Red-Hot Bulldogs Host Comets this Saturday
Published on January 13, 2014 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release
The Hamilton Bulldogs (19-15-0-4) head into one game this weekend as one of the hottest teams in the American Hockey League. The red-hot Bulldogs have won seven of their past eight games and have earned at least a point in eight of their past nine.
On Saturday, January 18th, Hamilton will host the Utica Comets (AHL affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks) at Copps Coliseum at 7:00 p.m. in the only match up the 'Dogs will face this week. The game will be the fourth and final meeting between the two clubs this season.
THIS WEEK'S GAME SCHEDULE / BROADCASTS (All times Eastern)
Saturday, January 18th vs. Utica Comets, Copps Coliseum, 7:00 p.m. - AM 900 CHML (6:30 pre-game)
BULLDOGS AT A GLANCE
Record: 19-15-0-4, 42 points ... Home: 10-9-0-3, 23 points ... Road: 9-6-0-1, 19 points ... Standings: 2nd North Division, T-6th Western Conference ... Last 10 games: 7-2-0-1 ... Longest winning streak: 6 (December 26th - January 10th) ... Longest losing streak: 6 (November 2nd - November 15th) ... Leading scorers: F Martin St. Pierre (35 GP 7-20-27), F Louis Leblanc (35 GP 9-11-20), F Mike Blunden (31 GP 8-11-19) ... Goaltenders: Robert Mayer (12 GP 3-7-2, 2.96 GAA, .899 Save %, 0 SO), Dustin Tokarski (26 GP 15-7-2, 2.09 GAA, .928 Save %, 1 SO) ... Power play - Home: 15-for-95, 15.8 per cent, T-20th AHL ... Road: 10-for-70, 14.3 per cent, T-20th AHL ... Overall: 25-for-165, 15.2 per cent, 25th AHL ... Penalty killing - Home: 14-for-106, 86.8 per cent, 7th AHL ... Road: 17-for-91, 81.3 per cent, T-16th AHL ... Overall: 31-for-197, 84.3 per cent, 8th AHL ... Goals for per game: 2.47, 24th AHL ... Goals against per game: 2.66, T-8th AHL
OPPONENTS AT A GLANCE
UTICA COMETS (Affiliation: Vancouver Canucks) - Head Coach: Travis Green ... Record: 11-19-2-2, 26 points ... Home: 6-10-1-2, 15 points ... Road: 5-9-1-0, 11 points ... Standings: 5th North Division, 15th Western Conference ... Leading scorer: F Pascal Pelletier (30 GP 7-21-28) ... Leading goaltender: Joacim Eriksson (21 GP 8-11-1, 2.84 GAA, .905 Save %, 2 SO) ... Power play: 25-for-134, 18.7 per cent, 9th AHL ... Penalty killing: 34-for-132, 74.2 per cent, 30th AHL ... Goals for per game: 2.38, 28th AHL ... Goals against per game: 3.18, 26th AHL ... Last 10 games: 4-4-1-1 ... All-time series: 2-1-0-0 ... Last season: 0-0-0-0 ... This season: 2-1-0-0 ... First-round NHL picks: F Nicklas Jensen (Vancouver, 2011) ... Ontario-born players: F Alex Friesen (St. Catharines), F Jeremy Welsh (Bayfield), F Cal O'Reilly (Toronto), F Kellan Lain (Oakville), F Brandon DeFazio (Etobicoke), D Frank Corrado (Woodbridge), D Kent Huskins (Almonte)
TRANSACTIONS
January 7th - G Robert Mayer reassigned by Montreal Canadiens to Hamilton Bulldogs from Geneve-Servette HC
January 7th - G Mike Condon assigned to Wheeling Nailers from Hamilton Bulldogs
January 7th - D Drew Schiestel assigned to Wheeling Nailers from Hamilton Bulldogs
INJURY REPORT
F Steve Quailer - Upper body - Day-to-day
WEEK-IN-REVIEW (January 6th - January 12th, 2014)
Friday, January 10th, 2014 - HAMILTON 2 @ ROCHESTER 1
Blue Cross Arena, Rochester, New York
Hamilton Goals: Nathan Beaulieu, Justin Courtnall*
Rochester Goals: Dan Catenacci
Goaltending: Hamilton: Dustin Tokarski (1 GA, 19 SV) / Rochester: Matt Hackett (2 GA, 17 SV)
Power Play: Hamilton: 1-for-4 / Rochester: 0-for-10
* - Game-winning goal
The Hamilton Bulldogs went a perfect 10-for-10 on the penalty kill, while defenceman Nathan Beaulieu and forward Justin Courtnall scored as the 'Dogs extended their season-high winning streak to six games with a 2-1 victory over the Rochester Americans on Friday evening at Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, New York. With the win, Hamilton also bumped its point streak to a season-best seven games. Dustin Tokarski made 19 saves in the Bulldogs goal in the victory.
