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April 1, 2013 - American Hockey League (AHL) News Release


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

Tuesday, April 2 at Oklahoma City Barons, Cox Convention Center, 7 p.m. - Funny 820 AM

Friday, April 5 at San Antonio Rampage, AT&T Center, 7:30 p.m. - Funny 820 AM

Saturday, April 6 at Texas Stars, Cedar Park Center, 7 p.m. - Funny 820 AM

Sunday, April 7 at Houston Aeros, Toyota Center, 5:05 p.m. - Funny 820 AM

BULLDOGS AT A GLANCE

Record: 26-34-1-5, 58 points ... Home: 17-14-1-2, 37 points, Road: 9-20-0-3, 21 points ... Standings: 5th North Division ... 15th Western Conference ... Last 10 games: 3-7-0-0 ... Longest winning streak: 4 (Feb. 9-16) ... Longest losing streak: 5 (Dec. 16-26, Jan. 11-21) ... Leading scorers: C Gabriel Dumont (54 GP 16-15-31) ... C Michael Bournival (59 GP 8-17-25) ... RW Patrick Holland (62 GP 8-17-25) ... Goaltenders: Robert Mayer (33 GP 14-14-3, 3.08 GAA, .904 Save %, 0 SO), Dustin Tokarski (45 GP 23-14-4, 2.27 GAA, .913 Save %, 6 SO) ... Power play - Home: 19-for-137, 13.9 percent, 27th AHL ... Road: 10-for-123, 8.1 percent 30th AHL ... Overall: 29-for-260, 11.2 percent, 30th AHL ... Penalty killing - Home: 17-for-144, 88.2 percent, 3rd AHL ... Road: 36-for-159, 77.4 percent, 29th AHL ... Overall: 53-for-303, 82.5 percent, 18th AHL ... Goals for per game: 2.15, 30th AHL ... Goals against per game: 2.97, 25th AHL

OPPONENTS AT A GLANCE

OKLAHOMA CITY BARONS (Affiliation: Edmonton Oilers) - Head Coach: Todd Nelson ... Record: 32-23-2-8, 74 points ... Home: 17-10-2-3, 39 points ... Road: 15-13-0-5, 35 points ... Standings: 4th South Division ... 8th Western Conference ... Leading scorer: C Mark Arcobello (63 GP 20-35-55) ... Leading goaltender: Yann Danis (38 GP 19-14-5, 2.88 GAA, .904 Save %, 0 SO) ... Power play: 60-for-276, 21.7 percent, 1st AHL ... Penalty killing: 61-for-275, 77.8 percent, 30th AHL ... Goals for per game: 3.17, 3rd AHL ... Goals against per game: 3.25, 29th AHL ... Last game: March 30 W 7-3 at Rockford ... Last 10 games: 5-2-0-3 ... The Barons have lost their last four home games, including two in shootouts ... The Barons have lost eight games in shootouts, second in the league in that category to the Albany Devils who have 11 losses in that fashion ... C Anton Lander set a club record and established a league best this season on March 30 with six points, including three goals, in the Barons' 7-3 road win over the Rockford IceHogs. He has nine points in his last six games and is the AHL's reigning player of the week ... C Mark Arcobello is 12th in the AHL scoring with 20 goals and 35 assists for 55 points. He is fifth in the league with 206 shots on goal ... The Barons are 30th in the AHL in attendance, averaging 3,515 fans per game ... RW Toni Rajala is 20th in scoring among AHL rookies with 33 points, including 11 goals. He has recorded 16 points, including four goals, over his last 12 games ... G Yann Danis' five shootout losses are tied with three other netminders for the most in the league. Danis, who has appeared in three games for the Edmonton Oilers this season, has started the Barons' last six games ... The Barons are 20th in the AHL in penalty minutes, averaging 15.43 per game ... The Barons are 3-3-1-1 against North Division foes ... Oklahoma City's home power play is the best in the AHL producing 32 goals in 132 opportunities (24.2 percent) ... The Barons are last at killing penalties at home having given up 28 goals in 123 shorthanded situations for a kill rate of 77.2 percent ... The Barons lead the league in power-play efficiency and are last in the league at penalty-killing effectiveness ... LW Antti Tyrvainen turns 24 on Wednesday ... All-time series: First meeting ... This season: First of two meetings. The Barons visit Hamilton on April 14... First-round NHL picks: LW Ben Eager (Phoenix, 2002), D Alex Plante (Edmonton, 2007), D Colton Teubert (Los Angeles, 2008) Connections: G Yann Danis played 176 games over five seasons with the Bulldogs from 2003-08 ... C Josh Green skated in two games with the Bulldogs in 2000-01 ... Bulldogs RW Zack Stortini skated in 29 games for the Barons in 2010-11

