Royal Review
Published on April 8, 2003 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Manchester Monarchs News Release
Monarchs Player of the Week: Jared Aulin
Jared Aulin has a four-game point streak since returning from an injury that kept him out of the Monarchs lineup for 19 games. Aulin, a 21-year-old rookie from Calgary, Alberta, scored a pair of goals including the game-winner against the Portland Pirates on Wednesday, April 2. He also scored a goal against the Worcester IceCats on Friday, April 4, added an assist against the Providence Bruins on Saturday, April 5, and closed the regular season by notching a pair of assists against the Lowell Lock Monsters on Sunday, April 6.
Monarchs Notables:
Last Result: 3-1 Win At Lowell, April 6
Record: 40-23-11-6, 97 Points (4th In The Eastern Conference)
Streak: Unbeaten In 2 (1-0-1-0)
Next Game: April 12 vs. Bridgeport (7:35 p.m.)
Eric Healey took home most of the hardware for the Monarchs on Saturday, April 5 as he was crowned the winner of the Ace Bailey MVP Award...Healey, who led the Monarchs with 42 goals and 73 points during the regular season, also won the Union Leader Fan Favorite Award and the Fred T. Hunt Memorial Award, presented to the AHL player who best exemplifies determination, dedication and sportsmanship in the game of hockey...Other award winners included defensemen Joe Rullier, who won the Mark Bavis Unsung Hero Award, and Richard Seeley, who won the AHL Man of the Year/Monarchs Community Service Award...Healey closed the 2002-03 season with 23 goals in his last 33 games...The Monarchs have killed off 28 straight opponent power play attempts over the last eight games...The Monarchs have scored four short-handed goals in their last two home games...The 2002-03 Monarchs set franchise records for points in a season (97), wins in a season (40) and road wins in a season (17)...The team also tied the franchise mark for home wins in a season (23)...Goaltender Travis Scott finished the 2002-03 regular season with 23 wins and 50 appearances...Both totals represent new team records and career highs for the 27-year-old Scott...Head Coach Bruce Boudreau reached the 40 win plateau for the first time in his AHL coaching career on Sunday...Boudreau, who has just one losing record in 10 seasons of coaching, has averaged 37 wins during his four-year AHL tenure...The Monarchs 2003 Calder Cup Playoff roster includes 17 players with NHL experience, and 15 of the players on the roster have appeared on the Kings roster this season...The Monarchs recorded a 1-1-1-1 record in four head-to-head match-ups with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers this season...The Monarchs were 1-0-1-0 against the Sound Tigers at the Verizon Wireless Arena...The Monarchs are 3-2-2-1 in eight all-time meetings with the Sound Tigers, who like them, entered the AHL during the 2001-02 season.
Recent Monarchs Transactions:
The Monarchs today released defenseman Jon Insana from his professional tryout agreement... Insana, a 22-year-old native of New Baltimore, Michigan, registered no points and two penalty minutes in two games with the Monarchs...The rookie out of Michigan State University also played for the Trenton Titans and the Florida Everblades of the East Coast Hockey League in 2002-03...The Los Angeles Kings on Monday assigned eight players to the Manchester Monarchs...The list of player eligible for the 2003 Calder Cup Playoffs includes center Sean Avery, defenseman Joe Corvo, left wing Ryan Flinn, defenseman Jason Holland, goaltender Cristobal Huet, center Steve Kelly, center Jerred Smithson and defenseman Tomas Zizka...The eight players were assigned to Manchester after the Kings wrapped up the 2002-03 season with a 2-0 win in Vancouver against the Canucks on Sunday...Of the eight, only Avery has not played in both L.A. and Manchester this season.
Playoff Tickets On Sale Now:
Tickets for Round One of the Calder Cup Playoffs went on sale to the general public today at 10:00 a.m. Tickets to all Monarchs playoff games can be purchased at the Verizon Wireless Arena Box Office and at all Ticketmaster locations including Filene's at the Mall of New Hampshire. Tickets can also be purchased by calling (603) 868-7300, or by visiting Ticketmaster on-line at ticketmaster.com. For the very latest in Monarchs ticket availability, look on-line at www.monarchshockey.com.
