Penguins Weekly

December 17, 2013 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News Release

Weekly Rewind

Wed., Dec. 11 - PENGUINS 2 vs. Springfield 3

The Penguins rallied from two down in the third period only to have the Falcons' Jonathan Marchessault notch the deciding goal on the power play with 7:22 to go. Harry Zolnierczyk started the comeback for W-B/Scranton with a shorthanded penalty shot goal 2:58 into the third.

Fri., Dec. 13 - PENGUINS 5 vs. Hershey 3

W-B/Scranton scored three times on the man-advantage in the first period to skate away with a 5-3 win over Hershey. Tom Kostopoulos scored two goals in the match, including the game-winner which was the 500th point of his pro career.

Sat., Dec. 14 - PENGUINS 1 vs. Utica 0

Rookie defenseman Nick D'Agostino broke a scoreless tie at 12:02 of the third period with his first pro goal as Wilkes- Barre/Scranton blanked Utica, 1-0. Pens goalie Eric Hartzell made 22 saves for his second shutout of the season.

The Week Ahead

Fri., Dec. 20- PENGUINS vs. Worcester

The Sharks (10-10-1-1) continue a four-game road trip when they skate into town on Friday. In their first meeting of the season, W-B/Scranton defeated Worcester, 3-2, on Oct. 19 at DCU Center. The Sharks are in fifth place in the Atlantic Division.

Sat., Dec. 21 - PENGUINS vs. Syracuse

The Crunch sit in fourth place in the East Division with a record of 12-10-1-2. Syracuse put an end to its four-game winless streak with a 1-0 victory over Rochester on Dec. 14. The Penguins are 2-0-0-1 versus the Crunch this season.

Ice Chips

- With a goal and assist on Friday, Brian Gibbons recorded his team-leading eighth multi-point game of the season.

- Both of Eric Hartzell's shutouts this season have been 1-0 victories for the Penguins.

- Wilkes-Barre/Scranton is outscoring opponents, 39-14, in the third period.

- Brendan Mikkelson is tied for the lead among AHL defensemen and tied for second overall with 11 power play assists.

- The Penguins are second in the league with six shorthanded goals.

- W-B/Scranton has a record of 8-1-1-2 against East Division opponents.

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American Hockey League Stories from December 17, 2013

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Syracuse Crunch Return Carl Nielsen to ECHL's Everblades - Syracuse Crunch
Griffins Hit the Road After Posting 6-1 Record in Season's Longest Home Stand - Grand Rapids Griffins
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Albany Devils Host "GE Kids in Free Day" - Albany Devils
Wolf Pack Announce Player Transactions - Hartford Wolf Pack
Bulldogs' Toy Toss Collects 3,000 Toys for Underprivileged Children - Hamilton Bulldogs
Blue Jackets Return Smith, Recall Skille; J.F. Jacques Signed - Springfield Falcons
Falcons Ilari Melart Loaned to Ugra of KHL - Springfield Falcons
Mike Cornell Suspended Two Games - Bridgeport Islanders
Dallas Stars Recall Defenseman Cameron Gaunce from Texas Stars - Texas Stars
Hogs Spreading Holiday Cheer - Rockford IceHogs
American Hockey League Announces Suspension - AHL
Heat Recall Eddy from Alaska - Abbotsford Heat
Admirals Recall Shalla from Cincinnati - Milwaukee Admirals
Jets Recall Eric O'Dell from IceCaps - St. John's IceCaps
Carrick Departs for World Junior Championships - Hershey Bears
Buffalo Sabres Recall Kevin Porter, Chad Ruhwedel - Rochester Americans

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