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Lion's Play - Week-in-Review

January 9, 2003 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Manchester Monarchs News Release


Wednesday, January 8, Manchester 4, Albany 3 (OT): Albany, NY - The Manchester Monarchs needed an overtime goal from Eric Healey to defeat the Albany River Rats, 4-3 at the Pepsi Arena in Albany, NY on Wednesday night. Healey's team-leading 14th goal was scored with just 27 seconds left in the extra period. Pavel Rosa and defenseman Jason Holland assisted on the game-winning goal, Healey's third game-winner this season.

A questionable hooking call to Dan Riva late in the third period directly led to the River Rats third goal and the overtime session. With Riva in the box and goaltender Ari Ahonen replaced by an extra attacker, Jason Lehoux tied the game with just 22 seconds left in regulation when he scooped up a loose puck in front of the Monarchs net. Monarchs goaltender Cristobal Huet moments before had been tested by Michael Rupp, who stormed into the Monarchs zone down the left wing side. Rupp wristed a shot targeted for the top of the Monarchs net.

The Monarchs bolted out to a two-goal lead with first period scoring plays authored by Rosa and defenseman Chris Aldous. Rosa netted his 11th goal just 1:29 into the game, and Aldous followed with a power play tally three minutes later. The goal was Aldous' third this season.

Sandwiched in between the two Monarchs goals was an excellent stop by Huet. The Monarchs goaltender spoiled a breakaway chance from Albany's Rupp 2:30 into the game. Scott Cameron's power play goal 11:48 into the period put Albany on the scoreboard. The River Rats goal was scored with Monarchs captain Dane Jackson in the penalty box for high sticking.

Rosa gave the Monarchs their second two-goal lead of the game when he deflected defenseman Joe Rullier's slap shot past Ahonen just 1:03 into the second period. Rullier, who had missed the previous three games because of an injury, knocked down an Albany clearing attempt, pivoted at the point, and fired the puck in the direction of Rosa. Rosa did the rest by scoring his 12th goal overall and second goal of the game. The River Rats came to life early third period after a hooking penalty was assessed to Monarchs defenseman Richard Seeley. Defenseman Mikko Jokela blasted away from the point to collect his sixth goal at 4:48 of the period. The goal was scored just seconds after Seeley was freed from the box. Seeley, like Rullier returned to the Monarchs lineup Wednesday after missing seven consecutive games because of an injury.

Sunday, January 5, Hershey 2, Manchester 1: Manchester, NH - Despite a flurry of chances in the third period, the Manchester Monarchs came up short in their Sunday matinee with the Hershey Bears, suffering a 2-1 loss before a sellout crowd of 9,893 at the Verizon Wireless Arena.

Scott Barney's tally 2:06 into the third period brought the Monarchs alive and cut the Hershey lead to 2-1, but the Monarchs were unable to solve Bears netminder Philippe Sauve the rest of the game. Sauve, named the starting goaltender for the PlanetUSA AHL All-Star team earlier in the week, made 13 third period saves. His biggest stop of the night was against the Monarchs Pavel Rosa with just 12 seconds left on the clock and the Monarchs skating with the extra attacker. After a flurry in front of the Bears net, the puck squirted free to Rosa in the slot. Rosa then rifled a shot that nicked Sauve and deflected wide.

On the Monarchs lone goal, defenseman Tomas Zizka brought the puck into the zone and dodged one defender before dishing the puck off to Barney. Barney crashed the net and fired a low shot that beat Sauve stick-side.

Jordan Krestanovich started the Hershey scoring when he deposited the puck over Manchester netminder Travis Scott's shoulder 11:18 into the middle frame. Four and a half minutes later Cail MacLean finished off a tape-to-tape pass from Krestanovich, slipping the puck into the open net to give Hershey a 2-0 lead.

Sunday's sellout at the Verizon Wireless Arena was the third consecutive for the Monarchs and seventh overall. Another sellout is expected when the Monarchs return home again on Friday, January 10 at 7:35 p.m. for a game against the Springfield Falcons.

Lion's Prey - Upcoming games

Friday, January 10 vs. Springfield Falcons - 7:35 p.m. @ Verizon Wireless Arena

The Monarchs host the Springfield Falcons Friday night at 7:35 p.m. The two clubs last met on October 23, 2002 at the Verizon Wireless Arena with Manchester flying to a 6-1 victory. Eric Healey had a goal and three assists in the contest.

Sunday, January 12 vs. Providence Bruins - 4:05 p.m. @ Dunkin' Donuts Center

The Monarchs and the Bruins will once again to playing for bragging rights in the North Division. Going into the weekend, the Monarchs trail the Bruins by two points in the division standings with three games in hand.

The Lion's Roar - Who's Hot?

Goaltender Cristobal Huet backstopped the Monarchs to their 21st win by turning aside 31 shots vs. the Lowell Lock Monsters in a 5-1 win at the Verizon Wireless Arena on Tuesday, December 31. Huet was especially strong in the second period, stopping all of the 14 shots he faced. Including Tuesday's result, Huet is 7-2-1 on home ice this season with a 1.94 goals against average and a .935 save percentage. Huet, who earned his 12th win vs. the Albany River Rats on Wednesday, January 8, is 12-6-2 in 21 overall appearances for the Monarchs.

