AHL Bridgeport Islanders

Sound Tigers return home Saturday and Sunday

Published on December 11, 2006 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Bridgeport Islanders News Release


The Bridgeport Sound Tigers split a pair of games with East Division rival Binghamton in their two games this past week, coming from behind to win 3-2 in overtime in front of their home fans on last Wednesday and falling 5-2 in Broome County, N.Y. on Saturday.

The week ahead: This weekend, the Sound Tigers will return to the Arena at Harbor Yard for games Saturday and Sunday. After a full week away from game action, the Sound Tigers will host the Lowell Devils on Saturday at 7 p.m., and entertain the Norfolk Admirals on Sunday at 4 p.m. The Sound Tigers won 3-2 in overtime at Lowell on Dec. 2 and doubled up Norfolk 6-3 on Nov. 29.

Get your tickets!

Tickets for all Sound Tigers games start at just $15 for adults and $12 for children (12 and under). Tickets are available at the Arena at Harbor Yard Box Office or by calling the Sound Tigers at 334-4625.

Youth jersey giveaway

On Saturday, all fans 12 and under will receive, courtesy of Bob's Stores, a Sound Tigers practice jersey.

In the community

Teddy Bear Toss: It's time to get into the giving holiday mood and join the Bridgeport Sound Tigers in their annual Teddy Bear Toss during Sunday's 4 p.m. game against the Norfolk Admirals. This seasonal event puts smiles on the faces of area children who are battling cancer. Fans are asked to bring teddy bears or other stuffed animals to the game, and toss them onto the ice after the first Sound Tiger goal is scored. Throughout the years, this annual event has resulted in tens of thousands of stuffed animals being tossed to the ice, eventually making their way into the arms of appreciative children. It's a Sound Tiger holiday tradition that brings fans and the community together. Additionally, the Sound Tigers and their corporate sponsors will donate tickets to children who are well-enough to attend the game. The Sound Tigers' players and staff, joined by AMR, will deliver the stuffed animals to children at Bridgeport Hospital, St. Vincent's Medical Center, Norwalk Hospital, Stamford Hospital and Yale-New Haven Hospital on Monday, Dec. 18.

The Gift of Hockey

The Gift of Hockey is an appropriate present for sports fans this holiday season. It includes four ticket vouchers for any Sound Tigers game, an autographed puck and a coupon good for 15 percent off merchandise at the Sound Tigers Team Shop. The Gift of Hockey costs $59.99 for end zone seating (behind the nets) and $89.99 for center ice seating. It's sure to be a well-remembered gift. Fans may purchase the Gift of Hockey through the Sound Tigers office at the Arena at Harbor Yard, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (334-GOAL) or by visiting soundtigers.com.

Dress like Santa, come for free

Saturday, Dec. 23, when the Sound Tigers host the Manchester Monarchs at 7 p.m. is Santa Claus Night. Fans who wear Santa Claus suits may attend the game free of charge. During the first intermission fans in their Santa Claus suits will be invited onto the ice for a group picture.

Birthdays and mascot appearances

Fans interested in celebrating a birthday with the Sound Tigers or having the mascot, Storm, make an appearance at an event, may contact the Sound Tigers at 334-4625 or visit soundtigers.com for more information.

Stick Kid of the Game

Children ages 6-14 have an opportunity to be an honorary Friendly's Stick Kid at an upcoming game. This rare opportunity includes sitting on the Sound Tigers bench during the pregame skate, coupled with complimentary tickets behind the bench for family and friends. Visit soundtigers.com and click on the Friendly's Stick Kid link for entry details.

Free Autographs

Sound Tiger players stick around to sign shirts, photos and other memorabilia in the main concourse behind Section 103 after every home game.

Weekly update

In the standings: The Sound Tigers have a record of 11-9-1-3 and are in fifth place in the division, two points behind Albany.

Familiar foes: The Sound Tigers and Binghamton Senators have met five times already; they still have three games left in the season series.

Flair for the dramatic: Wednesday's overtime win marked the ninth time in their first 23 games the Sound Tigers skated in the extra session.

Comeau comeback: Rookie Blake Comeau sent Wednesday's game to overtime with his seventh tally of the year with just 4:10 to play. He proceeded to set up Jeff Tambellini's game-winner with just 23 seconds left in the extra session.

Streaks ended and extended: On Wednesday, Jeff Tambellini ran his point streak to 10 games and Jeremy Colliton extended his goal-scoring streak to five. On Saturday, Colliton extended his point streak to six games with an assist, and Tambellini was finally kept off the score sheet.

Between the pipes: Michael Mole, a recent call-up from East Coast Hockey League Pensacola, came off the bench on Saturday and stopped all 18 shots he faced in 44:05 of action. Mole, in his only other Sound Tiger game this year, won a 3-2 shootout at Hershey back in October.

Making a killing: The Sound Tigers' penalty kill is still better than 90 percent successful, and continues to lead the league. The Sound Tigers have allowed just 14 goals on 154 opponents' man advantages (90.9 percent).

Player of the week nominee

The Bridgeport Sound Tigers nominate right wing Blake Comeau for the CCM/Vector AHL Player of the Week award. Comeau had the game-tying goal and assisted on Jeff Tambellini's overtime winner in Wednesday's 3-2 victory over Binghamton. He was called up to the NHL parent club New York Islanders, for his first NHL action, the next night.

View or listen to the game

Hear Phil Giubileo call all the play-by-play by visiting soundtigers.com clicking on the listen to the game link. Fans may also watch the fast-paced action on the b2 Networks by visiting soundtigers.com and clicking on the b2 link on the far right side of the main Web page.

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