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March 17, 2008 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Adirondack Phantoms News Release


WEEKEND RECAP

The Phantoms split a four-game week last week, winning 3-0 over Norfolk on Tuesday and 2-1 over Portland on Sunday while dropping contests on Friday to Hershey, 5-3, and on Saturday at Bridgeport, 4-2. Martin Houle made his first start of the season for the Phantoms on Sunday and picked up his first win as well, while Scott Munroe recorded his fourth shutout of the year and his team's ninth of the season in the Tuesday victory over the Admirals.

UPCOMING OPPONENTS

Wednesday, March 19 and Friday, March 21, Phantoms vs. Hartford Wolf Pack 7:00: The Phantoms and the Wolf Pack (New York Rangers) will face off in a home and home series starting on Wednesday night in Hartford. The Wolf Pack will then travel to Philadelphia on Friday night to complete the series. This will be the only two meetings of the season between the two teams. The Wolf Pack are currently 40-19-2-6 for 88 points, which puts them in second place in the Atlantic Division. Pierre-Alexandre Parenteau currently leads the team with 26 goals and 64 total points on the season. It will also be the first time the Phantoms see their former pugilist Josh Gratton since he was traded to the Phoenix organization in February of 2006. The Phantoms will be trying to improve an already impressive record against the Atlantic Division - they're 10-3-1-0 against teams from the Atlantic this year.

Saturday, March 22 - Phantoms at Hershey Bears, 7:00: This will be the ninth installment in the 12-game season series between the Phantoms and the Hershey Bears (Washington Capitals). The Phantoms are currently 5-3 against the Bears this season. This past Friday, the Phantoms had leads of 1-0 and 2-1, but the Bears answered with three second-period tallies and never looked back en route to a 5-3 win at the Spectrum. Alexandre Giroux had a 4-point night for the Bears.

Live audio and video broadcasts are available for every game at Phantomshockey.com.

PHANTOMS RESET

The Phantoms are 40-23-2-3 for 85 points through 68 games. They hold a two-point lead over Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, which has won eight games in a row. Albany is in third place, five points back, while Hershey is nine points back in fourth place.

The Phantoms are currently fourth in the Eastern Conference and sixth in the AHL.

Comparisons to past years through 68 games:

2007-08: 40-23-2-3, 85 points

2006-07: 27-33-2-6, 62 points

2004-05: 40-21-3-4, 87 points

1997-98: 41-18-2-7, 91 points

1996-97: 44-14-2-8, 98 points

Note: The 2004-05 and 1997-98 teams won Calder Cups; the 1996-97 team had the best regular-season record in team history.

2004-05 and later are W-L-OTL-SOL. 1996-97 and 1997-98 are W-L-OTL-T

Philadelphia's magic number to clinch a playoff spot is currently 10 points over Binghamton. Any combination of points gained by the Phantoms or lost by the Senators amounting to 10 will clinch a playoff spot for Philadelphia.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK

Friday offers one of those bizarre coincidences in the AHL/NHL schedule. The Phantoms host the Hartford Wolf Pack on Friday night at the Wachovia Spectrum. About a thousand feet away, the Flyers will host the New York Rangers, Hartford's parent club, at the Wachovia Center.

PHANTOMS GO GREEN THIS FRIDAY

This Friday night is Green Night with the Phantoms when they host the Hartford Wolf Pack at the Wachovia Spectrum. The Phantoms will be celebrating the environment throughout the entire evening. Watch for a press release later this week detailing all that is taking place.

Tickets are still available! Visit www.phantomshockey.com for more details.

BOB CLARKE TICKET PACKAGES STILL AVAILABLE

The Phantoms have two ticket packages available commemorating the induction of Bob Clarke into the Phantoms Hall of Fame on March 30. Both packages include four lower-level tickets to the March 30 game for the Hall of Fame induction, as well as an autographed Clarke item. One package also includes four tickets to the April 6 Phantoms game and a behind-the-scenes tour of the Wachovia Spectrum. For more information, vist Phantomshockey.com or call 215-465-4522.

ZINGONI NOMINATED FOR PLAYER OF THE WEEK

The Phantoms nominated center Pete Zingoni for Rbk/AHL Player of the Week consideration this week. Zingoni scored a point in all four games this week, posting assists on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and scoring a goal on Tuesday. Honorable mention goes to three players who had three-point weeks - Kyle Greentree (3G), Jared Ross (2G, 1A) and Boyd Kane (1G, 2A).

ZINGONI, PHLEX PART OF COMCAST SPORTSNET BRACKET CHALLENGE

Pete Zingoni and Phlex are representing the Phantoms in the Comcast SportsNet Bracket Challenge during the NCAA Tournament. Fans can head over to www.comcastsportsnet.com and see how their picks stack up with the two Phantoms representatives and several other SportsNet personalities, area athletes and noted figures!

NOTES

Martin Houle allowed a goal on Portland's first shot on Sunday and then stopped the next 24 to get the win. It was his first win in his first start of the season for the Phantoms... Kyle Greentree has goals in three out of his last four games... This week, the Phantoms are planning to unveil the Flin Flon Bombers jerseys they will wear for Bob Clarke Hall of Fame Night on March 30. More details will follow... With yesterday's win, the Phantoms went to 21-8-2-3 on the year in one-goal games... Scott Munroe's shutout on Tuesday was the team's ninth shutout of the year, which ties the 2004-05 team for second most in franchise history. The franchise record for shutouts in a season is 13, set in 2003-04.

PHANTOMS HOCKEY ON THE INTERNET

The Phantoms have teamed up with the Philadelphia Area Dodge Dealers to provide free audio broadcasts of all Phantoms games, home and away, this season. The Phantoms official website, Phantomshockey.com, in conjunction with league and team partner B2 Networks, will provide the home for the audio. In addition to the games, Dodge will also bring the ever-popular Coaches Corner to fans on Phantomshockey.com. New editions of the weekly sit-down with Phantoms head coach Craig Berube will be posted to the site every Tuesday.

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 $10. To purchase, go to phantomshockey.com or call 1-800-298-4200.

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