Saturday, January 11th, 2014 - ROCHESTER 3 @ HAMILTON 1
Copps Coliseum, Hamilton, Ontario
Rochester Goals: Brandon MacLean, Johan Larsson*, Luke Adam
Hamilton Goals: Greg Pateryn
Goaltending: Rochester: Nathan Lieuwen (1 GA, 34 SV) / Hamilton: Robert Mayer (2 GA, 25 SV)
Power Play: Rochester: 0-for-6 / Hamilton: 1-for-4
* - Game-winning goal
Hamilton Bulldogs defenceman Greg Pateryn scored and goaltender Robert Mayer made 25 saves, but their efforts weren't enough to extend the 'Dogs season-best winning streak to seven games as Hamilton fell to the Rochester Americans 3-1 on Saturday evening at Copps Coliseum.
Sunday, January 12th, 2014 - IOWA 1 @ HAMILTON 3
Copps Coliseum, Hamilton, Ontario
Iowa Goals: Marc Hagel
Hamilton Goals: Gabriel Dumont, Nathan Beaulieu*, Nick Tarnasky
Goaltending: Iowa: Johan Gustafsson (2 GA, 31 SV) / Hamilton: Dustin Tokarski (1 GA, 27 SV)
Power Play: Iowa: 1-for-5 / Hamilton: 1-for-5
* - Game-winning goal
Hamilton Bulldogs defenceman Nathan Beaulieu scored a goal, added an assist and defended a teammate who was hit from behind with a fight to complete a 'Gordie Howe Hat Trick' as he led the 'Dogs to a 3-1 victory over the Iowa Wild on Sunday afternoon at Copps Coliseum. The win was Hamilton's seventh in their past eight contests. Dustin Tokarski made 27 saves for the 'Dogs in the win.
MOLSON CUP - THREE STARS LEADERS
(1st Star - 5 pts, 2nd Star - 3 pts, 3rd Star - 1 pt)
Player Points
1. Dustin Tokarski 33
T2. Mike Blunden 22
T2. Gabriel Dumont 22
4. Sven Andrighetto 14
5. Martin St. Pierre 13
6. Patrick Holland 11
7. Nathan Beaulieu 9
8. Louis Leblanc 8
9. Joonas Nattinen 7
10. Greg Pateryn 6
T11. Stephen MacAulay 5
T11. Robert Mayer 5
13. Christian Thomas 4
T14. Magnus Nygren 3
T14. Nick Tarnasky 3
T14. Justin Courtnall 3
T17. Akim Aliu 1
T17. Joel Chouinard 1
THE DAN LAWRIE INSURANCE PREMIUM PLAYER OF THE GAME
(10 pts - Hardest working Hamilton Bulldogs player)
Player Points
T1. Louis Leblanc 40
T1. Dustin Tokarski 40
T3. Greg Pateryn 30
T3. Gabriel Dumont 30
T3. Sven Andrighetto 30
T6. Justin Courtnall 20
T6. Maxime Macenauer 20
T6. Mike Blunden 20
T6. Stefan Fournier 20
T6. Nathan Beaulieu 20
T6. Christian Thomas 20
T12. Robert Mayer 10
T12. Akim Aliu 10
T12. Steve Quailer 10
T12. Morgan Ellis 10
T12. Joonas Nattinen 10
T12. Patrick Holland 10
T12. Nick Tarnasky 10
T12. Jarred Tinordi 10
T12. Martin St. Pierre 10
DSKATE NIGHT POWERED BY MEDTRONIC IN SUPPORT OF JDRF
Dskate Night on January 18th will be a night devoted to bringing together the Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) hockey community and to raising awareness of T1D, as the Bulldogs take on the Utica Comets at 7:00 p.m. at Copps Coliseum.
