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November 6, 2006 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Bridgeport Islanders News Release


The Bridgeport Sound Tigers, top affiliate of the New York Islanders, went 2-2 this past week, winning twice on the road, and have a record of 5-4-0-2. The Sound Tigers lost 3-1 at Norfolk last Wednesday, then won games on back-to-back nights, beating Binghamton 5-2 on Friday and Portland 2-0 on Saturday - both on the road. The Sound Tigers capped a three game weekend with a 2-1 loss to Hartford at the Arena at Harbor Yard on Sunday.

In the standings: The Sound Tigers are in fourth place in the East Division with 12 points.

Road warriors: In eight road games, the Sound Tigers have earned 11 of a possible 16 points. The Sound Tigers are 5-2-0-1 away from the Arena at Harbor Yard.

Between the pipes: Goaltender Wade Dubielewicz earned both wins this week - and captured first star honors in both games. Dubielewicz stopped 34 of 36 shots against Binghamton, and denied Portland on all 31 shots the next night for Bridgeport's first shutout of the season.

Three stars: In addition to Dubielewicz earning top star honors twice, backup goaltender Billy Thompson made 28 saves to earn the No. 3 star in Wednesday's loss at Norfolk. In the win at Binghamton, Blake Comeau and Peter Ferraro earned the second and third star honors, respectively. Against Portland, Kevin Mitchell and Jeff Tambellini won the second and third star accolades, respectively.

Five games, five goals: Ferraro kept his five-game goal-scoring streak going at Binghamton, then had it snapped at Portland.

Binghamton nemesis: Comeau has had a hand in seven of his team's 10 goals in a pair of games at Binghamton. He had four assists there in the season-opening 5-3 win and added a goal and two assists in Friday's win.

Strong PK: Bridgeport's penalty kill - at 93.5 percent, is tops in the league at the start of the week. The Sound Tigers have allowed just 5 goals in 77 opponent power play chances.

The week ahead: The Sound Tigers take the ice Friday at Philadelphia (7:05 p.m.) and host Worcester Sunday at 4 p.m. Next Wednesday is the educationally-themed Cool Fun 101 game at the Arena when the Sound Tigers host Wilkes-Barre/Scranton at 11 a.m.

In the community

Storm tracker: Sunday's game against Hartford was Kids' Opening Day and Storm the mascot's sixth birthday party celebration. Storm received dozens of creative and thoughtful birthday cards from his biggest fans. After the game, young fans took the ice for the rare opportunity to shoot the puck at Storm.

Storm also ran in the 14th Annual Platt Tech 5K Road Race and Fun Walk on Sunday, Nov. 5.

Player appearances: Sound Tigers' players, including Jason Pitton, Luch Aquino and Rick Berry, were scheduled to read to special needs students at Bridgeport's Cooperative Education Services School on Monday and Wednesday this week.

Please sign here: Peter Ferraro and Robert Nilsson were on hand to sign autographs after Sunday's game. Sound Tiger players stick around to sign shirts, photos and other memorabilia in the main concourse behind Section 103 after every home game.

Schedule and ticket information

For schedule and ticket information, including group discount opportunities, visit soundtigers.com or call 334-4625.

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.

Player of the week nominee

The Bridgeport Sound Tigers nominate goaltender Wade Dubielewicz for the CCM/Vector AHL Player of the Week award. Dubielewicz won on consecutive nights on the road. He stopped 34 shots in a 5-2 win at Binghamton on Friday, and kicked aside all 31 shots in a 2-0 win at Portland on Saturday. Dubielewicz took first star of the game honors both nights. He had a 1.00 goals against average and .970 save percentage in two games and earned the Sound Tigers' first shutout of the season. Dubielewicz began this week as the league's sixth-ranked goaltender (based on goals against average). His totals in seven games: Four wins, one regulation loss, two shootout losses, a 2.24 goals against average and a .928 save percentage.

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