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Weekly: Bulldogs Hit Road for Three-In-Three this Weekend

March 10, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release


The Hamilton Bulldogs will head into three away games this weekend looking to end a three-game losing streak.

On Friday, March 14th, the Bulldogs will try to avenge this past weekend's 4-2 loss to the Wilkes-Barre / Scranton Penguins (AHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins) with a rematch at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania at 7:05 p.m. The game will be the second of two matchups between these teams in 2013-2014, as well as Hamilton's only visit to Wilkes-Barre this season.

On Saturday, March 15th, the Syracuse Crunch (AHL affiliate of the Tampa Bay Lightning) will host the 'Dogs at the War Memorial at Oncenter in Syracuse, New York at 7:00 p.m. The game will be Hamilton's second stop in Syracuse this season and the third of four contests between the teams in 2013-2014.

On Sunday, March 16th, Hamilton will take on the Toronto Marlies (AHL affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs) at Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto, Ontario at 3:00 p.m. in the 12th and final contest between the clubs this season.

THIS WEEK'S GAME SCHEDULE / BROADCASTS (All times Eastern)

Friday, March 14th at Wilkes-Barre / Scranton Penguins, Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, 7:05 p.m. - AM 900 CHML (6:30 pre-game)

Saturday, March 15th at Syracuse Crunch, War Memorial at Oncenter, 7:00 p.m. - AM 900 CHML (6:30 pre-game)

Sunday, March 16th at Toronto Marlies, Ricoh Coliseum, 3:00 p.m. - Sportsnet 360, TVA Sports, AM 900 CHML (2:30 pre-game)

BULLDOGS AT A GLANCE

Record: 25-28-1-4, 55 points ... Home: 12-17-1-3, 28 points ... Road: 13-11-0-1, 27 points ... Standings: 5th North Division, 15th Western Conference ... Last 10 games: 3-6-1-0 ... Longest winning streak: 6 (December 26th - January 10th) ... Longest losing streak: 6 (November 2nd - November 15th) ... Leading scorers: F Martin St. Pierre (54 GP 10-30-40), F Sven Andrighetto (46 GP 14-17-31), F Mike Blunden (51 GP 13-15-28) ... Goaltenders: Mike Condon (3 GP 1-1-0, 2.48 GAA, .909 Save %, 0 SO), Devan Dubnyk (2 GP 0-2-0, 3.03 GAA, .908 Save %, 0 SO), Robert Mayer (22 GP 7-13-2, 2.92 GAA, .904 Save %, 0 SO) ... Power play - Home: 17-for-146, 11.6 per cent, 30th AHL ... Road: 19-for-119, 16.0 per cent, 14th AHL ... Overall: 36-for-265, 13.6 per cent, 29th AHL ... Penalty killing - Home: 26-for-155, 83.2 per cent, 16th AHL ... Road: 26-for-131, 80.2 per cent, T-18th AHL ... Overall: 52-for-286, 81.8 per cent, 18th AHL ... Goals for per game: 2.40, T-28th AHL ... Goals against per game: 2.90, T-15th AHL

OPPONENTS AT A GLANCE

WILKES-BARRE / SCRANTON PENGUINS (Affiliation: Pittsburgh Penguins) - Head Coach: John Hynes ... Record: 32-20-3-5, 72 points ... Home: 16-11-1-2, 35 points ... Road: 16-9-2-3, 37 points ... Standings: T-1st East Division, T-5th Eastern Conference ... Leading scorer: F Tom Kostopoulos (57 GP 21-21-42) ... Leading goaltender: Jeff Deslauriers (39 GP 19-15-3, 2.60 GAA, .895 Save %, 1 SO) ... Power play: 42-for-298, 14.1 per cent, 27th AHL ... Penalty killing: 47-for-279, 83.2 per cent, T-10th AHL ... Goals for per game: 2.82, 18th AHL ... Goals against per game: 2.62, 6th AHL ... Last 10 games: 4-3-1-2 ... All-time series: 8-8-1-0-2 ... Last season: 0-0-0-0 ... This season: 0-1-0-0 ... First-round NHL picks: F Chuck Kobasew (Calgary, 2001) ... Ontario-born players: F Harry Zolnierczyk (Toronto), F Adam Payerl (Kitchener), F Tom Kostopoulos (Mississauga), F Denver Manderson (Fergus), D Reid McNeill (London), D Scott Harrington (Kingston), D Nick D'Agostino (Bolton)

