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Fresno Falcons Weekly

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


LAST WEEK: Fresno went 2-0-0 last week, recording home wins over Alaska and Utah. The Falcons are 6-4-3 on the season for 15 points, and are tied with Stockton for second place in the Pacific Division.

Saturday, November 24 vs. Alaska FALCONS 2 Aces 1

Fresno ended its three-game winless streak with a 2-1 win at Save Mart Center. Mike Ramsay opened the scoring with his third goal of the season 13:27 into the opening period, and then Igor Gongalsky extended the Falcons' lead to two 17:09 into the second period. But, the Aces pulled back within one just 38 seconds later on an F.P. Guenette tally. Fresno held on from there, as Kris Mayotte finished with 28 saves to pick up the win in goal.

Sunday, November 25 vs. Utah FALCONS 4 Grizzlies 2

The Falcons picked up their third straight win at home with a 4-2 win over the Grizzlies. Goals from Luke Curtin and Matt Quinn in the first 10:38 of the game gave the Falcons a 2-0 lead. The Grizzlies came back on goals from Keith Johnson and Olivier Labelle to tie the score heading into the third period. Oren Eizenman tallied a power-play goal at 6:56 of the final period to put Fresno ahead for good, then added his second of the period at 16:31 to set the final. Kris Mayotte made 24 saves to record his fourth win of the season.

THIS WEEK'S GAMES

Monday, November 26 vs. Utah 7:00 p.m.

Fresno and Utah meet for the second of 10 times on the season. Following Sunday's win, the Falcons are 8-5-0 all-time against the Grizzlies, who enter the game 7-9-0 for 14 points, and are in fourth place of the West Division.

PROMOTIONS: Ladies Night, presented by Advanced Laser Clinic, Sierra Vista Mall, Alice 96.7, and KMPH Fox 26. During the first intermission, it's the finals of the Ladies Night Karaoke Contest. Fans are also encouraged to bring a coat to the game to donate to the Coats for Kids campaign.

Friday, November 30 vs. Bakersfield 7:30 p.m.

The Falcons and Condors open a three-game weekend series with the third of 10 meetings on the season. Fresno is 1-0-1 against Bakersfield this season, with the home team coming out on top in the first two games. The Condors are 4-9-3 for 11 points and are in fourth place of the Pacific Division.

PROMOTIONS: The Falcons will hold their eighth annual Teddy Bear Toss, presented by Gottschalk's. Fans are asked to bring a new teddy bear or stuffed animal to the game, and throw it on the ice after the Falcons score their first goal. All toys collected will be donated to Toys for Tots. The first 2,000 fans in attendance receive a Falcons pennant courtesy of Gottschalk's. Friday is also Military Appreciation Night, with all active and veteran military personnel able to purchase tickets for just $7. It's also Central Valley Scout Night, with discounted tickets available for all area Boy Scouts and their families. Tickets can be purchased at either the Fresno or Visalia Scout Service Centers.

Saturday, December 1 @ Bakersfield 7:00 p.m.

The Falcons make their second trip of the season to Rabobank Arena. The Condors captured a 3-2 overtime win in the previous meeting in Bakersfield.

Sunday, December 2 vs. Bakersfield 5:00 p.m.

Fresno and Bakersfield conclude their three-game series on Sunday at Save Mart Center. After Sunday's game, the Condors do not return to Fresno until March 21.

PROMOTIONS: Soft Rock 98.9 and Comcast Kids Day. All kids 14 and younger can purchase tickets for just $7. The game also features the annual Falcons Mascot Broomball Game during the first intermission, presented by Little Caesar's. Fans are also encouraged to bring canned food items to benefit the Community Food Bank.

FALCONS NOTES

- In four appearances at home this season, Kris Mayotte is 3-0-1 with a 1.73 goals against average and a .939 save percentage.

- Fresno is 6-1-0 when scoring first this season.

- Matt Quinn scored his first pro goal in Sunday's win over Utah.

- With two assists on Sunday, Daryl Marcoux notched his first two professional points.

- Oren Eizenman has scored four of his nine goals on the power play.

FALCONS LEADERS

Goals Eizenman 7

Assists Curtin 11

Points Curtin 14

+/- Gongalsky +9

Penalty Minutes Gongalsky 32

Shots Curtin/Konkle 48

Power-Play Goals Eizenman 4

Shorthanded Goals Kindle/Leisenring 1

Game-Winning Goals Gongalsky 2

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 790 ESPN Radio, The Deuce, 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.

FRESNO FALCONS WEEKLY

The Schoettler-Neufeld Tire Falcons' Weekly Show airs this Wednesday from 6:00 until 6:30 p.m. live from Rep's, located on Blackstone between Ashlan and Dakota. Join Falcons' director of broadcasting and media relations Joe Babik and head coach Matt Thomas as they discuss Falcons hockey. The show also airs live on 790 ESPN Radio, The Deuce. Fans can phone in their questions at (559) 447-1430, and e-mail questions to jbabik@fresnofalcons.com.



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