Race To The Calder Cup Report
Published on May 15, 2010 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Manchester Monarchs News Release
FRIDAY'S SCOREBOARD
Game 1 - HAMILTON 3, Texas 2 overtime (Hamilton leads the series 1-0)
TONIGHT'S SCHEDULE (all times ET)
Game 2 - Manchester at Hershey, 7:00 p.m. (Hershey leads the series 1-0)
2010 CALDER CUP FINAL FOUR
Eastern Conference Final
Hershey Bears vs. Manchester Monarchs
Game 1 - Wed., May 12 - Hershey 4, Manchester 2
Game 2 - Sat., May 15 - Manchester at Hershey, 7:00 p.m.
Game 3 - Mon., May 17 - Hershey at Manchester, 7:00 p.m. (Fans will use ticket "J") Get Tickets!
Game 4 - Tue., May 18 - Hershey at Manchester, 7:00 p.m. (Fans will use ticket "K") Get Tickets!
*Game 5 - Thu., May 20 - Hershey at Manchester, 7:00 p.m. (Fans will use ticket "L") Get Tickets!
*Game 6 - Sat., May 22 - Manchester at Hershey, 7:00 p.m.
*Game 7 - Sun., May 23 - Manchester at Hershey, 5:00 p.m.
Western Conference Final Hamilton Bulldogs vs. Texas Stars
Game 1 - Fri., May 14 - Hamilton 3, Texas 2 in overtime
Game 2 - Sun., May 16 - Texas at Hamilton, 2:00 p.m.
Game 3 - Wed., May 19 - Hamilton at Texas, 8:30 p.m.
Game 4 - Fri., May 21 - Hamilton at Texas, 8:30 p.m.
*Game 5 - Sat., May 22 - Hamilton at Texas, 8:00 p.m.
*Game 6 - Mon., May 24 - Texas at Hamilton, 7:30 p.m.
*Game 7 - Wed., May 26 - Texas at Hamilton, 7:30 p.m.
* if necessary...All times Eastern.
FRIDAY'S RECAP
The Texas Stars (8-4) were defeated by the Hamilton Bulldogs (9-4), 3-2, in overtime on Friday night at Copps Coliseum in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Hamilton leads the best-of-seven series 1-0. Forward Jamie Benn tallied both goals for the Stars. Center Brock Trotter tallied twice, including the game-winner in overtime, and center David Desharnais found the back of the net for the Bulldogs. Stars goaltender Matt Climie (1-1) took the loss with 35 saves on 28 shots. Bulldogs netminder Curtis Sanford (3-0) stopped 18-of-20 shots for his third win of the post-season. Texas went 2-for-4 on the power play. Hamilton was 2-for-6 with the man advantage.
MORNING HEADLINES
Monarchs Ready To Make Adjustments - Union Leader The hope in Monarchs Country is that opening night jitters are past. The Manchester Monarchs will play at Hershey tonight in Game 2 of the AHL Eastern Conference Finals at 7 p.m. The game can be watched at a viewing party at P.J. O'Sullivan's. Hershey leads the series 1-0 after a 4-2 win on Wednesday night. Manchester fell behind just 16 seconds into the game in front of nearly 8,000 rabid Bears fans. http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Monarchs+ready+to+make+adjustments&articleId=d04a2760-3fbf-4d4c-bdd0-ef74f44d39da
Amadio Return May Loom For Hershey Bears - The Patriot-News Based on Friday's practice, it looks like defenseman Greg Amadio could return to the Hershey Bears' lineup for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals Saturday against the Manchester Monarchs. "We'll make that determination after the morning skate tomorrow," Bears head coach Mark French said. "It's a possibility, for sure." http://blog.pennlive.com/patriotnewssports/2010/05/amadio_return_may_loom_for_her.html
STANLEY CUP UPDATE
Last night, not only did the Philadelphia Flyers come back from an early 3-0 deficit to win the decisive game seven against the Boston Bruins, but they became the first team in 35 years to win the best-of-seven series after losing the first three games. It was in 1991 when the last team, the Calgary Flames, surrendered a three-goal lead and lost in a Game 7 to the Edmonton Oilers. And it was the 1975 New York Islanders that were the last team to rally from an 0-3 deficit to win a series. The only other team to do so were the 1942 Toronto Maple Leafs. The Flyers will next meet the Montreal Canadiens in the Conference Final.
MONARCHS CALDER CUP FUN FACTS
A Little Extra Time - The Monarchs have forced three games into overtime this playoff season and all three games have gone in favor of Manchester. Left wing Bud Holloway was the hero in the two overtime games, game three against Portland and game two against Worcester. Defenseman Viatcheslav Voynov gave the Monarchs the series clinching game six game-winner against the Sharks to advance the team to the Conference Final. Hershey has also won each of their four overtime games they have been involved in this post-season. Centers Andrew Joudrey, Kyle Wilson, Jay Beagle and Mathieu Perrault have been the overtime heros for the Bears.
Rookies Starting To Shine - Monarchs centers Corey Elkins and Andrei Loktionov are among the top 10 in rookie scoring this post-season in the AHL. Each player has seven points in 11 games, Elkins has collected three goals and four assists while Loktionov has one goal and six assists. During the regular season, Elkins led the Monarchs in goals scored with 21 and finished second on the roster with 43 points. Sidelined for four months with an upper body injury, Loktionov still managed to record nearly a point per game with 24 points (9-15=24) in 29 games.
MONARCHS VIEWING PARTY
Can't make it to tonight's game in Hershey? Join the Monarchs at PJ O'Sullivans in Manchester for a Viewing Party! Watch all of the action in game two of the 2010 Calder Cup Eastern Conference Final on PJ O'Sullivans' 10-foot projection screen! The puck drops at 7:00 p.m.
JOIN THE MONARCHS IN THE JUNGLE
Cheer on the Monarchs in the Jungle as they look to Bring It On Home! For special ticket packages to the 2010 Calder Cup Eastern Conference Final, log on to www.manchestermonarchs.com.
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