Penguins Weekly
Published on January 7, 2014 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News Release
Weekly Rewind
Wed., Dec. 31- PENGUINS 5 vs. Syracuse 2
Jeff Deslauriers stopped all 21 shots he faced in relief and Tom Kostopoulos and Nick Drazenovic scored 1:44 apart in the second period as WBS rallied for a 5-2 win over Syracuse.
Fri., Jan. 3 - Penguins 2 at HARTFORD 1 (SO)
Harry Zolnierczyk tied the score with 3:59 left in regulation to force a shootout, where Jeff Deslaurier stopped 6-of-7. Paul Thompson netted the GWG for the Penguins in round seven.
Sat., Jan. 4 - PENGUINS 2 vs. Manchester 4
Nick Deslauriers scored the decisive tally for Manchester with 5:55 left in the contest in a 4-2 win over the Penguins. Tom Kuhnhackl and Nick Drazenovic collected goals for WBS.
Sun., Jan. 5 - PENGUINS 4 vs. Binghamton 1
Barry Goers and Zack Torquato each recorded a goal and an assist as the Penguins defeated the first-place Senators, 4-1. Eric Harzell made 23 saves for his first win since Dec. 14.
The Week Ahead
Wed., Jan. 8- PENGUINS vs. Syracuse
WBS is now is now 4-0-0-1 versus Syracuse this season. Jeff Deslauiers has made all five starts and posted a 2.06 GAA.
Fri., Jan. 10 - Penguins at ADIRONDACK
The Phantoms have won four straight as goalie Cal Heeter was named CCM/AHL Player of the Week, making 86 out of 87 saves to go 3-0-0 with back-to-back shutouts.
Sat., Jan. 11 - PENGUINS vs. Hartford
The Pens and Wolf Pack conclude their two-game season series. Hartford has won just twice in its last 14 contests.
Sun., Jan. 5 - PENGUINS vs. Binghamton
The Senators have won four in a row to take over the top spot in the division (18-9-0-3). Mike Hoffman is tied for second in the AHL with 33 points (18g-15a).
Ice Chips
- On Sunday versus Binghamton Barry Goers netted his first AHL goal while also recording his second multi-point game (1g-1a) of the season for the Penguins
- Harry Zolnierczyk has posted points (1g-4a) in all four games for W-B/Scranton since returning from Pittsburgh on Dec. 30.
- Jeff Deslauriers ranks fifth in the league in GAA (2.18) and is tied for fourth in wins (14).
- The Penguins have a record of 11-2-1-3 against East Division opponents.
- W-B/Scranton is tied with the Abbotsfort Heat for the most goals scored in the third period this season (46).
American Hockey League Stories from January 7, 2014
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- Devils Downed By Falcons - Albany Devils
- Strong First Period Fuels Falcons Fourth Straight Win - Springfield Falcons
- Seven Former Bulldogs Named to Olympic Teams - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Klingberg, Pasquale Lead IceCaps to 4-2 Win over Pirates - St. John's IceCaps
- IceCaps Take Series with 4-2 Win over Pirates - Portland Pirates
- 11 Former Admirals Make Rosters for 2014 Olympic Winter Games - Norfolk Admirals
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- Wolves Weekly Notes - Chicago Wolves
- Tampa Bay Recalls Riku Helenius from Florida - Syracuse Crunch
- Three Former Hogs Named to Olympic Rosters - Rockford IceHogs
- Pack's Allen Adds NHL Experience to Burgeoning Resume - Hartford Wolf Pack
- Griffins Begin Six-Game Home Stretch with Visits from Rockford and Iowa - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Worcester Sharks Announce Several Transactions - Worcester Sharks
- Devos Released from PTO - Bridgeport Islanders
- Allen Returns; Binnington Back to Kalamazoo - Chicago Wolves
- 149 American Hockey League Alumni Named to 2014 Olympic Rosters - AHL
- Crunch Netminder Kristers Gudlevskis Named to Latvian Olympic Team - Syracuse Crunch
- Monarchs Weekly Report - Manchester Monarchs
- Mayer Reassigned to Bulldogs; Condon, Schiestel Assigned to Nailers - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Jurco Named to Slovakian Olympic Team - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Week Preview: Games 37, 38, 39 vs. San Antonio Rampage & Texas Stars - Abbotsford Heat
- Voynov to Represent Team Russia in Sochi - Manchester Monarchs
- Kremyr Loaned, Eddy Reassigned - Abbotsford Heat
- Pirates Announce L.L. Bean Community Skate Dates - Portland Pirates
- Barons Defenseman Martin Marincin Named to Slovak Olympic Team - Oklahoma City Barons
- Kings Recall Pearson - Manchester Monarchs
- A Pair of Firsts Highlighted Week for Sharks - Worcester Sharks Weekly - Worcester Sharks
- Pirates, IceCaps Meet in Rubber Game of Series - Portland Pirates
- Admirals Tame Wild 4-3 in Shoot-Out - Milwaukee Admirals
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