Paul Falanga Is January Youth Hockey All-Star
February 2, 2006 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Bridgeport Islanders News Release
BRIDGEPORT, CT - The American Hockey League's Bridgeport Sound Tigers, top affiliate of the National Hockey League's New York Islanders, have named Paul Falanga their Youth Hockey All-Star for the month of January.
Paul, 13, scored 22 goals and notched 17 assists in 14 games for the East Haven Bantam A Team in January. The eighth-grader from St. Vincent's School was also the most valuable player at the Kennedy Tournament in Rhode Island last month. Paul has also played summer hockey in Milford and skated for Team Connecticut squads that have competed in tournaments as far away as Nova Scotia.
Coach Anthony DiLungo says Paul is "a smart and talented player, a great teammate and one of those kids you just love to coach." In addition, DiLungo points out that Paul has never made a trip to the penalty box.
Paul is a huge Sound Tigers fan who comes to as many games as he can.
The Sound Tigers will name a Youth Hockey All-Star every month this season. Parents and coaches are encouraged to nominate players whose hard work, sportsmanship and athletic achievement stand out among their peers by sending a short synopsis of their accomplishments. Nominations can be emailed to info@soundtigers.com or mailed to "Sound Tigers Youth Hockey All-Star", 600 Main Street, Bridgeport CT 06604.
Nominations should include the player's name, age, team, position and favorite player, as well as name, address and phone number of a parent or legal guardian. Winning players will have their profile and photograph published at www.soundtigers.com.
The Sound Tigers will visit the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins this Friday at 7:05 p.m. and return to Bridgeport's Arena at Harbor Yard to host the Providence Bruins this Saturday at 7:05 p.m. on "Disco Night" with free lazer tag for the first 3,000 fans.
All Sound Tigers games are web-cast live at www.soundtigers.com. Fans can also watch all games live on the B2 Networks. Information about Sound Tigers ticket packages and promotions is available by calling 203-334-GOAL or emailing info@soundtigers.com.
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