Monsters Pick Up Three Points on the Weekend

Published on November 14, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany Devils News Release


Rewind:
Friday, MANCHESTER 5 vs. Lock Monsters 4 (SO)
In the Lock Monsters first trip to the Queen City, the Monarchs took a 2-0 lead in the first period. But four straight goals by Lowell put them in front by a 4-2 margin by the early stages of the third period. Manchester would not go quietly however, scoring twice in the third to tie the game and force the extra session. After a scoreless overtime, Manchester took the win in the shootout.

Saturday, LOCK MONSTERS 5 vs. Hartford 4 (SO)
The Lock Monsters overcame two separate one-goal deficits to take a 4-2 lead in the third period against visiting Hartford on Saturday night. But once again, the lead didn't hold and the Wolf Pack tied the game up with less than four minutes remaining. But Chad Larose, who scored in regulation as well, ended the game as Lowell's fifth shooter in the shootout and the Monsters took the win.

Sunday, BRIDGEPORT 5 vs. Lock Monsters 1
Lowell played red-hot Bridgeport close through 40 minutes, but a three-goal third period thwarted the Lock Monsters on Sunday afternoon in a 5-1 loss. Vince Bellissimo scored the only goal for Lowell on a late power play.

Monsters Memos
- Three players were called up to the NHL in the span of three days last weekend for the Lock Monsters. D Danny Richmond (Carolina), RW Craig Adams (Carolina) and RW Cody McCormick (Colorado) were recalled on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, respectively.
- Lowell went 11 games this season without even seeing an overtime period, but then appeared in three consecutive shootout games from 11/6 - 11/12.
- The Lock Monsters have not allowed a power play goal in six games. That covers 29 consecutive power plays without a goal by Lowell opponents. Lowell leads the league with a 91.8% penalty kill - over 3% better than the next closest team.
- LW Andrew Ladd had not recorded an assist in the first 12 games of the season, but now has a three-game assist streak and four helpers during that stretch.
- D Mitch Love picked up his first two professional points on Saturday night, racking up a pair of assists in the 5-4 win over Hartford.

Notes from "The Show"
- Craig Adams (1gp, 0pts, 0 PIM) and Danny Richmond (2gm, 0pts, 0 PIM) have both made their debuts with Carolina this season. For Richmond, it's his first two NHL games of his young career.
- RW Chuck Kobasew, who finished second on the Monsters in scoring last season, sits second on the Calgary Flames in goals this season (7), and is also third in shots (46) and fourth in penalty minutes (24).

Leaders
Goals - Larose (8)
Assists - Forbes (10)
Points - Aucoin (13)
PIM - Love (51)
Plus/Minus - Larose (+7)


Coming Up:
The Lock Monsters return home on Wednesday, November 16th against the Albany River Rats. No Lowell player registered three goals in Saturday's Guaranteed Hat Trick game against Hartford (which they won 5-4), so everyone in attendance received a voucher good for complimentary admission to Wednesday's game against the Rats. That game is set for a 7:05 p.m. face off at Tsongas Arena.

On Friday, the Monsters host the Portland Pirates at 7:35 p.m. at Tsongas Arena. On Saturday they open up a home-and-home series with the Manchester Monarchs with a 7:35 p.m. match at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester.

On Sunday, Manchester comes to town for a 4:05 p.m. start. That night is the annual Hannaford food drive. Anyone bringing a Hannaford-brand non-perishable item for donation will receive a voucher for two tickets to the game on Wednesday, December 7th against the Springfield Falcons. Plus, all Sunday home games are Family Four Pack games - buy four tickets, four scrumptious hot dogs and four refreshing Pepsis for just $49. After the game, all fans in attendance are free to hit the ice for a post-game skate. Complimentary skate rental is available. Sunday games are also Louie's Little Monsters Kid's Club games, sponsored by Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union. All members of Louie's Little Monsters receive Sunday admission in their kid's club packages. Call the Monsters office today at (978) 458-PUCK to sign up your little monster!

Individual tickets are on sale now at the Tsongas Arena box office, which is open from 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10:00 - 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Full season, 20-game, mini-plans and Flex Packs are now on sale as well; contact the Lock Monsters ticket office at (978) 458-PUCK (7825) for remaining seat availability.

CCM/Vector AHL Player of the Week Nomination
LW Andrew Ladd - The fourth overall pick in the 2004 NHL Draft, Ladd is fourth on the team in points (9) and has climbed the team scoring ranks with his current three-game point streak. His two-point games on Friday and Saturday gave him three multi-point games on the season.

Day Date Opponent G A Pts PIM +/-
Fri 11/11 @ Man 0 2 2 0 -2
Sat 11/12 HAR 1 1 2 0 +1
Sun 11/13 @ BRG 0 1 1 0 -2
Totals 3 games 1 4 5 0 -3

This Week:
Wednesday, LOCK MONSTERS vs. Albany River Rats, 7:05 p.m.
Friday, LOCK MONSTERS vs. Portland Pirates, 7:35 p.m.
Saturday, Lock Monsters @ Manchester Monarchs, 7:35 p.m.
Sunday, LOCK MONSTERS vs. Manchester Monarchs, 4:05 p.m.

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