SAN ANTONIO RAMPAGE (Affiliation: Florida Panthers) - Head Coach: Chuck Weber ... Record: 29-30-1-6, 65 points ... Home: 16-11-0-4, 36 points ... Road: 13-19-1-2, 29 points ... Standings: 5th South Division ... 14th Western Conference ... Leading scorer: RW Jon Rheault (57 GP 20-21-41) ... Leading goaltender: Dov Grumet-Morris (34 GP 12-15-4, 2.81 GAA, .913 Save %, 2 SO) ... Power play: 40-for-269, 14.9 percent, 24th AHL ... Penalty killing: 51-for-288, 82.3 percent, 20th AHL ... Goals for per game: 2.62, 21st AHL ... Goals against per game: 2.88, 20th AHL ... Last game: March 30 L 3-0 at Charlotte ... Last 10 games: 3-5-0-2 ... Before entertaining the Bulldogs the Rampage will host the Chicago Wolves on Tuesday night and visit the Houston Aeros on Thursday night ... The Rampage is seventh in the AHL in attendance, averaging 6,821 fans per game ... San Antonio is 17th in the AHL in penalty minutes, averaging 15.83 per game ... The Rampage is 6-5-0-2 against North Division opponents ... The Rampage's power play at home is ranked 23rd in the AHL with 19 goals in 128 opportunities (14.8 percent) ... The Rampage is ranked 18th in the league at killing penalties at home, having surrendered 23 goals in 138 shorthanded situations for an efficiency rating of 83.3 percent ... The Rampage is 29th in the league in shots per game, averaging 27.17 per game. It is 28th in the AHL in shots allowed at 32.88 per game ... RW Jon Rheault has three goals over his last three games ... RW John McFarland has registered three goals and two assists for five points in his last seven games ... G Dov Grumet-Morris has started all but two of the last 15 games ... All-time series: 10-5-0-0-0 ... This season: Second of two meetings. The Rampage skated to a 5-2 win at Hamilton on Dec. 22 ... First-round NHL picks: C Zach Hamill (Boston, 2007) ... Connections: G Dov Grumet-Morris made two appearances for the Bulldogs in 2006-07 ... D Brendon Nash played 101 games over two seasons for the Bulldogs including 26 this season ... C Scott Timmins is a Hamilton native ... Bulldogs D Jason DeSantis recorded nine points in 28 games for the Rampage this season ... Bulldogs C Joey Tenute registered 49 points, including 21 goals, in 78 games for the Rampage in 2007-08

