Sundogs Notes

Published on December 14, 2009 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Arizona Sundogs News Release


The Arizona Sundogs (8-12-3) concluded their season-long six-game road trip with a 2-0-1 record, picking five of a possible six points, and winning two straight for the first time this season with a 2-1 victory over the Amarillo Gorillas Saturday night and a 4-2 victory over the Tulsa Oilers (4-2) Sunday afternoon. Arizona fell in overtime, 3-2, to the defending CHL Ray Miron President's Cup Champion Texas Brahmas Friday.

Arizona is unbeaten in its last four games (3-0-1) having collected seven of a possible eight points dating back to a 3-1 win over the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees on December 5.

Sundogs Storylines:

- The Sundogs won back-to-back games for the first time this season with wins against the Amarillo Gorillas and Tulsa Oilers on Saturday and Sunday.

- Arizona is unbeaten in four straight (3-0-1) dating back to a 3-1 win over the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees on December 5, earning seven of a possible eight points in that span.

- The Sundogs remain unbeaten when leading after the first and second periods. When leading after one, the 'Dogs are 6-0-0 and when leading after two, they're 7-0-1. In addition, the team is 6-2-1 when scoring the game's first goal, something they have done in each of their last six wins.

- Defenseman Jon Landry leads the team in special teams scoring with 10 points - all assists. The fourth-year pro ranks fourth overall and leads all team defensemen in scoring with 18 points (4g/14a). Landry has 17 points in his last 16 games after tallying just one goal in his first five games to start the year. The 6-foot-3, 220-pound blue-liner ranks tied-for-fourth in the CHL in scoring among defensemen.

- Konrad Reeder is riding a four-game point streak (1g/4a) and has reclaimed the team's scoring lead with 21 points (8g/13a). His eight goals and 13 assists both rank second on the team.

- The Sundogs have tallied a power-play goal in five straight games. The power-play has improved and is 13th-best in the league at 12.03%.

- Arizona's penalty kill is the best it's ever been in three-plus seasons, ranking eighth-best at 83.44%.

- The Sundogs are one of seven teams in the CHL with a winning record on the road at 6-5-2, one game above.500 and are the only team below.500 overall with a winning record away from home.

- Veteran defenseman and player/assistant coach Chris Bartolone skated in his 1,000th pro game in a 4-2 win over the Tulsa Oilers Sunday afternoon.

- Arizona leads the CHL in minor penalties with 204 through 23 games.

- The Sundogs rank second in the CHL in average shots per game at 35.04. Odessa leads the league in average shots per game at 35.38.

Upcoming Games:

- Wednesday, Dec. 16 (7:05pm) vs. Odessa Jackalopes

- Tickets start at just $14 and are available by phone at 1-866-4-GET-TIX (!-866-443-8849)

- Online at www.gettix.net

- In person at the Tim's Toyota Center Box Office

- Friday, Dec. 18 (7:05pm) vs. Texas Brahmas

- Tickets start at just $14 and are available by phone at 1-866-4-GET-TIX (!-866-443-8849)

- Online at www.gettix.net

- In person at the Tim's Toyota Center Box Office

- Saturday, Dec. 19 (7:05pm) vs. Texas Brahmas

- Tickets start at just $14 and are available by phone at 1-866-4-GET-TIX (!-866-443-8849)

- Online at www.gettix.net

- In person at the Tim's Toyota Center Box Office

Upcoming Photo Opportunities/Events:

- Tuesday, Dec. 15 - Arizona Sundogs and McWhite's North American Van Lines 'Toys for Kids'

- The Arizona Sundogs and McWhite's North American Van Lines will surprise 40 underprivileged boys and girls with a behind-the-scenes tour of Tim's Toyota Center and the Sundogs locker room and toys and Sundogs tickets.

- 4:00-6:00pm at Tim's Toyota Center

- Contact Shane Ferraro for more information

- Wednesday, Dec. 16 - Team to recognize Chris Bartolone's accomplishment of 1,000 games pro

- The Sundogs will honor veteran defenseman and player/assistant coach Chris Bartolone and his 1,000 games pro in a pre-game ceremony on Wednesday prior to their game against the Odessa Jackalopes

- Wednesday, Dec. 16 - Toys for Tots

- For the fourth straight year the Arizona Sundogs will be collecting new, unwrapped toys in support of Toys for Tots. Collection boxes set up on the concourse near the two main entrances of Tim's Toyota Center.

- Friday, Dec. 18 - Toys for Tots and The Salvation Army

- For the fourth straight year the Arizona Sundogs will be collecting new, unwrapped toys in support of Toys for Tots. Collection boxes set up on the concourse near the two main entrances of Tim's Toyota Center.

- For the second straight year The Salvation Army and the Arizona Sundogs will be 'Doing the Most Good' by collecting donations outside the two main entrances of Tim's Toyota Center.

- Saturday, Dec. 19 - Toys for Tots, The Salvation Army and the Arizona Sundogs first-ever 'Teddy Bear Toss'

- For the fourth straight year the Arizona Sundogs will be collecting new, unwrapped toys in support of Toys for Tots. Collection boxes set up on the concourse near the two main entrances of Tim's Toyota Center.

- For the second straight year The Salvation Army and the Arizona Sundogs will be 'Doing the Most Good' by collecting donations outside the two main entrances of Tim's Toyota Center.

- The Sundogs will host their first-ever 'Teddy Bear Toss' Saturday night. Bring a new teddy bear or stuffed animal to the game and when the Sundogs score their first goal, throw the animal onto the ice. Donations will go to Toys for Tots and other non-profit agencies throughout Northern Arizona.

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