Springfield Falcons Weekly
December 1, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release
This Week's Games
Friday, Dec. 5 vs. NORFOLK ADMIRALS, MASSMUTUAL CENTER, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 6 at Hartford Wolf Pack, XL Center, 7 p.m.
Falcons at a Glance
Record: 15-7-1 (31 pts.) - 1st/Northeast Division...Home: 7-3-0 (14 pts.)...Road: 8-4-1 (17 pts.)
Leading Scorers: Austin Madaisky (8-12-20, +11 in 23 GP)...Sean Collins (9-9-18, +5 in 21 GP)...Ryan Craig (8-9-17, +8 in 23 GP)
Leading Goaltender: Anton Forsberg (9-2-0, 1.92 GAA, .932 SV%, 11 GP)
This Week's Opponents
Norfolk Admirals- Record: 8-12-0 (16 pts.) - 5th/ East Division...Home: 6-5-0 (12 pts.) Road: 2-7-0 (4 pts.)
Head Coach: Jarrod Skalde Players to Watch: F-Louis Leblanc, F-Chris Wagner, D-Brendan Bell
This Season: Second of four meetings...Jan. 12 at Norfolk...Jan 13 at Norfolk
Hartford Wolf Pack- Record: 11-8-2 (24 pts.) - 5th/ Northeast Division...Home: 5-4-2 (12 pts.) Road: 6-4-0 (12 pts.)
Head Coach: Ken Gernander Players to Watch: F-Chris Bourque, F-Oscar Lindberg, F-Danny Kristo
This Season: First of ten meetings...Dec. 26 at Hartford...Jan.10 at Springfield...Jan. 23 at Hartford...Jan. 31 at Hartford...Feb. 20 at Springfield...Mar. 13 at Springfield...Mar. 21 at Springfield...Mar. 29 at Springfield...Apr. 10 at Hartford
News and Notes:
- With 12 victories in November, the Falcons set a new franchise record for wins in a single month.
- Goaltender Anton Forsberg is on an eight-game winning streak.
- Defenseman Austin Madaisky is tied for seventh in the league with 20 points (8g, 12a).
- Springfield tied a team-high nine-game winning streak on Saturday night.
- Forward Domenic Monardo had his first two-goal game in Saturday's 4-1 win.
- The Falcons are 11-2-1 when scoring first.
- Defensman Nathan Oystrick scored on the only Falcons overtime shot in Friday's 3-2 win.
- Springfield has won six straight games on the road.
Upcoming Promotions
Monday, Dec. 1 - Wednesday, Dec. 3 - Cyber Monday: The Springfield Falcons are offering a 2-for-1 Cyber Monday ticket sale from Dec. 1 until Dec. 3 at 5 p.m. for all January 2015 home games. When purchasing a ticket through Ticketmaster with the promotional code GOAL, fans will receive two tickets for the price of one.
Friday, Dec. 5 vs. Norfolk Admirals - Toys for Tots with KIX 100.9: Any fan who brings a toy to the game will receive a free ticket voucher for Sunday, Jan. 4 vs. Manchester. Limit one per fan. All toys collected will be donated to Toys for Tots of Western Massachusetts.
Community Brief
- Stick to Reading - Forwards T.J. Tynan and Domenic Monardo are participating in Stick to Reading presented by Columbia Gas of Massachusetts. Tynan and Monardo will read and visit with students at Bowie Memorial School in Chicopee on Tuesday, Dec. 2. The program focuses on promoting the importance of reading throughout the Greater Springfield area.
- Play it Forward - Forwards Sean Collins and Lukas Sedlak are participating in Play it Forward, an initiative that promotes a healthy lifestyle through exercise and nutrition. Collins and Sedlak will talk with kids at the John R. Fausey Elementary School in West Springfield and play games on Tuesday, Dec. 2.
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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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