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December 6, 2004 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Manchester Monarchs News Release


LAST WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS

At Providence (12/3): Center Yanick Lehoux scored his second game-winning goal of the season as the Monarchs squeaked past the Providence Bruins, 3-2, at the Dunkin' Donuts Center on Friday night. Center Michael Cammalleri and left wing Noah Clarke scored short-handed goals just 27 seconds apart midway through the first period. The Bruins rebounded with left wing David Gove's third of the year and a power play goal from defenseman Milan Jurcina. Lehoux pounced on a rebound and scored his 15th of the year at 6:21 of the second period. Goaltender Mathieu Garon collected 41 saves for his 13th victory of the season. Bruins goaltender Hannu Toivonen took the loss with 22 saves on the night. Manchester went 1-5 on the power play and Providence was 1-6.

Vs. Providence (12/4): Goaltender Adam Hauser recorded his fourth shutout of the season with a season-high 43 saves, as the Monarchs blanked the Providence Bruins, 2-0, at the Verizon Wireless Arena on Saturday night. The shutout was the 11th for Hauser as a Monarch, giving him the team's all-time career shutouts mark. Center Michael Cammalleri and left wing Dustin Brown recorded power play goals for the Monarchs. Goaltender Cody Rudkowsky, appearing in his first AHL game this season, recorded the loss for the Bruins with 27 saves. Manchester went 2-6 on the power play and Providence was 0-7.

Vs. Hartford (12/5): Right wing Jeff Hamilton scored 1:01 into overtime as the Hartford Wolf Pack edged the Monarchs, 4- 3, in overtime at the Verizon Wireless Arena on Sunday night. Goaltender Mathieu Garon (13-2-0), who made 22 saves on the evening, took the loss for the Monarchs. Center Michael Cammalleri, left wing Chris Schmidt and right wing Petr Kanko were able to slip the puck past Hartford goaltender Jason LaBarbera. LaBarbera made 27 saves on the afternoon for his 10th win of the season. Center Blair Betts, defenseman Craig Weller and right wing Jed Ortmeyer also tallied for the Wolf Pack. Manchester went 1-5 on the power play and Hartford was 0-4.

MONARCHS TRANSACTIONS

12/6/04: The Manchester Monarchs (AHL) released defenseman Adam Borzecki from his professional tryout agreement.

MONARCHS INJURY REPORT

11/27/04: Left wing Ryan Flinn is out 6-8 weeks after undergoing Achilles tendon surgery.

11/18/04: Right wing Scott Barney is out 10 weeks after undergoing abdominal surgery.

11/18/04: Defenseman Doug Nolan is day-to-day with a knee injury.

News & Notes

The Monarchs overtime loss to the Wolf Pack on Sunday night snapped two long and impressive winning streaks. The Monarchs entered Sunday's contest with 13 straight wins and 10 straight wins on home ice. Both streaks represented new team records.

The Monarchs 13-game winning streak was the second longest winning streak in the AHL this season. The longest winning streak in AHL this season (and in the history of the league) belongs to the Philadelphia Phantoms, who won 17 straight games from October 22 to November 27, 2004.

One impressive streak still remains intact. The Monarchs established a new club record with their sixth straight road win, a 3-2 triumph over the Bruins at the Dunkin' Donuts Center on Friday night.

The Monarchs 13-game winning streak began with a 5-2 win over the Albany River Rats on Saturday, November 6, and ended with a 4-3 loss in overtime to the Wolf Pack on Sunday, December 5.

The Monarchs outscored their competition, 61-25, during the streak.

The streak included three wins over the Springfield Falcons, two wins over the Lowell Lock Monsters, two wins over the Worcester IceCats, two wins over the Providence Bruins, one win over the Albany River Rats, one win over the Hershey Bears, one win over the Norfolk Admirals and one win over the Portland Pirates.

Five different players collected game-winning goals for the Monarchs during the streak. Right wing Tom Kostopoulos led the way with four game winners, followed by Cammalleri with three, and center Yanick Lehoux, left wing Dustin Brown and center Matt Ryan with two each.

Cammalleri led the Monarchs with 14 goals and 23 points (14-9=23) during the streak.

