Springfield Falcons Weekly
December 15, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release
This Week's Games
Friday, Dec. 19 at Binghamton Senators, The Arena, 7:05 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 20 at Hershey Bears, Giant Center, 7 p.m.
Falcons at a Glance
Record: 18-9-1 (37 pts.) - 1st/Northeast Division...Home: 8-4-0 (16 pts.)...Road: 10-5-1 (21 pts.)
Leading Scorers: Austin Madaisky (8-15-23, +11 in 28 GP)...Sean Collins (10-9-19, +2 in 26 GP)...Ryan Craig (9-9-18, +8 in 25 GP)
Leading Goaltender: Anton Forsberg (12-3-0, 1.66 GAA, .940 SV%, 15 GP)
This Week's Opponents
Binghamton Senators- Record: 12-10-3 (27 pts.) - 3rd/ East Division...Home: 6-3-3 (15 pts.) Road: 6-7-0 (12 pts.)
Head Coach: Luke Richardson Players to Watch: D-Chris Wideman, F-Shane Prince, F-Cole Schneider
This Season: First of two meetings...Jan. 18 at Springfield
Hershey Bears- Record: 14-10-3 (31 pts.) - 2nd/ East Division...Home: 9-4-0 (13 pts.) Road: 5-6-3 (13 pts.)
Head Coach: Troy Mann Players to Watch: F-Tim Kennedy, F-Kris Newbury, F-Connor Carrick
This Season: Second and final meeting
News and Notes:
- The Falcons are tied for first in the AHL with 10 wins on the road.
- Goaltender Anton Forsberg had a 10-game winning streak snapped on Wednesday.
- Forward Sean Collins is the first Falcons player to reach double digits in goals with a tally on Friday.
- With a win on Friday, Springfield broke a franchise record for most consecutive roads wins with eight-straight victories.
- Josh Anderson scored his first professional goal on Saturday against Norfolk and also collected an assist for his first two-point game.
- Marko Dano recorded his first professional two-goal game on Friday.
Upcoming Promotions
Sunday, Dec. 28 vs. Syracuse Crunch: Ticket Redemption Night: Fans may redeem any unused tickets from this season for tickets of equal or lesser value to this game. This is also the last opportunity for fans to exchange early bird vouchers.
Community Brief
- Stick to Reading - Falcons players are participating in Stick to Reading presented by Columbia Gas of Massachusetts. The players will read and visit with students at John Ashley Kindergarten in West Springfield on Tuesday, Dec. 16. The program focuses on promoting the importance of reading throughout the Greater Springfield area.
- Friends of the Homeless - The Springfield Falcons are volunteering at Friends of the Homeless on Wednesday, Dec. 17. Players have purchased items to donate and will assist with serving dinner.
- Toys For Tots - Forward Trent Vogelhuber and defenseman Thomas Larkin are assisting with the Toys for Tots Drive at Agawam City Hall on Wednesday, Dec. 17 from 5 - 6:30 p.m.
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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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