Hamilton Bulldogs Weekly

Published on March 23, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release


The Hamilton Bulldogs (American Hockey League affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens) will compete in three match-ups this week. The 'Dogs return home to Copps Coliseum for Tuesday's game against the San Antonio Rampage (AHL affiliate of the Phoenix Coyotes) at 7:30 p.m. Hamilton will then head to Manitoba for the weekend to face off against the Manitoba Moose (AHL affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks) on Friday, March 20th at 8:30 p.m. EST, as well as 3:00 p.m. EST, on Sunday, March 22nd at the MTS Centre.

The Bulldogs went 2-2-0-0 on the road this past week, bringing their record to 43-26-3-0. The 'Dogs defeated the Iowa Chops 5-2 at Wells Fargo Arena on Tuesday, March 17th. On Friday, March 20th, Hamilton fell short in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Quad city Flames at I Wireless Center. The Bulldogs bit back on Saturday, March 21st with a 3-2 shootout win over the Chicago Wolves at Allstate Arena. Wrapping up the week, the 'Dogs dropped a 3-2 decision to the Milwaukee Admirals on Sunday, March 22nd at the Bradley Center.

WEEK IN REVIEW:

Tuesday, March 17 - HAMILTON BULLDOGS 5 @ IOWA CHOPS 2

Wells Fargo Arena - Des Moines, IA

Hamilton Goals: Ryan Flinn (2), Mike Glumac (29), Mathieu Aubin (7), David Desharnais (19), Kyle Chipchura (14)

Iowa Goals: Drew Miller (23), Chad Painchaud (3)

Goaltending: Hamilton - Marc Denis (W - 24 shots, 22 saves) / Iowa - Jean-Philippe Levasseur (L - 32 shots, 28 saves)

Power Play: Hamilton 2-5 / Iowa 0-4

Attendance: 2,977

Friday, March 20 - QUAD CITY 2 @ HAMILTON BULLDOGS 1 OT

I Wireless Center - Moline, IL

Hamilton Goals: Sergei Kostitsyn (5)

Quad City Goals: Kris Chucko (22), Andres Eriksson (3) Goaltending: Hamilton - Marc Denis (L - 38 shots, 36 saves) / Quad City - Leland Irving (W - 29 shots, 28 saves)

Power Play: Hamilton 0-6 / Quad City 1-8

Attendance: 2,928

Saturday, March 21 - HAMILTON BULLDOGS 3 @ CHICAGO WOLVES 2 SO

Allstate Arena - Chicago, IL

Hamilton Goals: Mike Glumac (3), Yannick Weber (14)

Chicago Goals: Chad Denny (3), Brett Skinner (3)

Goaltending: Hamilton - Marc Denis (W - 38 shots, 36 saves) / Chicago - Ondrej Pavalec (L - 29 shots, 27 saves)

Power Play: Hamilton 0-6 / Chicago 2-4

Attendance: 10,812

Sunday, March 22 - HAMILTON BULLDOGS 2 @ MILWAUKEE ADMIRALS 3

Bradley Center - Milwaukee, WI

Hamilton Goals: Ryan White (11), Mike Glumac (31)

Milwaukee Goals: Kelsey Wilson (14), Mike Santorelli (21), Mike Santorelli (22)

Goaltending: Hamilton - Cedrick Desjardins (L - 39 shots, 36 saves) / Milwaukee - Mark Dekanich (W - 13 shots, 11 saves)

Power Play: Hamilton 0-4 / Milwaukee 1-6

Attendance: 9,154

BULLDOGS NOTES:

- Friday, March 20th the Dallas Stars announced that forward Tyler Shelast has been reassigned from the Hamilton Bulldogs to the Idaho Steelheads of the ECHL

- Montreal Canadiens General Manager Bob Gainey announced Sunday, March 22nd that forward Sergei Kostitsyn has been recalled from the Hamilton Bulldogs to the Canadiens

- Montreal Canadiens General Manager Bob Gainey announced on Monday, March 23rd that forward Max Pacioretty has been reassigned to the Hamilton Bulldogs from Montreal

- RW Mike Glumac ended his six-game goal-scoring streak, and point streak where he posted 10 points (eight goals, two assists) and 17 game road point streak on Friday.

UPCOMING GAMES:

TUESDAY, MARCH 24 - SAN ANTONIO RAMPAGE @ HAMILTON BULLDOGS - 7:30 P.M. - COPPS COLISEUM

- This week's game marks the last of two match-ups between the teams this season

- San Antonio is currently eighth in the West Division with a record of 28-36-2-4

- Hamilton is 6-1-0-0-0 in 7 all-time games against San Antonio

- So far this season the 'Dogs are 1-0-0-0 against the Rampage

- LW David Spina is currently leading the Rampage with 48 points (15 goals, 33 assists) in 54 games

- There are currently two Ontario natives on San Antonio's roster: LW Brett MacLean (London) and RW Adam Keefe (Brampton)