Monarchs Ticket Prices:
Gold level (100 level) pricing for Round One of the Calder Cup Playoffs is $17 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10.25 for kids 12-and-under. Silver level (200 level) pricing is $12.75 for adults, $10.75 for seniors and $10.25 for kids 12-and-under. Group rates are available for 15 people or more - call the Monarchs at 603-626-7825 for more information.
The Playoff Picture:
The Monarchs begin their best-of-five Round One playoff series against the Bridgeport Sound Tigers on Saturday, April 12 at the Verizon Wireless Arena starting at 7:35 p.m. The Monarchs will also host Bridgeport on Sunday, April 13th at 4:05 p.m., before playing at Bridgeport on Friday, April 18 at 7:35 p.m., and on Saturday, April 19th at 7:05 p.m. if necessary. If a fifth game is necessary, it will be played at the Verizon Wireless Arena on Tuesday, April 22nd at 7:05 p.m.
Season Ticket Holders who have purchased Calder Cup Playoff packages should use tickets marked Conference Quarterfinals, Game C, for Saturday's game (Game 1, April 12) and Conference Quarterfinals, Game D for Sunday's game (Game 2, April 13). If necessary, Season Ticket Holders with Calder Cup Playoff packages should use tickets marked Conference Quarterfinals, Game E for game 5, which is scheduled for Tuesday, April 22 at 7:05 p.m.
Get Your 2003-04 Season Tickets Today:
Attention fans, if you're interested in season tickets for the 2003-04 season the Monarchs are now accepting $100 deposits to be placed on the team priority list. Go to the Monarchs Customer Service table behind section 105, or call the Monarchs at (603) 626-7825 to get your name placed on the list. The priority list is for Monarchs fans that are not 2002-03 season ticket package holders.
How To Buy Monarchs Tickets:
In Person: at the Verizon Wireless Arena Box office, open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. By Phone: call Ticketmaster at (603) 868-7300. Online: at www.ticketmaster.com.
Fans can get the very latest Monarchs ticket availability information by visiting www.monarchshockey.com and clicking on the ticket availability icon on the right hand side. Fans can also visit www.monarchshockey.com to register for Monarchs E-News. For the very latest Calder Cup Playoff information, visit www.monarchshockey.com and click on the 2003 Calder Cup Playoffs icon, also located on the right hand side.
Games This Week:
Saturday, April 12, Bridgeport (NY Islanders) at Manchester (Los Angeles Kings), 7:35 p.m. (Conference Quarterfinals, Game C)*
Sunday, April 13, Bridgeport (NY Islanders) at Manchester (Los Angeles Kings), 4:05 p.m. (Conference Quarterfinals, Game D)*
*Ken Cail broadcasts all Monarchs games on the Monarchs Radio Network (610 WGIR, 930 WGIN, 1540 WGIP, and 1400 WTSL) and on the World Wide Web at www.monarchshockey.com.
A Look Back:
Sunday, April 6, Manchester 3, Lowell 1
Saturday, April 5, Manchester 3, Providence 3, OT
Friday, April 4, Worcester 5, Manchester 2
Wednesday, April 2, Manchester 4, Portland 1
Monarchs Player of the Week: Jared Aulin
Jared Aulin has a four-game point streak since returning from an injury that kept him out of the Monarchs lineup for 19 games. Aulin, a 21-year-old rookie from Calgary, Alberta, scored a pair of goals including the game-winner against the Portland Pirates on Wednesday, April 2. He also scored a goal against the Worcester IceCats on Friday, April 4, added an assist against the Providence Bruins on Saturday, April 5, and closed the regular season by notching a pair of assists against the Lowell Lock Monsters on Sunday, April 6.
American Hockey League Stories from April 8, 2003
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- Curtis Murphy Recalled by Minnesota - Houston Aeros
- Aeros End Season with 104 Points - Houston Aeros
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