Fresno Falcons Weekly

Published on December 23, 2007 under ECHL (ECHL)
Fresno Falcons News Release


LAST WEEK: Fresno went 1-1-0 last week, splitting its two-game series in Utah. The Falcons are 14-8-3 for 31 points and are in second place in the Pacific Division.

Tuesday, December 18 @ Utah Grizzlies 5 FALCONS 2

Utah came out of the gates firing, opening up a 2-0 lead just over six minutes into the first period. Fresno pulled within one on Brady Leisenring's seventh goal of the season at 12:47. That would be as close as the Falcons got all night, as the Grizzlies added a pair of goals in the second period, and another one early in the third. P.O. Beaulieu set the final, scoring his fourth of the year at 8:10 of the third period.

Wednesday, December 19 @ Utah FALCONS 6 Grizzlies 1

The Falcons ended their two-game losing streak with a 6-1 win at The E Center. Matt Stefanishion and Kenny MacAulay scored late in the first period to give Fresno a 2-0 lead, and Oren Eizenman tallied a shorthanded goal in the second period to extend the lead to 3-0 through 40 minutes. Eizenman notched his second of the night 2:23 into the third, and Jarrett Konkle added his 12th of the year giving Fresno a 5-0 lead midway through the third period. Utah's Christian Gaudet spoiled Jake Moreland's shutout bid with 4:18 remaining, but Igor Gongalsky answered to set the final two minutes later.

THIS WEEK'S GAMES

Thursday, December 27 @ Stockton 7:00 p.m.

Fresno returns from its seven-day Christmas break to take on Stockton for the second of 10 times this season. The Falcons won the first meeting, 4-1, at Stockton on November 12. The Falcons are 16-2-1 all-time against the Thunder, who enter the week in third place of the Pacific Division with a record of 11-14-2 for 24 points.

Saturday, December 29 vs. Victoria 7:30 p.m.

The Falcons open a two-game series against the Victoria Salmon Kings. The two clubs split two games at Save Mart Center two weekends ago. Fresno has a 15-6-3 all-time record against Victoria. The Salmon Kings enter the week with a record of 18-7-2 for 38 points, and are in first place of the West Division.

PROMOTIONS: It's the second annual Relay at the Rink, presented by ABC 30, 93.7 KISS Country, and Schoettler-Neufeld Tire. The Falcons will wear special purple jerseys, which will be auctioned off after the game to benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. In addition, the first 2,000 fans in attendance receive a Falcons purple beanie.

Sunday, December 30 vs. Victoria 5:00 p.m.

The Falcons conclude the 2007 portion of their schedule against the Salmon Kings.

PROMOTIONS: Comcast Cable Kids Day, with tickets for kids 14 and under just $7. It's also a 105.9 JACK-FM Friends and Family Day. Fans can purchase two tickets at regular price and get two tickets for free.

FALCONS NOTES

- Fresno is 1-for-24 on the power play over its last three games.

- The Falcons are 11-1-0 when scoring first and 3-7-3 when allowing the first goal.

- When scoring four or more goals in a game, the Falcons are 11-1-0. Fresno is 13-1-2 when allowing three goals or less.

FALCONS LEADERS

Goals Eizenman 14

Assists Curtin 17

Points Eizenman/Konkle 23

+/- MacAulay +11

Penalty Minutes Stefanishion 78

Shots Konkle 75

Power-Play Goals Eizenman 5

Shorthanded Goals Five Tied 1

Game-Winning Goals Eizenman/Gongalsky/Ramsay 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.

WATCH THE FALCONS ON THE ROAD AT REP'S

Catch all of the Fresno Falcons road action this season at Rep's Sports Bar, located on Blackstone between Ashlan and Dakota. Rep's airs all 36 of the Falcons' away games this season, courtesy of B2 Networks.

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