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Phantoms Weekly Update

April 2, 2007 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Adirondack Phantoms News Release


UPCOMING OPPONENTS

Wednesday, April 4 - Phantoms vs. Bridgeport, 7:05: The Bridgeport Sound Tigers (New York Islanders) make their final visit of the season to the Wachovia Spectrum this Wednesday night. Bridgeport is currently locked in a fight with the Albany River Rats for the fourth and final playoff spot in the East Division - the two teams are tied at 74 points apiece, eight ahead of the Phantoms. The Sound Tigers created that tie with a Sunday afternoon win over Albany. Bridgeport has been without top goaltender Wade Dubielewicz since March 19, when he was recalled to the Islanders to replace injured netminder Rick DiPietro. Michael Mole has joined the club from ECHL Pensacola to fill the spot. In the last meeting between the clubs on March 18, the Phantoms came away with a 7-4 win.

Friday, April 6 - Phantoms vs. Hershey, 7:05: It's the latest installment in the Philadelphia/Hershey rivalry this Friday when the Bears (Washington Capitals) come to town on Faith and Family Night at the Wachovia Spectrum. Hershey has locked up a playoff spot and is jockeying back and forth with Norfolk in the race for the Macgregor Kilpatrick Trophy as the AHL regular season champion and the home-ice advantage throughout the playoffs that would go with it. In addition, the top seed will mean the difference between playing Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and the East Division's fourth-place team in the first round of the playoffs. The Phantoms have a 2-8 record against Hershey this season and fell in the last meeting between the teams on March 24 by a 3-2 count.

Saturday, April 7 - Phantoms at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, 7:05: It's the final meeting of the season between the Phantoms and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (Pittsburgh Penguins). The Phantoms are looking for a split of the season series after going 4-5 through the first nine games between the clubs. The Penguins start the week three points behind Norfolk and four behind Hershey in the regular season race, leaving themselves still very much in the running for the Kilpatrick Trophy and an easier road through the playoffs. The Pens have benefited from strong goaltending throughout the season, with Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers and Nolan Schaefer posting nearly identical goals-against averages in the 2.50 range.

HOT DIGGITY DOG

Wednesday night is Dollar Dog Night at the Wachovia Spectrum when the Phantoms host the Bridgeport Sound Tigers! You can get all the hot dogs you want for just a dollar apiece. Also, fans who attended last Friday's Guaranteed Win Night against Norfolk are reminded that your ticket stub is good for a free ticket to Wednesday's game.

FAITH AND FAMILY NIGHT

This Friday night is Faith and Family Night with the Phantoms when they host Hershey at 7:05. The night includes a postgame concert by Dove Award-winning band Pillar, and admission to the concert is free with your game ticket. Call 215-465-4522 for information on special group rates!

SLANEY NOMINATED FOR PLAYER OF THE WEEK

The Phantoms nominated John Slaney for CCM Vector/AHL Player of the Week honors this week. Slaney had points in all three games this week, registering two goals and one assist to go along with a plus-4 rating. It's part of a four-game scoring streak for the Phantoms captain.

PHANTOMS NOTABLES

Mark Cullen led all Phantoms in scoring in March with seven goals and 14 assists for 21 points. Cullen has at least a point in 13 of his last 16 games since returning on March 2 after missing 13 games with a broken hand. He saw his most recent scoring streak come to an end on Saturday at five games... With a win on Saturday at Binghamton, the Phantoms finished the season series with the Senators with a perfect 8-0 record... Left wing Darroll Powe scored his first professional goal in Saturday's win over Binghamton... Defenseman Nate Guenin registered his first NHL points with two assists in the Flyers' loss to the New York Rangers on Saturday... Riley Cote posted his first NHL fight on Friday at the New Jersey Devils, taking on Cam Janssen, a familiar foe in AHL tilts.

PHANTOMS HOCKEY ON THE INTERNET

Through a partnership with 610 WIP, selected Phantoms games are being carried on the Internet via the audio stream at www.610WIP.com . The Phantoms will finish out the WIP schedule for the year this week with games on Wednesday and Friday. Mike Thornton provides the play-by-play.

WATCH THE GAMES THROUGH B2

Every Phantoms game this season is being broadcast with streaming video through the league's partnership with B2 Networks. A ticket for the game is $6, which allows fans to watch the game via a broadband Internet connection from their own homes! Visit www.phantomshockey.com for more details.

TICKET INFORMATION

All kids tickets for all Phantoms games are just $8. To purchase, go to phantomshockey.com or call 1-800-298-4200.

UPCOMING OPPONENTS

Date Opponent Site Time

Wednesday, April 4 Bridgeport Sound Tigers Wachovia Spectrum 7:05

Friday, April 6 Hershey Bears Wachovia Spectrum 7:05

Saturday, April 7 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Wachovia Arena (at wbs) 7:05

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS

Date Opponent Site Result Score

Wednesday, March 28 Norfolk Admirals Norfolk Scope L 6-2

Friday, March 30 Norfolk Admirals Wachovia Spectrum L 5-1

Saturday, March 31 Binghamton Senators Broome County VMA W 5-1



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