Springfield Falcons Weekly
February 16, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release
This Week's Games
Friday, Feb. 20 vs. HARTFORD WOLF PACK, MASSMUTUAL CENTER, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 21 vs. PORTLAND PIRATES, MASSMUTUAL CENTER, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 22 vs. ALBANY DEVILS, MASSMUTUAL CENTER, 3:00 p.m.
Falcons at a Glance
Record: 29-18-5 (63 pts.) - T-2nd/Northeast Division...Home: 14-7-2 (30 pts.)...Road: 15-11-3 (33 pts.)
Leading Scorers: Luke Adam (13-21-34, -14 in 50 GP)... Austin Madaisky (12-21-33, +5 in 50 GP)...Kerby Rychel (12-19-31, +8 in 47 GP)
Leading Goaltenders: Scott Munroe (4-6-0), 2.69 GAA, .901 SV%, 11 GP) Oscar Dansk (7-5-4), 3.48 GAA, .901 SV%, 18 GP)
Last week's results: 1-1-1...Feb. 13 - Springfield 2, at Manchester 4...Feb. 14 - at Springfield 2, Providence 1 (OT)...Feb. 15 - at Springfield 4, Lehigh Valley 5 (OT)
This Week's Opponents
Hartford Wolf Pack- Record: 28-15-7 (63 pts.) - T-2nd/Northeast Division...Home: 17-6-5 (39 pts.) Road: 11-9-2 (24 pts.)
Head Coach: Ken Gernander Players to Watch: F-Chris Bourque, F-Oscar Lindberg, F-Danny Kristo
This Season: sixth of ten meetings...Mar. 13 at Springfield...Mar. 21 at Springfield...Mar. 29 at Springfield...Apr. 10 at Hartford
Portland Pirates- Record: 26-21-3 (55 pts.) - 4th/Atlantic Division...Home: 14-6-1 (29 pts.) Road: 12-15-2 (26 pts.)
Head Coach: Ray Edwards Players to Watch: F- Brendan Shinnimin, D-Dylan Reese, F- Henrik Samuelsson
This Season: second of four meetings...Mar. 1 at Portland, Apr. 4 at Springfield
Albany Devils- Record: 22-20-9 (53 pts.) - 4th/Northeast Division...Home: 13-9-5 (31 pts.) Road: 9-11-4 (22 pts.)
Head Coach: Rick Kowalsky Players to Watch: F-Joe Whitney, F-Paul Thompson, F-Mike Sislo
This Season: sixth of eight meetings...Mar. 15 at Albany...Apr. 3 at Springfield
News and Notes:
- Luke Adam is the first player besides Austin Madaisky to lead the team in points (34) since November 7.
- Dana Tyrell played in his 350th professional game on Sunday.
- Domenic Monardo ended an 11-game pointless streak with a goal on Friday.
- The Falcons allowed only 15 shots on Saturday, which was a season low.
- Thomas Larkin stopped a 15-game pointless streak with a goal on Saturday.
- Jaime Sifers halted a 15-game pointless streak with two points (1g, 1a) on Sunday.
- Scott Munroe halted a three-game losing streak with a win on Saturday.
- Springfield is tied for sixth in the AHL with five overtime wins.
- Dana Tyrell scored the game-winning goal on Saturday to end his 15-game goalless drought.
Upcoming Promotions
Saturday, Feb. 21 vs. Portland Pirates: Pink in the Rink presented by Noble Hospital: The first 1,000 fans through the door receive a free pair of thunder sticks. The specialty jerseys will be auctioned off after the game with the proceeds donated to the Noble Hospital.
Sunday, Feb. 22 vs. Albany Devils: Friendly's Sundae Post-Game Skate: The Falcons are holding a free post-game skate immediately following the game. All participants will receive a Friendly's coupon.
Community Brief
- Interactive Hockey Event - The Springfield falcons are holding an interactive hockey event for kids in the Tower Square Meeting Room on Tuesday, Feb. 17 from 2 - 3:30 p.m. Players and Screech will be in attendance for photos and autographs.
- Teamwork - Springfield Falcons Goaltending Coach Manny Legace along with players are visiting the YMCA is Springfield on Wednesday, Feb. 18 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.
- South Hadley Outdoor Skate - Screech will be at the South Hadley Outdoor Rink on Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 1 - 2 p.m.
- Safety Awareness - Screech is attending a safety awareness seminar at Bowe School in Chicopee on Thursday, Feb. 19 from 12 - 1 p.m.
- Stick to Reading - Springfield Falcons players are participating in Stick to Reading presented by Columbia Gas of Massachusetts. The players will read and visit with students at Side by Side Preschool in Springfield on Thursday, Feb. 19 from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. The program focuses on promoting the importance of reading throughout the Greater Springfield area.
- Kielbasa Fest - Screech is attending the Kielbasa Fest at Szot Park in Chicopee on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 1:30 - 2:30 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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