River Rats start busy final two weeks

Published on March 29, 2004 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany River Rats News Release


The Albany River Rats make their only visit to the Hartford Civic Center for a 7:05pm face-off on Wednesday night. The River Rats make their third and final visit to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to take on the Penguins this Friday at 7:05pm. Albany moves on to Paul E. Tsongas Arena for their second and final road contest against the Lowell Lock Monsters in a 7:00pm face-off on Saturday evening. The Albany River Rats close out the four-games-in-five-days road stretch against the Bridgeport Sound Tigers in a 4:05pm face-off on Sunday afternoon.

Rat Bites:

The Albany River Rats won their second consecutive home game on Sunday and earned the 500th point at Pepsi Arena in franchise history. The River Rats are 210-147-57-23 for the 500 points in 437 regular season games in Albany since 1993.

LW Rob Skrlac has been named the New Jersey Devils' Masterton Trophy nominee. The trophy, voted on by members of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association, is awarded for perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.

D Phil Cole scored his first AHL goal on Saturday night and has three (1-2-3) points in 32 games during the 2003-04 season.

F Aaron Voros made his professional debut on Saturday at Wilkes-Barre. The Vancouver native joined the River Rats after scoring a team-high 16 goals for the University of Alaska-Fairbanks (CCHA).

LW Joe Hulbig scored twice on Sunday, including his 100th career American Hockey League goal. He ranks second the on the club with 19 tallies this season and third with 39 (19-20-39) points overall. Over the Air:

** Hear all the action LIVE at www.albanyriverrats.com**

Community Calendar:

Mon., March 29th @ 12pm - "Rowdy" The Rat will visit with students at the College of St. Rose, which is located at 432 Western Ave in Albany. Tues., March 30th @ 2pm - "Rowdy" The Rat will be at Woodlong Elementary School for a "Reading with Rowdy" assembly. The Woodlong Elementary School is located at 3311 Well Avenue in Schenectady.

Sat., April 3rd @ 12:30pm - "Rowdy" The Rat will meet with children at the Boys & Girls Club, located at 21 Delaware Avenue in Albany.

River Rats Rewind: Week 25 - March 22, 2004 (1-1-0-0, 2pts)

March 27th - ALB 1 @ WBS 2 – D Phil Cole scored his first AHL goal and F Aaron Voros made his pro debut in the second of three visits to Wilkes-Barre for Albany this season. G Ari Ahonen stopped 32 shots of 34 as the River Rats saw their road winless string hit 10 games (0-8-2-0).

March 28th – HER 2 @ ALB 4 – LW Joe Hulbig scored twice and G Ari Ahonen stopped 39 of 41 shots to match a career-best with his 13th victory.

LW Ilkka Pikkarainen scored his eighth goal and C Steve Guolla picked up his second point in as many games during the 2003-04 season.

Upcoming Promotions:

Ronald McDonald House Spring Cleaning Drive continues

through the end of the season on April 10th!

(Fans are asked to donate cleaning, paper

& toiletry goods to benefit the RMH)

Wed., April 7th vs. Hershey Bears @ 7:00pm

LAST $10 WEDNESDAY OF THE SEASON!

Don't miss out on the best deal in town!

Fri., April 9th vs. Philadelphia Phantoms @ 7:00pm

ADVANCE AUTO PARTS D.I.R.T. CAR NIGHT!

Check out the Advance Auto Parts D.I.R.T. Car!

Win Advance Auto Pats gift certificates & tickets to both Fonda and Lebanon Valley Speedways! Come meet Kim Hart from TV's "Racing with Hart"! Verizon Wireless Hopeline kick-off to benefit Equinox, Inc.

(Bring used cell phones to be refurbished for women of domestic violence & win great prizes!)

Sat., April 10th vs. Syracuse Crunch @ 4:00pm

FAN APPRECIATION DAY!

Come Meet Looney Tunes characters Bugs Bunny & Daffy Duck!

Pre-game block party with Music, the Build-A-Bear Bus, Bounce House & more!

**Radio Disney's National Superstar Kids Talent Contest Auditions**

Meet NY Lottery hostess Michelle Fortino & win "Panda-money-um" scratch-offs!

Verizon Wireless Hopeline to benefit Equinox, Inc. continues!

(Bring used cell phones to be refurbished for women of domestic violence & win great prizes!)

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American Hockey League Stories from March 29, 2004


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