Springfield Falcons Weekly
November 24, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release
This Week's Games
Wednesday, Nov. 26 at Lehigh Valley Phantoms, PPL Center, 7:05 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 28 at Worcester Sharks, DCU Center, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 29 vs. MANCHESTER MONARCHS, MASSMUTUAL CENTER, 7 p.m.
Falcons at a Glance
Record: 12-7-1 (25 pts.) - 1st/Northeast Division...Home: 6-3-0 (12 pts.)...Road: 6-4-1 (13 pts.)
Leading Scorers: Austin Madaisky (8-11-19, +8 in 20 GP)...Sean Collins (8-8-16, +5 in 18 GP)...Ryan Craig (8-8-16, +9 in 20 GP)
Leading Goaltender: Anton Forsberg (6-2-0, 2.03 GAA, .929 SV%, 8GP)
This Week's Opponents
Lehigh Valley Phantoms- Record: 8-6-2 (18 pts.) - 3rd-T/ East Division...Home: 5-1-2 (12 pts.) Road: 3-5-0 (6 pts.)
Head Coach: Terry Murray Players to Watch: F-Nick Cousins, D-Brandon Manning, F-Andrew Gordon
This Season: First of two meetings...Feb. 15 at Springfield
Worcester Sharks- Record: 8-8-1 (17 pts.) - 5th/ Northeast Division...Home: 5-4-1 (11 pts.) Road: 3-4-0 (6 pts.)
Head Coach: Roy Sommer Players to Watch: F-Freddie Hamilton, F-Daniil Tarasov, D-Matt Taormina
This Season: Third of six meetings...Jan. 3 at Springfield...Mar. 27 at Springfield...Mar. 29 at Worcester
Manchester Monarchs- Record: 12-4-1 (25 pts.) - 1st/ Atlantic Division...Home: 6-3-0 (12 pts.) Road: 6-1-1 (13 pts.)
Head Coach: Mike Stothers Players to Watch: F-Nick Shore, F-Jordan Weal, F-Brian O'Neill
This Season: Second of four meetings...Jan. 4 at Springfield...Feb. 13 at Manchester
News and Notes:
- Goaltender Anton Forsberg has won five straight games dating back to November 15.
- The Falcons are 11-1-1 when leading after two period of play.
- Defenseman Austin Madaisky scored two goals in back-to-back games and is fourth in the AHL with 19 points (8g, 11a).
- Springfield is 9-2-0 in their past 11 games.
- Forward Sean Collins has scored seven goals in the past nine games.
- The Falcons have scored the most first period goals in the AHL with 26.
- Forward T.J. Tynan registered his first three-point night on Saturday with one goal and two assists against the Providence Bruins.
- Forward Ryan Craig tallied three assists on Sunday in Providence.
- The Falcons have scored five goals in each of the last four games.
Upcoming Promotions
- Friday, Dec. 5 vs. Norfolk Admirals - Toys for Tots with KIX 100.9 : Each fan that brings a toy to the game will receive a ticket voucher for Sunday, Jan. 4 when the Falcons take on the Manchester Monarchs. All toys will be donated to the Toys for Tots Foundation. Limit one ticket per fan.
Community Brief
- Mayflower Marathon - Screech will be delivering the canned goods collected at the Nov. 1 game to the ROCK 102 Mayflower Marathon at the Basketball Hall of Fame on Tuesday, Nov. 25.
- 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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