Falcons Weekly
March 28, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release
This Week's Games:
Tuesday, March 29 vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, Mohegan Sun Arena, 7:05 p.m.
Friday, April 1 vs. Utica Comets, Utica Memorial Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 2 vs. Albany Devils, Time Union Center, 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 3 vs. Bridgeport Sound Tigers, Webster Bank Arena, 5:00 p.m.
Falcons at a Glance:
Record: 23-35-8 (.409 PCT) - 8th/Atlantic Division...Home: 15-17-2 (.471 PCT)
Road: 8-18-6 (.344 PCT)
Leading Scorers: Alex Grant (11-29-40 in 66 GP)... Greg Carey (25-15-40 in 61 GP)...Craig Cunningham (18-19-37 in 51 GP)
Leading Goaltender: Niklas Treutle (11-16-5, 2.91 GAA, .909 SV%, 35 GP)
Record vs. Opponents: Atlantic: 15-27-8 (HER: 1-1-2, BRI: 5-3-1, LV: 0-3-1, WBS: 1-2-2, PRO: 3-8-1, POR: 3-7-0, HFD: 2-3-1) North: 8-8-0 (RCH: 1-1-0, UTI: 1-2-0, BNG: 2-0-0, ALB: 2-3-0; SYR: 2-2-0)
Power Play: 43-289 (14.9%) 26th in the AHL
Penalty Kill: 200-262 (76.3%) 30th in the AHL
Last week's results: 0-3-0...Mar. 22 - at Albany 4, Springfield 1...Mar. 25 - at Portland 4, Springfield 3...Mar. 26 - at Portland 6, Springfield 1
This Week's Opponents:
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins- Record: 40-22-5 (.634 PCT) - 2nd/Atlantic Division...Home: 19-10-3 (.641 PCT) Road: 17-12-4 (.576 PCT)
Head Coach: Clark Donatelli Players to Watch: F-Dustin Jeffrey, F-Carter Rowney, D-Will O'Neill
This Season: sixth of six meetings (Falcons record 1-2-2 in season series)
Utica Comets- Record: 32-23-11 (.568 PCT) - 3rd/North Division...Home: 14-9-9 (.578 PCT) Road: 18-14-2 (.559 PCT)
Head Coach: Travis Green Players to Watch: F-Alexandre Grenier, D-Jordan Subban, F- T.J. Hensick
This Season: fourth of four meetings (Falcons record of 1-2-0 in season series)
Albany Devils- Record: 39-17-10 (.667 PCT) - 2nd/North Division...Home: 23-5-4 (.781 PCT)
Road: 16-12-6 (.559 PCT)
Head Coach: Rick Kowalsky Players to Watch: F-Matt Lorito, F-Jim O'Brien, F-Brian O'Neill
This Season: sixth of six meetings (Falcons record 2-3-0 in season series)
Bridgeport Sound Tigers- Record: 36-24-7 (.590 PCT) - 4th/Atlantic Division...Home: 21-11-2 (.647 PCT) Road: 15-13-5 (.530 PCT)
Head Coach: Brent Thompson Players to Watch: F-Bracken Kearns, F- Alan Quine, F-Mike Halmo
This Season: tenth of ten meetings (Falcons record: 5-3-1 in season series)
Team Notes:
- The Falcons have gone six games without a win, the second longest winless streak of the season.
- Springfield is winless in the last eight road games.
- The Falcons have been outshot in each of the last six games.
- The penalty kill has not killed all the game's penalties in seven straight games.
- The Falcons have won one game in the last 12 road contests.
- The team has not scored a power play goal in the last 24 chances, a span over six games.
- Springfield concludes their season-long seven-game road trip this weekend.
Player Notes:
- Michael Bunting was in the only Falcon to collect a point in each game of the weekend series against the Pirates with two assists.
- Brendan Shinnimin snapped a seven-game pointless drought with a goal on Saturday,
- Marek Langhamer has been pulled in each of his last two starts.
- Henrik Samuelsson and Greg Carey ended an eight-game pointless skid with an assist on Friday.
- Greg Carey ranks tied for eighth in the AHL with 25 goals.
Upcoming Promotions:
Friday, Apr. 8 vs. Hartford Wolf Pack: Military Appreciation Night: The Falcons will be donating tickets to area bases for military members and their families. Military vehicles will be on display outside the arena prior to the game.
Friday, Apr. 8 vs. Hartford Wolf Pack: Ticket Redemption Night: Any unused ticket from the 2015-16 regular season can be redeemed for tickets of equal or lesser value, while supplies last.
Friday, Apr. 8 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 $2,800. 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.
Sunday, Apr. 10 vs. Providence Bruins: Daniel Briere Bobblehead Night presented by Stop & Shop: Danny Briere will be in attendance and honored prior to the game. An autograph session will be held with the Falcons legend following the puck drop until the end of the first intermission.
Sunday, Apr. 10 vs. Providence Bruins: Friendly's Family Fun Day: All fans are invited to participate in a free post-game skate and will receive a coupon to Friendly's.
Community Brief:
Thursday, Mar. 31 - CHD Mentoring Event: Forwards Brendan Shinnimin and Domenic Monardo will visit the CHD's Secure Residential Treatment (SRT) program. The players host a speaking session with the group and will share their own personal experiences, struggles and obstacles they have overcame in order play in the American Hockey League. The afternoon is designed to give the group the hope and confidence they need in order to succeed at home and in their community once their treatment is finished.
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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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