Springfield Falcons Weekly

Published on March 2, 2015 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release


This Week's Games

Saturday, March 7 vs. Providence Bruins, Dunkin' Donuts Center, 7:05 p.m.

Sunday, March 8 vs. WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON PENGUINS, MASSMUTUAL CENTER, 3:00 p.m.

Falcons at a Glance

Record: 32-20-6 (70 pts.) - 2nd/Northeast Division...Home: 17-8-3 (37 pts.)...Road: 15-12-3 (33 pts.)

Leading Scorers: Luke Adam (13-25-38, -12 in 56 GP)...Austin Madaisky (12-23-35, +4 in 53 GP)...T.J. Tynan (7-27-34, -13 in 57 GP)

Leading Goaltenders: Anton Forsberg (20-8-1), 2.01 GAA, .927 SV%, 30 GP) Oscar Dansk (7-5-5), 3.46 GAA, .883 SV%, 19 GP)

Last week's results: 2-1-0...Feb. 27 - at SPR 5, Bridgeport 3...Feb. 28 - at SPR 3, Bridgeport 0...March 1 - SPR 1, at Portland 2

This Week's Opponents

Providence Bruins- Record: 29-20-8 (66 pts.) - T-2nd/Atlantic Division...Home: 19-8-0 (38 pts.) Road: 10-12-8 (28 pts.)

Head Coach: Bruce Cassidy Players to Watch: F-Alexander Khokhlachev, F-Justin Florek, F-Seth Griffith

This Season: ninth of ten meetings...Nov. 1 - Providence 3, at SPR 1...Nov. 14 - SPR 4, at Providence 3...Nov. 22 - at SPR 5, Providence 2...Nov. 23 - SPR 5, at Providence 4...Jan. 9 - Springfield 2, at Providence 1...Jan. 23 - at SPR 1, Providence 2...Feb. 8 - at Providence 4, SPR 2...Feb. 14 - at SPR 2, Providence 1 (OT)...March 14 at Springfield

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins- Record: 32-18-6 (70 pts.) - 2nd/ East Division...Home: 18-10-1 (37 pts.) Road: 14-8-5 (33 pts.)

Head Coach: John Hynes Players to Watch: F- Andrew Ebbett, F- Scott Wilson, G- Matt Murray

This Season: fourth of four meetings...Oct. 24 - at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 5, SPR 0...Jan. 30 - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 5 at SPR 0...Feb. 3 - at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 4, SPR 0

News and Notes:

- The Falcons have killed off the last 12 of 13 penalties.

- Mike Hoeffel has scored a goal in three straight games for the first time in his career.

- Beginning Sunday, the Falcons will play eight of the upcoming nine games on home ice.

- Anton Forsberg snapped a four-game winless streak with a win on Friday.

- The Falcons have outscored opponents 88-74 on home ice.

- T.J. Tynan is fifth in the rookie scoring race with 34 points (7g, 27a).

- Sean Collins leads the Falcons with 14 goals.

- The Falcons are on a three-game road losing streak.

- Anton Forsberg registered his third shutout of the season in a 22-save performance on Saturday.

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, Mar. 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

- Stick to Reading - Falcons forward Corey Cowick and defenseman Denny Urban are participating in Stick to Reading presented by Columbia Gas of Massachusetts. The players will read and visit with students at John R. Fausey School in West Springfield on Monday, March 2. The program focuses on promoting the importance of reading throughout the Greater Springfield area.

- Youth Hockey Practice - Falcons forward Josh Anderson is skating with Holy Name Youth Hockey at the Olympia Ice Center in West Springfield on Monday, March 2 from 6 - 7 p.m.

- Stick to Reading - Falcons forwards T.J. Tynan and Kerby Rychel are participating in Stick to Reading presented by Columbia Gas of Massachusetts. The players will read and visit with students at Selser Memorial School in Chicopee on Tuesday, March 3. The program focuses on promoting the importance of reading throughout the Greater Springfield area.

- 94.7 WMAS Radiothon for Baystate Children's Hospital - Falcons players will be working the call center at Baystate Health Center to help collect donations for the Radiothon on Thursday, March 5 from 1 - 2 p.m.

- Youth Hockey Practice - Falcons forward Mike Hoeffel and defensemen Brett Ponich and Thomas Larkin are skating with Wilbraham Twin Meadows Youth Hockey at Olympia Ice Center in West Springfield on Thursday, March 5 from 5:50 - 6:50 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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