Springfield Falcons Weekly

Published on March 9, 2015 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release


This Week's Games

Friday, March 13 vs. HARTFORD WOLF PACK, MASSMUTUAL CENTER, 7:00 P.M.

Saturday, March 14 vs. PROVIDENCE BRUINS, MASSMUTUAL CENTER, 7:00 P.M.

Sunday, March 15 vs. Albany Devils, Times Union Center, 3:00 p.m.

Falcons at a Glance

Record: 32-22-6 (70 pts.) - 2nd/Northeast Division...Home: 17-9-3 (37 pts.)...Road: 15-13-3 (33 pts.)

Leading Scorers: Luke Adam (13-25-38, -13 in 58 GP)...Austin Madaisky (12-23-35, +4 in 53 GP)...T.J. Tynan (7-28-35, -11 in 59 GP)

Leading Goaltenders: Anton Forsberg (20-8-1), 2.01 GAA, .927 SV%, 30 GP) Oscar Dansk (7-6-5), 3.49 GAA, .881 SV%, 20 GP)

Last week's results: 0-2-0...March 7 - SPR 1, Providence 4...March 8 - at SPR 1, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 4

This Week's Opponents

Hartford Wolf Pack- Record: 30-21-8 (68 pts.) - 3rd/Northeast Division...Home: 17-8-6 (40 pts.) Road: 13-13-2 (28 pts.)

Head Coach: Ken Gernander Players to Watch: F-Chris Bourque, F-Oscar Lindberg, F-Carl Klingberg

This Season: seventh of ten meetings...Dec. 6 - SPR 1, at Hartford 0 (SO)...Dec. 26 - SPR 2, at Hartford 1 (SO)...Jan. 10 - Hartford 4, at SPR 3 (OT)...Jan. 23 - at Hartford 4, SPR 3...Jan. 31 - at Hartford 3, SPR 1...Feb. 20 - Hartford 3, at SPR 2 (OT)...March 21 at Springfield...March 29 at Springfield...April 10 at Hartford

Providence Bruins- Record: 32-20-8 (72 pts.) - 2nd/Atlantic Division...Home: 22-8-0 (44 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: tenth 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 7 - at Providence 4, SPR 2

Albany Devils- Record: 26-23-10 (62 pts.) - 4th/Northeast Division...Home: 14-9-5 (33 pts.) Road: 12-14-5 (29 pts.)

Head Coach: Rick Kowalsky Players to Watch: F-Joe Whitney, F-Paul Thompson, F-Mike Sislo

This Season: seventh of eight meetings...Oct. 29 - at Albany 4, SPR 2...Dec. 27 - at Albany 4, SPR 3 (OT)...Jan. 11 - at SPR 2, Albany 1...Jan. 14 - at Albany 2, SPR 1 (OT)...Feb. 6 - at SPR 4, Albany 1...Feb. 22 - at SPR 4, at Albany 2...April 3 at Springfield

News and Notes:

- The Falcons will play divisional games ten times in the next 14 contests.

- Mike Hoeffel tied a season-high record with a goal in three straight games.

- Springfield will play the next seven of eight games at home.

- Michael Chaput has scored five goals in the last seven games.

- The Falcons have lost four straight on the road, tying a season-high record.

- Anton Forsberg is ranked third in the AHL with a 2.10 goals-against average.

- Sean Collins is ranked ninth in the AHL with three insurance goals

- Springfield had a three-game home win streak snapped in Sunday's 4-1 loss.

- Brett Ponich leads the Falcons with 105 penalty minutes.

Upcoming Promotions

Saturday, March 14 vs. Providence Bruins: St. Patrick's Day at the Nest: Fans are encouraged to dress in their St. Patrick's Day green attire. Traditional hot corned beef sandwiches and Guinness cans will be available for purchase on the concourse. Additionally, Irish music will be played, gold coin chocolates will be given away and there will be a special leprechaun appearance. Green Falcons mystery pucks will also be sold on the concourse for $10, with all proceeds benefitting Baystate Children's Hospital.

Saturday, March 14 vs. Providence Bruins: Gary Rome Weekend Getaway Giveaway: During the first intermission Gary Rome t-shirt toss, one shirt will contain a voucher for a three day/two night stay at the Plymouth Sands Hotel in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Community Brief

- Play it Forward - Springfield Falcons players are participating in Play it Forward, an initiative that promotes a healthy lifestyle through exercise and nutrition, at Dryden School in Springfield on Tuesday, March 10.

- Teamwork - Springfield Falcons players are visiting Kennedy Middle School in Springfield on Wednesday, March 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.

- Youth Hockey Practice - Springfield Falcons players will be skating with Ludlow Youth Hockey at Smead Arena on Thursday, March 12 from 5:30 - 6:20 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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