Springfield Falcons Weekly

Published on March 16, 2015 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release


This Week's Games

Friday, March 20 vs. BRIDGEPORT SOUND TIGERS, MASSMUTUAL CENTER, 7:00 P.M.

Saturday, March 21 vs. HARTFORD WOLF PACK, MASSMUTUAL CENTER, 7:00 P.M.

Sunday, March 22 vs. SYRACUSE CRUNCH, MASSMUTUAL CENTER, 5:00 P.M.

Falcons at a Glance

Record: 33-23-7 (73 pts.) - 3rd/Northeast Division...Home: 17-10-4 (38 pts.)...Road: 16-13-3 (35 pts.)

Leading Scorers: Luke Adam (13-25-38, -16 in 60 GP)... T.J. Tynan (8-28-36, -12 in 60 GP)...Austin Madaisky (12-23-35, +4 in 53 GP)

Goaltenders: Anton Forsberg (20-8-1), 2.01 GAA, .927 SV%, 30 GP)...Oscar Dansk (7-7-5), 3.57 GAA, .880 SV%, 21 GP)...Scott Munroe (6-8-1) 2.51 GAA, .915 SV%

Last week's results: 1-1-1...March 13 - Hartford 2, at SPR 1 (OT)...March 14 - Providence 5, at SPR 0...March 15 - SPR 1, at Albany 0 (SO)

This Week's Opponents

Bridgeport Sound Tigers- Record: 22-32-7 (51 pts.) - 5th/ Northeast Division...Home: 12-15-2 (26 pts.) Road: 10-17-5 (25 pts.)

Head Coach: Brent Thompson Players to Watch: F-Alan Quine, F-Dustin Jeffrey...F-Kael Mouillierat

This Season: seventh of eight meetings...Oct. 19 - at Bridgeport 4, SPR 3 (OT)...Nov. 2 - SPR 4, at Bridgeport 3...Nov. 16 - SPR 5, at Bridgeport 3...Nov. 21 - at SPR 5, Bridgeport 2...Feb. 27 - at SPR 5, Bridgeport 3...Feb. 28 - at SPR 3, Bridgeport 0...April 1 at Bridgeport

Hartford Wolf Pack- Record: 30-21-8 (68 pts.) - 2nd/Northeast Division...Home: 17-8-6 (40 pts.) Road: 16-13-2 (34 pts.)

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

This Season: eighth 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 13 - Hartford 2, at SPR 1 (OT)...March 29 at SPR...April 10 at Hartford

Syracuse Crunch- Record: 36-17-8 (80 pts.) - 1st/ Northeast Division...Home: 19-6-4 (42 pts.) Road: 17-11-4 (38 pts.)

Head Coach: Rob Zettler Players to Watch: F-Yanni Gourde, F-Jonathan Marchessault, F-Tanner Richard

This Season: seventh of eight meetings...Oct. 11 - SPR 3, at Syracuse 1...Oct. 17 - at Syracuse 3, SPR 2...Oct. 26 - at SPR 5, Syracuse 1...Dec. 10 - Syracuse 2, at SPR 0...Dec. 28 - at SPR 3, Syracuse 2 (OT)...Feb. 7 - SPR 2, at Syracuse 1 (OT)...April 11 at Syracuse

News and Notes:

- The Falcons snapped a four-game road losing streak with a 1-0 win on Sunday.

- Scott Munroe registered his first shutout of the season with a 35-save performance on Sunday.

- Springfield is 15-5-6 against Northeast Division teams.

- Both of T.J. Tynan's shootout goals this season are game-winning goals.

- The Falcons ended a five-game winless streak on Sunday.

- Luke Adam leads the Falcons with 135 shots on goal.

- Sean Collins has scored in two shootout attempts and two penalty shot attempts this year.

- Springfield goaltenders have not allowed a shootout goal this season, making 11 saves.

- Michael Chaput is one goal away from becoming the ninth Falcons player to achieve 10 or more goals this season.

- The Falcons are 21-5-4 when scoring first.

Upcoming Promotions

Saturday, March 21 vs. Hartford Wolf Pack: Big Y Box Office Discount: Fans who present their Big Y Savings Club Card at the MassMutual Center Box Office from now until 5 p.m. on game day will receive $5 off an adult ticket.

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 Bowie School in Chicopee on Tuesday, March 17.

- Stick to Reading - 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 kids at Chicopee Library on Wednesday, March 18 at 6 p.m. The program focuses on promoting the importance of reading throughout the Greater Springfield area.

- Teamwork - Springfield Falcons players are visiting Van Sickle Middle School in Springfield on Thursday, March 19 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.

- March for Meals - Screech will be participating in March for Meals with Meals on Wheels on Thursday, March 19. He serve meals at a senior dining center at Baystate Place starting at 11:30 a.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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