Hamilton Bulldogs Weekly

Published on October 23, 2012 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release


This week the Hamilton Bulldogs are scheduled to play three games this week, one on the road and two at home. On Tuesday, October 23rd at 7:35 p.m. the team will take to the ice at First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York to battle the Rochester Americans (AHL Affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres). On Friday, October 26th at 7:30 p.m. the Bulldogs will return to Copps Coliseum in Hamilton for their third game in the span of eight days against the Toronto Marlies (AHL Affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs). The 'Dogs will wrap-up week three of the regular season on Sunday, October 28th at 5:00 p.m. when they'll play host to the Abbotsford Heat (AHL Affiliate of the Calgary Flames).

WEEK-IN-REVIEW (October 15 - 21, 2012):

Friday, October 19th, 2012 - TORONTO MARLIES 1 @ HAMILTON BULLDOGS 4

Copps Coliseum - Hamilton, Ontario

Hamilton Goals: Louis Leblanc 2 (1, 2), Patrick Holland (1)*, Aaron Palushaj (2),

Toronto Goals: Jake Gardiner (1)

Goaltending: Hamilton: Robert Mayer (W - 40 shots, 39 saves) / Toronto: Ben Scrivens (L - 29 shots, 26 saves)

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

Attendance: 8,819

* -Game-winning goal

The Hamilton Bulldogs defeated the Toronto Marlies 4-1 in front of a sold out crowd of 8,819 at Copps Coliseum on Friday, October 19th, 2012. Louis Leblanc recorded two goals and Robert Mayer stopped 39 of 40 shots for his second win of the season. Rookie Patrick Holland scored his first professional goal and registered his first assist as a pro while fellow rookie Jarred Tinordi his first-career assist. Jake Gardiner scored the only goal for the Toronto Marlies.

Saturday, October 20th 2012 - HAMILTON BULLDOGS 0 @ TORONTO MARLIES 5

Ricoh Coliseum - Toronto, Ontario

Hamilton Goals: None

Toronto Goals: Greg McKegg (1)*, Kenny Ryan (1, 2), Nicolas Deschamps (1), Mike Kostka (1)

Goaltending: Hamilton: Robert Mayer (L - 6 shots, 3 saves), Peter Delmas (18 shots, 16 saves) / Toronto: Jussi Rynnas (W - 31 shots, 31 saves)

Power Play: Hamilton 0-7 / Toronto 1-7

Attendance: 7,618

* -Game-winning goal

The Hamilton Bulldogs were shutout by the Toronto Marlies in a 5-0 loss at Ricoh Coliseum on Saturday, October 20th, 2012. Mike Blunden led the 'Dogs in shots with nine while Peter Delmas made 16 saves. Toronto`s Keith Aucoin picked up three assists and Jussi Rynnas stopped 31 shots for his first shutout of the year.

NORTH DIVISION STANDINGS:

(As of Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012)

Rank Team GP W L OTL SOL PTS PCT GF GA

1. Lake Erie Monsters 5 4 1 0 0 8 0.800 17 7

2. Abbotsford Heat 4 3 0 0 1 7 0.875 16 7

3. Rochester Americans 5 3 2 0 0 6 0.600 20 21

4. Toronto Marlies 5 2 2 0 1 5 0.500 12 13

5. Hamilton Bulldogs 3 2 1 0 0 4 0.667 8 9

BULLDOGS NOTES:

Rookies RW Patrick Holland, and D Jarred Tinordi recorded their first professional points against the Toronto Marlies with Holland recording a goal and adding an assist and Tinordi recording an assist. C Darryl Boyce recorded his first point as a Hamilton Bulldog with two assists during Friday`s game. C Louis Leblanc scored his first goal of the season against the Toronto Marlies on October 19th. RW Mike Blunden recorded his first point of the season with an assist against the Toronto Marlies on Friday Night. RW Aaron Palushaj has recorded three points (2 goals, 1 assist) in the past three games.

UPCOMING GAMES:

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23rd, 2012 7:35 PM - FIRST NIAGARA CENTER, BUFFALO, NEW YORK

HAMILTON BULLDOGS (2-1-0-0, 5th North Division, 8th Western Conference, 18th AHL) at

ROCHESTER AMERICANS (3-2-0-0, 3rd North Division, 5th Western Conference, 9th AHL)

This game marks the first of 12 meetings this season between the two divisional rivals Hamilton went 7-3-0-0 last season against Rochester The Bulldogs have an all-time record of 70-69-7-0-6 against the Americans LW Marcus Foligno currently lead the Amerks with 8 points (5 goals, 3 assists) Former Hamilton Bulldogs: None There are currently six Ontario natives listed on the Rochester roster: C Cody Hodgson (Toronto), C Phil Varone (Vaughan), RW Mark Mancari (London), C Rick Schofield (Scarborough), D Nick Crawford (Caledon), and D Drew Schiestel (Hamilton).