Goaltender Mathieu Garon won nine games during the streak. His other numbers during the streak included two shutouts, a 1.91 goals -against-average and a .939 save-percentage.

Goaltender Adam Hauser won four games during the streak. His other numbers during the streak included three shutouts, a 1.48 goals -against-average and a .954 save-percentage.

Garon and Hauser combined for five shutouts, a 1.77 goals -against-average and a .944 save-percentage during the streak.

The streak included five one-goal wins, one win in overtime and one shootout win.

The Monarchs scored five or more goals eight times during the streak.

Hauser collected his fourth shutout of the season with a 2-0 victory over the Bruins on Saturday night. With the shutout, Hauser passed former backstop Travis Scott (2001-03) and moved into first place on the Monarchs career shutouts list with 11.

Hauser, who has a 7-0-0 record in eight appearances this season, ranks second in the league with a .949 save-percentage and a 1.56 goals -against-average. His four shutouts are tied for the league lead.

Both Cammalleri and Lehoux have scored in 20 of the Monarchs 22 games this season.

Lehoux has scored at least a point in 12 straight games. He has 19 points (6-13=19) during the streak.

Monarchs Events

Union Leader Family Value Night/Londonderry Marching Band - Don't miss a special intermission performance from the most recognized band in the state, the Londonderry Marching Band, when the Monarchs host the Springfield Falcons at the Verizon Wireless Arena on Sunday, December 12 at 4:05 p.m. Also, look for a Union Leader Family Value Night order form in the state's most-read paper. Families pay for the tickets and the Union Leader pays for the food. Great Value!

Monarchs Promotions

Teddy Bear Toss - The Monarchs Care Foundation hosted its Fourth Annual Teddy Bear Toss on Sunday night. Fans were encouraged to bring a teddy bear to the game or purchase a bear from the Monarchs Wives Group. Well over 2,000 teddy bears were tossed onto the ice during the second intermission. The bears will be donated to local charities, including the Manchester Police Department, the Manchester Fire Department, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Department, Families In Transition, NHDCYF, Child and Family Services, CHaD (Children's Hospital at Dartmouth) and David's House.

Winter Coat Drive - The Monarchs and E&R Cleaners will deliver over 600 winter coats to local charities, including New Horizons, Manchester Community Resource Center and The Salvation Army on Wednesday afternoon. The coats were collected at the Monarchs game against the Portland Pirates on Friday, November 26, and then cleaned by E&R Cleaners last week.

Toys For Tots - The Monarchs Care Foundation and Toys For Tots are teaming up to make the holiday season brighter for children in need. To help out, fans are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to the Monarchs game against the Springfield Falcons on Sunday, December 12 at 4:05 p.m. and drop it off at one of several drop points located throughout the Verizon Wireless Arena.

2005 Dodge AHL All-Star Classic

The 2005 Dodge AHL All-Star Classic will be held in Manchester on February 13-14, 2005. Manchester and the Verizon Wireless Arena will provide the stage for the best young hockey players in the world to showcase their talents.

Tickets for the 2005 Dodge AHL All-Star Classic are on sale now at the Verizon Wireless Arena box office, at all TicketMaster outlets, by phone at 603-868-7300 and online at www.ticketmaster.com. Fewer than 500 tickets remain for this marquee event.

Tickets Prices: $49 for the Gold (lower) level $39 for the Silver (upper) level (The price includes one ticket to the AHL All-Star Skills Competition and one ticket to the AHL All-Star Game).

After the AHL All-Star Skills Competition on February 13, come celebrate with AHL players, guests and fans from around the league. The Center of New Hampshire - Radisson Hotel, Manchester (located across the street from the arena) will play host to the AHL All-Star Party Palooza, which will begin at 9:00 p.m.

Tickets for the AHL All-Star Party Palooza, a fun-filled evening featuring three separately themed parties rolled into one, are also on sale now. The parties will include musical entertainment from Beatle Juice, The Fat City Band and Hot Like Fire.

AHL All-Star Party Palooza tickets are $30 and can be purchased at the Verizon Wireless Arena box office, at all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 603-868-7300 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

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