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January 15, 2013 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release


THIS WEEK'S GAME SCHEDULE/BROADCASTS (All times EST)

Tuesday, January 15th at Abbotsford Heat, Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre 10 p.m. - Funny 820 AM, SiriusXM NHL Network Radio (Sirius 207, XM 92)

Wednesday, January 16th at Abbotsford Heat, Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre 10 p.m. - Funny 820 AM, SiriusXM NHL Network Radio (Sirius 207, XM 92)

Saturday, January 19th vs. Toronto Marlies, Copps Coliseum, 7 p.m. - Funny 820 AM

BULLDOGS AT A GLANCE

Record : 13-19-1-3, 30 points ... Home: 8-6-1-1, 18 points, Road: 5-13-0-2, 12 points ... Standings: 5th North Division ... 15th Western Conference ... Last 10 games: 3-6-0-1 ... Longest winning streak: 2 (Oct. 13-19, Dec. 8-11) ... Longest losing streak: 5 (Dec. 16-26) ... Leading scorers: C Gabriel Dumont (36 GP 12-10-22) ... RW Brendan Gallagher (36 GP 10-10-20) ... RW Mike Blunden (36 GP 7-7-14) ... D Nathan Beaulieu (35 GP 2-11-13) ... Goaltenders: Cedrick Desjardins (15 GP 5-10-0, 3.10 GAA, .898 Save %, 2 SO), Robert Mayer (21 GP 8-8-3, 2.99 GAA, .898 Save %, 0 SO) ... Power play - Home: 9-for-69, 13 percent, 26th AHL ... Road: 6-for-84, 7.1 percent 30th AHL ... Overall: 15-for-153, 9.8 percent, 30th AHL ... Penalty killing - Home: 5-for-70, 92.9 percent, 1st AHL ... Road: 28-for-103, 72.8 percent, 30th AHL ... Overall: 33-for-173, 80.9 percent, 23rd AHL ... Goals for per game: 2.17, 30th AHL ... Goals against per game: 3.19, 28th AHL

OPPONENTS AT A GLANCE

ABBOTSFORD HEAT (Affiliation: Calgary Flames) - Head Coach: Troy Ward ... Record: 17-12-3-4, 41 points ... Home: 11-6-2-1, 25 points ... Road: 6-6-1-3, 16 points ... Standings: 4th North Division ... 8th Western Conference ... Leading scorer: C Ben Street (35 GP 9-16-25) ... Leading goaltender: Barry Brust (15 GP 8-5-2, 1.54 GAA, .944 Save %, 3 SO) ... Power play: 24-for-144, 16.7 percent, 17th AHL ... Penalty killing: 17-for-138, 87.7 percent, 2nd AHL ... Goals for per game: 2.25, 29th AHL ... Goals against per game: 2.17, 1st AHL ... Last game: Jan. 12 L 1-0 vs. Chicago ... Last 10 games: 2-7-0-1 ... The games are part of an eight-game homestand for the Heat, which lost two games to the Chicago Wolves last week, falling 3-1 on Friday night and 1-0 the following evening. The Heat had previously split two games with the visiting Rochester Americans ... The Flames brought eight members of the Heat to their training camp, which began Sunday at Calgary: LW Sven Baertschi, D Chris Breen, D T.J. Brodie, C Paul Byron, C Roman Horak, G Leland Irving, D Steve McCarthy and C Ben Street ... With Street away, the leading scorer on the Heat roster is C Ben Walter who has six goals and 17 assists for 23 points ... The Heat is 5-10-2-2 since the last time it won consecutive games, on Nov. 23 and 24, posting victories on the road against the Texas Stars and San Antonio Rampage ... The Heat has scored 81 goals, second-fewest in the AHL, three more than the Bulldogs. The Heat's 78 goals allowed are the fewest in the league. The Springfield Falcons are second with 85 ... Barry Brust and Danny Taylor lead AHL goaltenders in goals-against average, with Brust posting a mark of 1.54 in 15 appearances. Taylor has a mark of 1.82 in 18 games. Brust's .944 save percentage trails only Robin Lehner of the Binghamton Senators, who has a mark of .945 ... The Heat is the sixth-least penalized team in the league, averaging 13.61 penalty minutes per game ... The Heat's home-ice power play is seventh in the AHL with 18 goals in 83 man-advantage opportunities for an effectiveness rating of 21.7 percent ... The Heat is fifth in the league at killing penalties at home, having allowed eight goals in 74 shorthanded situations (89.2 percent) ... The Heat and the Springfield Falcons are the only teams yet to lose a game at home in which they have led after the first or second period ... Abbotsford allows an average of 27 shots per game, third in the AHL behind the Syracuse Crunch and Wilkes Barre/Scranton Penguins ... The Heat is 9-4-0-2 against North Division foes and 17-12-3-4 against Western Conference opponents ... The Heat is 22nd in the AHL in attendance, averaging 4,304 through 20 home dates ... All-time series: 12-8-0-1-2 ... This season: Fourth and fifth of eight meetings. The Bulldogs won the first game, 2-1 at home on Oct. 28, and split two games at Abbotsford, losing 5-1 on Nov. 30 and winning 3-0 on Dec. 1. The Heat returns to Hamilton on March 5 ... First-round NHL picks: LW Sven Baertschi (Calgary, 2011), G Leland Irving (Calgary, 2006). C Krys Kolanos (Phoenix, 2000), D Steve McCarthy (Chicago, 1999), C Greg Nemisz (Calgary, 2008) ... Connections: Bulldogs RW Riley Armstrong played 38 games for the Heat in 2009-10. RW Brendan Gallagher is the only member of the Bulldogs who hails from British Columbia. He is a resident of Delta, 70 kilometeres west of Abbotsford ... C Mitch Wahl played 22 games for the Bulldogs in 2011-12

