Hamilton looks to extend winning streak
Published on November 14, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
The Hamilton Bulldogs will look to extend their three-game winning streak this week as they start a five-game road trip, playing three games against West Division opponents. Hamilton begins the week by facing the Milwaukee Admirals on Wednesday, November 16 (8:00 p.m.). The Bulldogs will then battle two new AHL teams, beginning with the Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights on Friday, November 18 (8:00 p.m.), before completing the week on Saturday, November 19, when they visit the Iowa Stars (8:05 p.m.).
WEEK IN REVIEW
The Bulldogs were a perfect 3-0-0-0 last week, with all three wins coming at Copps Coliseum.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 - BINGHAMTON SENATORS 1 @ HAMILTON BULLDOGS 2
BULLDOGS GOALS - Maxim Lapierre, Peter Vandermeer
SENATORS GOALS - Charlie Stephens
GOALTENDING - Hamilton - Yann Danis (34sh, 33sv) / Binghamton - Billy Thompson (26sh, 24sv)
POWER PLAY - Hamilton 0-2 / Binghamton 0-2
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11 - CLEVELAND BARONS 1 @ HAMILTON BULLDOGS 5
BULLDOGS GOALS - Andrei Kostitsyn, Michael Lambert (2), Corey Locke (2)
BARONS GOALS - Tim Conboy
GOALTENDING - Hamilton - Yann Danis (24sh, 23sv) / Cleveland - Dimitri Patzold (27sh, 22sv)
POWER PLAY - Hamilton 4-10 / Cleveland 1-7
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 - GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS 2 @ HAMILTON BULLDOGS 5
BULLDOGS GOALS - Jean-Francois Jacques (2), Duncan Milroy (2), Mathieu Roy
GRIFFINS GOALS - Eric Manlow (2)
GOALTENDING - Hamilton - Yann Danis (37sh, 35sv)
Grand Rapids - Jimmy Howard (7sh, 3sv) / Drew MacIntyre (13sh, 13sv)
POWER PLAY - Hamilton 1-6 / Grand Rapids 1-5
Team Notes
The Bulldogs have won three consecutive games, which is their longest winning streak of the season. All three victories have come at Copps Coliseum.
Hamilton's power play ranks sixth in the AHL, having scored 25 goals on 113 opportunities (22.1%)
Player Notes
LW Jean-Francois Jacques scored twice on Saturday, November 12 (5-2 W vs. Grand Rapids) and now leads the team with seven goals.
C Garth Murray played in his 200th career AHL game on Friday, November 11 (5-1 W vs. Cleveland).
Former Bulldogs G Yann Danis was leading the AHL in goals against average (1.34) and save percentage (.958) at the time of his recall to the Canadiens.
D Andre Benoit (4g, 9a) and D Ron Hainsey (2g, 11a) are tied for fourth in league scoring among defensemen.
LW Michael Lambert recorded his first career AHL multi-goal game on Nov. 11 (5-1 W vs. Cleveland). Lambert, who scored twice and added an assist, was named the game's first star.
C Francis Lemieux leads the Bulldogs in plus/minus (+7).
D James Sanford picked up two assists in his first game this season with Hamilton on Nov. 11 (5-1 W vs. Cleveland) and was named the game's third star.
Upcoming Games
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 - HAMILTON BULLDOGS @ MILWAUKEE ADMIRALS - 8:00 P.M. - BRADLEY CENTER
This game marks the first of two meetings this season between Hamilton and Milwaukee (6-3-0-1).
The Admirals are in a tie for third place in the West Division with 13 points.
Darren Haydar leads Milwaukee in scoring with 12 points (2g, 10a).
The Bulldogs were 2-1-0-1 in four games versus the Admirals last season.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 - HAMILTON BULLDOGS @ OMAHA AK-SAR-BEN KNIGHTS - 8:00 P.M. - OMAHA CIVIC AUDITORIUM
This will be the first of two meetings this season, and the first game ever, between Hamilton and Omaha (5-8-0-3).
The Knights are tied for third place in the West Division with Milwaukee (13 points).
Carsen Germyn (7g, 5a) and Tomi Maki (6g, 6a) lead the Knights in scoring this season.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19 - HAMILTON BULLDOGS @ IOWA STARS - 8:05 P.M. - WELLS FARGO ARENA
This game will be the first of two meetings this season, and the first game ever, between Hamilton and Iowa (5-8-0-0).
The Stars are in fifth place in the West Division with ten points.
Defenseman Patrick Traverse leads Iowa in scoring with 12 points (1g, 11a).
Current Stars D Dan Jancevski and G Dan Ellis spent last season with the Bulldogs.
ALUMNI WATCH
There are many former Bulldogs currently playing for NHL teams. Here are a few highlights of the accomplishments of ex-Dogs this past week.