SYRACUSE CRUNCH (Affiliation: Tampa Bay Lightning) - Head Coach: Rob Zettler ... Record: 23-26-4-5, 55 points ... Home: 11-10-2-3, 27 points ... Road: 12-16-2-2, 28 points ... Standings: 5th East Division, 13th Eastern Conference ... Leading scorer: F Jonathan Marchessault (59 GP 14-28-42) ... Leading goaltender: Cedrick Desjardins (27 GP 7-15-2, 2.72 GAA, .904 Save %, 2 SO) ... Power play: 42-for-264, 15.9 per cent, 21st AHL ... Penalty killing: 46-for-261, 82.4 per cent, 16th AHL ... Goals for per game: 2.60, 24th AHL ... Goals against per game: 3.02, 20th AHL ... Last 10 games: 5-4-1-0 ... All-time series: 51-42-11-4-2 ... Last season: 1-3-0-0 ... This season: 2-0-0-0 ... First-round NHL picks: F Brett Connolly (Tampa Bay, 2010), F Philippe Paradis (Carolina, 2009), F Vladislav Namestnikov (Tampa Bay, 2011) ... Ontario-born players: F Mike Angelidis (Woodbridge), F Dalton Smith (Oshawa)

TORONTO MARLIES (Affiliation: Toronto Maple Leafs) - Head Coach: Steve Spott ... Record: 34-19-2-3, 73 points ... Home: 19-8-1-1, 40 points ... Road: 15-11-1-2, 33 points ... Standings: 1st North Division, 3rd Western Conference ... Leading scorer: F Spencer Abbott (55 GP 14-48-62) ... Leading goaltender: Drew MacIntyre (44 GP 25-15-3, 2.47 GAA, .919 Save %, 1 SO) ... Power play: 58-for-291, 19.9 per cent, 9th AHL ... Penalty killing: 46-for-295, 84.4 per cent, T-7th AHL ... Goals for per game: 2.93, 17th AHL ... Goals against per game: 2.57, 5th AHL ... Last 10 games: 6-3-0-1 ... All-time series: 49-41-7-8 ... Last season: 5-5-1-1 ... This season: 6-5-0-0 ... First-round NHL picks: F Tyler Biggs (Toronto, 2011), D Stuart Percy (Toronto, 2011) ... Ontario-born players: F Greg McKegg (St. Thomas), F Spencer Abbott (Hamilton), F Josh Leivo (Innisfil), F David Broll (Mississauga), F Sam Carrick (Markham), F Trevor Smith (Ottawa), F Jamie Devane (Mississauga), F Mike Duco (Toronto), D Stuart Percy (Oakville)

TRANSACTIONS

March 3rd - D Davis Drewiske assigned to Hamilton Bulldogs from Montreal Canadiens

March 5th - G Devan Dubnyk assigned to Hamilton Bulldogs from Montreal Canadiens

March 6th - D Jordon Southorn released by Hamilton Bulldogs from professional try out contract

INJURY REPORT

D Darren Dietz - Torn hamstring - Out remainder of regular season

PRACTICE / MORNING SKATE SCHEDULE (Subject to change)

Monday, March 10th: Off day

Tuesday, March 11th: Practice - 6:30 p.m. (North Wentworth Community Centre)*

Wednesday, March 12th: Practice - 11:00 a.m. (North Wentworth Community Centre)

Thursday, March 13th: Travel day

Friday, March 14th: Morning skate - 11:15 a.m. (Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania)

Saturday, March 15th: Morning skate - 11:15 a.m. (Syracuse, New York)

Sunday, March 16th: No morning skate

Monday, March 17th: Off day

*Community practice, open to public

Note: Practices and morning skates are closed to the public, unless otherwise specified.

WEEK-IN-REVIEW (March 3rd - March 9th)

Friday, March 7th, 2014 - OKLAHOMA CITY 2 @ HAMILTON 1

FirstOntario Centre, Hamilton, Ontario

Oklahoma City Goals: Mark Arcobello (2)*

Hamilton Goals: Nathan Beaulieu

Goaltending: Oklahoma City: Richard Bachman (1 GA, 23 SV) / Hamilton: Devan Dubnyk (2 GA, 38 SV)

Power Play: Oklahoma City: 1-for-6 / Hamilton: 0-for-6

* - Game-winning goal

Goaltender Devan Dubnyk made 38 saves in his Hamilton Bulldogs debut, but he and his teammates were outshot 40-24 by the offensively-potent Oklahoma City Barons and ultimately fell to the Barons 2-1 on Friday night at FirstOntario Centre. Defenceman Nathan Beaulieu scored the only goal for Hamilton.