TEXAS STARS (Affiliation: Dallas Stars) - Head Coach: Willie Desjardins ... Record: 39-17-5-6, 89 points ... Home: 18-9-2-5, 43 points ... Road: 21-6-3-1, 46 points ... Standings: 1st South Division ... 1st Western Conference ... Leading scorer: LW Matt Fraser (62 GP 33-13-46) ... Leading goaltender: Cristopher Nilstrop (35 GP 18-10-3, 2.27 GAA, .909 Save %, 4 SO) ... Power play: 57-for-273, 20.9 percent, 3rd AHL ... Penalty killing: 46-for-249, 81.5 percent, 24th AHL ... Goals for per game: 3.04, 8th AHL .... Goals against per game: 2.63, 8th AHL ... Last game: March 30 W 3-1 vs. Grand Rapids ... Last 10 games: 6-2-1-1 ... The Stars host the Oklahoma City Barons on Friday night before welcoming the Bulldogs ... The Stars, who lead the league with 89 points, have 39 wins, two behind the Providence Bruins who lead the AHL in that category ... The Stars' 176 goals allowed are two more than the Chicago Wolves and Houston Aeros who lead the Western Conference ... LW Matt Fraser leads the AHL in goals with 33 and he has a league-leading 17 power-play goals. Fraser, who played three games for the Dallas Stars this season, has nine goals and two assists for 11 points in his last 10 games ... G Cristopher Nilstorp is 10th in the AHL with a 2.27 goals-against average ... RW Alex Chiasson is 15th among rookie scorers with 35 points, including 13 goals ... RW Colton Sceviour has four shorthanded goals, one behind Derek Grant of the Binghamton Senators for the league lead ... D Jamie Oleksiak is 18th in scoring among AHL rearguards with six goals and 25 assists for 31 points ... The Stars are the second-least penalized team in the league, averaging 12.52 penalty minutes per game ... The Stars' home power play is third in the league having scored 32 goals in 151 opportunities (21.2 percent) ... Texas is 20th in the league at killing penalties at home having given up 23 goals in 130 shorthanded situations for a kill rate of 82.3 percent ... The Stars' five overtime losses are one behind the Bridgeport Sound Tigers for most in the AHL ... Texas is 7-3-1-2 against North Division foes ... The Stars have only one shootout loss in 15 home games in which they lead after two periods ... C Justin Dowling has four goals and four assists for eight points over his last eight games ... Texas is 20th in the AHL in attendance, averaging 5,077 fans per game ... All-time series: 6-1-0-0-0 ... This season: Second of two meetings. The Bulldogs posted a 2-1 win at home on Feb. 9. The Bulldogs have won their last five games against the Stars. Texas's only win came in a 5-0 verdict at Copps Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2010 ... First-round NHL picks: G Jack Campbell (Dallas, 2010), C Scott Glennie (Dallas, 2009), D Jamie Oleksiak (Dallas, 2011) ... Connections: D Mike Commodore, who signed a Professional Tryout contract with the Stars on March 19, skated in 17 games with the Bulldogs this season, earning two assists ... D Jamie Oleksiak played 28 games for the Niagara IceDogs of the OHL last season

HOUSTON AEROS (Affiliation: Minnesota Wild) - Head Coach: John Torchetti ... Record: 33-23-5-5, 76 points ... Home: 16-9-3-3, 38 points ... Road: 17-14-2-2, 38 points ... Standings: 3rd South Division ... 6th Western Conference ... Leading scorer: RW Justin Fontaine (54 GP 18-28-46) ... Leading goaltender: Darcy Kuemper (20 GP 13-7-0, 1.78 GAA, .937 Save %, 4 SO) ... Power play: 51-for-276, 18.5 percent, 9th AHL ... Penalty killing: 46-for-253, 81.8 percent, 21st AHL ... Goals for per game: 2.77, 16th AHL .... Goals against per game: 2.64, 10th AHL ... Last game: March 29 L 3-2 vs. Grand Rapids ... Last 10 games: 5-2-1-2 ... The game is the seventh date in a 10-game homestand for the Aeros, who will host the Grand Rapids Griffins on Tuesday night, the San Antonio Rampage on Thursday night and the Chicago Wolves the following evening before the Bulldogs come to town. The Aeros have lost the first four games of their homestand with all defeats coming by one goal ... The Aeros are sixth in the AHL in attendance, averaging 6,870 fans per game ... The Aeros' 174 goals allowed are tied with the Chicago Wolves for the fewest in the Western Conference ... LW Jason Zucker is fifth in the league in rookie scoring with 43 points, including 20 goals. His 11 power-plays are second among rookies ... RW Johan Larsson is 13th in freshman scoring having racked up 15 goals and 22 assists for 32 points ... RW Justin Fontaine has contributed nine goals and 12 assists for 21 points over his last 25 games ... D Brian Connolly is 19th in scoring among blueliners with 31 points, including five goals. He recorded nine points, including three goals, over his last 11 games ... C Mikael Granlund has eight points, including two goals, in his last seven games. He had played 19 games with the Minnesota Wild this season ... The Aeros' 12.97 penalty minutes per game are the third-fewest in the AHL ... The Aeros have played 19 extended-time games, tied with the Lake Erie Monsters and Texas Stars for most in the league. The Aeros have won nine of those games ... Houston is 5-6-0-2 against the North Division ... The Aeros have the AHL's fourth-best power play at home with 25 goals in 121 opportunities (20.7 percent) ... The Aeros are 21st at killing penalties at home having surrendered 21 goals in 117 shorthanded situations for an efficiency rating of 82.1 percent ... All-time series: 6-6-0-1-2. The clubs have met twice in the Calder Cup playoffs. The Aeros prevailed in seven games in the Calder Cup final in 2003 and ousted the Bulldogs in seven games in the Western Conference final in 2011 ... This season: Second of two meetings. The Bulldogs skated to a 4-2 win at home on Feb. 16 ... First-round NHL picks: D Tyler Cuma (Minnesota, 2008), C Mikael Granlund (Minnesota, 2010), D Paul Mara (Tampa Bay, 1997), C Zack Phillips (Minnesota, 2011) ... Connections: None

