Rough Weekend as Lock Monsters Drop Three

October 24, 2005 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany Devils News Release


Rewind:
Friday, River Rats 6 vs. Lock Monsters 3
Aleksander Suglobov scored twice and the visiting Albany River Rats added two empty net goals to take a 6-3 victory over the Lock Monsters for Lowell's first loss of the 2005-06 season. Kevin Nastiuk suffered the loss in net for Lowell in his professional debut. Pavel Brendl had a goal and an assist for the Lock Monsters.

Saturday, River Rats 6 vs. Lock Monsters 4
With the game tied 3-3 heading into the final period of play, Albany pushed in front with three third period goals en route to a 6-4 win at the Pepsi Center. Colin Forbes notched his first two goals of the season for Lowell in the losing effort as the River Rats swept the home-and-home series on Saturday evening. The Lock Monsters put up a season-high 45 shots on goal.

Sunday, Pirates 3 vs. Lock Monsters 1
Brad Richardson notched his first career goal Sunday night, but it was too little, too late as the Portland Pirates defeated Lowell 3-1 at the Cumberland County Civic Center. Richardson's goal came with just 49 seconds left in regulation and cut the Pirates lead to 2-1, but they answered right back 13 seconds later to seal the victory. Vitaly Kolesnik stopped 34 shots, including a penalty shot in the second frame, for the Lock Monsters.


Monsters Memos
- Rookie Brad Richardson put up his first points as a pro with a two-assist effort on Saturday evening in Albany. He added his first career goal on Sunday in Portland.
- Three rookies made their pro debut this weekend for Lowell. G Kevin Nastiuk, wingers Dan DaSilva and Kevin Estrada each appeared for the first time. DaSilva picked up his first career point with an assist in Portland.
- For the last four matches, Lowell has had to come from behind, as the opposition has recorded the first goal of the game. In three of those games, they were able to tie the score or take the lead.
- The Lock Monsters put up a season high 45 shots on goal on Saturday. It was the only time this season that the Lock Monsters have had more shots than their opponent.
- D Danny Richmond (1g-3a) had a four-game point streak snapped on Sunday in Portland.

Leaders
Goals Brendl - 3
Assists Healey, Richmond, McCormick - 3
Points Brendl - 5
PIM Love - 21
Plus/Minus Richardson, Boychuk - +1


Coming Up:
The Lock Monsters return to home ice this Wednesday to host the reigning Calder Cup Champion Philadelphia Phantoms at Tsongas Arena. Game time is 7:05 p.m. They then play three games in three nights over the weekend, starting with road games in Springfield on Friday and Providence on Saturday. All games home and away can be heard on 980 WCAP with the "Voice of the Lock Monsters" Ryan Johnston.

On Sunday the Monsters host the Binghamton Senators. After the game, there's a free post-game skate on the ice at Tsongas Arena. Skate rental and the ice time is free to everyone in attendance at the game. That night is also the first Louie's Little Monsters Kid's Club Game. All members of Louie's Little Monsters, sponsored by Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union, receive free admission to all Sunday home games. Contact Chase Runyon at the Lock Monsters office at (978) 458-PUCK for more information, or to sign up your little monster! Sunday is also the first Family Fourpack game. Families can get two adult tickets and two children's tickets, plus four hot dogs and four sodas for only $49. Contact the Lock Monsters office for more information.

Individual tickets are on sale now at the Tsongas Arena box office, which is open from 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10:00 - 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Full season, 20-game, mini-plans and Flex Packs are now on sale, as are group outings; contact the Lock Monsters ticket office at (978) 458-PUCK (7825) for remaining seat availability. The Lock Monsters will donate $3 of every individual and group ticket purchased for an October home game to the American Red Cross Hurricane Relief fund.


CCM/Vector AHL Player of the Week Nomination
C Brad Richardson

Day Date Opponent G A Pts PIM +/-
Sat 10-22 @ Albany 0 2 2 0 +2
Sun 10-23 @ Portland 1 0 1 0 -1
Totals 2 gm 1 2 3 0 +1

Last Week:
Fri 10/21 Albany 6 vs. LOCK MONSTERS 3, 2,329
Sat 10/22 ALBANY 6 vs. Lock Monsters 4
Sun 10/23 PORTLAND 3 vs. Lock Monsters 1

This Week:
Wed 10/26 LOCK MONSTERS vs. Philadelphia
Fri 10/28 Lock Monsters @ Springfield
Sat 10/29 Lock Monsters @ Providence
Sun 10/30 LOCK MONSTERS vs. Binghamton



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