Springfield Falcons Weekly
February 23, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release
This Week's Games
Friday, Feb. 27 vs. BRIDGEPORT SOUND TIGERS, MASSMUTUAL CENTER, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 28 vs. BRIDGEPORT SOUND TIGERS, MASSMUTUAL CENTER, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 1 at Portland Pirates, Cross Insurance Arena, 3:00 p.m.
Falcons at a Glance
Record: 30-19-6 (66 pts.) - 3rd/Northeast Division...Home: 15-8-3 (33 pts.)...Road: 15-11-3 (33 pts.)
Leading Scorers: Luke Adam (13-23-36, -14 in 53 GP)...Austin Madaisky (12-23-35, +4 in 53 GP)... Kerby Rychel (12-20-32, +7 in 50 GP)
Leading Goaltenders: Scott Munroe (5-7-0), 2.67 GAA, .906 SV%, 13 GP) Oscar Dansk (7-5-5), 3.46 GAA, .883 SV%, 19 GP)
Last week's results: 1-1-1...Feb. 20 - at Springfield 2, Hartford 3 (OT)...Feb. 21 - at Springfield 2, Portland 3...Feb. 22 - at Springfield 4, Albany 2
This Week's Opponents
Bridgeport Sound Tigers- Record: 21-26-6 (48 pts.) - 5th/ Northeast Division...Home: 12-11-2 (26 pts.) Road: 9-15-4 (22 pts.)
Head Coach: Brent Thompson Players to Watch: F-Alan Quine, F-Harry Zolnierczyk...F C.J. Stretch
This Season: fourth and fifth of eight meetings...Oct. 19 - Springfield 3, at Bridgeport 4 (OT)...Nov. 2 - Springfield 4, at Bridgeport 3...Nov. 16 - Springfield 5, at Bridgeport 3...Nov. 21 - at Springfield 5, Bridgeport 2...March 20 at Springfield...April 1 at Bridgeport
Portland Pirates- Record: 28-22-3 (59 pts.) - 4th/ Atlantic Division...Home: 15-7-1 (31 pts.) Road: 13-15-2 (28 pts.)
Head Coach: Ray Edwards Players to Watch: F- Alexandre Bolduc, F-Brendan Shinnimin, D-Dylan Reese
This Season: third of four meetings...Jan. 2 - Springfield 3, at Portland 5... Feb. 21 - at Springfield 2, Portland 3...April 4 at Springfield
News and Notes:
- The Falcons have eight players with ten or more goals.
- Michael Chaput played his 150th AHL game on Saturday night.
- Springfield is 15-0-1 when scoring four or more goals.
- Sean Collins registered his 100th AHL point on Sunday.
- Brian Gibbons tallied his second three-point game on Sunday.
- Thomas Larkin leads the Falcons with a +13 rating.
- The Falcons broke a three-game winless streak with a 4-2 win against Albany on Sunday.
- Ryan Craig leads the Falcons with six power-play goals.
Upcoming Promotions
Sunday, March 8 vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins: Team poster giveaway and post-game autograph signing: All fans will receive a team poster at the door. The Falcons will be available after the game on the concourse for an autograph session.
Sunday, March 8 vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins: Friendly's Sundae Post-Game Skate: Immediately following the game, all fans are welcome to participate in a free post-game skate! All participants will receive a Friendly's coupon.
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. 23 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
- Friends of the Homeless - Springfield Falcons players will join front office and Centerplate staff in serving meals at Friends of the Homeless on Wednesday, Feb. 25 from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
- Youth Hockey - Defenseman Will Weber is attending Westfield Youth Hockey practice at Amelia Park on Wednesday, Feb. 25 from 5 - 6 p.m.
- Celebrity Bartending - Trent Vogelhuber, Thomas Larkin, Corey Cowick and Denny Urban will be participating in a celebrity bartending event on Wednesday, Feb. 25 from 5 - 8 p.m. at Samuel's Sports Bar in support of Baystate Children's Hospital Change Heroes campaign for the 14th annual 94.7 WMAS Radiothon.
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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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