Penguins Weekly
Published on December 17, 2013 under 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.
American Hockey League Stories from December 17, 2013
- Christmas with the Comets - Utica Comets
- Week Preview: Games 30, 31, 32 vs. Utica Comets & Hamilton Bulldogs - Abbotsford Heat
- Crunch Weekly - Syracuse Crunch
- Nashville Predators Recall Hellberg from Milwaukee - Milwaukee Admirals
- Penguins Weekly - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Stars Weekly (Week 12) - Texas Stars Sweep Week; Extend Winning Streak to Five - Texas Stars
- 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
- B-Sens Weekly - Binghamton Senators
- 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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