Phantoms Weekly
Published on January 15, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Adirondack Phantoms News Release
UPCOMING OPPONENTS
Wednesday, January 17 - Phantoms at Binghamton, 7:05: Philadelphia finishes off its four-game road swing with a trip to New York's Southern Tier to visit the Binghamton Senators (Ottawa Senators). The Sens sit behind the Phantoms in the East Division with a record of 11-23-1-4 for 27 points. Jeff Heerema leads the way for Binghamton with 19 goals and 17 assists.
Friday, January 19 - Phantoms vs. Bridgeport, 7:05: The Phantoms return to the Wachovia Spectrum for NASCAR Night (details below) against the Bridgeport Sound Tigers (New York Islanders). Bridgeport is 16-16-1-4 for 37 points, putting them six points ahead of Philadelphia in the East Division's fifth slot. The two teams played to a spirited 1-1 regulation tie in Bridgeport last Wednesday before the Sound Tigers earned the extra point with a win in the shootout. Jeff Tambellini has 19 goals and 18 assists for 37 points this season to lead Bridgeport in scoring. Goaltender Wade Dubielewicz is 10th in the league in goals-against average with a 2.43.
Saturday, January 20 - Phantoms at Albany, 5:00: The Phantoms make their second trip of the season to Pepsi Arena to take on the Albany River Rats (Carolina Hurricanes/Colorado Avalanche). Albany is 18-19-2-1 to start the week, giving them 39 points and placing them two ahead of Bridgeport and eight ahead of the Phantoms for fourth place in the East Division, which is the division's final playoff spot. Keith Aucoin is Albany's leading scorer with 11 goals and 28 assists for 39 points entering the week.
Sunday, January 21 - Phantoms vs. Norfolk, 5:05: The Norfolk Admirals (Chicago Blackhawks) come to Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon for Peter Forsberg Bobblehead Night (details below) at the Wachovia Spectrum. Norfolk is tied with Hershey for first place in the East Division, as well as the best overall record in the American Hockey League, with a record of 28-8-4-1 for 61 points in 41 games. Brandon Bochenski is second in the AHL in scoring with 29 goals and 28 assists for 57 points, while teammate Martin St. Pierre is right behind him with 14 goals and 41 assists for 55 points - fourth best in the league overall and second best in helpers.
Tickets for all Phantoms regular season games are still available! As always, kids tickets for all Phantoms games are just $8.00. Purchase online at phantomshockey.com or to charge by phone, call 1-800-298-4200.
RACE CARS AND CAPTAINS AND LOTS OF FUN THINGS
As if the hockey action weren't enough, the Phantoms have a jam-packed weekend coming up at the Wachovia Spectrum.
On Friday, January 19, the Phantoms welcome the Bridgeport Sound Tigers for NASCAR Night at the Spectrum. Fans will be able to enjoy several NASCAR-themed attractions on the concourse, with the No. 31 Cingular Wireless Chevrolet Monte Carlo of NASCAR star Jeff Burton on hand along with the Dover International Speedway Tire-Change Challenge. The first 5,000 fans will receive miniature Phantoms cars courtesy of Ransome-CAT.
On Sunday, January 21, the Phantoms give a nod towards Flyers captain Peter Forsberg with the first 4,000 fans receiving a Peter Forsberg bobblehead doll courtesy of Toyota. The day comes as the Phantoms own captain, John Slaney, approaches the milestone of becoming the first defenseman in American Hockey League history to reach the 500-point plateau in career scoring. Slaney enters Wednesday's game at Binghamton with 497 career points.
HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCEMENT COMING TUESDAY
Tomorrow (Tuesday, Jan. 17), the Phantoms will announce the Class of 2007 for the Phantoms Hall of Fame. This year's inductees will join Bill Barber, Frank Bialowas and Neil Little in the exclusive club during induction ceremonies on Sunday, Feb. 18 before the Phantoms play the Norfolk Admirals at the Wachovia Spectrum.
HELPING HANDS AUCTION RAISES OVER $7,000
The final numbers are in, and it's officially another great year for the Children's Miracle Network! The auction of this year's Helping Hands prints - actual player handprints done on limited edition cards, then autographed and framed - raised $7,125 for CMN at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Funds raised through Children's Miracle Network are earmarked at CHOP for patient care programs. These programs provide constant support for the kinds of services that truly make a difference in the lives of children and families. Support groups, creative arts therapies and social workers are all part of the healing process. These services are offered to every child who visits Children's Hospital, and these are among the many programs that CMN funds help make possible.
CHUCK YOUR PUCKS
Phantoms Charities returns with its Chuck O' Puck promotion on Friday, Jan. 19 in the second intermission. The Phantoms Wives are sponsoring the event, which will happen at every Friday game over the rest of the season. Pucks are $2 apiece or three for $5, and fans can use their skill to toss those pucks on the ice in the second intermission. The puck closest to the target will win half of the monies raised up to a maximum of $500! The remaining proceeds go to Phantoms Charities, a division of the Comcast-Spectacor Foundation.
GET THE CROSS-CHECK PACKAGE
The Phantoms are offering a new Cross-Check package! The new deal gets you eight Phantoms tickets to use in any combination you wish to any home game this year, plus two Flyers tickets to your choice of the Feb. 15 game against Toronto or the March 6 game vs. New Jersey. The package is just $150, and supplies are limited! Call the Phantoms at 215-465-4522 for more details.
OR GET THE PACKAGE THAT'S MORE LOVING
The Phantoms are offering another set of packages this year to make it the perfect Valentine's Day for the hockey fan in your life. Choose from one of three Valentine's Day packages that include club box tickets to a Phantoms game with catering and a personally-delivered rose from Phlex himself! Select packages include autographed Phantoms sticks and Flyers tickets as well. Call 215-465-4522 for more information and to place your order.
PHANTOMS NOTABLES
When Lowell's David Clarkson scored four goals on Friday, he became both the second player this season and the second player ever to score four goals in a game against the Phantoms. When Brandon Bochenski did it for Norfolk on Nov. 25, it was the first time the Phantoms had ever allowed four goals in a game to the same player... In Friday's game at Lowell, the eight minutes of penalties assessed to Philadelphia and the 16 minutes of penalties combined between the two teams were both season lows for the Phantoms... Beginning with this Sunday's game against Norfolk, the Phantoms play a total of 19 of their final 38 games (50 percent) against Norfolk, Hershey and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton - the league's top three teams heading into this week - over the last 12 weeks of the season.
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 B2 RETURNS 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! B2
is offering the new Power Play package this season, which offers fans the
opportunity to purchase a season pass to all 80 games for as little as $150, a
savings of almost 70 percent off the regular price. 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.
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