TRANSACTIONS

March 29 - D Nathan Beaulieu recalled by Montreal Canadiens (NHL)

March 29 - D Jarred Tinordi returned by Montreal Canadiens (NHL)

March 29 - G Jacob Gervais-Chouinard signed to Amateur Tryout contract

March 29 - C Gabriel Dumont returned by Montreal Canadiens (NHL)

March 31 - D Matt Grassi released from Amateur Tryout contract

March 31 - C Dean Ouellet released from Professional Tryout contract

April 1 - LW Olivier Archambault signed to Amateur Tryout contract

April 1 - D Adam Ross signed to Professional Tryout contract

INJURY REPORT

C Blake Geoffrion (depressed skull fracture, November 9th vs. Syracuse at Montreal) is out indefinitely ... C Joonas Nattinen (shoulder, Dec. 28 vs. St. John's) is out indefinitely

PRACTICE/MORNING SKATE SCHEDULE

Monday, April 1: Travel Day

Tuesday, April 2: Morning Skate - 11:15 am CDT (Cox Convention Center)

Wednesday, April 3: Practice (TBD)

Thursday, April 4: Practice (TBD) Friday, April 5: Morning Skate - 11:15 am CDT (AT&T Center) Saturday, April 6: Morning Skate - 11:15 am CDT (Cedar Park Center)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

C Joey Tenute turns 30 on Tuesday

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS

March 27: at Hamilton - Bulldogs 5, Heat 3

Joey Tenute scored two goals to pace the Bulldogs to a 5-3 win. The Bulldogs opened up a 3-0 first-period lead on goals by Michael Bournival, Frederic St-Denis and Tenute and Greg Pateryn made it 4-0 on the power play at 6:14 of the second period. Max Reinhart got the Heat on the board at 1:52 of the third period and Roman Horak made it 4-2 at 6:01. Tenute restored the home side's lead with his ninth goal of the season at 8:36 before Ben Street closed the scoring for the Heat at 15:13. Robert Mayer faced 45 shots for the Bulldogs who got two assists each from Nathan Beaulieu, Alex Belzile and Patrick Holland. Danny Taylor allowed three goals on 10 shots for the Heat before being pulled after the first period. Barry Brust gave up two goals on 12 shots the rest of the way. The Bulldogs were 1-for-3 on the power play while the Heat was 0-for-3. Attendance was 2,250.

March 29: at Hamilton - Heat 4, Bulldogs 3

Ben Street scored the eventual winning goal on the power play at 13:08 of the second period as the Heat prevailed in the second of two games at Hamilton last week before a crowd of 4,419. Ben Walter and Max Reinhart gave the Heat a 2-0 first-period lead before Morgan Ellis responded on the power play with his fourth goal of the season at 14:25 but Sven Baertschi made it 3-1 with the man advantage at 18:38. Gabriel Dumont brought the Bulldogs within a goal with an unassisted marker at 11:22 and Alex Belzile scored the Bulldogs' third goal at 11:40 of the third period. Robert Mayer made 29 saves for the Bulldogs who were 1-for-4 on the power play. The Heat, which went 3-for6 with the man advantage, got 23 saves from Danny Taylor.

March 30: - at Hamilton - Americans 4, Bulldogs 2

The Americans scored four third-period goals to overcome a 2-0 deficit. Brady Vail opened the scoring with his first professional goal at 8:46 of the first period and Steve Quailer's sixth goal of the season made it 2-0 at 19:16 of the second. Evan Rankin tied the game with two goals 2:24 apart in the third period and Jerome Gauthier-Leduc produced the winning goal at 6:53. Matt Ellis finished the scoring with a shorthanded goal into an empty net at 18:43. Dustin Tokarski made 26 saves for the Bulldogs who were 0-for-3 on the power play. Nathan Lieuwen started in goal for the Americans but was pulled after allowing one goal on 13 first-period shots. David Leggio faced 23 shots the rest of the way. Rochester went 0-for-2 on the power play. Attendance was 4,207.

