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Springfield Falcons Weekly

February 9, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release


This Week's Games

Friday, Feb. 13 vs. Manchester Monarchs, Verizon Wireless Arena, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 14 vs. PROVIDENCE BRUINS, MASSMUTUAL CENTER, 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 15 vs. LEHIGH VALLEY PHANTOMS, MASSMUTUAL CENTER, 5:00 p.m.

Falcons at a Glance

Record: 28-17-4 (60 pts.) - 2nd/Northeast Division...Home: 13-7-1 (27 pts.)...Road: 15-10-3 (33 pts.)

Leading Scorers: Austin Madaisky (12-21-33, +5 in 49 GP)...Luke Adam (12-20-32, -15 in 47 GP)...Kerby Rychel (12-17-29, +7 in 44 GP)

Leading Goaltenders: Scott Munroe (3-6-0, 2.90 GAA, .900 SV%, 10 GP) Oscar Dansk (7-4-3, 3.33 GAA, .889 SV%, 16 GP)

Last week's results: 2-2-0...Feb. 3 - Springfield 0, at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 4...Feb. 6 - at Springfield 4, Albany 1...Feb. 7 - Springfield 2 at Syracuse 1...Feb. 8 - Springfield 2 at Providence 4

This Week's Opponents

Manchester Monarchs- Record: 29-11-6 (64 pts.) - 1st/ Atlantic Division...Home: 18-5-0 (36 pts.) Road: 11-6-6 (28 pts.)

Head Coach: Mike Stothers Players to Watch: F-Jordan Weal, F-Brian O'Neill, D- Colin Miller

This Season: fourth of four meetings...Nov. 8 - Springfield 1 at Manchester 2...Nov. 29 at Springfield 4, Manchester 1...Jan. 4 - at Springfield 3, Manchester 2

Providence Bruins- Record: 24-19-6 (54 pts.) - 4th/Atlantic Division...Home: 17-8-0 (34 pts.) Road: 7-11-6 (20 pts.)

Head Coach: Bruce Cassidy Players to Watch: F-Alexander Khokhlachev, F-Justin Florek, G- Jeremy Smith

This Season: eighth of ten meetings...Mar. 7 at Providence...Mar. 14 at Springfield

Lehigh Valley Phantoms- Record: 22-20-5 (49 pts.) - 3rd/ East Division...Home: 12-7-3 (27 pts.) Road: 10-13-2 (22 pts.)

Head Coach: Terry Murray Players to Watch: F-Nick Cousins, D-Brandon Manning, F-Andrew Gordon

This Season: second of two meetings...Nov. 26 - Springfield 3 at Lehigh Valley 2

News and Notes:

- The Falcons ended their season-long seven-game winless streak with a 4-1 win on Friday.

- Ryan Craig snapped a 15-game goalless drought on Saturday.

- Springfield's 15 wins on the road is tied for second most in the AHL.

- Kerby Rychel collected his eighth multi-point effort of the season with two assists on Friday.

- Austin Madaisky, Luke Adam, Ryan Craig and Kerby Rychel are in a four-way tie for team lead with 12 goals.

- Oscar Dansk has gone 3-1-1 since January has begun.

- Springfield is tied for sixth in the AHL with five overtime wins.

- Austin Madaisky leads the team with 121 shots.

Upcoming Promotions

Saturday, Feb. 14 vs. Providence Bruins: Falcons Winter Hats: The first 1,000 fans through the door receive a free Falcons winter hat.

Community Brief

- Special Olympics - Forwards Mike Hoeffel and Trent Vogelhuber along with Screech are skating with participants in the Special Olympics at the MassMutual Center on Monday, Feb. 9 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

- Teamwork - Springfield Falcons players are visiting Selser Memorial School in Chicopee on Tuesday, Feb. 10 to participate in the Falcons' Teamwork program presented by TD Bank. The Teamwork program focuses on developing leadership and building character, while discussing ways to help stop bullying.

- Cooking Contest - Forwards Corey Cowick, Michael Chaput and Sean Collins are participating in a cooking contest in the Centerplate kitchen at the MassMutual Center on Tuesday, Feb. 10 starting at 2 p.m. The players will be challenged to cook a meal that will be featured at an upcoming Falcons game. Judges will choose a winner based on quality and taste.

- Youth Hockey Practice - Springfield Falcons players are skating with Ludlow Youth Hockey at Smead Arena at Blunt Park on Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 7 - 7:50 p.m.

- Teamwork - Springfield Falcons players are visiting Bowie School in Chicopee on Wednesday, Feb. 11 to participate in the Falcons' Teamwork program presented by TD Bank. The Teamwork program focuses on developing leadership and building character, while discussing ways to help stop bullying.

- Baystate Health Event - Springfield Falcons players along with Screech are attending the Baystate Health Event at Baystate Health Education Center in Holyoke on Wednesday, Feb. 11 from 6 - 7:30 p.m.

- Youth Hockey Practice - Springfield Falcons players are skating with Ludlow Youth Hockey at Smead Arena at Blunt Park on Wednesday, Feb. 11 from 6:30 - 7:30 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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