In an effort to bring awareness of diabetes to the hockey community, the 'Dogs will be wearing special jerseys that will be auctioned off following the game in a silent auction with proceeds going to JDRF.
Dskate Night will also feature opportunities to learn about the Dskate Hockey Program and diabetes education partner, Medtronic of Canada Inc., while also offering the opportunity to learn about diabetes and how hockey and T1D go together like a stick and a puck!
DOG BITES ON Y108
Catch Dog Bites on Y108 Thursday, January 16th between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. as Bulldogs forward Justin Courtnall joins the morning show to discuss all things Bulldogs!
HAMILTON BULLDOGS HOCKEY HOUR
Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Hour is an interactive one-hour radio show on AM 900 CHML co-hosted by Hamilton Bulldogs Play-By-Play Announcer Derek Wills and Colour Commentator Al Craig. It consists of segments such as week-in-reviews, week-in-previews and live interviews with Hamilton Bulldogs coaches and players.
During each show, fans have an opportunity to ask guests questions on the air, get autographs and win prizes. The show is hosted at Frank and Teressa's Anchor Bar, located at 2 King Street West inside Jackson Square in Hamilton. The restaurant offers 50 per cent off pizza with a beer purchase during show time.
The scheduled dates of Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Hour shows for the rest of the 2013-2014 season are as follows:
- Monday, January 20th
- Date TBD - Early February
- Tuesday, February 25th
- Monday, March 3rd
- Tuesday, March 18th
TICKET INFORMATION
Hamilton Bulldogs flex tickets and group tickets are on sale now. Starting as low as $140 for a 10-ticket flex pack, we have great packages available for you to enjoy more Hockey Unleashed! For more information, call 1-866-DOGS-TIX or visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com . Single-game tickets are available at the Copps Coliseum FirstOntario Box Office, online at www.ticketmaster.ca, or by calling 1-866-DOGS-TIX or 905-529-8500.
PIONEER BONUS BUCKS HOLDERS TICKET DEAL
The Hamilton Bulldogs are pleased to offer Pioneer Bonus Bucks Holders, family and friends an exclusive 50 per cent discount on 2014 Red Zone seats for any regular season Bulldogs home game! Tickets are subject to availability. To secure your ticket discount, please follow these steps: visit dp_Artist_Image, select a home game and use the promo code "Pioneer".
SATURDAY FAMILY PACK
For all The New 953 Fresh FM and Maple Lodge Farms Family Night Saturday games, the Bulldogs offer a special ticket and meal combo. For as low as $20, you will receive a ticket, a hot dog, chips and a pop. This offer is valid on purchases of three to nine tickets only. Call 1-866-DOGS-TIX to purchase tickets.
Y108 $3 BEER NIGHT
Every Friday Bulldogs game throughout the 2013-2014 season is Y108 $3 Beer Night, featuring live entertainment and $3 beers from the time doors open at 6:30 p.m. until puck drop at 7:30 p.m.
THE NEW 953 FRESH FM AND MAPLE LODGE FARMS FAMILY NIGHT
Every Saturday Bulldogs game throughout the 2013-2014 season is The New 953 Fresh FM and Maple Lodge Farms Family Night, featuring a family-friendly atmosphere and a great value meal program, which includes a chicken dog, a bag of chips and a can of pop for $7, taxes included, available at the Maple Lodge Farms concession behind section 126.
