Sundogs Notes

Published on December 28, 2009 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Arizona Sundogs News Release


The Arizona Sundogs (9-16-3) dropped a pair of one-goal games to the league-leading Odessa Jackalopes last week, falling 6-5 on Saturday and 4-3 on Sunday. Arizona held a 3-2 lead after the first period of Saturday's loss and an early 1-0 lead in Sunday's contest. A bright note in the losses, Arizona held the league's top power play to just two goals on 18 man-advantage chances in the two games including a 0-for-11 mark on Sunday. The Sundogs' penalty kill ranks sixth-best in the CHL at 84.21%.

Despite the two losses, Arizona sits just four points back of sixth-place Amarillo - a team they play Tuesday - with two games in hand and three points back of seventh-place Corpus Christi.

Sundogs Storylines:

- The Sundogs held Odessa's league's best power-play to a 2-for-18 mark (11.1%) in two games last week including a 0-for-11 mark Sunday afternoon. The Sundogs' penalty kill ranks sixth-best in the CHL at 84.21%.

- Arizona has been shorthanded more than any other team in the CHL, having played at least a man down 190 times. Texas ranks seconds having played shorthanded 187 times. On the flip side, Arizona has had the most power-play chances in the league at 192. Odessa has the second-most man-advantage opportunities in the league at 187.

- Veteran defenseman Chris Bartolone is currently riding a four-game point streak, tallying six assists in that span. The player/assistant coach is tied for the team lead in special teams scoring (10 points) with fellow d-man Jon Landry. The Clinton Township, Michigan, native ranks tied-for-ninth in the CHL among defensemen with 19 points (4g/15a).

- Konrad Reeder netted his second hat trick of the season in Saturday's 6-5 loss and now leads the team in scoring (27 points) and goals (13) in 28 games. His plus-5 rating is also a team best and his 14 assists ranks second on the team.

- Kevin Gardner is riding a two-game point streak with a pair of assists in Saturday's loss and a goal in Sunday's game. The Edmonton, Alberta, native ranks second on the team in scoring with 26 points (11g/15a).

- Torren Delforte owns a two-game goal scoring streak with a goal in each game last week.

Upcoming Games:

- Tuesday, Dec. 29 (7:05pm) vs. Amarillo Gorillas

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

- Online at www.gettix.net

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

- Thursday, Dec. 31 (7:35pm) vs. Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees

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

- Online at www.gettix.net

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

- Saturday, Jan. 2 (7:05pm) vs. Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees

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

- Online at www.gettix.net

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

Upcoming Events:

- Thursday, Dec. 31 - Post-game 'Skate with the Team'

- Sundogs fans, don't miss your chance to ring in the new year with the Arizona Sundogs as they host the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees at 7:35pm on New Year's Eve. The team will host its first 'Skate with the Team' event after the game. Costs are $5 for season ticket holders and $7 for non-season ticket holders.

- To register, call the Sundogs offices at 928.772.5555 or visit the Sundogs information table on the concourse. Spaces are limited.

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