Springfield Falcons Weekly
December 22, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release
This Week's Games
Friday, Dec. 26 at Hartford Wolf Pack, XL Center, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 27 at Albany Devils, Times Union Center, 5 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 28 vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH, MASSMUTUAL CENTER, 5 p.m.
Falcons at a Glance
Record: 20-9-1 (41 pts.) - T-1st/Northeast Division...Home: 8-4-0 (16 pts.)...Road: 12-5-1 (25 pts.)
Leading Scorers: Austin Madaisky (9-16-25, +11 in 30 GP)...Luke Adam (9-13-22, -12 in 29 GP) ...Ryan Craig (10-9-19, +2 in 27 GP)
Leading Goaltender: Anton Forsberg (13-3-0, 1.81 GAA, .936 SV%, 17 GP)
This Week's Opponents
Hartford Wolf Pack- Record: 16-10-3 (35 pts.) - 3rd/ Northeast Division...Home: 9-5-3 (21 pts.) Road: 7-5-0 (14 pts.)
Head Coach: Ken Gernander Players to Watch: F-Chris Bourque, F-Oscar Lindberg, F-Danny Kristo
This Season: Second of 10 meetings... 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
Albany Devils- Record: 13-10-5 (31 pts.) - 4th/ Northeast Division...Home: 8-4-3 (19 pts.) Road: 5-6-2 (12 pts.)
Head Coach: Rick Kowalsky Players to Watch: F-Joe Whitney, F-Paul Thompson, F-Scott Timmins
This Season: Second of eight meetings...Jan. 11 at Springfield...Jan. 14 at Albany...Feb. 6 at Springfield...Feb. 22 at Springfield...Mar. 15 at Albany...Apr. 3 at Springfield
Syracuse Crunch- Record: 19-7-3 (41 pts.) - T-1st/ Northeast Division...Home: 9-3-2 (20 pts.) Road: 10-4-1 (21 pts.)
Head Coach: Rob Zettler Players to Watch: F-Yanni Gourde, F-Jonathan Marchessault, F-Tanner Richard
This Season: Fifth of eight meetings... Feb. 7 at Syracuse...Mar. 22 at Springfield...Apr. 11 at Syracuse
News and Notes:
- The Falcons lead the AHL with 12 wins on the road.
- Forward Luke Adam has recorded two points (1g, 1a) in as many games since being traded to the Columbus organization on Dec. 16.
- Dana Tyrell leads the AHL in shooting percentage with 44%, notching eight goals on 18 shots.
- Austin Madaisky is second among defensemen with 25 points (9g, 16a).
- Goaltender Anton Forsberg leads rookies with a 1.81 goals-against average and .936 save percentage.
- At 13-1-1-0, Springfield has the second best record in the AHL when leading after the first period.
Upcoming Promotions
Sunday, Dec. 28 vs. Syracuse Crunch: Ticket Redemption Night: Fans may redeem any unused tickets from the 2014-15 season for tickets of equal or lesser value to this game. This is also the last opportunity for fans to exchange early bird vouchers.
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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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