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26th, 2012 7:30 PM - COPPS COLISEUM, HAMILTON, ONTARIO

TORONTO MARLIES (2-2-0-0, 4th North Division, 7th Western Conference, 12th AHL) at

HAMILTON BULLDOGS (2-1-0-0, 5th North Division, 8th Western Conference, 18th AHL)

This games marks the third of 12 meetings this seasons between the two divisional rivals Hamilton is currently 1-1-0-0 against Toronto this season The Bulldogs have an all-time record of 39-32-0-6-7 against the Marlies D Mike Kostka currently leads the Marlies with five points (2 goals, 3 assists) Former Hamilton Bulldogs: None There are currently 12 Ontario natives listed on the Toronto roster: D Mark Fraser (Ottawa), C Mike Zigomanis (Toronto), LW Ryan Hamilton (Oshawa), C Nazem Kadri (London), C Will Acton (Stouffville), RW Spencer Abbott (Hamilton), D Paul Ranger (Whitby), D Simon Gysbers (Richmond Hill), D Jesse Blacker (Toronto), LW Jamie Devane (Mississauga), D Mike Kostka (Etobicoke) and LW Greg McKegg (St. Thomas).

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28th, 2012 5:00 PM - COPPS COLLISEUM, HAMILTON, ONTARIO

ABBOTSFORD HEAT (3-0-0-0, 2nd North Division, 4th Western Conference, 8th AHL) at

HAMILTON BULLDOGS (2-1-0-0, 5th North Division, 8th Western Conference, 18th AHL)

This games marks the first of eight meetings this seasons between the two divisional rivals Hamilton went 1-1-1-1 against Abbotsford last season Hamilton has a 10-7-0-1-2 all-time record against the Heat C Ben Walter currently leads the Heat with 7 points (2 goals, 5 assists) Former Hamilton Bulldogs: D Joe Callahan There are currently four Ontario natives listed on the Abbotsford roster: C Ben Street (London), C Paul Byron (Ottawa), RW Greg Nemisz (Courtice), and D Chris Breen (Uxbridge).

GET YOUR TICKETS!

2012-2013 Hamilton Bulldogs season tickets, Pioneer Flex Pack tickets, group tickets and single-game tickets are on sale now! For as little as $10 per game, you can enjoy the many benefits of being a 'Dogs season ticket holder including reserved seating for all home games at Copps Coliseum, the option to redeem unused tickets for any regular season game, discounts on team merchandise and access to exclusive season ticket holder-only events with the team. Convenient payment plans are available. For more information on how to join our team by becoming a Hamilton Bulldogs season ticket holder, or for more information on Pioneer Flex Pack tickets or group tickets, call 905-529-8500 or 1-866-DOGS-TIX, e-mail ticketing@hamiltonbulldogs.com or visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com. 'Dogs single-game tickets are available at the Copps Coliseum Box Office, any Ticketmaster Outlet, online at www.ticketmaster.ca, or by calling 905-529-8500 or 1-866-DOGS-TIX.

LISTEN TO THE BULLDOGS on FUNNY 820, TSN RADIO 690, HAMILTONBULLDOGS.COM:

All Bulldogs games during the month of October will be broadcast on Hamilton's Funny 820 (AM 820) and on Montreal's TSN Radio 690 (AM 690). Fans can also listen to all 'Dogs games on www.hamiltonbulldogs.com . Live coverage with the broadcast team of Play-By-Play Announcer Derek Wills (all home and away games) and Colour Commentator Al Craig (all home and select away games) will begin with the Pioneer Pre-Game Show 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.

WATCH THE BULLDOGS on SPORTSNET ONE, TVA SPORTS, CABLE 14, AHLLIVE.COM:

Cable 14 and TVA Sports will be broadcasting this Friday's game against the Toronto Marlies as well as Sunday's game against the Abbotsford Heat, both at Copps Coliseum. All three games this week will be broadcast on AHLLive.com

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. 2012 AHL Outdoor Classic gear is also be available for a limited time.

MOLSON CUP - THREE STAR LEADERS:

(1st Star - 5pts, 2nd Star - 3pts, 3rd Star - 1pt)

Player : Points :

1. Robert Mayer 5

2. Louis Leblanc 3

3. Patrick Holland 1

THE DAN LAWRIE INSURANCE PREMIUM PLAYER OF THE GAME:

(10 pts. - Hardest working Hamilton Bulldogs player)

Player: Points:

1. Aaron Palushaj 20

2. Mike Blunden 10

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