Sound Tigers Host Amerks Tonight
Published on March 15, 2018 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Bridgeport Islanders News Release
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. - The Bridgeport Sound Tigers (30-23-5-3), proud AHL affiliate of the New York Islanders, complete a three-game homestand and their four-game season series against the Rochester Americans (30-16-10-6) tonight at 7 p.m. at Webster Bank Arena. The Sound Tigers have won six of their last seven games, including an improbable come-from-behind victory over the Springfield Thunderbirds on Sunday. The T-Birds scored four times in a span of 2:46 during the opening six minutes of play, but Bridgeport rallied back with five unanswered goals to earn a 5-4 win. Ryan Bourque (one goal, one assist), Casey Bailey (one goal, one assist), Kane Lafranchise (two assists) and Josh Ho-Sang (two assists) all notched multiple points, while Kristers Gudlevskis (11-11-5) made 14 saves in 54:42 of relief to backstop his fifth win in six decisions. The fifth-place Sound Tigers enter tonight's contest seven points out of a playoff spot, but with three games in hand on the fourth-place Charlotte Checkers.
3 FOR $15!
Get three (3) tickets for just $15 as a reminder that tonight's game, which was initially scheduled for March 17, is now March 15! The offer is only available online and not at the Webster Bank Arena Click It or Ticket Box Office. In addition, take advantage of $1 hot dogs and $5 draft beers at all first-level concession stands, presented by Hummel Brothers and Budweiser. Doors open at 6 p.m.
TIGERS VS. AMERKS
Tonight's contest marks the fourth and final meeting between the Sound Tigers and Amerks this season, and the second of two matchups at Webster Bank Arena. Bridgeport is 1-1-1-0 against Rochester this year following a 2-1 overtime win in Upstate New York on Feb. 28. Michael Dal Colle netted his seventh tally of the season in the first period before Travis St. Denis played hero, scoring the winner 83 seconds into OT. However, the Americans earned a 4-1 win in their last matchup at Webster Bank Arena on Dec. 10, led by defenseman Zach Redmond's three-point performance (two goals, one assist).
VIEW FROM ROCHESTER
The Amerks are just 4-3-2-1 over their last 10 games, but Chris Taylor's club earned a 5-4 shootout win against the Syracuse Crunch in its last outing on Sunday. Colin Blackwell, Hudson Fasching and Eric Cornell all collected one goal and two assists, while Danny O'Regan scored the only goal in a three-round shootout. Rochester continues to play without its leading scorer, C.J. Smith, who has missed 12 straight games due to injury. Linus Ullmark, Brendan Guhle, Justin Bailey and Seth Griffith will also miss tonight's contest, recently recalled by the Buffalo Sabres.
PROMISING PROSPECT
New York Islanders prospect Parker Wotherspoon has been a scoring machine over the last four games. The 2015 fourth-round pick has four goals over that span, including two game-winners, and now ranks fifth among first-year defensemen in the AHL with seven goals this season. Wotherspoon has added nine assists and a plus-five rating through 46 games and enters tonight's matchup on a career-best four-game point streak (four goals, two assists), dating back to Mar. 3.
CLIMBING TO THE TOP
Second-year forward Travis St. Denis has scored in four of his last six games and following his 17th goal of the season in Sunday's 5-4 win, the Quinnipiac University product now leads the team in that category. St. Denis is also Bridgeport's active leading scorer with 32 points (17 goals, 15 assists) in 59 games and has 14 points (eight goals, six assists) in his last 20 outings. He paces the team with seven power-play goals as well.
QUICK HITS
Josh Ho-Sang missed two games last weekend due to illness, but returned to the lineup on Sunday and recorded his fifth multi-point effort of the season (two helpers)... Casey Bailey assisted on two power-play goals last weekend and now leads the club with 15 power-play points (six goals, nine assists)... Former Yale University captain Ryan Hitchcock, who signed an amateur tryout (ATO) with Bridgeport last Thursday, made his professional debut on Sunday and recorded one shot... All-Star defenseman Mitch Vande Sompel returned to Bridgeport's lineup on Sunday after missing 13 games with an upper-body injury... Vande Sompel is tied for the team lead among defensemen with 22 points (four goals, 18 assists).
AFFILIATE REPORT
NHL: New York Islanders (30-29-10): Next vs. Washington Capitals - Tonight, 7 p.m. ET
ECHL: Worcester Railers (27-25-4-3): Next vs. Wheeling Nailers - Tomorrow, 7:05 p.m. ET
Don't Go It Alone: Whether it's a corporate outing, a fundraiser, or just friends getting together, a group outing with the Sound Tigers will guarantee an unforgettable experience filled with fast-paced action on the ice, great music, promotions and contests at an affordable price. The Sound Tigers have a variety of packages and promotional events to offer. Please call the team's front office at 203-345-2300 ext. 7 for more information on the benefits of bringing your group to a future game!
American Hockey League Stories from March 15, 2018
- St. Denis ties franchise record with five points, including first professional hat trick - Bridgeport Islanders
- Despite Jumping out to Early Lead, Amerks Fall 6-4 to Sound Tigers - Rochester Americans
- T-Birds Welcome Crunch Friday Before Taking to the Road - Springfield Thunderbirds
- Hyka, Lagace Return to Chicago - Chicago Wolves
- Celebrate the 50's Tuesday Night at Tucson Arena - Tucson Roadrunners
- Sparks' 31 Save Shutout Frustrate S Rocket 4-0 - Laval Rocket
- Rampage Sign Defenseman Neal Goff to Amateur Tryout Contract - San Antonio Rampage
- Griffins Youth Hockey Camp Returns this Summer - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Heat Announce Playoff Pricing for Full & Partial Season Members - Stockton Heat
- Nastasiuk and Esposito Back in Grand Rapids - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Eansor Agrees to Terms with Islanders - Bridgeport Islanders
- T-Birds Sign F Cory Ward to PTO - Springfield Thunderbirds
- Columbus Blue Jackets Sign Forward Nathan Gerbe to a Two-Year, Two-Way NHL/AHL Contract Extension - Cleveland Monsters
- Islanders Versus Rangers Returning to Bridgeport - Bridgeport Islanders
- 72 Tavern & Grill Coming to Adirondack Bank Center this Spring - Utica Comets
- Sound Tigers Host Amerks Tonight - Bridgeport Islanders
- Kempe Capitalizes in Overtime, Roadrunners Beat Bakersfield - Tucson Roadrunners
- Monsters Earn Point in 3-2 Overtime Loss to Reign - Cleveland Monsters
- Heat Special Teams Earn Team a Point, Keeps Heat in Playoff Spot - Stockton Heat
- Admirals Shoot-Out Success Continues - Milwaukee Admirals
- Condors Force Overtime, But Fall 3-2 to Tucson - Bakersfield Condors
- Moose Take down Texas 6-3 - Manitoba Moose
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