Falcons Weekly
March 14, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release
This Week's Games:
Wed. Mar 16 vs. BRIDGEPORT SOUND TIGERS, MASSMUTUAL CENTER, 7:00 p.m.
Sat. Mar. 19 vs. Hartford Wolf Pack, XL Center, 7:00 p.m.
Sun. Mar. 20 vs. HARTFORD WOLF PACK, MASSMUTUAL CENTER, 5:00 p.m.
Falcons at a Glance:
Record: 23-30-7 (.442 PCT) - 8th/Atlantic Division...Home: 15-15-2 (.500 PCT)...Road: 8-15-5 (.357 PCT)
Leading Scorers: Alex Grant (11-29-40 in 60 GP)... Greg Carey (25-14-39 in 55 GP)...Craig Cunningham (18-18-36 in 45 GP)
Leading Goaltender: Niklas Treutle (11-13-5, 2.88 GAA, .908 SV%, 30 GP)
Record vs. Opponents: Atlantic: 15-23-7 (HER: 1-1-2, BRI: 5-2-1, LV: 0-3-1, WBS: 1-2-2, PRO: 3-8-1, POR: 3-5-0, HFD: 2-2-0) North: 8-7-0 (RCH: 1-1-0, UTI: 1-2-0, BNG: 2-0-0, ALB: 2-2-0; SYR: 2-2-0)
Power Play: 43-265 (16.2%) 19th in the AHL
Penalty Kill: 179-235 (76.2%) 30th in the AHL
Last week's results: 2-0-0...Mar. 12 - at Springfield 3, Portland 2 (SO)...Mar. 13 - at Springfield 4, Syracuse 2
This Week's Opponents:
Bridgeport Sound Tigers- Record: 33-23-6 (.581 PCT) - 4th/Atlantic Division...Home: 19-11-2 (.625 PCT) Road: 14-12-4 (.533 PCT)
Head Coach: Brent Thompson Players to Watch: F-Bracken Kearns, F- Alan Quine, F-Mike Halmo
This Season: ninth of ten meetings (Falcons record: 5-2-1 in season series)...Apr. 3 at Bridgeport
Hartford Wolf Pack- Record: 32-27-2 (.541 PCT) - 6th/Atlantic Division...Home: 15-15-1 (.500 PCT) Road: 17-12-1 (.583)
Head Coach: Ken Gernander Players to Watch: F-Chad Nehring, F-Jayson Megna, G-Magnus Hellberg
This Season: fifth and sixth of eight meetings (Falcons record: 2-2-0 in season series)...Apr. 8 at Springfield...Apr. 9 at Hartford
Team Notes:
- The Falcons won back-to-back this weekend for the second time since November 27.
- Springfield has won four of the last five home games.
- The Falcons have been held scoreless on the power play just six times in the second half of the season.
- After Sunday, the Falcons only have four game on home ice at the MassMutual Center.
Player Notes:
- Dakota Mermis tallied his first multipoint game with one goal and two assists on Sunday.
- Laurent Dauphin is on a four-game point streak with two goals and four assists.
- Alex Grant is fourth among defensemen with 40 points (11 goals and 29 assists).
- Michael Bunting has scored three goals in the last four games.
- Dylan Reese has registered four assists during his three-game point streak.
- Greg Carey is tied for second in the league with six first goals of the game.
Upcoming Promotions:
Wednesday, Mar. 16 vs. Bridgeport Sound Tigers: Winning Wednesday sponsored by Webster Bank: When the Falcons win, all fans in attendance may redeem their ticket for a FREE ticket (of equal or lesser value) to the game on Sunday, March 20.
Sunday, Mar. 20 vs. Hartford Wolf Pack: Team poster giveaway and autograph session with the Falcons sponsored by Xfinity: Following the game on Sunday, fans can meet the Falcons and get their team poster autographed by the players.
Community Brief:
Tuesday, Mar. 15 - Stick to Reading-Presented by Columbia Gas of Massachusetts & 811 Dig Safe: Forwards Brendan Shinnimin and Domenic Monardo will be visiting two classrooms at Bowie Elementary School. The Stick to Reading program focuses on young children at schools throughout the greater Springfield area, promoting the importance of reading at an early age. 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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