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Published on April 4, 2006 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Bridgeport Islanders News Release
SOUND TIGERS WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT
EVGENY TUNIK
Center - Shoots: Left
Height: 6'2'' Weight: 200 lbs
Born: November 17, 1984 in Elektrostal, Russia
Drafted 2nd, 53rd overall, by the NY Islanders in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft
Currently on an AHL contract with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers
Editor's Note: Evgeny Tunik's command of the English language when he first joined the Sound Tigers last October could be summed up in three words, "little to none". However, Tunik's positive and outgoing personality has helped him learn enough to assimilate into life in America.
Did you study English in Russia? A little bit in school, but it was bad; just some words and rules.
Who has helped you with English the most on the team? My roommate, David Masse.
What is the funniest thing that has happened when you've gone out by yourself? Sometimes cashiers will ask again and again what I am saying. One time I was at the mall trying to order a taxi, and they couldn't understand when I was telling them where I was.
What do you like most about being in America? The hockey. The team, the organization, the fans...they are all great!
What do you like the least? It's hard to go places. Where I live in Russia, you can go anywhere for $5 in a taxi or just go on a bus.
What do you miss most about Russia? The food, borscht soup the most.
What do you miss the least? People here are more friendly; if you don't know a person back home, they won't say hi. Oh, and Russian soccer fans...they are crazy.
What do you want to do when you're finished playing? Maybe coach; I'm not sure yet. I just like to play!
NEWS & CALENDAR
All Sound Tigers games are web-cast at soundtigers.com. Fans can also watch all games live on the B2 Networks.
Individual-game Sound Tigers playoff tickets are now on sale and can be purchased over the phone by calling 203-368-1000, on-line at ticketmaster.com or in-person at Bridgeport's Arena at Harbor Yard box office, which is open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, as well as from 10 a.m. until one hour after the start of all arena events. Sound Tigers playoff ticket cost as little as $11 for children and $16 for adults.
Sound Tigers Playoff Gift Packs-- featuring four tickets, an autographed puck and four SportsCenter of CT activity passes --are also on sale for as little as $69.
Sound Tigers season ticket holders who commit for the first two rounds of the 2006 playoffs and all of 2006-07 by this Friday, April 7th will receive free parking.
The Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Ferry has also announced it will hold the last boat until 15 minutes after the end of Sound Tigers weekend playoff games or 10:30 p.m., whichever comes first.
Friday, April 7th - Road game versus Binghamton at 7:05 p.m.
Saturday, April 8th - Jersey Auction & Connecticut Post team photo giveaway when Hartford visits at 7:05 p.m. with the Curtiss Ryan Honda shoot to win a Honda Ridgeline.
Sunday, April 9th - Road game versus Portland at 4:05 p.m.
Friday, April 14th - Road game versus Wilkes-Barre/Scranton at 7:05 p.m.
Saturday, April 15th - Regular-season finale on road versus Hartford at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, April 18th - Earliest date the AHL's Calder Cup Playoffs can begin.
Saturday, April 22nd or Sunday, April 23rd - Tentative dates of Sound Tigers' first home playoff game.
Sunday, May 7th - Annual Sound Tigers collectables sale from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Information on all Sound Tigers ticket packages, promotions and upcoming games is available on-line at www.soundtigers.com by calling 203-334-GOAL or emailing info@soundtigers.com.
American Hockey League Stories from April 4, 2006
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- Glencross named Pirates 2005-06 Man of the Year - Portland Pirates
- Knights and Flames swap players - Abbotsford Heat
- Monarchs Next Five Games On Rock 101.1 FM - Manchester Monarchs
- Center Dan Fritsche Reassigned to Syracuse - Syracuse Crunch
- Francis Wathier named Stars AHL Man of the Year - Iowa Chops
- Aaron Johnson Named Crunch 2005-06 Man Of The Year - Syracuse Crunch
- Pushkarev Returns To Manchester - Manchester Monarchs
- "Wolves Ultimate Broomball" Returns on April 9 - Chicago Wolves
- Stars Recall One, Release One - Iowa Chops
- Falcons Host Old Time Hockey Night - Springfield Falcons
- Wildcat offers April special for Aeros fans - Houston Aeros
- Callahan named Rampage's Man of the Year - San Antonio Rampage
- Lizon Signs Amateur Tryout Agreement With Monarchs - Manchester Monarchs
- Stuart named Rivermen AHL Man of the Year - Peoria Rivermen
- Cook named Phantoms Man of the Year - Adirondack Phantoms
- Sound Tigers snippets - Bridgeport Islanders
- Steeves Named Monsters Man of the Year - Albany Devils
- Wolf Pack Sign Lauri Korpikoski and Dane Byers to ATO Contracts - Connecticut Whale
- Jody Robinson Named Sound Tigers' 2005-06 Man Of The Year - Bridgeport Islanders
- O'Brien Back With The Falcons - Springfield Falcons
- Denis Hamel named Sens' 2005-06 Man of the Year - Binghamton Senators
- Mitch Fritz Honored - Springfield Falcons
- Lannon named Penguins 2005-06 Man of the Year - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Wolf Pack Weekly - Connecticut Whale
- Wolves Add a Schell of a Player - Chicago Wolves
- Palin Named Ak-Sar-Ben Knights' 2005-06 Man of Year - Abbotsford Heat
- Keane Named Moose Nominee for AHL Man of the Year - Manitoba Moose
- Arsene named Bears 2005-06 Man of the Year - Hershey Bears
- Helmer named Griffins 2005-06 Man of the Year - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Carkner named Barons 2005-06 Man of the Year - Cleveland Barons
- The envelopes, please... - AHL
- Brown Named Admirals' 2005-06 Man of the Year - Norfolk Admirals
- Hauser Named Monarchs American Specialty/AHL Man Of The Year - Manchester Monarchs
- Locke named Bulldogs' 2005-06 Man of the Year - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Murphy named Aeros' 2005-06 Man of the Year - Houston Aeros
- AHL announces 2005-06 Man of the Year finalists - AHL
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