Springfield Falcons Weekly
November 17, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release
This Week's Games
Friday, Nov. 21 vs BRIDGEPORT SOUND TIGERS, MASSMUTUAL CENTER, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 22 vs. PROVIDENCE BRUINS, MASSMUTUAL CENTER, 7 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 23 at Providence Bruins, Dunkin' Donuts Center, 3:05 p.m.
Falcons at a Glance
Record: 9-7-1 (19 pts.) - 2nd-T/Northeast Division...Home: 4-3-0 (8 pts.)...Road: 5-4-1 (11 pts.)
Leading Scorers: Austin Madaisky (4-10-14, +2 in 17 GP)...Ryan Craig (8-5-13, +7 in 17 GP)...Dana Tyrell (7-5-12, +6 in 8 GP)
Leading Goaltender: Anton Forsberg (3-2-0), 2.01 GAA, .935 SV%, 5GP)
This Week's Opponents
Bridgeport Sound Tigers- Record: 10-4-1 (21 pts.) - 1st-T/ Northeast Division...Home: 7-3-0 (14 pts.) Road: 3-1-1 (7 pts.)
Head Coach: Brent Thompson Players to Watch: F-Alan Quine, F-Harry Zolnierczyk...F-Kael Mouillierat
This Season: Fourth of eight meetings...Feb. 27 at Springfield...Feb. 28 at Springfield...Mar. 20 at Bridgeport...Apr.1 at Bridgeport
Providence Bruins- Record: 8-6-1 (17 pts.) - 2nd-T/ Atlantic Division...Home: 6-3-0 (12 pts.) Road: 2-3-1 (5 pts.)
Head Coach: Bruce Cassidy Players to Watch: F-David Pastrnak, F-Alexander Khokhlachev, F-Jordan Caron
This Season: Third and fourth of ten meetings...Jan. 9 at Providence...Jan. 24 at Providence...Feb. 8 at Providence...Jan. 14 at Springfield...Mar. 7 at Providence...Mar. 14 at Springfield
News and Notes:
- Goaltender Anton Forsberg collected his first professional shutout with a 33-save performance on Saturday in a 1-0 win in Worcester.
- Forward Dana Tyrell has had four consecutive multi-point games dating back to Nov. 2. Over that span, he has collected six goals and four assists.
- Defenseman Austin Madaisky is second among defensemen with 14 points (4g, 10a).
- The Falcons are 6-2-0 in their past eight games.
- Springfield leads the AHL with 438 penalty minutes.
- Defenseman Mike Cornell tallied an assist in his first game as a Falcon on Sunday in Bridgeport.
- To go along with the game-winning goal, forward Kerby Rychel registered two assists for his first professional three-point game on Sunday in Bridgeport.
Upcoming Promotions
- Friday, Nov. 21 vs. Bridgeport Sound Tigers - Winning Wednesday Redemption: Any fan that attended the Nov. 5 victory against the St. John's IceCaps may redeem their ticket stub at the MassMutual Center Box Office for a free ticket of equal or lesser value to the Nov. 21 match-up against the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, subject to availability.
Community Brief
- Stick to Reading - Forward Corey Cowick and defenseman Denny Urban are participating in Stick to Reading presented by Columbia Gas of Massachusetts. Cowick and Urban will read and visit with students at Bowe Elementary School in Chicopee on Tuesday, Nov. 18. The program focuses on promoting the importance of reading throughout the Greater Springfield area.
- MassMutual Center Blood Drive - Screech will be supporting donors at the MassMutual Center for the American Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, Nov. 20 from 12 - 1 p.m. All donors will receive a ticket voucher to the Dec. 5 game against the Norfolk Admirals.
- Movember - During the month of November, also known as Movember, the Falcons will be working to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer, testicular cancer and men's mental health problems. The team has joined with the Movember Foundation and will donate all funds to the organization. Falcons staff and players will also be growing mustaches in support of Movember. To join the Falcons' Movember team or to donate, visit mobro.co/thefalconsahl .
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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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