Hamilton Bulldogs Game Notes
Published on December 7, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
The Hamilton Bulldogs (8-16-0-2) will look to end a four-game losing streak tonight when they face the Grand Rapids Griffins (17-5-0-2). The Bulldogs have won their last two games against the North Division leading Griffins to even the season series at 2-2-0-0. Bulldogs LW Brad Winchester recorded three goals and two assists in their last meeting, a 6-5 shootout victory at Van Andel Arena. Hamilton is currently in seventh place in the North Division, two points behind the sixth place Cleveland Barons. After tonight's game, the Bulldogs return home for two weekend games at Copps Coliseum, beginning with the Syracuse Crunch on Friday, December 9 (7:30 p.m.), before hosting the Houston Aeros on Saturday, December 10 (7:00 p.m.).
BULLDOGS NOTES - On Saturday, December 3 against the Toronto Marlies (2-1 L), the Bulldogs suffered their first loss in regulation this season when leading after two periods. When going into the third period with the lead, Hamilton's record now stands at 5-1-0-1.
- C Corey Locke had his five-game point scoring streak snapped on Dec. 3. Locke had seven points (1g, 6a) during the streak, which is tied for the longest point streak by a Bulldog this season.
- RW Andrei Kostitsyn is currently on a five game point streak. Over his last five games with the Bulldogs, Kostitsyn has nine points (1g, 8a).
- G Jeff DesLauriers appeared in his seventh game of the season on Saturday, December 3 against Toronto (2-1 L) and stopped 26 of 28 shots. For his efforts, DesLauriers was named the game's second star.
BULLDOGS VS. GRIFFINS THIS SEASON Oct. 14 Grand Rapids at Hamilton (7:30 p.m.) 3-1 L
Nov. 6 Grand Rapids at Hamilton (4:00 p.m.) 3-1 L
Nov. 12 Grand Rapids at Hamilton (7:00 p.m.) 5-2 W
Nov. 26 Hamilton at Grand Rapids (8:00 p.m.) 6-5 W
Dec. 7 Hamilton at Grand Rapids (7:00 p.m.)
Dec. 30 Hamilton at Grand Rapids (7:00 p.m.)
Jan. 4 Grand Rapids at Hamilton (7:30 p.m.)
Feb. 17 Hamilton at Grand Rapids (7:00 p.m.)
BULLDOGS LAST GAME
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 - HAMILTON BULLDOGS 1 @ TORONTO MARLIES 2
BULLDOGS GOALS - Francis Lemieux
MARLIES GOALS - John Pohl, Kris Newbury
GOALTENDING - Hamilton - Jeff DesLauriers (28sh, 26sv) / Toronto - J-F Racine (24sh, 23sv)
POWER PLAY - Hamilton 0-7 / Toronto 0-6
BULLDOGS FACE SYRACUSE ON FRIDAY The Bulldogs next action will take place on Friday, December 9 when the Syracuse Crunch visit Copps Coliseum. Game time is 7:30 p.m.
BULLDOGS TICKETS
Hamilton Bulldogs tickets are on sale now! Individual game tickets are available at Copps Coliseum Box Office (in-person sales only), all Ticketmaster outlets, or online at ticketmaster.ca. For group ticket information visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com, or call (905) 529-8500 or 1-866-DOGS-TIX.
LISTEN AND WATCH BULLDOGS GAMES LIVE Fans can listen to every Hamilton Bulldogs game this season on the flagship station of the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Network, Hamilton's 820 CHAM "The Legend". Fans can also listen or watch every game on-line at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com. To listen online, click on the âBulldogs Action 820 CHAM Listen Live' Icon on the âDogs website. The AHL and B2 have entered into a partnership that will allow 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.
TONIGHT IN THE AHL
Manitoba at Philadelphia (11:00 a.m.) Hershey at Bridgeport (11:00 a.m.)
Springfield at Lowell (7:05 p.m.) Albany at Norfolk (7:15 p.m.)
Omaha at Peoria (8:00 p.m.)
ALL TIMES ET
American Hockey League Stories from December 7, 2005
- Omaha Defeats Peoria 3-2 - Peoria Rivermen
- Admirals top Albany, 4-3 - Norfolk Admirals
- MacLean's two goals spark 4-3 comeback win - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Falcons Add to Monsters Offensive Woes, 3-0 - Albany Devils
- Edmonton recalls defenseman from Iowa - Iowa Chops
- Bulldogs Drop Fifth Straight Game - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Knights Stymie Rivermen, 3-2 - Abbotsford Heat
- Rampage announce roster moves - San Antonio Rampage
- Stars Introduce New Pre-Game Entertainment - Iowa Chops
- Historic Game-Worn Jerseys to be displayed Friday at the Arena - Binghamton Senators
- Penguins enter weekend with top record in AHL - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Moose produce win in Philadelphia - Adirondack Phantoms
- Sound Tigers Downed By Hershey 4-1 - Bridgeport Islanders
- Stars hit the waves, Radio that is - Iowa Chops
- Wolves Add Winger to Roster - Chicago Wolves
- Aaron Johnson and Joe Motzko to Sign Autographs at Advance Auto Parts - Syracuse Crunch
- Barons Sign Defenseman Aaron Power; Tremblay reassigned to Cleveland from Kalamazoo - Cleveland Barons
- Predators Sign Vigilante, Assign him to Milwaukee - Milwaukee Admirals
- Bears win rare day game in Bridgeport 4-1 - Hershey Bears
- Bell Arte Camera Contest Winners to be Announced Saturday - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Winger On His Way to Dallas - Iowa Chops
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