AHL Bridgeport Islanders

Sound Tigers Weekly

Published on October 29, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Bridgeport Islanders News Release


PLAYER OF THE WEEK

#35 Joey MacDonald

Wednesday, Oct. 24 - Lowell Devils - 29 saves

Saturday, Oct. 27 - Norfolk Admirals - 32 saves

Totals: 61 saves keeping the Sound Tigers in both games

Week 4 Recap

The Bridgeport Sound Tigers suffered two losses this week to the Lowell Devils and the Norfolk Admirals.

The Sound Tigers were handed their second loss in as many games to the Lowell Devils, 4-3 on Wednesday. Three third period Sound Tiger penalties halted their chances to stop a Lowell comeback. The Sound Tigers jumped to an early lead with a goal from Steve Reiger and then doubled it with a goal from Jamie Fraser. The Devilsscored four straight goals to help lead Lowell to victory. Joey MacDonald returned in net, after his wife gave birth to their first child, and made 29 saves.

The Sound Tigers returned to action Saturday at the Scope in Norfolk. The Admirals won the game 2-1, scoring two goals within the first minute of the third period. The Sound Tigers struck first with a goal by Jeremy Colliton, but it wasn't enough as Norfolk scored two back-to-back goals to erase any hopes of a Sound Tigers win. Joey MacDonald tallied 32 saves in the loss.

Tthe Sound Tigers will travel to Binghamton on Friday, Nov. 2 to take on the Senators at 7:05 p.m. Immediately following the game, the Sound Tigers travel to Hershey to take on the Hershey Bears, Saturday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. and will return home Sunday, Nov. 4 against the Admirals at 4 p.m.

SOUND TIGERS BEDEVILED BY LOWELL

Once again the Sound Tigers were unable to stay out of the penalty box, with three penalties in the third period, to help the Lowell Devils' comeback victory over Sound Tigers, 4-3.

SOUND TIGERS SHIP SUNK BY ADMIRALS

For the second straight game, the Sound Tigers played a sound first two periods but collapsed in the third period. On Wednesday it was the Lowell Devils who came from behind in the final period, and tonight, the Norfolk Admirals handed the Sound Tigers their third straight loss, beating them 2-1 with two goals within the first minute of the third period.

TRANSACTIONS

Trevor Smith (C) - Reassigned by the New York Islanders (NHL) to Utah (ECHL) 10/29/07...Darryl Bootland (RW) - Added to Sound Tigers by New York Islanders (NHL) 10/27/07

CTSUBIE

Connecticut's Subaru Team, CTSUBIE, and the Sound Tigers will team up for a fund raising event for the Sound Tigers' game on Nov. 11 against the Hershey Bears. A portions of the ticket sales will go to families that lost their children in the fatal car accident in Bristol, CT on Aug. 23.

Please join the Sound Tigers and CT Subie in their efforts to support these families in their time of need. "CTSUBIE" is a club that provides Subaru enthusiasts an outlet for drivers to join a safe, respectful community that has numerous activities and events planned throughout the year. The group is extremely against illegal street racing and focus on safe and responsible driving.

All games are broadcast LIVE on www.soundtigers.com and on Saturdays, games are broadcast live on ESPN Radio 1300 AM.

Friday, November 2 - 7:05 p.m. - @ Binghamton Senators (4-3-1-0, 9 pts) - Third Place, East Division

Saturday, November 3 - 7 p.m. - @ Hershey Bears (2-4-0-0, 4 pts) - Seventh Place, East Division

Sunday, November 4 - 4 p.m. - Norfolk Admirals (3-6-0-0, 6 pts) - Sixth Place, East Division

Season Schedule

PINK RINK NIGHT

The Bridgeport Sound Tigers and the American Cancer Society are teaming up to ice breast cancer with "Pink Rink Night," Sunday, Nov. 4.

FIVE-GAME PLAN

Hungry for hockey? Get a free meal with each ticket when you purchase your 5 Game Fun Pack today. It's a great way to start your Sound Tigers experience. Each package includes Sunday, November 4th (Pink RInk Night for cancer awareness), Sunday, April 14th (Fan Appreciation Day) and your choice of the three great options below. 5 great games, 5 free meals, One low price!

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