Hamilton begins three-game weekend tonight
April 7, 2006 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
The Hamilton Bulldogs (31-39-0-4) begin three games in three days tonight when they travel to Syracuse to face the Crunch (44-22-4-3) at 7:30 p.m. Hamilton has a record of 3-4-0-0 against Syracuse this season. In the last meeting on March 25 in Syracuse, the Bulldogs fell to the Crunch by a score of 3-2. The Bulldogs have an all-time record of 32 wins, 27 losses, 11 ties and one shootout loss against the Crunch.
On Saturday, Hamilton battles the Barons (26-45-2-3) in Cleveland at 7:05 p.m. in the seventh of eight meetings this season. The Bulldogs have a record of 3-3-0-0 against the Barons in 2005-06. In the last meeting on March 4, Cleveland defeated Hamilton 4-1. The Bulldogs have an all-time record of 22 wins, 11 losses, one tie and two overtime losses against the Barons.
After playing the Crunch and Barons, the Bulldogs return home on Sunday to face the Manitoba Moose (41-22-7-5) at Copps Coliseum for the eighth and final time. Game time is 4:00 p.m. Hamilton has a record of 3-3-0-1 against Manitoba this season. In the last meeting on March 10, Jaroslav Halak made 33 saves and Maxim Lapierre scored in overtime as the Bulldogs defeated the Moose 2-1. Hamilton has an all-time record of 28 wins, 12 losses, one tie, one overtime loss and one shootout loss against Manitoba.
The Bulldogs are pleased to offer a Family Pack consisting of four (4) tickets, four (4) sets of âCheer Stixs', two (2) Bulldogs t-shirts, and two (2) Bulldogs Logo Magnets for only $60 to Sunday's game. Fans can purchase the Family Pack at the Copps Coliseum Box Office and by visiting the following link: http://www.ticketmaster.com/promo/23565. Promotional items can be picked up at the Customer Service Booth, which is located behind section 116 on the Copps Coliseum Concourse.
Fans can listen to every Bulldogs game on the flagship station of the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Network, Hamilton's 820 CHAM "The Legend". Fans can also listen to or watch Bulldogs games on-line at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com. To listen online, click on the âBulldogs Action 820 CHAM Listen Live' Icon on the âDogs website. A partnership between the AHL and B2 allows fans to watch every Hamilton Bulldogs game this season. To watch a game, go to the Bulldogs website and click on the B2 âWatch the Game Live' icon. Ellery Award winning broadcaster Derek Wills will provide the play-by-play call of all 80 regular season games with Al Craig providing the colour commentary for home games and select road games.
BULLDOGS NOTES
- LW Duncan Milroy scored on a penalty shot in overtime to give the Bulldogs a 2-1 win over the Manchester Monarchs on Saturday, April 1. It was the first time that a Bulldogs game was decided by a penalty shot in overtime.
- The goal was Milroy's first game-winner of the season and ended a five-game pointless streak.
- G Yann Danis stopped 28 shots to earn the win on Saturday and was named the game's first star. It was Danis' first win in his last five starts.
- D Andre Benoit recorded his first point in eight games when he earned an assist against the Monarchs.
ALUMNI WATCH
- Canadiens C Mike Ribeiro (1g-2a), C Chris Higgins (1g-1a) and RW Michael Ryder (2a) each recorded multipoint games as Montreal defeated the Ottawa Senators 5-3.
- Bruins RW Mariusz Czerkawski scored and C Marty Reasoner recorded an assist as Boston beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 in a shootout. G Tim Thomas made 31 saves to earn the win.
- Stars RW Antti Miettinen scored in Dallas' 5-3 win over the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.
2005-06 BULLDOGS LEADERS
Points 48 - Locke
Goals 26 - Winchester
Assists 32 - Locke
Plus/Minus 11 - Smith
Penalty Minutes 218 - Vandermeer
Power Play Goals 16 - Winchester
Short Handed Goals 2 - Kostitsyn, Lapierre, Lambert, Milroy
Game Winning Goals 3 - Pouliot, Vandermeer, Winchester
Overtime Goals 1 - Kostitsyn, Lapierre, Sanford, Winchester
Empty Net Goals 1 - Milroy, Lapierre, Lemieux, Pouliot
Games Played 71 - Lapierre, Locke, Milroy
UPCOMING PROMOTIONS
FOOD DRIVE IN SUPPORT OF SALVATION ARMY!
The Bulldogs Food Drive in support of the Salvation Army is underway and it will run until April 15. Any fans bringing in a non-perishable food item will receive a 2-for-1 ticket voucher that is valid for any of the three remaining home games this season. Bulldogs fans can bring their non-perishable food items to any home game or to the Bulldogs office, from Monday to Friday, during regular business hours (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).
50% OFF MERCHANDISE!
For the rest of the season, Bulldogs merchandise will be 50% off the regular price, with the exception of the following:
- All replica jerseys (home, away, and third) will be 40% off.
- The one remaining authentic 10th Anniversary Jersey will remain at the regular price.
MEET CANADIAN IDOL STARS!
Attention Canadian Idol fans... the Hamilton Bulldogs, and Sony BMG are giving fans an amazing opportunity! At each of the three remaining Bulldogs home games, one lucky fan will receive a copy of Rex Goudie's & Melissa O'Neil's debut CDs, tickets to see them live at Hamilton Place on April 20th, and the EXCLUSIVE opportunity to meet them after the show! This is your opportunity to meet two of Canada's hottest up and coming stars.
MOLSON GIVEAWAYS ON APRIL 12!
On Wednesday, April 12, when the Bulldogs host the Cleveland Barons at 7:30 p.m., Molson will be giving away t-shirts and a portable CD player!
PIZZA PIZZA PRIZES ON APRIL 15!
When the Toronto Maple Leafs' AHL Affiliate, the Toronto Marlies visit Copps Coliseum on Saturday, April 15 (7:00 p.m.), for the Bulldogs' final game of the season, Pizza Pizza will be giving away gift vouchers and the Pizza Pizza mascot âDough Dude' will be in attendance.
BRUISER IN THE COMMUNITY
This Saturday, April 8, Bruiser will be taking part in the annual Hamilton/Burlington SPCA Bowl-A-Thon at Hamilton Mountain Bowl. Bruiser will be stopping by to help throw the opening bowling ball for this great event. Each year the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA put together this great fundraiser to help pets find loving families. If you are interested in attending this year's Bowl-A-Thon, or if you want more information about adopting an animal, please contact the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA at (905) 574-7720.
BULLDOGS TICKETS!
Tickets are available at Copps Coliseum Box Office (in-person sales only), any TicketMaster outlet, online at ticketmaster.ca or at the âOfficial Practice Facility of the Hamilton Bulldogs' - the Mohawk 4-Ice Centre, which is located at 710 Mountain Brow Blvd. in Hamilton. Tickets are also available at the following Sports Obsession locations: Jackson Square, Centre Mall, Limeridge Mall, and the Fairview St. location in Burlington. For group ticket information, visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com or call (905) 529-8500 or 1-866-DOGS-TIX.
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