Montreal Canadiens RW Michael Ryder scored his team-leading eighth goal of the season on Saturday, November 12 (5-4 OTL vs. TOR)
Canadiens D Mike Komisarek recorded his first point of the season on Nov. 12 (5-4 OTL vs. TOR)
Canadiens C Mike Ribeiro tallied one goal, and added three assists in three games last week
Edmonton Oilers winger Fernando Pisani is currently on a two game goal-scoring streak
Bulldogs Player Transactions - NOVEMBER 7 - november 14
Wednesday, November 9
G Yann Danis was assigned to Hamilton by the Montreal Canadiens (NHL)
Thursday, November 10
D James Sanford was recalled by Hamilton from the Long Beach Ice Dogs (ECHL)
Monday, November 14
G Yann Danis was recalled by Montreal Canadiens (NHL)
BULLDOGS INJURY REPORT
Player
Injury
Date Injury Occurred
Status
RW Jonathan Ferland
MCL
October 26
6-8 Weeks
D Jeff Paul
Shoulder
November 9
7-10 days
D Jean-Philippe Cote
Ankle
November 1
Day-to-day
Hear and See Every Game on the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Network
Fans can listen to every Hamilton Bulldogs game this season on the flagship station of the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Network, Hamilton's 820 CHAM "The Legend". Fans can also listen or watch every game on-line at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com. To listen online, click on the 'Bulldogs Action 820 CHAM Listen Live' Icon on the homepage of the 'Dogs website. The AHL and B2 have entered into a partnership that will allow fans to watch every Hamilton Bulldogs game this season. To watch a game, go to the Bulldogs website and click on the B2 'Watch the Game Live' icon on the homepage. Ellery Award winning broadcaster Derek Wills will provide the play-by-play call of all 80 regular season games with Al Craig providing the commentary for home games and select road games.
The Bulldogs game on Wednesday, November 16 against the Milwaukee Admirals can be heard live on Montreal's 'The Team 990' radio station.
TICKETS
Hamilton Bulldogs season tickets are on sale now! For season ticket information, visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com or call (905) 529-8500 or 1-866-DOGS-TIX.
HAMILTON BULLDOGS SCHEDULE THIS WEEK
Wednesday, November 16 - 8:00 p.m. - Hamilton Bulldogs @ Milwaukee Admirals - Bradley Center
Friday, November 18 - 8:00 p.m. - Hamilton Bulldogs @ Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights - Omaha Civic Auditorium
Saturday, November 19 - 8:05 p.m. - Hamilton Bulldogs @ Iowa Stars - Wells Fargo Arena
American Hockey League Stories from November 14, 2005
- Rivermen Weekly - Peoria Rivermen
- Michaud reassigned to Long Beach - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Coyotes reassign Gainey and Lehoux to San Antonio - San Antonio Rampage
- Canadiens recall Lapierre, assign Huet to Hamilton - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Portland Pirates Weekly Report - Portland Pirates
- P-Bruins Prepare for Busy Weekend - Providence Bruins
- Kings Recall Hauser; Monarchs Recall Fukufuji - Manchester Monarchs
- Monsters Pick Up Three Points on the Weekend - Albany Devils
- Tuesday matinee kicks off busy week for Griffins - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Knights begin five-game home stand - Abbotsford Heat
- Another bumper crop of rookies taking AHL by storm - AHL
- B-Sens weekly - Binghamton Senators
- Senators' Hamel named CCM Vector/AHL Player of the Week - AHL
- Wolves Weekly Notes - Chicago Wolves
- Sound Tigers Snippets - Bridgeport Islanders
- AHL announces make-up information for Peoria-Iowa game - AHL
- Live Music from Rock Guitarist Jon Nieboer Highlights Pre-Game Festivities - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Stars announce make- up date - Iowa Chops
- Sound Tigers weekly spotlights David Masse - Bridgeport Islanders
- Hamilton looks to extend winning streak - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Admirals, Bruins exchange wins - Norfolk Admirals
- Bruins return Leech - Providence Bruins
- Admirals, Culver's join forces for day of warmth - Milwaukee Admirals
- Coleman back with Falcons - Springfield Falcons
- Americans weekly update - Rochester Americans
- Milroy, Archer at Skate Gr8 tonight - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Canucks reassign Green, Nathan Smith to Moose - Manitoba Moose
- Canadiens recall Danis - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Barons weekly review - Cleveland Barons
- ESPN Hockey analyst Barry Melrose to speak at RailRaiders symposium - Cincinnati RailRaiders
- Harry Potter private screening for Aeros fans Friday - Houston Aeros
- Wolf Pack weekly report - Connecticut Whale
- Admirals extend win streak to six - Milwaukee Admirals
- Albany faces three road games as part of four games in five nights stretch - Albany River Rats
- Win streaks up to two at home, three on road and five overall - Bridgeport Islanders
- Monarchs weekly update - Manchester Monarchs
- Phantoms weekly review - Adirondack Phantoms
- Two games for the price of one - Connecticut Whale
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