Springfield Falcons Weekly
October 20, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release
This Week's Games
Friday, Oct. 24 at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, Mohegan Sun Arena, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 25 vs. NORFOLK ADMIRALS, MASS MUTUAL CENTER, 7 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 26 vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH, MASS MUTUAL CENTER, 3p.m.
Falcons at a Glance
Record: 1-2-1 (3 pts.) - 5th/Northeast Division...Home: 0-1-0 (0 pts.)...Road: 1-1-1 (3 pts.)
Leading Scorers: Domenic Monardo (3-0-3, +1 in 4 GP)...Denny Urban (1-2-3, -1 in 4 GP)... Austin Madaisky (0-3-3, -1 in 4 GP)
Leading Goaltenders: Anton Forsberg (1-2-0), 2.36 GAA, .921 SV%, 3GP)
This Week's Opponents
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins- Record: 2-2-0 (4 pts.) - 2nd-T/ East Division...Home: 0-2-0 (0 pts.) Road: 2-0-0 (4 pts.)
Head Coach: John Hynes Players to Watch: F-Dominik Uher, F-Scott Wilson, F-Bryan Rust
This Season: First of four meetings... Jan. 30 at Springfield...Feb. 3 at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton...Mar. 8 at Springfield
Norfolk Admirals- Record: 2-2-0 (4 pts.) - 2nd-T/ East Division...Home: 2-2-0 (4 pts.) Road: 0-0-0 (0 pts.)
Head Coach: Jarrod Skalde Players to Watch: F-Brad Winchester, F-Louis Leblanc, F-Nic Kerdiles
This Season: First of four meetings... Jan. 5 at Springfield...Jan. 12 at Norfolk...Jan 13 at Norfolk
Syracuse Crunch- Record: 2-1-1 (5 pts.) - 2nd-T/ Northeast Division...Home: 2-1-1 (5 pts.) Road: 0-0-0 (0 pts.)
Head Coach: Rob Zettler Players to Watch: F-Cedric Paquette, F-Jonathan Marchessault, F-Mike Blunden
This Season: Third of eight meetings... Dec. 10 at Springfield...Dec. 28 at Springfield...Feb. 7 at Syracuse...Mar. 22 at Springfield...Apr. 11 at Syracuse
News and Notes:
- Anton Forsberg has been recalled by the Columbus Blue Jackets. In lieu of this transaction, Scott Munroe has been recalled from the Kalamazoo Wings.
- The Falcons are outscoring their opponents 3-2 in the first period.
- Domenic Monardo scored his first AHL goal in Friday's contest against the Syracuse Crunch. He had one goal in each of Springfield's three contests this weekend.
- On Saturday, Ryan Craig played in his 240th game with the Falcons, which moved him to fifth in team history.
- T.J. Tynan collected his first professional point on Sunday in Bridgeport with an assist.
Upcoming Promotions
- Saturday, Oct 25 vs. Norfolk Admirals - Magnet Schedule Night: The first 2,000 fans receive a 2014-15 Falcons magnet schedule
- Sunday, Oct 26 vs. Syracuse Crunch - Halloween at the Nest: Fans who wear their Halloween costume will have the ability to trick-or-treat on the concourse during the first and second intermissions
- Sunday, Oct 26 vs. Syracuse Crunch - Friendly's Sundae Post-Game Skate: Fans can enjoy a free open skate after the game and receive a coupon to Friendly's
Community Brief
Forward Trent Vogelhuber, and defensemen Denny Urban and Fredric St. Denis will be at the Pride Store location on 618 N. Main St. in East Longmeadow pumping gas for fans from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22. The players will also be available for autographs and photographs. All tips raised by the players will be donated to the Springfield Falcons Charitable Foundation in support of the Greater-Springfield community.
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Ticket Information
- Single Game: Tickets are on sale at the MassMutual Center Box Office or online at www.ticketmaster.com
- Season & Group Tickets: For more information on full and partial season ticket plans and discounted group tickets, call 413-739-GOAL(4625) or visit www.falconsahl.com
- Student Discount: $14 when a high school or college ID is presented at the MassMutual Center Box Office
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