TORONTO MARLIES (Affiliation: Toronto Maple Leafs) - Head Coach: Dallas Eakins ... Record: 22-11-1-2, 47 points ... Home: 13-2-0-1, 27 points ... Road: 9-9-1-1, 20 points ... Standings: 1st North Division ... 2nd Western Conference ... Leading scorer: C Keith Aucoin (34 GP 10-27-37) ... Leading goaltender: Ben Scrivens (22 GP 14-7-1, 2.22 GAA, .917 Save %, 1 SO) ... Power play: 35-for-189, 18.5 percent, 10th AHL ... Penalty killing: 24-for-155, 84.5 percent, 13th AHL ... Goals for per game: 3.44, 2nd AHL ... Goals against per game: 2.53, 7th AHL ... Last game: Jan. 13 L 4-2 at St. John's ... Last 10 games: 7-2-0-1 ... The game is the penultimate date among six straight road games for the Marlies, who will visit the Binghamton Senators on Friday night. The Marlies are 1-2-0-0 on the trek to date ... The game will be the fourth meeting between the provincial rivals in a span of 25 days ... The Maple Leafs called up nine Marlies to their training camp, which began at Toronto on Sunday: C Keith Aucoin, D Mark Fraser, RW Matt Frattin, D Jake Gardiner, LW Ryan Hamilton, D Korbinian Holzer, C Nazem Kadri, D Mike Kostka and G Ben Scrivens ... G Jussi Rynnas has started the last three games in Scrivens's absence. He has three shutouts in 10 games this season. Mark Owuya has been summoned from the Las Vegas Wranglers of the ECHL to back up ... The Marlies are 12-7-1-0 against North Division foes and 20-7-1-2 against Western Conference opponents ... The Marlies are 18th on the AHL in power-play efficiency on the road with 13 goals in 95 opportunities for an effectiveness rating of 13.7 percent. The Marlies penalty killers are 19th on the road having allowed 16 goals in 82 shorthanded situations (80.5 percent) ... The Marlies 1,008 shots are 28th in the league, ahead of only the Chicago Wolves and Hershey Bears. The Marlies average 28 shots per game, 27th in the AHL, and are sixth in the league in shots allowed at 27.81 per game ... All-time series: 41-35-0-7-7 ... This season: Ninth of 12 meetings. The Bulldogs posted a 4-1 win at home in the opener on Oct. 19, but lost 5-0 at Toronto the following night. The Marlies prevailed 5-4 in overtime at Hamilton on Oct. 26, but the Bulldogs skated to a 6-3 win at Copps Coliseum on Nov. 16, but fell 6-1 the following day at Ricoh Coliseum. The Marlies won 3-2 at Air Canada Centre on Dec. 26 and skated to a 6-0 win at Ricoh Coliseum on Jan. 2. The Bulldogs posted a 2-1 win at home on Jan. 8. The Marlies host Hamilton on Feb. 2... First-round NHL picks: RW Carter Ashton (Tampa Bay, 2009), D Joe Colborne (Boston, 2008), D Jake Gardiner (Anaheim, 2008), C Nazem Kadri (Toronto, 2009) ... Connections: Bulldogs RW Mike Blunden is a Toronto native

