Springfield Falcons Weekly
April 6, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release
This Week's Games
Friday, April 3 at Hartford Wolf Pack, XL Center, 7:00 P.M.
Saturday, April 4 at Syracuse Crunch, War Memorial Arena, 7:00 P.M.?
Falcons at a Glance
Record: 36-27-9 (81 pts.) - 3rd/Northeast Division...Home: 19-13-6 (44 pts.)...Road: 17-14-3 (37 pts.)
Leading Scorers: T.J. Tynan (11-33-44, -9 in 71 GP)...Luke Adam (15-26-41, -21 in 69 GP)...Ryan Craig (17-20-37, +3 in 65 GP)
Leading Goaltenders: Anton Forsberg (20-8-1), 2.01 GAA, .927 SV%, 30 GP)... Scott Munroe (9-10-3) 2.37 GAA, .916 SV%
Last week's results: 2-0-1...April 1 - SPR 2, at Bridgeport 1...April 3 - Albany 1, at SPR 0 (SO)...April 4 - at SPR 5, Portland 2
This Week's Opponents
Hartford Wolf Pack- Record: 38-23-9 (85 pts.) - 2nd/Northeast Division...Home: 21-8-6 (48 pts.) Road: 17-15-3 (37 pts.)
Head Coach: Ken Gernander Players to Watch: F-Chris Bourque, F-Oscar Lindberg, F-Carl Klingberg
This Season: tenth 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 21 - at SPR 2, Hartford 1 (SO)...March 28 - Hartford 3, at SPR 2 (OT)
Syracuse Crunch- Record: 40-21-9 (89 pts.) - 1st/ Northeast Division...Home: 21-8-5 (47 pts.) Road: 19-13-4 (42 pts.)
Head Coach: Rob Zettler Players to Watch: F-Yanni Gourde, F-Jonathan Marchessault, F-Tanner Richard
This Season: eighth 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)...March 22 - Syracuse 4, at SPR 1
News and Notes:
- In the past nine games, Scott Munroe has a record of 4-2-3 with a .933 save percentage, 1.80 goals against average and two shutouts.
- On Wednesday, the Falcons won their first game in regulation since February 28.
- Scott Munroe recorded his second shutout of the season on Friday.
- Ryan Craig scored the game-winning goal and added three assists in Saturday night's 5-2 win.
- The Falcons concluded their home schedule this weekend; finishing 19-13-6 at the MassMutual Center.
- Rick Pinkston made his professional debut on Wednesday in Bridgeport.
- Derek Docken scored his first professional goal on Saturday night against Portland.
- The Falcons have collected points in the last four of five games played.
- Josh Anderson returned to the ice on Friday night after missing 20 games. He registered a goal and an assist
- Lukas Sedlak returned on Saturday after being sidelined for 24 games. He recorded an assist.
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Ticket Information
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