Hamilton Hosts Rochester Twice This Week

Published on November 10, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release


The Hamilton Bulldogs (American Hockey League affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens) will play two games this week. Both hometown tilts will be played at Copps Coliseum against the Rochester Americans (AHL affiliate of the Florida Panthers), with the first on Saturday November 15th, and the second on Sunday November 16th.

Last week, Hamilton went 1-2-0-0 and now has a 9-4-1-0 record. On Friday November 7th the 'Dogs ended their four game winning streak with a 3-1 loss to the Houston Aeros at Copps Coliseum. Hamilton hosted their QEW rivals the Toronto Marlies on Saturday November 8th, and came out victorious posting a 5-2 win in front of 4,963 at Copps Coliseum. The 'Dogs then traveled to Quicken Loans Arena on Sunday November 9th and suffered their second loss of the week at the hands of the Lake Erie Monsters, 6-4.

WEEK IN REVIEW:

Friday November 7th - HOUSTON AEROS 3 @ HAMILTON BULLDOGS 1

Copps Coliseum - Hamilton, ON

Hamilton Goals: Yanick Lehoux (5)

Houston Goals: Maxim Noreau (3), Ryan Hamilton (4), John Lammers (3)

Goaltending: Hamilton - Marc Denis (L - 26 shots, 24 saves) / Houston - Barry Brust (W - 26 shots, 25 saves)

Power Play: Hamilton 1-6 / Houston 0-3

Attendance: 4,510

Saturday November 8th - TORONTO MARLIES 2 @ HAMILTON BULLDOGS 5

Copps Coliseum - Hamilton, ON

Hamilton Goals: Kyle Chipchura (2), Matt D'agostini (7), Greg Stewart (3), Mike Glumac (6), Kyle Chipchura (3)

Toronto Goals: Andre Deveaux (6) Kris Newbury (4)

Goaltending: Hamilton - Marc Denis (W - 24 shots, 22 saves) / Toronto - Justin Pogge (L - 28 shots, 23 saves)

Power Play: Hamilton 1-5 / Toronto 1-7

Attendance: 4,963

Sunday November 9th - HAMILTON BULLDOGS 4 @ LAKE ERIE MONSTERS 6

Quicken Loans Arena - Cleveland, OH

Hamilton Goals: Yannick Weber (2), David Desharnais (4), Matt D'Agostini (8), Matt D'Agostini (9)

Lake Erie Goals: Chris Stewart (2), Chris Stewart (3), T.J Giliardi (2), Mike Vernace (1), Philippe Dupuis (2),

Chris Stewart (4)

Goaltending: Hamilton - Cedrick Desjardins (L - 44 shots, 39 saves) / Lake Erie - Tyler Weiman (W - 21 shots, 17 saves), Power Play: Hamilton 3-10 / Lake Erie 1-6

Attendance: 3,448

BULLDOGS NOTES:

- On Friday, November 7th Hamilton Bulldogs Head Coach Don Lever announced that C Kyle Chipchura has been named the tenth Captain in franchise history.

- Bulldog point leader RW Matt D'Agostini picked up three more goals this week, all on the power play.

- RW Matt D'Agostini is currently 5th in league scoring with 16 points (nine goals, seven assists) in 14 games.

- Montreal Canadiens General Manager Bob Gainey announced on Thursday November 6th that C David Desharnais has been signed to a two-year, two-way contract (2008-2009 - 2009-2010).

UPCOMING GAMES:

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 15TH ROCHESTER AMERICANS @ HAMILTON BULLDOGS - 7:00 P.M - COPPS COLISEUM

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 16TH - ROCHESTER AMERICANS @ HAMILTON BULLDOGS- 4:0O P.M - COPPS COLISEUM

- This weekend's games mark both the second and third of eight contests between the clubs this season

- Rochester currently ranks seventh in the North Division with a record of 2-10-0-0

- This season the Bulldogs defeated the Amerks

- Last season the Bulldogs posted a 3-3-0-2 record in eight matches against the Americans

- Hamilton is 47-57-7-0-3 in 114 all-time meetings against Rochester

- LW Kenndal McArdle is currently leading the Americans with eight points (3-5-8) in 12 games.

- There are currently seven Ontario natives on the American's roster: RW Michael Duco (Toronto),

LW Karl Stewart (Scarborough), C Shawn Matthias (Mississauga), RW Kenndal McArdle (Toronto), D Michael Caruso (Mississauga), D Peter Aston (Toronto) and G Chris Beckford-Tseu

ALUMNI WATCH:There are over 60 former Bulldogs who have graduated to the National Hockey League. Over 60 percent of all former 'Dogs have played in at least one NHL game. Here are a few highlights and accomplishments of ex-'Dogs from this past week:

- Montreal C Tomas Plekanec picked up two assists this week in a 4-3 shoot out loss against Columbus (Nov. 7) and a goal against Toronto in a 6-3 losing effort (Nov. 8)

- Toronto C Mikhail Grabovski tallied three points this week, with a goal in a 5-2 loss against Boston (Nov. 6), and a goal and an assist against the Canadians in a 6-3 victory (Nov. 8)

- Columbus LW Jason Chimera recorded two points last week with an assist in a 4-3 shoot out victory against Montreal (Nov.7), and a goal against Calgary for a 3-1 win (Nov. 8)

- Dallas C Steve Ott recorded two assists this past week, earning one in a 5-2 win over Anaheim (Nov. 7) and the other in a 2-1 loss to San Jose (Nov. 8).

- Atlanta D Ron Hainsey earned three points this past week, posting an assist in a 5-4 OT win over Buffalo (Nov. 7) and recording a goal and an assist in a 5-2 win over Carolina (Nov. 9).

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 as well as the Bulldogs' November 30th, 2008 home game at Bell Centre in Montreal. 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.

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:

The Agree to Read program continued this past week at Delta Public School on Tuesday, November 4th and Cathy Weaver School on Thursday, November 6th where forward Max Pacioretty and defenceman Yannick W

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