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March 24, 2008 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Adirondack Phantoms News Release


WEEKEND RECAP

The Phantoms went 1-1-1-0 in three games last week. They split a home-and-home series with the Hartford Wolf Pack, falling 5-4 in overtime on Wednesday night and winning 5-4 in a shootout on Friday night. On Saturday, the Phantoms lost to Hershey 3-1 at the GIANT Center.

UPCOMING OPPONENTS

Friday, March 28- Phantoms vs. Binghamton Senators, 7:05: This will be the eighth and final meeting between the Phantoms and the Senators (Ottawa Senators) during the regular season. The Phantoms won the first four games of the season between the two clubs, but Binghamton has won three of the last four - two in regulation and one in a shootout. The Senators enter the week with a record of 32-27-8-4 for 76 points, which leaves them fighting for the East Division's final playoff spot. They are two points behind the Hershey Bears.

Sunday, March 30 - Phantoms vs. Hamilton Bulldogs, 5:05: This will be the second and final game of the season between the Phantoms and the Hamilton Bulldogs (Montreal Canadiens), who are the defending Calder Cup champions. In the first game between these two clubs, Josh Beaulieu and David Laliberte both scored their first AHL goals and Brian Boucher stopped 28 shots in a 6-0 win. The Bulldogs start the week with a record of 31-30-3-5 for 70 points, which puts them in 4th place in the North Division of the Western Conference.

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

PHANTOMS RESET

The Phantoms are 41-24-3-3 for 88 points through 71 games. With nine regular-season games remaining, the Phantoms hold a one-point lead over the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, a two-point lead over the Albany River Rats and a ten-point lead over the Hershey Bears.

The following is a condensed view of the six East Division teams that are in playoff contention entering this week:

Philadelphia - 41-24-3-3, 88 points. Nine games remaining.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton - 42-25-0-3, 87 points. 10 games remaining, one against the Phantoms

Albany - 40-26-2-4, 86 points. Eight games remaining, one against the Phantoms

Hershey - 36-28-1-5, 78 points. 10 games remaining, two against the Phantoms

Binghamton - 32-27-8-4, 76 points. Nine games remaining, one against the Phantoms

Bridgeport - 35-30-1-2, 73 points. 12 games remaining, two against the Phantoms

There are three weeks remaining in the AHL regular season.

Philadelphia's magic number entering this week is nine points. Any combination of points gained by the Phantoms and lost by Bridgeport adding up to nine will clinch a playoff spot for Philadelphia.

Comparisons to past years through 71 games:

2007-08: 41-24-3-3, 88 points

2006-07: 28-35-2-6, 64 points

2004-05: 42-22-3-4, 91 points

1997-98: 42-19-2-8, 94 points

1996-97: 44-16-2-9, 99 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

SKATE WITH THE PHANTOMS THIS FRIDAY NIGHT

This Friday night is the team's Kids Skate with the Players following the game against the Binghamton Senators. All kids 14 and under who bring their own skates to the game will be able to skate on the Wachovia Spectrum ice with the Phantoms following the game. The Phantoms are unfortunately not able to offer skate rental for this event.

BOB CLARKE HALL OF FAME NIGHT THIS SUNDAY

Sunday is a very special day for the Phantoms, as the team inducts Bob Clarke into the Phantoms Hall of Fame before the evening's game against the Hamilton Bulldogs. Clarke becomes the fifth member, joining Frank Bialowas, Bill Barber, Neil Little and John Stevens. The Phantoms will wear special jerseys for this game, which are a replica of the 1967-68 Flin Flon Bombers, Clarke's junior team. The jersey was designed after Clarke's own jersey that is in the Hockey Hall of Fame.

These jerseys will be unveiled publicly for the first time during an appearance with Clarke on Good Day Philadelphia this Thursday morning at 8:15 AM.

The jerseys will be auctioned off after the game, which is a change from the April 6 date that is indicated on the 2007-08 Phantoms pocket schedule. There will not be a jersey auction on April 6.

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, visit Phantomshockey.com or call 215-465-4522.

BID ON GREENTREE'S GREEN STUFF

Kyle Greentree's green helmet, green stick and green jersey used in Friday night's warm-ups are currently up for auction on eBay at The Phantoms Attic. Net proceeds will be donated to an environmental charity through the Comcast-Spectacor Foundation. The auction ends Wednesday night a little after 8:30.

NEW FACES DON THE PURPLE

Two players made their professional debut for the Phantoms on Saturday night in Hershey. Goaltender Michael Teslak joined the Phantoms last week from Michigan Tech, while defenseman Jason DeSantis came to the team from Ohio State. Both have signed deals for the 2008-09 season. Also with the team are Flyers draft picks Rob Bellamy and Matt Clackson, but they have yet to appear in a game.

THAT'S WEIRD

There were parallels bouncing all over the place on Friday in Philadelphia. The Phantoms were tied with Hartford 1-1 after one period, were leading 3-1 after two periods, then went to overtime at 4-4 after the Wolf Pack scored three third-period goals. The same exact thing happened on Wednesday night. Wednesday, Hartford won 5-4 in overtime; Friday, the Phantoms won 5-4 in a shootout.

On Friday night, the Flyers were playing the New York Rangers, Hartford's NHL affiliate, at the Wachovia Center. The Flyers went up 2-0 in that game but the Rangers also came back and scored three third-period goals before the Flyers scored again to force overtime. The Flyers ended up winning 4-3 in a shootout about 15 minutes after the Phantoms did so at the Spectrum.

NOTES

Sunday's game against Hamilton is the last this season against an out-of-division opponent. The Phantoms will wrap up the year with eight straight games against divisional opponents in April.... Wednesday's loss was Philadelphia's first loss of the year when scoring four or more goals; they are now 20-0-1-0 in that situation. It was also just the second of the year when leading after two periods; the Phantoms are now 26-1-1-0 in that situation.

POWE NOMINATED FOR PLAYER OF THE WEEK

The Phantoms nominated center Darroll Powe for Rbk/AHL Player of the Week consideration this week. Powe scored a shorthanded goal on Friday against Hartford, one of about eight or nine shorthanded chances he generated in last week's three games with aggressive backchecking on the penalty kill.

ZINGONI, PHLEX PART OF CSN 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 CSN personalities, area athletes and noted figures!

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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