Moose set to face Griffins in North Division Semi-Final

Published on April 15, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Manitoba Moose News Release


With Sunday's conclusion of the 2006-07 American Hockey League regular season, the Manitoba Moose officially finished first in AHL's North Division for the first time ever in their franchise history. They also ended up in second in the Western Conference, two points behind the Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights. The Moose will now open their best-of-seven North Division Semi-Final with Game 1 going Thursday, April 19th at the MTS Centre against the Grand Rapids Griffins at 7:30 p.m..

For the third consecutive year, the Moose improved their overall point total as they finished the season with a record of 45-25-7-5 for 102 points. Those totals represent the second-highest in franchise history in terms of points and wins (47 wins for 108 points in 1998-99). Head Coach Scott Arniel's team also set a new franchise standard for wins at home in a season with 25, as well as a new record for the longest home-ice winning streak with nine straight victories at the MTS Centre from Feb. 3/07 to March 10/07. In fact, from Feb. 10/07 to March 18/07, the Moose won 17 of 18 games. Forward Jason Jaffray finished sixth in the AHL in both scoring with 81 points and goal-scoring with 35 goals - both of which were career highs to lead the Moose. Brad Moran tied his career best with 72 points (25G, 47A), while Lee Goren ended up just one point shy of this best season with 68 points (26G, 42). Goaltender Drew MacIntyre set new franchise standards in net with a 2.17 goals against average and a .922 save percentage. He ended up third in league among its leading goalies.

The Moose will now face the Griffins for the second straight year. The following are the confirmed dates, along with locations, and times for the first-round playoff series between the Moose and Griffins (all times central):

North Division Semi-final - Manitoba Moose vs. Grand Rapids Griffins

Game 1 - Thursday, April 19 Grand Rapids Griffins at Manitoba Moose 7:30 p.m. MTS Centre

Game 2 - Saturday, April 21 Grand Rapids Griffins at Manitoba Moose 7:30 p.m. MTS Centre

Game 3 - Monday, April 23 Manitoba Moose at Grand Rapids Griffins 6:00 p.m. Van Andel Arena

Game 4 - Wednesday, April 25 Manitoba Moose at Grand Rapids Griffins 6:00 p.m. Van Andel Arena

**Game 5 - Friday, April 27 Manitoba Moose at Grand Rapids Griffins 6:00 p.m. Van Andel Arena

**Game 6 - Sunday, April 29 Grand Rapids Griffins at Manitoba Moose 7:30 p.m. MTS Centre

** Game 7 - Tuesday, May 1 Grand Rapids Griffins at Manitoba Moose 7:30 p.m. MTS Centre

Calder Cup Playoff Tickets for Games 1 & 2 are now on sale. Fans can get their tickets by calling 987-PUCK, or by calling Ticketmaster at 204-780-3333 or by going online at www.ticketmaster.ca or www.moosehockey.com

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