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Lowell Climbs in Standings

December 3, 2007 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany Devils News Release


Rewind:

Friday, Falcons 4 vs. DEVILS 1

Jean-Francois Jacques had a hand in all four goals for Springfield, as the Falcons busted open a tied game with three markers in the second period. The Falcons left wing picked up three assists and a power play goal with 1:17 before the second intermission that put Springfield up 4-1. Liam Reddox also made his presence felt with two goals and an assist in the contest. Olli Malmivaara knotted the game at 1-1 in the first period with his first goal of the season.

Saturday, SOUND TIGERS 4 vs. Devils 3 (SO)

The Devils battled back twice against the Sound Tigers to tie the game and even owned a 3-2 lead 25 seconds into the third period thanks to Benoit Mondou's third goal of the season. Jeff Tambellini, however, registered the game-tying goal later in the period and then scored in the fourth round of the shootout to seal a 4-3 win for Bridgeport. Frank Doyle stopped a season-high 53 shots through overtime, while Noah Clarke picked up his seventh power play goal this year.

Sunday, DEVILS 6 vs. Monarchs 3

Tied with Manchester, 1-1, after two periods, Lowell scored a season high five goals in the final frame to pull away for a 6-3 win. Stephen Gionta notched the contest's first and last goal while recording the second hat trick of his professional career. Petr Vrana gathered three assists, while Doyle saved 34-of-37 for his first win since November 2 - a 3-2 triumph over the Monarchs.

In the standings

The Devils went 1-1-0-1 during their three-game, three-day weekend and pulled themselves out of the cellar and into a tie for fifth place in the Atlantic Division with the Manchester Monarchs. Lowell, however, is just one point ahead of the Worcester Sharks and is looking to close the gap on the Portland Pirates, who sit in fourth and are seven points ahead.

Coming Up

This week's schedule will be heavy with the Springfield Falcons as the Devils play host on Wednesday, December 5 before traveling to the MassMutual Center on Saturday, Decmber 8. Including Lowell's 4-1 loss to Springfield last Friday, the two teams will face each other three times in eight days. G Jeff Delauriers leads the AHL with 11 wins and C Rob Schremp is on an eight game scoring streak (2g-10a-12pt). The Falcons have won both games versus the Devils this season.

In between games against Springfield, the Devils will take on the Hartford Wolf Pack at the Hartford Civic Center on Friday, December 7. Hartford recently notched a 3-2 overtime win against Lowell on November 24 and lead the season series 2-0-0-0. The Devils will be facing the hottest team in the AHL, as the Wolf Pack have won five straight to pull within three points of the first place Providence Bruins. Hartford has outscored their opponents 23-12 during that stretch.

Promotions/In the Community

Wednesday, December 5

- Devil Dawg will be at Hanscom Air Force Base to help honor Hanscom personnel who have returned from deployments during the past six months.

- Dollar Dawg Night @ Devils vs. Falcons - All hot dogs are just $1.

Sunday, December 9

- Devil Dawg will be at the Lane School in Bedford for a Breakfast with Santa hosted by the Rotary Club of Bedford.

Around the Horns

On Sunday against Manchester, Stephen Gionta picked up the team's first hat trick of the season and the second of his pro career.

Frank Doyle's 53 saves on Saturday versus Bridgeport was an AHL season high.

Petr Vrana tied the team high for assists in a game this season with three on Sunday.

Vrana is also currently on a five-game scoring streak (1g, 7a).

Sunday's win over the Monarchs marked the first time this season the Devils had won when tied after the first period.

Noah Clarke added two more power play points this weekend (1g, 1a), bringing his season total to 13 (7g, 6a).

With back-to-back 30-plus save performances this weekend, Doyle has now produced nine games of 30 or more saves.

Leaders for Lowell:

Goals: Clarke (10)

Assists: Vrana (16)

Points: Vrana (20)

PIM: Davis (35)

Plus/Minus: Bergfors (+5)

Wins: Doyle (5)

G.A.A: Parise (2.89)

Save %: Doyle (.916)

Last Week:

Fri 11/30 Springfield 4 vs. DEVILS 1

Sat 12/1 BRIDGEPORT 4 vs. Devils 3 (SO)

Sun 12/2 DEVILS 6 vs. Manchester 3

This Week:

Wed 12/5 DEVILS vs. Springfield Falcons (12-8-1-3), 7:05 p.m.

Fri 11/7 Devils vs. Hartford Wolf Pack (16-7-0-1), 7:00 p.m.

Sat 12/8 Devils vs. SPRINGFIELD FALCONS (12-8-1-3), 7:00 p.m.



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