Springfield Falcons Weekly
March 30, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release
This Week's Games
Wednesday, April 1 at Bridgeport Sound Tigers, Webster Bank Arena, 11:00 a.m.
Friday, April 3 vs. ALBANY DEVILS, MASSMUTUAL CENTER, 7:00 P.M.
Saturday, April 4 vs. PORTLAND PIRATES, MASSMUTUAL CENTER, 7:00 P.M.
Falcons at a Glance
Record: 34-27-8 (76 pts.) - 3rd/Northeast Division...Home: 17-10-4 (38 pts.)...Road: 16-13-3 (35 pts.)
Leading Scorers: T.J. Tynan (10-31-41, -11 in 68 GP)...Luke Adam (15-25-40, -20 in 66 GP)...Austin Madaisky (12-23-35, +4 in 53 GP)
Leading Goaltenders: Anton Forsberg (20-8-1), 2.01 GAA, .927 SV%, 30 GP)... Scott Munroe (7-10-2) 2.59 GAA, .909 SV%
Last week's results: 0-2-1...March 27 - Worcester 6, at SPR 3...March 28 - Hartford 3, at SPR 2 (OT)...March 29 - Worcester 4, at SPR 1
This Week's Opponents
Bridgeport Sound Tigers- Record: 25-35-7 (57 pts.) - 5th/ Northeast Division...Home: 13-17-2 (28 pts.) Road: 12-18-5 (29 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...March 20 - Bridgeport 3, at SPR 1
Albany Devils- Record: 31-25-11 (53 pts.) - 4th/Northeast Division...Home: 17-11-6 (40 pts.) Road: 14-14-5 (33 pts.)
Head Coach: Rick Kowalsky Players to Watch: F-Joe Whitney, F-Paul Thompson, F-Mike Sislo
This Season: eighth 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...March 15 - SPR 1, at Albany 0 (SO)
Portland Pirates- Record: 37-24-6 (80 pts.) - 4th/Atlantic Division...Home: 21-8-4 (46 pts.) Road: 16-16-2 (34 pts.)
Head Coach: Ray Edwards Players to Watch: F- Alexandre Bolduc, F-Jordan Martinook, G-Mike McKenna
This Season: fourth of four meetings...Jan. 2 - at Portland 5, SPR 3...Feb. 21 - Portland 3, at SPR 2...March 1 - at Portland 2, SPR 1
News and Notes:
- Ryan Craig scored his 91st goal as a Falcon on Friday, giving him the most in team history. He notched his 92nd Saturday night.
- T.J. Tynan is on a three-game point streak with one goal and two assists.
- The Falcons ended the month of March going winless in regulation.
- Seth Ambroz made his professional debut on Sunday in Worcester.
- Sonny Milano registered an assist in his first professional game on Friday.
- The Falcons scored a power-play goal on Friday, ending a streak of 47 scoreless attempts.
- Steve Weinstein tallied an assist on Friday in his professional debut.
- Matthew Zay skated in his first professional game on Friday against Worcester.
- The Falcons scored more than one regulation goal on Friday for the first time in nine games.
Upcoming Promotions
Friday, April 3 vs. Worcester Sharks: Fan Appreciation Night: All fans in attendance will have the chance to enter to win Falcons prize packs, including player-signed sticks and pucks, given out throughout the game. One lucky fan, 18 years or older, will have the opportunity to shoot from center ice for a chance to win $25,000 cash.
Saturday, April 4 vs. Portland Pirates: Fan Appreciation Night: For a second night, all fans in attendance will have the chance to enter to win Falcons prize packs, given out throughout the game. New England Patriots mascot Pat the Patriot will be at the game for photos and autographs. Additionally, any fan who has put down a $50 deposit for a 2015-16 ticket package by April 3 will be entered to win a player-worn warm-up jersey presented to the winner on ice immediately following the game. The first 2,500 people through the door will also receive a Falcons foam puck.
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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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