TRANSACTIONS

Jan. 8 - C Joey Tenute signed to Professional Try-out contract

Jan. 13 - F Tyler Murovich signed to Professional Try-out contract

Jan. 14 - RW Ian Schultz reassigned by Montreal Canadiens (NHL) from Utah Grizzlies (ECHL)

Jan. 14 - F Riley Armstrong signed to Professional Try-out contract

Jan. 14 - D Mark Isherwood signed to Professional Try-out contract

INJURY REPORT

C Blake Geoffrion (depressed skull fracture, November 9th vs. Syracuse at Montreal) is out indefinitely ... C Joonas Nattinen (upper-body injury December 28th vs. St. John's) is out indefinitely ... RW Aaron Palushaj (shoulder, December 11th vs. Lake Erie) is out one week

PRACTICE/MORNING SKATE SCHEDULE

Monday, Jan. 14: Travel day

Tuesday, Jan. 15: Morning Skate - 11:15 am PST (Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre)

Wednesday, Jan. 16: Morning Skate - 11:15 am PST (Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre)

Thursday, Jan. 17: Travel day

Friday, Jan. 18: Practice - 11 am (Copps Coliseum)

Saturday, Jan. 19: Morning Skate - 10 am (Copps Coliseum)

Sunday, Jan. 20: Practice - 11 am (Copps Coliseum)

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS

January 8th: at Hamilton - Bulldogs 2, Marlies 1

Gabriel Dumont scored the winning goal at 19:12 of the third period to lift the Bulldogs to a 2-1 win over the Marlies and end a three-game losing streak against their Ontario rival before a crowd of 4,538. Nazem Kadri opened the scoring for the visitors at 9:18 of the second period, but Patrick Holland replied for the Bulldogs at 19:59. Robert Mayer faced 24 shots to pick up the win for the Bulldogs while Jussi Rynnas made 36 saves for the Marlies. The Bulldogs were 0-for-4 on the power play while the Marlies were unable to convert in seven opportunities with the man advantage.

January 11th: at Rochester - Americans 5, Bulldogs 2

The Americans got goals from five different players as they skated to a 5-2 win. Blueliner Jason DeSantis opened the scoring for the Bulldogs on the power play at 2:21 of the first period, but Brian Flynn and T.J. Brennan replied for the Americans before the end of the frame. Mark Mancari and Nick Tarnasky gave the home side a 4-1 lead through 40 minutes before Gabriel Dumont pulled the Bulldogs within two with his team-leading 12th goal 11 seconds into the third period, but that was as close as the visitors would get as Brayden McNabb closed the scoring at 6:21. Robert Mayer made 23 saves in a fourth consecutive start while David Leggio faced 19 shots in the Rochester net. Both teams were 1-for-4 on the power play.

TEAM NOTES

The Bulldogs are 7-11-1-2 against North Division opponents and 10-14-1-3 against Western Conference foes ... The Bulldogs are 7-4-1-3 in one-goal games ... The Bulldogs are the eighth-most penalized team in the AHL, averaging 20.72 penalty minutes per game ... The Bulldogs have played five extended-time games, tied with the Binghamton Senators and Connecticut Whale for fewest in the league ... The Bulldogs are 23rd in the AHL in shots on goal, averaging 29.28 per game. They are 11th in shots allowed, surrendering 29.67 per game ... The Bulldogs are 8-0-0-0 when leading after two periods, joining the Rockford IceHogs, St. John's IceCaps and Texas Stars as the only AHL teams who are perfect when leading through 40 minutes ... The Bulldogs' win over the visiting Marlies was their first since a 6-3 victory at Copps Coliseum on Nov. 16. The Marlies had outscored the Bulldogs 15-3 in three subsequent games, all at Toronto. The Bulldogs have three wins and an overtime loss against their provincial rival at home.