TEAM NOTES The Bulldogs are 17th in the league in attendance, averaging 5,348 fans per game through 34 home dates ... The Bulldogs' four-game, six-day trek through the South Division is their second four-game road swing of the season matching a quartet of games they played against Midwest Division foes in December ... The Bulldogs' five goals against the visiting Abbotsford Heat last Tuesday night were the most they had scored in a game since recording six in a road win over the Toronto Marlies on Feb. 6 ... The Bulldogs are ninth in the AHL in penalty minutes, averaging 19.47 per game ... The Bulldogs are 14-17-1-4 against North Division opponents and 20-25-1-5 against Western Conference foes ... The Bulldogs are 14-8-1-5 in one-goal games ... The Bulldogs, Albany Devils and Springfield Falcons are the only AHL teams yet to win a game in overtime this season. The Bulldogs have only played one game this season that ended in the extra period. They have played eight games settled in shootouts, winning three ... The Bulldogs are 15-5-0-1 when scoring first ... The Bulldogs allow an average of 31.48 shots per game, 22nd in the AHL, while taking an average of 27.89 shots per game, 27th in the league ... The Bulldogs are 13-10-1-1 in games in which they outshoot the opposition ... The Bulldogs are third in the league at killing penalties at home having allowed 17 goals in 144 shorthanded situations for an efficiency rating of 88.2 percent.

PLAYER NEWS

LW Olivier Archambault, 20, recorded 81 goals and 104 assists for 185 points in 232 games over four seasons in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League with the Val d'or Foreurs and Drummondville Voltigeurs. Archambault was a fourth-round pick of the Montreal Canadiens in the 2011 National Hockey League Entry Draft ... At the time of his promotion to the Canadiens D Nathan Beaulieu led Bulldogs defencemen in scoring with six goals and 19 assists for 25 points. He had registered five assists over his last four games ... RW Alex Belzile has two goals and four assists for six points in five games with the Bulldogs ... C Gabriel Dumont recorded two assists and 13 penalty minutes in eight games with the Canadiens ... D Morgan Ellis scored against the Heat on Thursday night, earning his first goal and point since a 6-3 win over the visiting St. john's IceCaps on Dec. 28 ... G Jacob Gervais-Chouinard, 21, played 186 games over five seasons in the QMJHL with Val d'or, the Rimouski Oceanic and Sherbrooke Phoenix ... D Matt Grassi failed to record a point in three games with the Bulldogs ... RW Patrick Holland has three goals and eight assists for 11 points in his last 12 games ... C Dean Ouellet did not record a point in five games with the Bulldogs ... D Peter Merth earned his first career AHL point with an assist on C Brady Vail's goal against Rochester ... RW Steve Quailer's goal against Rochester broke a 13 game goal and points drought ... D Adam Ross, 26, had one goal and seven assist for eight points in 51 games for the Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL this season ... RW Zack Stortini is fourth in the AHL in penalty minutes with 215 ... C Joey Tenute has four points, including two goals, in his last four games ... D Jarred Tinordi earned one assist in six games for the Canadiens ... G Dustin Tokarski is second in the AHL with six shutouts ... Vail registered his first professional point with an assist on Frederic St-Denis's goal against Abbotsford on Tuesday night and his goal against the Americans was the first of his professional career ... St-Denis has three points, including two goals, in his last four games.

BOWLING WITH THE 'DOGS

The Bulldogs and the Hamilton Bulldogs Foundation will be holding their second annual Bowling with the 'Dogs event on Tuesday, April 9th at Splitsville Entertainment.

Fans have the opportunity to socialize with their favorite Bulldogs players and find out if their skill extends beyond the rink to the bowling alley. There will be special contest lanes running throughout the event as well as door prizes and raffles for Bulldogs merchandise.

The event is a fundraiser for the Hamilton Bulldogs Foundation in support of the "Dawgs Breakfast" Program which funds three high needs Hamilton area schools.

To register or to find out more information please call Brianne Whitty at 905-777-2368 or email Brianne at brianne.whitty@hamiltonbulldogs.com. Limited space available so register TODAY!

Splitsville Entertainment is located at 1525 Stone Church Road East in Hamilton. Doors open at 6 p.m. and bowling starts at approximately 7:15 p.m.

BULLDOGS 2013-2014 SEASON TICKETS NOW ON SALE

2013-2014 Hamilton Bulldogs season 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. As a special bonus, if you become a new season ticket holder by March 30th you'll get tickets to all four of the team's home games in April for free! For more information on how you can join our team by becoming a 'Dogs season ticket holder call 905-529-8500, 1-866-DOGS-TIX or e-mail ticketing@hamiltonbulldogs.com.

