Springfield Falcons Weekly
December 29, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release
This Week's Games
Friday, Jan. 2 at Portland Pirates, MHG Ice Centre, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 3 vs. WORCESTER SHARKS, MASSMUTUAL CENTER 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 4 vs. MANCHESTER MONARCHS, MASSMUTUAL CENTER, 3:00 p.m.
Falcons at a Glance
Record: 22-9-2 (46 pts.) - 1st/Northeast Division...Home: 9-4-0 (18 pts.)...Road: 13-5-2 (28 pts.)
Leading Scorers: Austin Madaisky (9-18-27, +9 in 33 GP)...Luke Adam (11-14-25, -11 in 32 GP)...Ryan Craig (11-10-21, +6 in 30 GP)
Leading Goaltender: Anton Forsberg (15-3-0, 1.76 GAA, .936 SV%, 19 GP)
This Week's Opponents
Portland Pirates- Record: 16-15-1 (33 pts.) - T-2nd/ Atlantic Division...Home: 9-4-1 (19 pts.) Road: 7-11-0 (14 pts.)
Head Coach: Ray Edwards Players to Watch: F- Alexandre Bolduc, F-Jordan Martinook, G-Mike McKenna
This Season: First of four meetings...Feb. 21 at Springfield, Mar. 1 at Portland, Apr. 4 at Springfield
Worcester Sharks- Record: 12-13-4 (28 pts.) - 5th/ Atlantic Division...Home: 7-5-3 (17 pts.) Road: 5-8-1 (11 pts.)
Head Coach: Roy Sommer Players to Watch: F-Jeremy Langlois, F-Freddie Hamilton, F-Daniil Tarasov
This Season: Fourth of six meetings...Mar. 27 at Springfield...Mar. 29 at Worcester
Manchester Monarchs- Record: 22-7-2 (46 pts.) - 1st/ Atlantic Division...Home: 12-4-0 (24 pts.) Road: 10-3-2 (22 pts.)
Head Coach: Mike Stothers Players to Watch: F-Nick Shore, F-Jordan Weal, F-Brian O'Neill
This Season: Third of four meetings...Feb. 13 at Manchester
News and Notes:
- The Falcons have needed extra time in the past four games, winning two in overtime and one in a shootout.
- Goaltender Anton Forsberg has gone 14-1-0 with a .942 save percentage and a 1.65 goals against average in the past 16 games.
- Forward Ryan Craig is tied for second in franchise history with 88 goals as a Falcon.
- Forward Kerby Rychel is tied for sixth in the AHL with three game-winning goals.
- Springfield's 36 goals in the first period is second in the AHL.
- Forward Luke Adam is averaging a point per game since joining the Falcons; tallying three goals and two assists.
Upcoming Promotions
Saturday, Jan. 3 vs. Worcester Sharks: Social Media Night: Falcons fans will have the opportunity to win prizes, help choose in-game music and interact with the team during the game through social media platforms. The first 1,000 fans will also receive a Falcons social media t-shirt.
Sunday, Jan. 4 vs. Manchester Monarchs: Friendly's Sundae Post-Game Skate: All fans are invited to participate in a free post-game open skate. All participants will receive a coupon to Friendly's.
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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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