New Places, New Faces - Player Transactions

1/8/03 Add Dan Welch (W) signed to an ATO
1/8/03 Delete Mat Snesrud (D) and Brian McCullough (LW) assigned to Reading (ECHL)
1/4/03 Add Mat Snesrud (D), Brian McCullough (LW), and Brandon Dietrich (RW) recalled by Manchester from Reading (ECHL)
1/4/03 Add Chris Schmidt (C) assigned to Manchester (AHL)
1/2/03 Delete Chris Schmidt (C) recalled by the Los Angeles Kings (NHL)

Lion Bites - New Bites

Monarchs 2002-03 Yearbooks Now On Sale

The 2002-03 Monarchs Yearbook is on sale now at the Monarchs Pro Shop. Filled with great pictures, stats, and everything you need to keep up to speed with your favorite Monarchs players, the Monarchs 2002-03 Yearbook is available for $10. The 2002-03 Monarchs Yearbook is also on sale at kiosks around the concourse on game nights. Don't miss out! Pick up yours today!

Monarchs Introduce Premium Pucks

Monarchs fans now have a chance to purchase Premium Chuck-A-Pucks when the Monarchs entertain their foes at the Verizon Wireless Arena. With every purchase of the Monarchs 2002-03 Yearbook, a full-color, 86-page must-have document for anyone who loves the Monarchs, fans will receive one free Premium Chuck-A-Puck. If the Premium Puck is chosen as one of the winning pucks during the second period intermission of a Monarchs game, the puck holder receives double the cash prize.

Monarchs Puck Night

The first 3,000 fans through the turnstiles on January 17 for the Monarchs contest against the Worcester IceCats will receive a free Manchester Monarchs puck. Game time for the Monarchs/IceCats match-up is scheduled for 7:35 p.m. Puck Night is sponsored by Centrix Bank.

Union Leader Family Series Night

The Monarchs have teamed up with the Union Leader and are offering a special deal to Monarchs fans. The next Union Leader Family Night will be held on Sunday, January 19 when the Monarchs host the St. John's Maple Leafs at 4:05 p.m. The special deal consists of four silver level tickets, four fountain sodas, and four hotdogs or four pretzels for just $42 (a savings of $20). A minimum of four tickets must be purchased. Additional tickets may also be purchased. The Union Leader Family Series promotion is only available through order forms found in the Union Leader about two weeks out from each game.

Fasten Your Seatbelts For NASCAR Night

New England NASCAR fans will have a chance to meet Ward Burton, the defending Daytona 500 and New England 300 champion, on Tuesday, January 21 at the Center of New Hampshire Holiday Inn. A dinner with Ward Burton serving as the special guest will take place just prior to NASCAR Night sponsored by CAT at the Verizon Wireless Arena. The Manchester Monarchs are scheduled to host their archrivals, the Lowell Lock Monsters that night at 7:05 p.m.

For just $75 per person, or $60 per person if a ticket to Tuesday's game has already been purchased, fans will have a chance to get up close and personal with one of the superstars of NASCAR. The dinner package includes a meet and greet with Ward Burton, a souvenir picture and a gold level ticket to the Monarchs game that night. Dinner choices include chicken, fish or beef, and a cash bar will be available. The special Ward Burton dinner will be limited to 200 people, and the deadline for dinner reservations is Thursday, January 16. Dinner will be served from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. To purchase dinner tickets, call Matt Junkin at (603) 626-7825, extension 6112.

Several drivers from the Busch North Series will also be on hand at the Monarchs game against Lowell that night and will be available for autographs. A few lucky fans will also get a chance to meet Ward Burton at the game, where his #22 Caterpillar Dodge will be on display. The first 2,500 kids through the turnstiles will also receive a free Jiffy Lube Hot Wheels car.

Monarchs T-Shirt Night

Didn't get that much sought after Monarchs T-shirt for Christmas? Well now's your chance to score a free one! If you're one of the first 3,000 fans through the doors on January 31 when the Monarchs take on the Hartford Wolf Pack at the Verizon Wireless Arena, you'll receive a free Monarchs T-shirt, thanks to Crowley Foods. The game against the Wolf Pack begins at 7:35 p.m.

Can't Make It To The Game? Listen To All The Action On The Radio! Catch the Monarchs on the radio and listen to Ken Cail and his guest color analysts Dick Lutsk, Jim Rivers, and Mike Kalinowski broadcast every Manchester Monarchs game live. Tune your dial to the Monarchs Radio Network, WGIR (AM 610) in Manchester, WGIN (AM 930) in Rochester, WGIP (AM 1540) in Portsmouth, and WTSL (AM 1400) in Hanover and don't miss a second of the action. Or visit the Monarchs home page at www.monarchshockey.com and listen to the webcast of the games. Just click on the Monarchs Radio link on the home page to get the excitement of a Monarchs game live in your living room.

Tune In To The Sports Zone On 107.7 The Pulse The Sports Zone is live from Billy's Sports Bar every Tuesday night from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. The show features Mike Murphy, head coach Bruce Boudreau and a different Monarchs player every week. The Sport Zone is broadcast live on 107.7 The Pulse.

Monarchs Ticket Availability Update (As Of 1/9/03)

1/10/03 vs. Springfield: Single seats in the Gold and Silver levels.
1/17/03 vs. Worcester: Single seats in the Gold level and over 1,000 seats in the Silver level.
1/18/03 vs. Bridgeport: Single seats in the Gold level and over 1,000 seats in the Silver level.
1/19/03 vs. St. John's: Single seats in the Gold level and over 1,000 seats in the Silver level.

Did You Know...

Travis Scott's favorite team growing up was the Chicago Blackhawks.

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