BULLDOGS 2013-2014 SEASON TICKET RENEWALS

Season ticket renewals have begun for the 2013-2014 season. To thank fans for supporting the Bulldogs during their first 17 seasons in Hamilton, fans renewing their season tickets by April 30th will be rewarded with two great gifts - a limited edition Hamilton Bulldogs commemorative stick signed by the whole team and a framed and matted team photo autographed by all of the 'Dogs' coaches and players. For more information, contact your account executive. Call 905-529-8500, 1-866-DOGS-TIX or e-mail ticketing@hamiltonbulldogs.com.

BULLDOGS JOIN 'YOU CAN PLAY' PROJECT

The Bulldogs recently become the sixth AHL team to pledge their support to the You Can Play project which is "dedicated to ensuring equality, respect and safety for all athletes, without regard to sexual orientation".

The Bulldogs joined the Manchester Monarchs, Providence Bruins, Peoria Rivermen, Portland Pirates and Toronto Marlies as other AHL teams to have come out in support of You Can Play, a non-profit organization begun by former Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke and his son Patrick to fight homophobia in sports in memory of Brendan Burke, Brian's son and Patrick's brother, who was killed in a car accident in 2010.

The Bulldogs' You Can Play project video can be seen on the club's official YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/bulldogstube

Bulldogs' personnel shown in the video in order of appearance are Kyle Hagel, Zack Stortini, president Stephen Ostaszewicz, play-by-play announcer Derek Wills, Frederic St-Denis, Robert Mayer, Joey Tenute, Gabriel Dumont, Louis Leblanc, Jason DeSantis, head coach Sylvain Lefebvre and Nathan Beaulieu.

For more information on you can play, please visit www.youcanplayproject.org

BRUISER'S BUDDIES KID'S CLUB

Do you have a young Bulldogs fan in your life who is also a big fan of Bruiser, the best mascot in the AHL? Then Bruiser's Kid's Club is for you.

Membership is $15 per child (ages 13 and under) and includes the following:

- An exclusive Bruiser's Buddies Kid's Club t-shirt

- One blue ticket to each of the Bulldogs' Kid's Club games:

- Sat. March 9 at 7 p.m. vs. Peoria Rivermen

- Fri. April 19 at 7:30 p.m. vs. St. John's IceCaps

- (Extra tickets for these games are available for $12 each)

- Official 2012-13 game puck

- Set of 2011-12 Bulldogs hockey cards

For more information or to register contact Brianne Whitty at 905-777-2368 or via email at brianne.whitty@hamiltonbulldogs.com

2013 BULLDOGS SUMMER HOCKEY CAMP

The Bulldogs will be running a summer hockey camp at the Mohawk 4 Ice Centre in Hamilton from July 29 to August 2. The full-day camp is for kids between the ages of 7-13 and will feature guest appearances by current members of the Bulldogs' coaching staff and current and former Bulldogs players.

For more information contact Brianne Whitty at 905-777-2368 or via email at brianne.whitty@hamiltonbulldogs.com

BULLDOGS MERCHANDISE

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 will also be available for a limited time.

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.

FOLLOW THE BULLDOGS ON AHL LIVE

All Bulldogs games are broadcast on AHL Live where fans can take advantage of mid-season pricing. Every AHL game, including archived games, is available for $189.99. All remaining Bulldogs home and away games are available with a team pass, which also includes archived games, for $99.99 and Bulldogs road games only are available with an away pass, which also includes archived games, for $59.99.

For more information visit 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 Facebook page at www.facebook.com/hamiltonbulldogs and see game highlights and other video features at the Bulldogs' official YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/bulldogstube.

Fans can become 'Dogs Insiders by texting "Dogs" to 360-360 for text message alerts and offers. The Bullodgs also run contests every home game, both on social media and at Copps Coliseum, where fans can text a keyword and be eligible to win tickets to an upcoming Bulldogs game!

Do you have a favourite song you'd like to hear at a 'Dogs game? Tweet your request during the third period to www.twitter.com/bulldogsAHL using the hashtag #DogsTrax.

Fans can also converse with Bulldogs staff via Twitter during the game. The 'Dogs will also be looking to connect with their fans with contests, challenges or questions!

TICKET INFORMATION

2013-2014 Hamilton Bulldogs season 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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