Sundogs Weekly Update
February 27, 2012 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Arizona Sundogs News Release
PRESCOTT VALLEY, AZ - The Arizona Sundogs are home for the first time in a month with four games this week against two Turner Conference opponents.
Last week's record: 0-1-2
Season overall: 16-28-9, 39 pts - 7th, Berry Conference
-- LAST WEEK'S GAMES -
Wednesday at Evansville, 5-2 Loss
The IceMen were a perfect 3-for-3 on the power play to top the Sundogs on a Wednesday morning contest. Todd Robinson and Matt Gens each scored a goal and two assists for Evansville while Adam Smyth and Luke Erickson scored for Arizona.
Friday at Fort Wayne, 5-4 (SO) Overtime Loss
Trailing 4-2 in the third, JP Chabot and Nathan O'Nabigon each scored for Arizona to force overtime and ultimately a five-round shootout. Frankie DeAngelis scored the only goal of the shootout and was credited with the game-winner for a hat trick on the night.
Saturday at Dayton, 3-2 (SO) Overtime Loss
Tyler Butler and JP Chabot each scored for Arizona while Jonathan Ornelas and Nick Fanto scored for Dayton in regulation. It took an eight-round shootout before Ornelas struck again for the shootout and game-winner to seal the Gems victory.
-- THIS WEEK'S GAMES --
Tuesday vs. Rapid City Rush, 7:05 PM MST
Tim's Toyota Center - Prescott Valley, AZ
Broadcast info: KDDL 94.3 FM, CHL-TV ( http://chltv.neulion.com)
Wednesday vs. Rapid City Rush, 7:05 PM MST
Tim's Toyota Center - Prescott Valley, AZ
Broadcast info: KDDL 94.3 FM, CHL-TV ( http://chltv.neulion.com)
Friday vs. Dayton Gems, 7:05 PM MST
Tim's Toyota Center - Prescott Valley, AZ
Broadcast info: KDDL 94.3 FM, CHL-TV ( http://chltv.neulion.com)
Saturday vs. Dayton Gems, 7:05 PM MST
Tim's Toyota Center - Prescott Valley, AZ
Broadcast info: KDDL 94.3 FM, CHL-TV ( http://chltv.neulion.com)
-- NOTES FOR THE WEEK --
Tyler Butler is sitting on 99 goals in his pro career. Tuesday's game marks the debut of Sundogs head coach David Lohrei. This weekend's games against Dayton close out the season series between the two clubs. Kyle Hood is two games away from tying and three from passing Chris Bartolone for the most games played in franchise history.
The Arizona Sundogs are the Central Hockey League affiliate of the NHL's Phoenix Coyotes. Their sixth season is brought to you by Cliff Castle Casino-Hotel and the team will also host the 2012 CHL All-Star Game in January. Season tickets, mini-plan, and single-game ticket information is now available by calling (928) 759-6600 or visiting arizonasundogs.com.
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