North Division Leading Bulldogs Host Two Games This Week

Published on January 10, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release


The Hamilton Bulldogs (American Hockey League affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens) will return to Copps Coliseum this week after a four-game road trip. The first of two upcoming match-ups will be fought against the Lake Erie Monsters (AHL affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche) when they travel to Hamilton on Wednesday, January 12th for a 7:00 p.m. game. The Syracuse Crunch (AHL affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks) will be the second and final opponent this week for the Bulldogs. The 'Dogs will take-on the Crunch at Copps Coliseum on Friday, January 14th at 7:00 p.m.

Their first road game last week was in Grand Rapids, Michigan to take on the Griffins. Hamilton opened the scoring in the first with a goal by J.T. Wyman. Before the first period concluded Grand Rapids evened the game with a marker netted by Logan Pyett. Grand Rapids carried their momentum into the second frame as Greg Amadio gave them their first lead of the game. Hamilton made it a close encounter by tying the score seven minutes into the third as Mathieu Carle got the equalizer. The Griffins scored less than a minute and a half after Carle to take the lead and secure a 3-2 win at home against the 'Dogs. The Bulldogs bounced back with a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Wolves on Saturday, January 8th. Dustin Boyd netted a shorthanded goal to start the scoring, while J.T. Wyman scored two and Kyle Klubertanz potted one. Hamilton's final stop for the week was in Milwaukee to take on the Admirals. Just three minutes into the game J.T. Wyman netted a goal to give the 'Dogs a 1-0 lead. The Admirals came back scoring two goals, one by Linus Klasen and the other from Ryan Thang. Midway through the second stanza the Admirals increased their lead with Blake Geoffrion adding a goal. J.T. Wyman scored less than a minute after Geoffrion, but Wyman's second of the game was not enough for the 'Dogs as the Admirals went on to win the game 3-2.

LAST WEEK IN REVIEW:

Wednesday, January 5th - HAMILTON BULLDOGS 2 @ GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS 3

Van Andel Arena - Grand Rapids, MI

Hamilton Goals: J.T. Wyman, Mathieu Carle

Grand Rapids Goals: Logan Pyett, Greg Amadio, Evan Rankin*

Goaltending: Hamilton: Curtis Sanford (L- 48 shots, 45 saves) / Grand Rapids: Joey MacDonald (W- 21 shots, 19 saves)

Power Play: Hamilton 0-3 / Grand Rapids 0-4

Attendance: 6809

* - Game Winning Goal

Saturday, January 8th - HAMILTON BULLDOGS 4 @ CHICAGO WOLVES 1

Allstate Arena - Chicago, IL

Hamilton Goals: Dustin Boyd, J.T. Wyman (2)*, Kyle Klubertanz

Chicago Goals: Nigel Dawes

Goaltending: Hamilton: Curtis Sanford (W - 16 shots, 15 saves) / Chicago: Peter Mannino (L - 36 shots, 32 saves)

Power Play: Hamilton 1-3 / Chicago 0-5

Attendance: 15654

*- Game Winning Goal

Sunday, January 9th - HAMILTON BULLDOGS 2 @ MILWAUKEE ADMIRALS 3

Bradley Center - Milwaukee, WI

Hamilton Goals: J.T. Wyman (2)

Milwaukee Goals: Linus Klasen, Ryan Thang, Blake Geoffrion*

Goaltending: Hamilton: Curtis Sanford (L - 24 shots, 21 saves) / Milwaukee: Mark Dekanich (W - 30 shots, 28 saves)

Power Play: Hamilton 1-4 / Milwaukee 0-5

Attendance: 3737

*- Game Winning Goal

BULLDOGS NOTES:

- The 'Dogs rank in the top ten in both special teams categories. Hamilton's penalty kill is seventh overall with an 85.4% success rate and their power play sits sixth in the standings capitalizing on 20.8% of their chances with the man advantage. In the last three games the Bulldogs have gone an impressive 14 for 14 on the penalty kill.

- LW Andrew Conboy has matched his career-high goals, assists and point totals from last season with 13 (8G, 5A) points in 33 games this year. Conboy has reached those numbers while playing in 35 less games than last season.

- 24 of the 39 games played by Hamilton this season have been decided by one goal which equates to 62% of Hamilton's battles this season.

- C Dustin Boyd played his 100th AHL game on Sunday, January 9th. He has accumulated a total of 82 points (42 goals, 40 assists) in those 100 games.

- RW J.T. Wyman has scored two goals in each of his last two games and recorded a total of five in a three-game span. He now has 19 points (10G, 9A) on the season.