FRIDAY, MARCH 27 - HAMILTON BULLDOGS @ MANITOBA MOOSE - 8:30 P.M. EST - MTS CENTRE

SUNDAY, MARCH 29 - HAMILTON BULLDOGS @ MANITOBA MOOSE - 3:00 P.M. EST - MTS CENTRE

- This week's games mark the sixth and seventh of eight competitions between the clubs this season

- Manitoba is currently first in the North Division with a record of 46-19-0-6

- Last season the Bulldogs posted a 4-3-1-0 record against the Moose

- Hamilton is 40-20-1-3-1 in 65 all-time contests against Manitoba

- So far this season the 'Dogs are 3-2-0-0 against the Moose

- C Jason Krog is currently leading the Moose with 76 points (25 goals, 51 assists) in 65 games

- There are currently three Ontario natives on Manitoba's roster: RW Derek Nesbitt (Edmondville), F Josh Soares (Hamilton) and G Curtis Sanford (Owen Sound)

ALUMNI WATCH:

There are currently over 40 former Bulldogs in the NHL at this time. Over 60 percent of the players on Hamilton's all-time roster have played in a minimum of one NHL game. Three former Bulldogs head or assistant coaches (Doug Jarvis, Claude Julien, and Geoff Ward) are currently in a coaching capacity in the NHL. Here are a few highlights and accomplishments of ex-'Dogs from this past week:

- Boston RW Michael Ryder earned three points last week with a helper in a 3-2 overtime loss to Los Angeles (Mar. 19), and a goal and an assist in a 4-1 victory over New Jersey (Mar. 22)

- Toronto C Mikhail Grabovski recorded the only goal in a 3-1 losing effort to Florida (Mar. 19), and a scored a goal and three assists in the 5-2 win over Montreal (Mar. 21)

- Montreal C Maxim Lapierre added four points this past week, potting a goal in a 4-3 shootout loss to New York (Mar. 17), an assist in a 5-4 loss to Ottawa (Mar. 19), and both markers in the 5-2 loss to Toronto (Mar. 21)

- Dallas C Steve Ott earned a goal in a 4-2 defeat to Vancouver (Mar. 17), and added an assist in a 5-2 loss to San Jose (Mar. 21)

TUNE IN TO Every Game on the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Network AND CABLE 14:

Fans can listen to every 'Dogs game this season on the flagship station of the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Network, 'TALK 820'. Fans can also listen or watch at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com by clicking on the 'AHL Live' or 'TALK 820' icon on the Bulldogs website. All regular-season radio and online broadcasts will begin with a pre-game show 30 minutes prior to each scheduled game-time. Ellery Award-winning broadcaster Derek Wills calls the play-by-play of all 80 regular season games, while Al Craig provides the colour commentary for all home games and select road games.

In addition Cable 14 will air live broadcasts 12 of club's 39 home games at Copps Coliseum. In a joint venture with Mohawk College, Cable 14 will also broadcast the 27 Hamilton Bulldogs' home games not being shown live in their entirety as 'Dogs-in-an-Hour at 11:00 p.m. on the night of the game.

Cable 14 will also carry Rogers Television's live coverage of five Hamilton Bulldogs versus Toronto Marlies games at Ricoh Coliseum.

For a full listing of all the games broadcast on Cable 14 follow this link: http://www.hamiltonbulldogs.com/page/broadcast_1019#Live%20Broadcast%20Schedule

GET YOUR TICKETS!:

Hamilton Bulldogs season tickets, flex tickets, mini pack tickets, group tickets and individual tickets are now on sale! Individual game tickets are available at the Copps Coliseum Box Office (in-person sales only), all Ticketmaster outlets and online at ticketmaster.ca. For information on season tickets, flex tickets, mini pack tickets and group tickets visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com, or call (905) 529-8500 or 1-866-DOGS-TIX.

GET YOUR BULLDOGS MERCHANDISE AT THE "DAWG HOUSE": Fans can purchase Bulldogs merchandise during all home games at the "Dawg House" store located behind section 114 on the concourse level at Copps Coliseum.

In the store, fans can find hats, t-shirts, jackets, replica jerseys, foam fingers, foam 'Bone Heads', and other select novelty items for sale.

BULLDOUGS FOUNDATION: Brock Trotter was named as the Community Player of the Month for February. Throughout February, Brock took part in various promotions on behalf of The Bulldogs Foundation. He showed his dedication to the community not only during February, but also throughout the entire season visiting various schools and hospitals.

Ryan White and Brock Trotter visited the Meadowlands LCBO for a PMA/Appletons Jamaica Rum promotion on Saturday, February 7th. Cedrick Desjardins and David Desharnais visited the Millcroft LCBO for a PMA/Appletons Jamaica Rum promotion on Saturday, February 7th.

HAMILTON BULLDOGS SCHEDULE THIS WEEK:

Tuesday, March 24 - 7:30 p.m. - San Antonio Rampage at Hamilton bulldogs (Copps Coliseum)

Friday, March 27 - 8:30 p.m. EST - Hamilton Bulldogs at Manitoba Moose (MTS Centre)

Sunday, March 29 - 3:00 p.m. EST - Hamilton Bulldogs at Manitoba Moose (MTS Centre)

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