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Hamilton reaches halfway mark

January 5, 2004 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release


The Hamilton Bulldogs will begin the second half of their 2003-04 season on Wednesday. The Bulldogs completed the first forty regular season games with a winning record of 21 wins, 13 losses, 5 ties and overtime loss. Hamilton currently leads the North Division and Western Conference with 48 points.

This week the Bulldogs will travel to the city of 'Brotherly Love' when they visit the Philadelphia Phantoms at Wachovia Spectrum on Wednesday, January 10th (7:05 p.m.) Wednesday's game will mark the Bulldogs final game versus the Phantoms this season.

The Bulldogs will then return home for a pair of divisional games. Hamilton will host the Cleveland Barons on Friday, January 9th (7:00 p.m.) and the Manitoba Moose on Saturday, January 10th (3:30 p.m.) at Copps Coliseum. Saturday's game will mark the Bulldogs final home game for the month of January. The Bulldogs next home action will take place on Wednesday, February 4th when the Rochester Americans visit Copps Coliseum.

Bulldogs fans can listen to Derek Wills call all the action live on 820 CHAM-AM or on-line at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com. For all the most up-to-date information on the Hamilton Bulldogs please visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com.

SEASON TICKET HOLDER SKATE A SUCCESS!

The Hamilton Bulldogs annual Season Ticket Holder Skate was a success on Sunday. All Bulldogs players joined the 337 Season Tickets Holders in attendance for skating at Copps Coliseum and autographs. Season Ticket Holders were treated to food and refreshments, along with a tour of the Bulldogs' dressing room.

BULLDOGS AFTER 40 GAMES PLAYED:

Here's a brief look at the Bulldogs in both team and individual statistical categories at the season's halfway mark:

Hamilton Bulldogs Team Statistics

Record: 21-13-5-1
Points: 48
Home Record: 14-6-2-1
Road Record: 7-7-3-0
Scoring First: 14-7-3-1
When Outshooting Opponent: 17-8-2-1
Goals For Per Game: 2.85
Goals Against Per Game: 2.33
Shots For Per Game: 32.55
Shots Against Per Game: 27.10
Power Play Record: 26 for 185 (14.1%)
Penalty Killing Record: 27 for 197 (86.3%)

The Bulldogs currently rate first in total goals with 114

The Bulldogs are tied with Manchester for most home wins with 14

Hamilton Bulldogs Individual Team Leaders
Points: 40 - Jozef Balej
Goals: 20 - Benoit Gratton
Assists: 19 - Jozef Balej
Plus/Minus: +15 - Jozef Balej
Penalty Minutes: 68 - Alexander Svitov
Powerplay Goals: 5 - Benoit Gratton
Shorthanded Goals: 2 - Jozef Balej, Tomas Plekanec, Jimmie Olvestad
Game-Winning Goals: 5 - Jozef Balej

UPCOMING GAMES:

Hamilton Bulldogs at Philadelphia Phantoms - Wednesday, January 7 - 7:05 p.m.

This game marks the final game between the Bulldogs and Phantoms this season ... Hamilton was shutout 1-0 by Philadelphia on Dec. 23 at Copps Coliseum in the only other meeting between these two clubs ... the Phantoms have earned a winning record of (6-3-1-0) in their last ten games ... Philadelphia leads the AHL in PIM per game with 31.49 ... the Bulldogs all-time record versus the Phantoms stands at 10 wins, 8 losses and 1 tie Next Meeting: Playoffs / Next Season

Cleveland Barons at Hamilton Bulldogs - Friday, January 9 - 7:00 p.m.

The Bulldogs have earned four wins and one loss versus Cleveland this year ... against the Barons the Bulldogs have been led offensively by Jozef Balej (3-4-7) ... Cleveland has winning road record of (8-4-3-2) this season ... Barons forward Miroslav Zalesak is currently third in AHL scoring with 42 points (20-22-42) ... All-time the Bulldogs have posted 18 wins, 10 losses and 5 ties versus the Barons ... Next Meeting: February 27th at Cleveland

Manitoba Moose at Hamilton Bulldogs - Saturday, January 10 - 3:30 p.m.

The Bulldogs have won each of their three games versus the Moose this season ... Saturday's game will mark the fourth of eight meetings between the two clubs ... Bulldogs defenceman Karl Dykhuis has scored 4 points (1-3-4) against Manitoba this season ... the Moose have posted a winning record of (5-3-2-0) in their last 10 games ... All-time Hamilton's record against Manitoba stands at 15 wins, 6 losses, 1 tie and 1 overtime loss ... Next Meeting: February 15 at Copps Coliseum

JOE CAHILL HOSTS 'DOGBITES WEELY RADIO SHOW on 820 CHAM - MONDAYS

Legendary radio personality Joe Cahill hosts 'DOGBITES - a weekly half-hour Hamilton Bulldogs radio show every Monday at 7:30 p.m. on Hamilton's 820 CHAM. Bulldogs play-by-play announcer Derek Wills will join Joe Cahill. The weekly show will feature Bulldogs interviews, highlights from the past week and much more.

BULLDOGS ON 820 CHAM!

Hamilton Bulldogs fans can listen to all Bulldogs home and road action on Hamilton's 820 CHAM-AM. Derek Wills provides all the play-by-play, while Hamilton radio personality Al Craig is the colour commentator for all home games and select road games.

BULLDOGS SEASON TICKETS:

Bulldogs Season Tickets are on sale now! To purchase season tickets or for more information contact the Bulldogs at (905) 529-8500 or by e-mail at tickets@hamiltonbulldogs.com

HOMETOWN HERO OF THE GAME LEADERS

(Hardest Working Bulldogs Player at Home):

Player: Points:
1. Jozef Balej 60
2. Tomas Plekanec 30
Jimmie Olvestad 30
4. Jonathan Ferland 20
Francois Beauchemin 20
6. Alexander Perezhogin 10
Mike Komisarek 10
Pierre Dagenais 10
Karl Dykhuis 10
Jason Ward 10
Ron Hainsey 10

HAMILTON BULLDOGS MOLSON CUP - THREE STAR LEADERS

(1st place vote - 5 pts, 2nd place vote - 3 pts, 3rd place vote - 1pt)

Player: Points:
1. Jozef Balej 34
2. Benoit Gratton 25
3. Eric Fichaud 21
4. Alexander Svitov 17
5. Tomas Plekanec 15
6. Pierre Dagenais 14
7. Jimmie Olvestad 11
8. Chris Higgins 9
Jean-Francois Damphousse 9
10. Alexander Perezhogin 7
11. Francois Beauchemin 6
12. Karl Dykhuis 5
13. Patrick Traverse 4
14. Gordie Dwyer 3
Chad Kilger 3
Jonathan Ferland 3
Jason Ward 3
Ron Hainsey 1
Marcel Hossa 1

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS:

Date Opp. Score - GWG Bulldogs/Opponent Goaltending ATTN.
Dec 30 at TOR L 1-3 Damphousse (3GA, 26 SV)/Valiquette (1GA, 18 SV) 5,221
Dec 31 at SYR T 3-3 Damphousse (3GA, 29 SV)/Goehring (3GA, 29 SV) 4,879
Jan 02 SYR L 2-3 Damphousse (3GA, 27 SV)/Goehring (2GA, 39 SV) 4,211
Jan 03 TOR T 2-2 Damphousse (2GA, 30 SV)/Valiquette (2GA, 49 SV) 4,313

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