- G Curtis Sanford sits fifth in the AHL for goals-against-average with 1.82 and fourth in save percentage with .936SV%.

UPCOMING GAMES:

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12th - HAMILTON BULLDOGS vs. LAKE ERIE MONSTERS

7:00 PM EST - COPPS COLISEUM - HAMILTON, ONTARIO

- This is the fourth of eight meetings between the two clubs this season

- Last season the 'Dogs went 4-2-1-1 versus the Lake Erie Monsters

- Hamilton's all-time record against Lake Erie is 18-6-0-1-2

- The last time the two teams met was January 1st when Lake Erie shutout Hamilton 3-0

- The 'Dogs record against the Monsters this season is 1-2-0-0

- Ben Walter leads the Monsters in scoring with 28 points (10G, 18A)

- There are four Ontario natives currently listed on the Monster roster: C Harrison Reed (Newmarket), D Cameron Gaunce (Markham), D David Liffiton (Windsor) and C Julian Talbot (Wahnaptae)

FRIDAY, JANUARY 14th - HAMILTON BULLDOGS vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH

7:00 PM EST - COPPS COLISEUM - HAMILTON, ONTARIO

- This will be the third of four meetings between the two clubs this season

- This season the Bulldogs have a 1-1-0-0 record against the Crunch

- Hamilton's all-time record against Syracuse currently sits at 45-40-11-1-2

- The last time the two teams met was November 28th when Syracuse defeated Hamilton 3-2

- Nathan Paetsch currently leads the team in scoring with 19 points (9G,10A)

- There are five Ontario natives currently listed on the Crunch roster: LW Josh Brittain (Milton), LW Leigh Salters (London), LW John Kurtz (Oakville), RW Matt Kennedy (Richmond Hill) and D Joe DiPenta (Barrie)

ALUMNI WATCH:

There are over 40 former Bulldogs currently on NHL rosters. Over 60 percent of all former 'Dogs have played in at least one NHL game. Here are a few highlights and accomplishments of ex-'Dogs from this past week:

- Boston G Tim Thomas is currently first among goaltenders in the NHL in goals-against-average and save-percentage. He holds a 1.84 GAA and a 0.944SV% against opposing teams. Thomas is also tied for the NHL lead in shutouts with Henrik Lundqvist and Tomas Vokoun with five. He registered a 0-0-1-0 record this week losing his only game to the Canadiens in overtime 3-2 (January 8).

- Montreal C David Desharnais recorded his first assist of the season against Pittsburgh (January 6) since being recalled to the parent club on December 31st. - Montreal LW Max Pacioretty registered a goal and an assist in an overtime victory over the Bruins (January 8). His goal was the game winner for the Canadiens.

- Toronto C Mikhail Grabovski netted four goals and added one helper this week. He potted the only goal for the Leafs in a 2-1 loss to Boston (January 3), added another marker in a 6-5 victory over St. Louis and had two goals and one assist against the Thrashers (January 7).

- Dallas C Mike Ribiero potted three and added one helper this week for the Stars. He had two goals against Chicago (January 5), another in a win versus the Rangers (January 7) and provided an assist in a 4-0 rout of the Wild (January 9).

- Vancouver LW Raffi Torres amassed two assists this week. He had an assist in a 3-1 victory over the Flames (January 5) and added another 6-1 win against the Oilers (January 7).

TUNE IN TO Every Game on the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Network:

Fans can listen to every 'Dogs game this season on the flagship station of the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Network, 'TODAY'S COUNTRY AM 820 CHAM'. Fans can also listen or watch at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com by clicking on the 'AHL Live' or '820 CHAM' icon on the Bulldogs website. All regular-season radio and online broadcasts will begin with a pre-game show 30 minutes prior to each scheduled game-time. Ellery Award-winning broadcaster Derek Wills calls the play-by-play of all 80 regular season games, while Al Craig provides the colour commentary for all home games and select road games.

GET YOUR TICKETS!:

Hamilton Bulldogs season tickets, flex tickets, min pack tickets, group tickets and tickets are now on sale! Individual game tickets are available at the Copps Coliseum Box Office (in-person sales only), all Ticketmaster outlets and online at ticketmaster.ca or call 905-527-7666. For information on season tickets, flex tickets, mini pack tickets and group tickets visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com, or call (905) 529-8500 ext. 179.

GET YOUR BULLDOGS MERCHANDISE AT THE " DAWG HOUSE" : Fans can purchase Bulldogs merchandise during all home games at the " Dawg House" store located behind section 114 on the concourse level at Copps Coliseum.

In the store, fans can find hats, t-shirts, jackets, replica jerseys, foam fingers, foam 'Bone Heads', and other select novelty items for sale.

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