Hamilton Bulldogs Weekly

Published on November 26, 2012 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release


After finishing week seven of the American Hockey League's 2012-2013 regular season with a 1-2-0-0 record, bringing their record to 6-8-1-1, the Hamilton Bulldogs will play two games in week eight. The Bulldogs will travel west to Abbotsford, British Columbia to battle the Heat (AHL Affiliate of the Calgary Flames) on Friday, November 30th at 10:00 pm EST at Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre. The 'Dogs will remain in Abbotsford to face the Heat the very next night on Saturday, December 1st at 10:00 pm EST.

WEEK-IN-REVIEW (November 19 - November 25, 2012)

Tuesday, November 20th, 2012 - HAMILTON BULLDOGS 1 @ ST. JOHN'S ICECAPS 3

Mile One Centre - St. John's, Newfoundland

Hamilton Goals: Brendan Gallagher (6)

St. John's Goals: Raymond Sawada (2), Derek Meech (2)*, Jason Gregoire (3)

Goaltending: Hamilton: Robert Mayer (L - 19 shots, 16 saves) / St. John's: Eddie Pasquale (W - 46 shots, 45 saves)

Power-play: Hamilton 1-5 / St. John's 2-7

Attendance: 6,287

*Game-winning goal

The Hamilton Bulldogs lost the first of back-to-back games against the St. John's IceCaps by a score of 3-1 on Tuesday, November 20th. IceCaps goaltender Eddie Pasquale stopped 45 of a Bulldogs season-high 46 shots for the victory, including a 'Dogs season-high 19 shots in the third period. Forward Brendan Gallagher scored his team-leading sixth goal of the season which was also his team-leading third power-play goal.

Wednesday, November 21st, 2012 - HAMILTON BULLDOGS 2 @ ST. JOHN'S ICECAPS 1

Mile One Centre - St. John's, Newfoundland

Hamilton Goals: Mike Blunden (3), Steve Quailer (2)*

St. John's Goals: Carl Klingberg (3)

Goaltending: Hamilton: Cedrick Desjardins (W - 30 shots, 29 saves) / St. John's: Mark Dekanich (L - 25 shots, 23 saves)

Power-play: Hamilton 0-2 / St. John's 0-5

Attendance: 6,287

*Game-winning goal

The Bulldogs edged the IceCaps 2-1 in the second of back-to-back games at Mile One Centre on Wednesday, November 21st. Bulldogs goaltender Cedrick Desjardins, who was making his second start of the 2012-2013 season, stopped 29 of 30 shots for his second win of the year. Winger Mike Blunden scored his third goal of the season while winger Steve Quailer added the game-winner which was his second goal of the season.

Sunday, November 25th 2012 - LAKE ERIE MONSTERS 4 @ HAMILTON BULLDOGS 1

Copps Coliseum - Hamilton, Ontario

Hamilton Goals: Aaron Palushaj (6)

Lake Erie Goals: David van der Gulik(3), Bill Thomas (4)*, Patrick Bordeleau (1), Mark Olver (2)

Goaltending: Hamilton: Cedrick Desjardins (L - 14 shots, 10 saves), Robert Mayer (13 shots, 13 saves) / Lake Erie: Sami Aittokallio (W - 43 shots, 42 saves)

Power-Play: Hamilton 0-5 / Lake Erie 0-3

Attendance: 3,917

*Game-winning goal

The Lake Erie Monsters defeated the Hamilton Bulldogs 4-1 at Copps Coliseum on Sunday, November 25th. Monsters goaltender Sami Aittokallio stopped 42 of 43 shots, including a Bulldogs season-high 20 in the second period. Forwards Bill Thomas and Mark Olver each had a goal and an assist for the Monsters. Winger Aaron Palushaj scored his sixth goal of the season, which tied him for the team-lead with forward Brendan Gallagher.

NORTH DIVISION STANDINGS:

(As of Monday, November 26th, 2012)

Rank Team GP W L OTL SOL PTS PCT GF GA

1. Abbotsford Heat 18 12 2 2 2 28 0.778 51 32

2. Lake Erie Monsters 19 10 7 1 1 22 0.579 60 57

3. Rochester Americans 16 9 6 1 0 19 0.594 58 48

4. Toronto Marlies 18 9 8 0 1 19 0.528 58 52

5. Hamilton Bulldogs 16 6 8 1 1 14 0.438 34 52

BULLDOGS NOTES:

- The Bulldogs rank seventh in the AHL in penalty killing with an 86.4% success rate

- Forward Gabriel Dumont has four assists in his past seven games

- Winger Aaron Palushaj and rookie winger Brendan Gallagher both have four points in their past five games (3 goals, 1 assist) and are both tied for the team-lead in goals with six

- Winger Brendan Gallagher leads all AHL rookies in shots with 55

UPCOMING GAMES:

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30th 2012 10:00 PM EST - ABBOTSFORD ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS CENTRE, ABBOTSFORD, BRITISH COLUMBIA

HAMILTON BULLDOGS (6-8-1-1, 5th North Division, 14th Western Conference, 27th AHL) at

ABBOTSFORD HEAT (12-2-2-2, 1st North Division, 1st Western Conference, 1st AHL)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1st 2012 10:00 PM EST - ABBOTSFORD ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS CENTRE, ABBOTSFORD, BRITISH COLUMBIA

HAMILTON BULLDOGS (6-8-1-1, 5th North Division, 14th Western Conference, 27th AHL) at

ABBOTSFORD HEAT (12-2-2-2, 1st North Division, 1st Western Conference, 1st AHL)

These games mark the second and third of eight games between Hamilton and Abbotsford this season The Bulldogs have a 1-0-0-0 against the Heat this season Hamilton has an 11-7-0-1-2 all-time record against Abbotsford LW Sven Baertschi currently leads the Heat with 16 points (6 goals, 10 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:

Saturday's game can be heard on SiruisXM NHL Network Radio (Sirius 207, XM 92). All Bulldogs games during the month of November and December will be broadcast live on Hamilton's Funny 820 (AM 820), while select games will be simulcast live 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:

All 'Dogs games are broadcast on www.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.

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