Sundogs Notes
Published on February 1, 2010 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
Arizona Sundogs News Release
The Arizona Sundogs (15-24-4) sit just eight points back of the Corpus Christi IceRays, the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees and the Southern Conference's fifth and final playoff spot after earning five of a possible six points in a three-game road trip against the Odessa Jackalopes and Amarillo Gorillas last week. Riding a two-game win streak, Arizona battles the Northern Conference-leading Rapid City Rush Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at Tim's Toyota Center in Prescott Valley.
Sundogs Storylines:
- The Arizona Sundogs climbed back to.500 on the road (10-10-3) this season with a pair of wins against the Odessa Jackalopes and Amarillo Gorillas. The Sundogs finished the month of January away from home with a 4-3-1 record, their first above.500 all season, and finished the month at 6-6-1 overall, their first month at.500.
- The Sundogs are unbeaten (14-0-1) when leading after two periods of play. When trailing after two periods, Arizona has yet to win a game (0-20-2).
- Recently-acquired forward Chad Hinz collected seven points (2g/5a) in Arizona's three games last week helping the club to a 2-0-1 record. Both his goals were game-winners, the first coming in the fifth round of a shootout in Saturday's 6-5 win over Odessa, and the other coming in a 3-2 win over Amarillo on Sunday. The veteran has eight points (3g/5a) in five games with the Sundogs. On the season, Hinz is averaging a point per game with 37 points (12g/25a) in as many contests.
- Arizona tallied a single-game season-best three power-play goals in Saturday's 6-5 shootout win over Odessa. The team's power-play (14.14%) is up to tenth-best in the CHL.
- Kyle Hood tallied his team-leading second shorthanded goal of the season in Saturday's 6-5 shootout win over Odessa. The 5-foot-11, 190-pound forward has registered career-highs in goals (10), assists (21) and points (31) this season.
- After a ten-game goal scoring drought, Linus Fagemo has picked up three goals in his last two games.
- Marc Belanger has been held scoreless just twice in nine games since being acquired by the Sundogs in a trade with the Wichita Thunder. The Nanaimo, British Columbia, native is averaging more than a point per game with Arizona, tallying four goals and seven assists in nine games.
- Veteran defenseman and player/assistant coach Chris Bartolone had his regular season consecutive games played streak snapped at 232 contests after going on the 14-day I.R. on January 23.
- After going winless in his first two starts with Arizona, goaltender Doug Groenestege is riding a two-game win streak and is unbeaten in his last three starts (2-0-1). On the year, Groenestege is 10-7-2 with two shutouts and a 3.50 goals against average and a.883 save percentage.
Upcoming Games:
- Wednesday, Feb. 3 (7:05pm) vs. Rapid City Rush
- 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
- Friday, Feb. 5 (7:05pm) vs. Rapid City Rush
- 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, Feb. 6 (7:05pm) vs. Rapid City Rush
- 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:
- Tuesday, Feb. 2 - Arizona Sundogs Coaches Show
- Recently-acquired forward Chad Hinz and goaltender Doug Groenestege will guest on the Arizona Sundogs Coaches Show along with Head Coach and General Manager Marco Pietroniro and broadcaster Jordan Duvall tomorrow from 5:00-7:00pm at Pony Espresso, the Official Coffee House and Sandwich Shop of the Arizona Sundogs. Listen live on KQNA 'News - Talk - Sports' 1130AM and online at www.kqna.com.
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