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Published on December 15, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Bridgeport Islanders News Release


SOUND TIGERS WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT

FREDERIC CLOUTIER

Goaltender - Catches: Right

Height: 6'0'' Weight: 185 lbs

Born: May 14, 1981 in Saint-Honore, Quebec

Signed as a free agent with the Sound Tigers this past summer

How did you become a goalie?

My uncle Gilles Gratton played goal, and I loved his tiger-faced mask; as soon as I saw that mask, I wanted to be a goalie.

Why is Freddy Kruger on your mask?

Some teammates nicknamed me after him because of my first name.

What about the initials AC, FG and MM on your mask?

AC and FG are for my grandfathers, Alcide Cloutier and Fernand Gratton. MM is for Melanie Mallet, whose dad was a big fan of my junior team. Unfortunately, Melanie died of cancer, so I put her initials on my mask and whenever I have a bad game or think things are going poorly, it reminds me of what is really important.

What do you want to do after your playing career?

Be a vet. I grew up on a farm and when I was a kid if any of the animals were sick or hurt, I'd watch the vet tend to them and then take his instructions to care for them after he was gone.

You were supposed to play in Mississippi this year and you have played in Pensacola, Louisiana and Texas; what was it like to see the hurricanes hit those areas?

You don't want that to happen to anyone, but you realize it more when it happens to people you know. I have friends in Louisiana who took me in when I first played pro, and I saw all the damage when I went to Pensacola at the start of last season. It makes you realize how lucky you are and that your problems are nothing compared to other people.

SOUND TIGER CALENDAR

Thursday, December 15th - MATT KOALSKA will visit the meeting of Girl Scout Troop 3178 in Fairfield.

Friday, December 16th - STORM will visit the People's Bank branch in the Stop & Shop at 1160 Kings Highway Cutoff in Fairfield at 3:30 p.m.

Friday, December 16th - It will be "Fairfield Town Night" when the Sound Tigers host Lowell at 7:35 p.m. Fairfield residents can call 203-334-GOAL for specially-priced tickets.

Friday, December 16th - The Sound Tigers will hold their annual holiday food drive. Fans are encouraged to bring and donate non-perishable food items, which will go to the Connecticut Food Bank.

Saturday, December 17th - STORM will visit the People's Bank branch in the Stop & Shop at 119 East Putnam Avenue in the Cos Cob section of Greenwich at 10 a.m.

Saturday, December 17th - Road game vs. Hartford at 7 p.m.

Sunday, December 18th - It will be "Shelton Town Night" when the Sound Tigers host Norfolk at 4:05 p.m. Shelton residents can call 203-334-GOAL for specially-priced tickets.

Sunday, December 18th - The Sound Tigers will hold their annual "Teddy Bear Toss". Fans are encouraged to bring new stuffed animals and throw them onto the ice when the Sound Tigers score their first goal of the game.

Monday, December 19th - STORM will visit the meeting of Daniels Farm Cub Scout Pack 261.

Tuesday, December 20th - STORM will take part in the United Way pledge drive at Sargent Manufacturing in New Haven at 11 a.m.

Wednesday, December 21st - Home game vs. Wikes-Barre/Scranton at 7:05 p.m. on a "Wacky Wednesday".

Friday, December 23rd - STORM and members of the Sound Tigers staff will join American Medical Response for the annual "Teddy Bear Run", distributing toys to needy children throughout the area.

Friday, December 23rd - Home game vs. Hartford at 7:35 p.m. on "Santa Night".

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