Bear Pools and Spas chuck-a-puck: The second intermission chuck-a-puck grand prize has reached a total of $1,800. During the toss, any fan who lands their puck on the nose of teddy bear logo will win the cash prize. Individual pucks are available for $2 or five pucks or $6 and sold outside section 1 and 12.

Community Brief:

Wednesday, Mar. 2 - Read Across America: Broadcaster Andy Zilch and Screech will attend Fausey School to promote the annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading.

Wednesday, Mar. 2 - Stick to Reading-Presented by Columbia Gas of Massachusetts & 811 Dig Safe: Forwards Domenic Monardo and Brendan Shinnimin will visit Trinity Nursery School and Kindergarten. The players will read books, assist with activity sheets, and stress how important reading is in their daily life.

Saturday, Mar. 5 - Stick to Reading-Presented by Columbia Gas of Massachusetts & 811 Dig Safe: Screech will appear at the East Longmeadow Library to interact with young students and encourage the importance of reading.

Sunday, Mar. 6 - Youth Hockey Learn to Skate: Screech will visit the Ludlow youth hockey program at Blunt Park to help during the skate and sign autographs following the 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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