JUNIOR BULLDOGS SUNDAYS
Every Sunday Bulldogs game throughout the 2013-2014 season is Junior Bulldogs Sunday, presented by Fortinos, featuring post-game autograph sessions and post-game skates for kids aged 14 and under (helmets strongly recommended). Fortinos also offers $12 blue section tickets for Sunday games, only available at Fortinos locations.
BRUISER'S BUDDIES KIDS CLUB
Do you have a young Bulldogs fan in your life who is also a big fan of Bruiser, the best mascot in the AHL? Then Bruiser's Buddies Kid's Club is for you.
Membership is $15 per child (ages 13 and under) and includes the following:
- 1 FREE ticket per month in the Bruiser's Buddies Section 118
- An exclusive Bruiser's Buddies Kids Club t-shirt
- Invite to a Kids Club ONLY skate with the Bulldogs players
- Official 2013-2014 game puck
- Autographed Bruiser print
- Exclusive Kids Club membership card with 10% discount on Bulldogs merchandise
For more information or to register, contact Brianne Whitty at 905-777-2368 or brianne.whitty@hamiltonbulldogs.com .
BULLDOGS MERCHANDISE
Fans can get all their Bulldogs merchandise during home games at the "Dawg House" store, located behind section 114 on the concourse level at Copps Coliseum. There are several great items fans can purchase to show off their Bulldogs pride, including hats, t-shirts, jackets, replica jerseys, foam fingers and other select novelty items.
LISTEN LIVE ON HAMILTON'S AM 900 CHML
Listen to all Bulldogs regular season and post-season games live on Hamilton's AM 900 CHML or on www.900chml.com . Veteran Play-By-Play Announcer Derek Wills calls the action for all regular season and post-season games and is joined by Colour Commentator Al Craig for all home games and select away games. Every broadcast on AM 900 CHML features a half hour pre-game show hosted by Rick Zamperin and half hour post-game show hosted by Matt Holmes.
WATCH LIVE ON AHL LIVE
Watch the Bulldogs while they're on the road with AHL Live! Now you can watch all the best hockey action from wherever you are...live on your computer. AHL Live online is the only place where you can catch every game, from every AHL team, all season long! Visit www.ahllive.com for more information.
American Hockey League Stories from January 13, 2014
- Rampage Soar Past Comets 3-2 in a Shootout - San Antonio Rampage
- Comets Fall at San Antonio in Shootout - Utica Comets
- Anaheim Reassigns Nolan Yonkman to Norfolk - Norfolk Admirals
- Phantoms Announce Transactions - Adirondack Phantoms
- Shalunov Loaned to Toledo - Rockford IceHogs
- Monarchs Weekly Report - Manchester Monarchs
- Trupp Loaned to the Heat - Abbotsford Heat
- IceHogs Roll Through Weekend Set - Rockford IceHogs
- Wolves Weekly Notes - Chicago Wolves
- Lightning Reassign Cedrick Desjardins to Syracuse - Syracuse Crunch
- Detroit Sends Marchenko to Grand Rapids - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Red-Hot Bulldogs Host Comets this Saturday - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Corrado Returns to the Comets - Utica Comets
- IceCaps Receive Prestigious St. John Ambulance Award - St. John's IceCaps
- Crunch Goaltender Kristers Gudlevskis Named CCM/AHL Player of the Week - Syracuse Crunch
- Syracuse's Kristers Gudlevskis Named CCM/AHL Player of the Week - AHL
- Comets Corner: Lake Placid - Utica Comets
- Gameday: Comets at San Antonio - Utica Comets
- Frank Mahovlich Appearance on Friday, January 31st - Abbotsford Heat
- Wolf Pack Weekly - Hartford Wolf Pack
- Taking Care Of The Top Teams - Hershey Bears
- Falcons Weekly Notes - Springfield Falcons
- Binghamton Announces Roster Moves - Binghamton Senators
- Admirals Stop Monsters 6-5 - Milwaukee Admirals
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