PLAYER NEWS

RW Riley Armstrong, 28, was third in scoring with the ECHL's Utah Grizzlies, having recorded 15 goals and 17 assists for 32 points in 31 games. He has played 402 AHL games with the Cleveland Barons, Worcester Sharks, Abbotsford Heat, Grand Rapids Griffins and Binghamton Senators, contributing 86 goals and 81 assists for 167 points. Armstrong, whose older brother Colby is attending the Montreal Canadiens' training camp, played two games for the NHL's San Jose Sharks in 2008-09. He spent last season with the Senators, Elmira Jackals of the ECHL and SaiPa of the Finnish SM-liiga ... D Jason DeSantis scored his first goal for the Bulldogs at Rochester. He had scored two goals in 27 games this season with the San Antonio Rampage. DeSantis recorded his first point with the Bulldogs with an assist against the Marlies ... C Gabriel Dumont has three goals and one assist for four points in his last four games ... D Mark Isherwood, 23, scored four goals and added 10 assists for 14 points in 26 games for the Utah Grizzlies of the ECHL. He spent last season playing for Cortina of the Italian Serie A League ... C Daultan Leveille made his AHL debut in a 2-1 win over the visiting Toronto Marlies on Jan. 8 ... G Robert Mayer has started the last four games, his longest string of game action since he made six consecutive starts from Oct. 28 to Nov. 14. Mayer's loss at Rochester was his first in regulation since a 5-1 road defeat to the Abbotsford Heat on Nov. 30. He had gone 4-0-0-2 in seven subsequent appearances ... F Tyler Murovich, 23, had contributed nine goals and 14 assists for 23 points in 38 games with the Gwinnett Gladiators of the ECHL. Murovich had played 32 AHL games over two seasons with the Syracuse Crunch, Springfield Falcons and Wilkes Barre/Scranton Penguins, scoring four goals and adding six assists for 10 points ... D Greg Pateryn is expected to return to the lineup after missing 29 games with a fractured elbow suffered in a 3-2 shootout loss to the host Rochester Americans on Nov. 2. He had one assist in his first seven games ... RW Ian Schultz, 22, had six points, including two goals, and 72 penalty minutes in 26 games for the Wheeling Nailers and Utah Grizzlies of the ECHL. Schultz spent two seasons with the Bulldogs from 2010-12, recording nine goals and 18 assists for 27 points in 105 games ... C Joey Tenute, a 29-year-old native of Hamilton, had two assists in his Bulldogs debut at Rochester. The game marked his first AHL action since he appeared in 78 games for the San Antonio Rampage in 2007-08. He played 207 AHL games with the Hershey Bears and Rampage and played one game for the NHL's Washington Capitals in 2005-06. Tenute had spent the last four seasons playing in Finland, Germany and Austria.

BULLDOGS MERCHANDISE

For the Bulldogs fan in your life, team merchandise with be available at Tiger-Town Sports at Limeridge Mall until January 15th.

Fans can also 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 will also be available for a limited time.

BULLDOGS HOCKEY HOUR AT MONTANA'S

The fifth instalment of the Bulldogs Hockey Hour will be held live on location on Monday, January 22nd at 7 p.m. at Montana's Cookhouse at 1508 Upper James Street in Hamilton.

Fans can join Bulldogs play-by-play broadcaster Derek Wills and colour commentator Al Craig as well as players and coaches as they review the past week of Bulldogs hockey and preview what's to come. The interactive setting will allow fans to ask questions, get autographs, win prizes and enjoy food and drink specials.

BULLDOGS AND HAMILTON POLICE TEAMING UP TO COMBAT DRINKING AND DRIVING

The Bulldogs and Hamilton Police have announced a program aimed at reducing impaired driving in Hamilton. Motorists who successfully complete RIDE spot checks will be presented with a voucher that can be exchanged for a pair of tickets to the Bulldogs' remaining January home game:

Saturday, January 19th vs. Toronto Marlies 7 p.m.

THE BULLDOGS ON THE AIR

Fans can listen to and watch all 'Dogs games on www.hamiltonbulldogs.com . Live coverage with the team of play-by-play broadcaster 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.

All Bulldogs games are broadcast on www.AHLLive.com.

STAY CONNECTED WITH THE BULLDOGS

Fans can follow the Bulldogs online and watch game highlights, behind-the-scenes video and get breaking news and feature stories at HamiltonBulldogs.com. Fans can get the latest Bulldogs news and information on Twitter at www.twitter.com/bulldogsAHL and follow play-by-play broadcaster Derek Wills at www.twitter.com/dogsplaybyplay .

Fans can "Like" the Bulldogs' official face book page at www.facebook.com/hamiltonbulldogs and see game highlights and other video features at the Bulldogs' official YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/bulldogstube .

TICKET INFORMATION

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.

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