Plekanec nets four goals on weekend including OT winner
Published on October 26, 2004 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
The Hamilton Bulldogs collected three of a possible six points as they traveled to Philadelphia, Binghamton and back to Hamilton for another three-game weekend. Leading the way offensively for the Bulldogs was forward Tomas Plekanec. The native of Kladno, Czech Republic recorded four goals in three games, including the overtime game-winner against the visiting Edmonton Road Runners on Sunday night at Copps Coliseum. He also recorded two goals in a losing cause Friday night versus the Philadelphia Phantoms and the lone goal in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Binghamton Senators on Saturday.
Also contributing on the scoreboard for the Bulldogs were rookies Corey Locke and Andrei Kostitsyn. Locke and Kostitsyn each earned a goal and an assist in Sunday's win over Edmonton. Locke also recorded an assist in Friday's loss to Philadelphia, placing him in a fourth place tie for the AHL rookie scoring lead with five points in five games.
The Bulldogs have three games this upcoming weekend. On Friday night they will play host to the Philadelphia Phantoms. The team will then travel to Syracuse on Saturday to take on the Crunch before returning home to host the Manitoba Moose.
Fans can listen to all the action on 820 CHAM-AM or on-line at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com. For all the most up-to-date information on the Hamilton Bulldogs please visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com.
Bulldogs Team Notes
Sunday's win over Edmonton was the Bulldogs first victory in overtime this season ... the season series between Hamilton and Edmonton now stands at 2-0-1-0 in Hamilton's favour ... the Bulldogs 43 shots on Sunday moved them up to ninth in AHL shots with 167 ... Hamilton also has allowed the second most shots in the league, giving up 184 so far this season ... Bulldogs goaltenders Yann Danis and Dan Ellis have combined for the league's sixth best save percentage with a .925 mark ... Hamilton's games have been penalty-filled as the Bulldogs have had the third most power play opportunities with 39 and have been shorthanded the seventh most times with 34 ... Hamilton's 8 points so far this season is good enough for 9th overall in the AHL, 4th in the Western Conference and 2nd in the North Division ... Sunday's game marked the first time Hamilton out-shot their opponent ... the Bulldogs' record is a sparkling 3-0-2 in one-goal games
Tomas Plekanec - his overtime game-winner on Sunday extended his goal-scoring streak to three games ... his two power play goals on Friday in Philadelphia puts him in a tie for most power play goals in a game this season ...
Dan Ellis - his 45 saves in Friday's game in Philadelphia was the second highest save total in a game this season ... his 22 saves in the first period of that game are a season high in the league for saves in a period
Raitis Ivanans - is currently in fourth place in AHL penalty minutes with 52 in only five games
Ron Hainsey - his four points so far have him tied for 7th in AHL scoring by defenceman ... his four assists are also tied for 4th most assists by a defenceman
Corey Locke - his goal and assist on Sunday brought his point total for the season up to five, which is good enough for a tie for 4th in rookie scoring ... Locke was named the first star for the second consecutive home game on Sunday
Yann Danis - after his two stellar performances on the weekend, Danis is 8th in the league in GAA at 1.73, and is tied for 7th in the league in save % at .939
Upcoming Games
Philadelphia Phantoms at Hamilton Bulldogs - Friday, October 29 - 7:30 p.m. This game will be the second and final meeting between the Bulldogs and Phantoms this season ... Philadelphia won the first meeting 5-3 ... Philadelphia has a record of 2-2-0-0 and a two-game winning streak...Tony Voce leads the Phantoms with four points (3-1-4)
Hamilton Bulldogs at Syracuse Crunch - Saturday, October 30th - 7:30 p.m. This will be Hamilton's fifth game against a North Division team and so far they sport a record of 3-0-1 in these games ... Syracuse has played to a 2-2-0 record so far in four games, only one of which was played at home ... Former Bulldog Alexander Svitov leads the Crunch in scoring with three points (2-1-3) in four games ... Pascal Leclaire has been one of the top goalies so far this season posting a 1.95 GAA and .932 SV % with a 2-1-0 record ...
Manitoba Moose at Hamilton Bulldogs - Sunday, October 31 - 2:00 p.m. This game will mark the second of six meetings between these North Division rivals...Moose forward Jason King is the current AHL leader in goals (9) and points (11)...The Moose currently sit in third place in the North Division, two points behind the second-place Bulldogs...Manitoba has the most goals-for in the AHL with 26
BULLDOGS ON 820 CHAM! Hamilton Bulldogs fans can listen to all Bulldogs home and road action on Hamilton's 820 CHAM-AM and on the internet at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com Derek Wills provides all the play-by-play, while Hamilton radio personality Al Craig is the colour commentator for all home games and select road games.
BULLDOGS SEASON TICKETS: Bulldogs Season Tickets are on sale now! To purchase season tickets or for more information contact the Bulldogs at (905) 529-8500 or by e-mail at tickets@hamiltonbulldogs.com.
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- Plekanec nets four goals on weekend including OT winner - Hamilton Bulldogs
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