
Penguins Weekly
November 19, 2013 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News Release
Weekly Rewind
Fri., Nov. 15 - Penguins 5 at SYRACUSE 3
Simon Despres recorded a goal and two assists in the first period as the Penguins raced out to a 3-0 lead en route to a 5-3 victory. Brian Gibbons also posted a three-point night (1g-2a) as Jeff Deslauriers made 24 saves for W-B/Scranton.
Sat., Nov. 16 - PENGUINS 3 vs. Hershey 1
W-B/Scranton made it 4-for-4 this season against Hershey with a 3-1 victory on home ice. Brian Gibbons netted his second shorthanded goal of the season, while Jayson Megna tallied his team-leading third game-winning goal of the year.
The Week Ahead
Wed., Nov. 20 - Penguins at ROCHESTER
The Americans occupy first place in the North Division with a record of 7-4-2-2. Luke Adam currently leads the AHL with four game-winning goals, including the decisive tally in Rochester's last two victories. He is tied for the most goals in the league (13) and also ranks first with seven markers on the power play. Rochester is 0-3-1-1 versus the East Division this season. The Amerks have the third-ranked power play, clicking at a 24.6% success rate.
Fri., Nov. 22 - PENGUINS vs. St. John's
Sat., Nov. 23 - PENGUINS vs. St. John's
St. John's begins a six-game road swing with two games versus the Penguins in Wilkes-Barre. The IceCaps hosted a three-game set against the Worcester Sharks last week with the home team going 1-0-0-2 as all three matches went into overtime. Goalie Eddie Pasquale has played the most minutes this season (841:21) and ranks second in saves (398).
Ice Chips
- Simon Despres and Brian Gibbons are tied for the league lead with a +13 plus/minus rating.
- Tom Kostopoulos is six away from his 500th point as a pro.
- W-B/Scranton is 8-0-0-0 with Jayson Megna in the line-up.
- The Penguins have a 6-1-0-2 record against East Division opponents.
- Brendan Mikkelson is tied for the longest current road assist streak (8) and road point streak (2g-7a) in the AHL - both standing at seven games.
- The Penguins have totaled the most third-period goals in the league this season and are outscoring opponents, 25-9, in the frame.
- Gibbons made his NHL debut on Monday, registering a goal and assist in Pittsburgh's 3-1 win over Anaheim.
American Hockey League Stories from November 19, 2013
- Heat Beat Admirals in Overtime - Abbotsford Heat
- Bulldogs Bite Stars 5-1 - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Toronto Edges Charlotte 3-2 for Third Straight Win - Toronto Marlies
- Texas Stymied by Hamilton 5-1 - Texas Stars
- Marlies Hand Checkers Another Loss - Charlotte Checkers
- Canucks Affiliate Utica Comets Visit November 29 & 30 - Abbotsford Heat
- Griffins Host Admirals on Wednesday - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Goaltender John Curry Recalled to Iowa - Iowa Wild
- Crunch Weekly - Syracuse Crunch
- Cavs and Monsters to Deliver Comfort & Joy to Families this Holiday - Cleveland Monsters
- Canucks Assign Weber to the Comets - Utica Comets
- Rampage Stomp OKC, 6-1, on Cool School Education Day - San Antonio Rampage
- Bright Comets: DeFazio Proud of College Experience - Utica Comets
- Monarchs Sign Burt, Ullrich - Manchester Monarchs
- Stars Weekly (Week 8): Stars Host Annual Teddy Bear Toss This Saturday - Texas Stars
- Crunch Release Jordan Henry - Syracuse Crunch
- Wolves Weekly Notes - Chicago Wolves
- Rampage Drop Barons 6-1 in Trip Opener - Oklahoma City Barons
- Pirates to Auction off Select Military Jerseys - Portland Pirates
- Penguins Weekly - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Hogs Collecting Donations at Wednesday's Game for Disaster Relief - Rockford IceHogs
- AHL's Toronto Marlies to host SHL's Färjestad BK in exhibition - Toronto Marlies
- B-Sens Weekly - Binghamton Senators
- American Hockey League Announces Suspensions - AHL
- AHL's Toronto Marlies to Host SHL's Färjestad BK - AHL
- Sabres Assign Three Players to Rochester - Rochester Americans
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