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Fresno Falcons Weekly

February 26, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Fresno Falcons News Release


LAST WEEK: Fresno went 2-0-0 last week extending its winning streak to three games. The Falcons are 28-20-4 for 60 points and are in third place of the Pacific Division.

Tuesday, February 20 vs. Bakersfield FALCONS 2 Condors 1 (OT)

After spotting the Condors a 1-0 lead through one period, the Falcons tied the score 3:31 into the second period on a John Wroblewski power-play goal. The game remained tied through the balance of regulation and went to overtime. Once in the extra session, the Falcons ended it quickly as John Morlang scored his 19th goal of the season just 46 seconds in to give Fresno the win.

Sunday, February 25 @ Long Beach FALCONS 7 Ice Dogs 5

The Falcons' offense enjoyed their biggest output of the season, setting season highs in goals (7) and power-play goals (4) in a 7-5 win at Long Beach. Luke Curtin (2g, 2a) and John Wroblewski (4a) paced the Falcons' offense with four points each, while Matt O'Dette added two goals of his own. In all, six Falcons notched multiple points. Scott Stirling earned his third straight win in net, turning aside 33 Ice Dogs' shots.

THIS WEEK'S GAMES

Tuesday, February 27 vs. Cincinnati 7:00 p.m.

Fresno opens a four-game home stand with the club's first-ever meeting against Cincinnati. The Falcons are 9-5-2 all-time against North Division opponents. Cincinnati enters the week in first place of the North Division with a 28-20-4 record for 60 points.

PROMOTIONS: It's another Two-for-Tuesday, presented by Carl's Jr., KMPH Fox 26, and KRZR 103.7 FM. Stop by any local Carl's Jr. and pick up a voucher allowing you to purchase one ticket at regular price and get a second ticket for free. Tuesday is also the inaugural Falcons Melt the Ice Bikini Contest, presented by Hooters, Advanced Laser Clinic, and Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino. Ten Hooters girls will compete for the opportunity to win cash prizes.

Friday, March 2 vs. Victoria 7:30 p.m.

Fresno meets Victoria for the seventh of eight times this season. The Falcons are 4-2-0 against the Salmon Kings this season. Victoria enters the week holding onto the eighth and final playoff spot in the National Conference with a record of 24-31-1 for 49 points.

PROMOTIONS: KSEE 24, 93.7 KISS Country, and Pizza Hut present the return of the zaniest act in all of sports, The Zooperstars. Fans can eat at any local Pizza Hut and pick up a Falcons Family Night coupon giving them up to two free tickets with the purchase of two tickets.

Saturday, March 3 vs. Victoria 7:30 p.m.

The Falcons conclude their season series against the Salmon Kings on Saturday at Save Mart Center.

PROMOTIONS: Raider Nation Night, presented by Golden Horizon Mortgage, CBS 47, Fox Sports Radio, and B-95. The Raiderettes will be making a special appearance at Save Mart Center for a performance during the first intermission and for an autograph signing during the game. Members of the Raider Nation Fan Club will be in attendance and will participate in a Raider Nation Parade on the ice prior to the Raiderettes performance. Plus, Raiders-themed prizes will be given away throughout the game.

Sunday, March 4 vs. Cincinnati 5:00 p.m.

Cincinnati returns to Save Mart Center as the Falcons conclude their four-game home stand. The two games against the Cyclones are the Falcons only two out-of-conference games all season.

PROMOTIONS: Freddie's Birthday Celebration, presented by Pump-It-Up, Comcast Cable, and Soft Rock 98.9. The first 500 kids in attendance receive a free Pump-It-Up Birthday Puck, and all kids are invited to march in Freddie's Birthday Parade on the ice during the second intermission. All kids' tickets are half price for the game.

FALCONS NOTES

- Luke Curtin is on an eight-game point streak (3g, 8a).

- Dustin VanBallegooie has two goals and five assists in his last five games.

- John Wroblewski tied the Falcons' ECHL record for assists in a game with four on Sunday at Long Beach.

- Sunday's 7-5 win at Long Beach was the first time since November 11, a span of 43 games, that the Falcons scored more than four goals in a game.

FALCONS LEADERS

Goals Morlang 20

Assists Curtin 44

Points Curtin 57

+/- Morlang +12

Penalty Minutes Day 133

Shots Curtin 180

Power-Play Goals Wroblewski 78

Shorthanded Goals Curtin 4

Game-Winning Goals Wroblewski 5

FALCONS TICKETS

Tickets for Falcons home games are available at the Save Mart Center Box Office (9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday) or charge by phone at (559) 485-TIXS. Tickets can also be purchased on-line at www.ticketmaster.com. Discounted group tickets for groups of 20 or more are available by calling the Falcons office at (559) 485-7825.

FALCONS ON THE AIR

All 72 Falcons' regular season games can be heard on 1550 and 96.1 Sporting News Radio and on-line at www.fresnofalcons.com with the Voice of the Falcons, Joe Babik. Each broadcast begins 15 minutes prior to face-off with the Port of Subs Pre-Game Show. In addition, all Falcons games are available to watch on a pay-per-view basis in conjunction with B2 Networks. The B2 Networks feed can be accessed through the Falcons' website at www.fresnofalcons.com.

MATT THOMAS SHOW

The Matt Thomas Show airs on Wednesday live at World Sports Café from 5:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Join Falcons head coach and general manager Matt Thomas and director of broadcasting and media relations Joe Babik as they discuss Falcons hockey. The show airs live on 1550 and 96.1 Sporting News Radio throughout the season. Fans are invited to participate in the show by calling their questions to (559) 23-SPORT or e-mailing them to jbabik@fresnofalcons.com.



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