Springfield Falcons Weekly
January 19, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release
This Week's Games
Friday, Jan. 23 at Hartford Wolf Pack, XL Center, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 24 vs. PROVIDENCE BRUINS, MASSMUTUAL CENTER, 7:00 p.m.
Falcons at a Glance
Record: 26-11-4 (56 pts.) - 1st/Northeast Division...Home: 12-5-1 (25 pts.)...Road: 14-6-3 (31 pts.)
Leading Scorers: Austin Madaisky (12-20-32, +4 in 41 GP)...Luke Adam (12-18-30, -13 in 40 GP)...T.J. Tynan (5-20-25, -8 in 41 GP)
Leading Goaltender: Anton Forsberg (18-5-1, 1.96 GAA, .930 SV%, 25 GP)
This Week's Opponents
Hartford Wolf Pack- Record: 22-12-5 (49 pts.) - 3rd/Northeast Division...Home: 12-6-5 (29 pts.) Road: 10-6-0 (20 pts.)
Head Coach: Ken Gernander Players to Watch: F-Chris Bourque, F-Oscar Lindberg, F-Danny Kristo
This Season: Fourth of ten meetings ...Jan. 31 at Hartford...Feb. 20 at Springfield...Mar. 13 at Springfield...Mar. 21 at Springfield...Mar. 29 at Springfield...Apr. 10 at Hartford
Providence Bruins- Record: 19-16-6 (44 pts.) - 4th/Atlantic Division...Home: 13-8-0 (26 pts.) Road: 6-8-6 (18 pts.)
Head Coach: Bruce Cassidy Players to Watch: F-Alexander Khokhlachev, F-Matt Lindblad, G- Jeremy Smith
This Season: sixth of ten meetings...Feb. 8 at Providence...Jan. 14 at Springfield...Mar. 7 at Providence...Mar. 14 at Springfield
News and Notes:
- Defenseman Frederic St. Denis is leading the team in points since the New Year with eight (2g, 6a).
- Former Falcon, Josh Anderson, skated in his first NHL game with the Columbus Blue Jackets last Friday night.
- The Falcons are second in the Eastern Conference with 45 goals in the second period.
- Defenseman Austin Madaisky is leading the team with 12 goals and 32 points.
- The Falcons are 14-1-2 when leading after the first period of play.
- Forward Kerby Rychel had a season-best four-game point streak snapped on Sunday.
- Springfield is tied for first in the AHL with 14 wins on the road.
- Defenseman Brett Ponich leads the Falcons with 79 penalty minutes.
Upcoming Promotions
Saturday, Jan. 24 vs. Providence Bruins: 1974-75 Springfield Indians Team Photo: In honor of the 40th Anniversary of the 1974-75 Springfield Indians' Calder Cup victory, the first 2,500 fans will receive a team photo, courtesy of the Springfield Hockey Heritage Society.
Saturday, Feb. 14 vs. Providence Bruins: Falcons Winter Hats: The first 1,000 fans through the door receive a Falcons winter hat, courtesy of Health New England.
Community Brief
- Youth Hockey Practice: Goaltender Anton Forsberg and Forward Marko Dano are attending youth hockey practice with the New England Junior Falcons on Tuesday, Jan. 20.
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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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