Springfield Falcons Weekly

Published on October 27, 2014 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release


This Week's Games

Wednesday, Oct. 29 at Albany Devils, Times Union Center, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 1 vs. PROVIDENCE BRUINS, MASSMUTUAL CENTER, 7 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 2 vs. Bridgeport Sound Tigers, Webster Bank Arena, 3 p.m.

Falcons at a Glance

Record: 3-3-1 (7 pts.) - 4th-T/Northeast Division...Home: 2-1-0 (4 pts.)...Road: 1-2-1 (3 pts.)

Leading Scorers: Sean Collins (1-5-6, -1 in 7 GP) Domenic Monardo (5-0-5, +1 in 7 GP)... Austin Madaisky (1-4-5, +0 in 7 GP)

Leading Goaltenders: Oscar Dansk (1-1-1), 3.32 GAA, .910 SV%, 3GP

This Week's Opponents

Albany Devils- Record: 5-0-1 (11 pts.) - 1st/ Northeast Division...Home: 3-0-0 (6 pts.) Road: 2-0-1 (4 pts.)

Head Coach: Rick Kowalsky Players to Watch: F-Paul Thompson, F-Scott Timmins, F-Joe Whitney

This Season: First of eight meetings... Dec. 27 at Albany ...Jan. 11 at Springfield...Jan. 14 at Albany...Feb. 6 at Springfield...Feb. 22 at Springfield...Mar. 15 at Albany...Apr. 3 at Springfield

Providence Bruins- Record: 4-2-1 (9 pts.) - 1st-T/ Atlantic Division...Home: 3-1-0 (6 pts.) Road: 1-1-1 (3 pts.)

Head Coach: Bruce Cassidy Players to Watch: F-David Pastrnak, F-Alexander Khokhlachev, F-Craig Cunningham

This Season: First of ten meetings...Nov. 14 at Providence...Nov. 22 at Springfield...Nov. 23 at Providence...Jan. 9 at Providence...Jan. 24 at Providence...Feb. 8 at Providence...Jan. 14 at Springfield...Mar. 7 at Providence...Mar. 14 at Springfield

Bridgeport Sound Tigers- Record: 4-2-1 (9 pts.) - 2nd-T/ Northeast Division...Home: 3-1-0 (6 pts.) Road: 1-1-0 (1 pts.)

Head Coach: Brent Thompson Players to Watch: F-Harry Zolnierczyk...F-C.J. Strech...D-Jesse Graham

This Season: Second of eight meetings...Nov. 16 at Bridgeport...Nov. 21 at Springfield...Feb. 27 at Springfield...Feb. 28 at Springfield...Mar. 20 at Bridgeport...Apr.1 at Bridgeport

News and Notes:

- Goaltender Anton Forsberg and forward Alexander Wennberg have been reassigned to the Springfield Falcons by the Columbus Blue Jackets.

- The Falcons outscored their opponent a combined 6-0 in the first period of Saturday and Sunday's games.

- Forward Domenic Monardo had his three-game goal streak snapped on Friday, but scored again on both Saturday and Sunday.

- On Saturday, Ryan Craig scored his 80th goal as a Falcon, giving him sole possession as the fourth highest goal-scorer in team history.

- T.J. Tynan and Kerby Rychel scored their first professional goals this weekend.

- Thomas Larkin is tied for fourth in the AHL with a +7 rating.

- Josh Anderson picked up his first professional point with an assist on Sunday

- Sunday's victory marked Oscar Dansk's first professional win

Upcoming Promotions

- Saturday, Nov.1 vs. Portland Pirates - Canned Food Drive: Fans can bring a canned food item to the MassMutual Center to help Benefit the ROCK 102 Mayflower Marathon

Community Brief

- Mall-O-Ween: Screech will be at the Eastfield Mall on Tuesday, Oct. 28 for Mall-O-Ween. Kids are invited to dress in their Halloween costumes and enjoy trick-or-treating.

Stay Connected with the Falcons

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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 on game day



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