North Division Regular Season Champions Travel West This Week

Published on March 22, 2010 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release


The Hamilton Bulldogs (American Hockey League affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens) will look to extend their 11-game road point streak this week as they travel west to meet two of their Canadian foes. The 'Dogs have four games slated for this week, beginning with back-to-back games against the Manitoba Moose (AHL affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks) on Tuesday, March 23rd at 8:30 PM EST and Wednesday, March 24th at 8:30 p.m. EST. The Bulldogs will then battle the Abbotsford Heat (AHL affiliate of the Calgary Flames) in back-to-back games on Friday, March 26th at 10:30 p.m. EST and Saturday, March 27th at 7:00 p.m. EST.

Last week, the Bulldogs began their seven-game road trip with two victories and one loss. The 'Dogs started the week in Glens Falls, NY with a 6-5 comeback victory over the Adirondack Phantoms (AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers) as Hamilton scored three unanswered goals in the third period before downing the Phantoms in a shootout. The Bulldogs then travelled to Cleveland where they earned a 5-3 victory over the Lake Erie Monsters (AHL affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche) on Friday, March 19th. Hamilton finished the week with a 4-3 shootout loss to their archrival the Toronto Marlies (AHL affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs) on Saturday, March 20th. The 'Dogs earned a point in the loss which clinched first place in the North Division and their third division title in franchise history.

WEEK IN REVIEW:

Wednesday, March 17th - HAMILTON BULLDOGS 6 @ ADIRONDACK PHANTOMS 5 (SO)

Glens Falls Civic Center - Glens Falls, NY

Hamilton Goals: Yannick Weber, P.K. Subban (2), Brock Trotter, Aaron Palushaj, Ryan White*

Adirondack Goals: Denis Bodrov, Jon Matsumoto, Jared Ross, Mika Pyorala

Goaltending: Hamilton: Curtis Sanford (W - 15 shots, 13 saves), Cedrick Desjardins (7 shots, 3 saves) / Adirondack: Michael-Lee Teslak (SOL - 30 shots, 25 saves)

Power Play: Hamilton 0-6 / Adirondack 2-5

Attendance: 2,500

* - Scored Shootout Game Winning Goal; does not count towards player's statistics

Friday, March 19th - HAMILTON BULLDOGS 5 vs. LAKE ERIE MONSTERS 3

Quicken Loans Arena - Cleveland, OH

Hamilton Goals: Brock Trotter, P.K. Subban, Andrew Conboy, Mike Glumac*, Ryan Russell

Lake Erie Goals: Brian Fahey, Ryan Stoa, Ray Macias

Goaltending: Hamilton: Curtis Sanford (W - 29 shots, 26 saves) / Lake Erie: Tyler Weiman (L - 29 shots, 25 saves)

Power Play: Hamilton 2-6 / Lake Erie 2-6

Attendance: 11,348

*- Game Winning Goal

Saturday, March 20th - HAMILTON BULLDOGS 3 vs. TORONTO MARLIES 4 (SO)

Ricoh Coliseum - Hamilton, ON

Hamilton Goals: Ryan Russell, Andrew Conboy, Brock Trotter

Toronto Goals: Phil Oreskovic, Tim Brent, Ryan Hamilton, Tim Brent*

Goaltending: Hamilton: Cedrick Desjardins (SOL - 22 shots, 19 saves) / Toronto: Joey MacDonald (W - 45 shots, 42 saves)

Power Play: Hamilton 0-6 / Toronto 0-2

Attendance: 7,198

* - Scored Shootout Game Winning Goal; does not count towards player's statistics

NORTH DIVISION STANDINGS:

(As of Monday, March 22nd)

Rank Team GP W L OTL SOL PTS PCT GF GA

1. y Hamilton Bulldogs 70 46 15 3 6 101 .721 236 160

2. Abbotsford Heat 71 34 26 5 6 79 .556 193 205

3. Rochester Americans 70 38 30 2 0 78 .557 218 217

4. Manitoba Moose 70 34 30 5 1 74 .529 181 206

5. Lake Erie Monsters 70 31 32 0 7 69 .493 208 222

6. Toronto Marlies 70 29 30 6 5 69 .493 168 227

7. Grand Rapids Griffins 70 29 35 3 3 64 .457 209 235

y - Clinched Division Title

BULLDOGS NOTES:

-The Bulldogs had their season-best and franchise record-tying nine-game winning streak snapped when they fell to the Grand Rapids Griffins 3-2 on Friday, March 12th. -Hamilton's 101 points are currently 22 more than any other team in the North Division. -The 'Dogs clinched the North Division title this past weekend. It is the third division title in franchise history for the Bulldogs as they won the Canadian Division in 2002-2003 and the North Division in 2003-2004. -Bulldogs C Brock Trotter is currently the AHL's 8th leading scorer with 31 goals and 36 assists for 67 points on the year. -Hamilton is currently on an 11-game road point streak. The club has not lost a game in regulation on the road since January 23rd when they were defeated 4-3 by the Toronto Marlies. -Hamilton D P.K. Subban set a new franchise record for goals by a Bulldogs defenceman in a single season. Subban recorded his 17th goal in Friday's 5-3 win over Lake Erie which passed the previous mark of 16 that was set by teammate Yannick Weber in 2008-2009. Subban now has 17 goals and 34 assists this season, complemented by a +39 rating - the second highest +/- rating in the league. Subban's point total this year (51) is also a new franchise record for most points by a Bulldogs defenceman in a single season as he broke the previous record of 45. -The goaltending tandem of Cedrick Desjardins and Curtis Sanford has been spectacular between the pipes for Hamilton this season, resulting in a league best 2.29 team goals against average. Desjardins' 2.02 GAA puts him in top spot in the AHL in that category, while Sanford's 2.11 GAA ranks him 3rd in the league. -Bulldogs D Andre Benoit set a new franchise record for career points by a Bulldogs defenceman with his 86th career point in Hamilton's 4-1 win over Adirondack on March 3rd. Benoit assisted on Mike Glumac's second period goal, giving him the new title as the highest scoring defenceman in Bulldogs history.

UPCOMING GAMES:

TUESDAY, MARCH 23rd - HAMILTON BULLDOGS @ MANITOBA MOOSE

8:30 PM EST - MTS CENTRE - WINNIPEG, MB

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24TH - HAMILTON BULLDOGS @ MANITOBA MOOSE

8:30 PM EST - MTS CENTRE - WINNIPEG, MB

-This game will mark the fifth and sixth of eight contests between Hamilton and Manitoba this season-In their last meeting on November 21st, 2009, the Bulldogs defeated the Moose 5-4 after P.K. Subban scored the game-winner in overtime at MTS Centre. -The 'Dogs currently own a 2-1-1-0 record against Manitoba this season, outscoring the Moose 13-12 in those games -Manitoba currently sits in 4th position in the North Division standings with a 34-30-5-1 record and 74 points -The Bulldogs currently own a 43-22-1-5-1 all-time record against Manitoba -C Marco Rosa (20-29-49) is currently atop the Moose's scoring race with 20 goals and 29 assists for 49 points in 70 games played this season -There are two Ontario natives currently listed on the Manitoba roster: C Marco Rosa (Scarborough) and Hamilton native G Daren Machesney

FRIDAY, MARCH 26TH - HAMILTON BULLDOGS @ ABBOTSFORD HEAT

10:30 PM EST - ABBOTSFORD ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORTS CENTRE- ABBOTSFORD, BC

SATURDAY, MARCH 27TH - HAMILTON BULLDOGS @ ABBOTSFORD HEAT

7:00 PM EST - ABBOTSFORD ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORTS CENTRE - ABBOTSFORD, BC

-This will mark the seventh and final of eight contests between the North Division rivals this season-In their last meeting on February 13th, the visiting Heat defeated the Bulldogs 2-1 at Copps Coliseum-The Bulldogs have managed a 3-2-0-1 record against Abbotsford thus far this season-LW Jason Jaffray (25-29-54) is currently pacing the Heat's attack with 25 goals and 29 assists for 54 points in 70 games played this season-There are currently four Ontario natives listed on the Abbotsford roster: C John Armstrong (Unionville), D Matt Pelech (Toronto), D Andy Delmore (Windsor), G David Shantz (Burlington)

ALUMNI WATCH:There are more than 40 former Bulldogs on 2009-2010 National Hockey League 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:

-Montreal forward Sergei Kostitsyn scored the game-winning goal as the Canadiens defeated the New York Rangers 3-1 (Mar. 16), -Edmonton C Shawn Horcoff scored a goal and added an assist in a 5-1 win over the San Jose Sharks (Mar. 21) -Anaheim forward Kyle Chipchura earned an assist and was +1 in a 4-2 win over Chicago (Mar. 17) before adding another assist in a 5-4 overtime victory over the New York Islanders (Mar. 19) - Montreal C Tomas Plekanec potted a goal in the Canadiens' 3-1 victory for the Rangers (Mar. 16) -Minnesota forward Antti Miettinen posted a goal in the Wild's 4-2 win over Edmonton (Mar. 16) and then added an assist in a 4-2 loss to Columbus (Mar. 19) -Edmonton forward Fernando Pisani notched a goal and added an assist while having a +2 rating in Edmonton's 5-1 win over San Jose (Mar. 21) -Dallas forward Mike Ribiero scored two goals and added two assists while being a +4 in a 8-2 victory of the Sharks (Mar. 16) before adding his third goal of the week in a 5-4 win over Ottawa (Mar. 20) -Atlanta defenceman Ron Hainsey ended the week on a three-game point streak after he earned assist in a 6-3 win over the Senators (Mar. 18), an assist in a 5-2 win over Philadelphia and scored a goal and added two assists for a three-point night in a 3-1 win over the Flyers (Mar. 21) -Boston forward Michael Ryder had a two-point night as he scored a goal and added an assist while being a +2 in a 5-2 win over Carolina (Mar. 16)

TUNE IN TO Every Game on the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Network AND CABLE 14:

Fans can listen to every 'Dogs game this season on the flagship station of the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Network, 'TALK 820'. Fans can also listen or watch at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com by clicking on the 'AHL Live' or 'TALK 820' 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.

In addition Cable 14 will air live broadcasts 13 of club's 38 home games at Copps Coliseum. In a joint venture with Mohawk College, Cable 14 will also broadcast the 25 Hamilton Bulldogs' home games not being shown live in their entirety as 'Dogs-in-an-Hour at 11:00 p.m. on the night of the game.

Cable 14 will also carry Rogers Television's live coverage of six Hamilton Bulldogs versus Toronto Marlies games at Ricoh Coliseum.

For a full listing of all the games broadcast on Cable 14 follow this link: http://www.hamiltonbulldogs.com/page/broadcast_1019#Live%20Broadcast%20Schedule

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 or 1-866-364-7849.

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.

MOLSON CUP - THREE STAR LEADERS: (1st Star - 5pts, 2nd Star - 3pts, 3rd Star - 1pt)

Player : Points :

1. Cedrick Desjardins 50

2. Brock Trotter 45

3. David Desharnais 43

4. Mike Glumac 33

4. Curtis Sanford 28

6. P.K. Subban 28

6. Mathieu Darche 25

6. Tom Pyatt 25

9. Ryan White 19

10. Ben Maxwell 16

11. J.T. Wyman 13

12. Ryan Russell 11

13. Sergei Kostitsyn 9

14. Frederic St. Denis 5

14. Mathieu Carle 5

14. Max Pacioretty 5

17. Grant Stevenson 3

17. Shawn Belle 3

17. Andre Benoit 3

17. Benoit Pouliot 3

21. Greg Stewart 2

22. Andrew Conboy 1

22. Mikael Johansson 1

22. Yannick Weber 1

FLAMBORO DOWNS WORKHORSE OF THE GAME LEADERS: (10 pts. - Hardest working Hamilton Bulldogs player)

Player: Points:

1. David Desharnais 70

2. Brock Trotter 60

3. Andre Benoit 50

3. Mike Glumac 50

5. Yannick Weber 40

5. P.K. Subban 40

5. Shawn Belle 40

5. J.T. Wyman 40

9. Alex Henry 30

9. Tom Pyatt 30

9. Grant Stevenson 30

9. Ben Maxwell 30

9. Ryan White 30

14. Eric Neilson 20

14. Max Pacioretty 20

14. Ryan Russell 20

17. Marc-Andre Bergeron 10

17. Cedrick Desjardins 10

17. Mathieu Darche 10

17. Curtis Sanford 10

17. Chad Anderson 10

17. Mathieu Carle 10

17. Andrew Conboy 10

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