Saturday, March 8th, 2014 - WILKES-BARRE / SCRANTON 4 @ HAMILTON 2

FirstOntario Centre, Hamilton, Ontario

Wilkes-Barre / Scranton Goals: Andrew Ebbett (2), Tom Kostopoulos, Denver Manderson*

Hamilton Goals: Gabriel Dumont, Mike Blunden

Goaltending: Wilkes-Barre / Scranton: Peter Mannino (2 GA, 30 SV) / Hamilton: Robert Mayer (3 GA, 31 SV)

Power Play: Wilkes-Barre / Scranton: 2-for-4 / Hamilton: 1-for-6

* - Game-winning goal

Three unanswered goals in the second period by the Wilkes-Barre / Scranton Penguins were the undoing of the Hamilton Bulldogs on Saturday evening as the 'Dogs were edged by the Pens 4-2 at FirstOntario Centre. Forwards Gabriel Dumont and Mike Blunden scored for Hamilton, while goaltender Robert Mayer made 31 saves in the loss.

Sunday, March 9th, 2014 - LAKE ERIE 4 @ HAMILTON 1

FirstOntario Centre, Hamilton, Ontario

Lake Erie Goals: David van der Gulik (2)*, Matt Hunwick, Michael Schumacher

Hamilton Goals: Christian Thomas

Goaltending: Lake Erie: Calvin Pickard (1 GA, 24 SV) / Hamilton: Devan Dubnyk (4 GA, 21 SV)

Power Play: Lake Erie: 2-for-6 / Hamilton: 0-for-4

* - Game-winning goal

Hamilton Bulldogs forward Christian Thomas opened the scoring late in the first period, but the Lake Erie Monsters replied with four unanswered goals to top the 'Dogs 4-1 on Sunday afternoon at FirstOntario Centre. Goaltender Devan Dubnyk made 21 saves for Hamilton in defeat.

MOLSON CUP - THREE STARS LEADERS

(1st Star - 5 pts, 2nd Star - 3 pts, 3rd Star - 1 pt)

Player Points

1. Dustin Tokarski 34

2. Gabriel Dumont 31

3. Sven Andrighetto 28

4. Mike Blunden 27

5. Martin St. Pierre 18

6. Patrick Holland 17

7. Greg Pateryn 13

8. Louis Leblanc 11

9. Nathan Beaulieu 9

T10. Robert Mayer 8

T10. Christian Thomas 8

12. Joonas Nattinen 7

13. Stephen MacAulay 5

T14. Magnus Nygren 3

T14. Nick Tarnasky 3

T14. Justin Courtnall 3

T14. Devan Dubnyk 3

T18. Akim Aliu 1

T18. Joel Chouinard 1

T18. Maxime Macenauer 1

T18. Jarred Tinordi 1

THE DAN LAWRIE INSURANCE PREMIUM PLAYER OF THE GAME

(10 pts - Hardest working Hamilton Bulldogs player)

Player Points

1. Mike Blunden 50

T2. Louis Leblanc 40

T2. Dustin Tokarski 40

T2. Gabriel Dumont 40

T2. Jarred Tinordi 40

T2. Christian Thomas 40

T2. Sven Andrighetto 40

T2. Nathan Beaulieu 40

T9. Greg Pateryn 30

T9. Maxime Macenauer 30

T9. Stefan Fournier 30

T9. Nick Tarnasky 30

T9. Justin Courtnall 30

T14. Patrick Holland 20

T14. Robert Mayer 20

T16. Akim Aliu 10

T16. Steve Quailer 10

T16. Morgan Ellis 10

T16. Joonas Nattinen 10

T16. Martin St. Pierre 10

T16. Davis Drewiske 10

COMMUNITY PRACTICE IN FLAMBOROUGH ON MARCH 11TH

The Bulldogs will be in Flamborough on Tuesday, March 11th for a community practice at North Wentworth Community Centre at 6:30 p.m. Fans will have a chance to watch the club practise for an hour, then join the 'Dogs on the ice following practice for a skate and autographs.

'DOGS TO HONOUR OLYMPIANS AGOSTA-MARCIANO AND FORTINO ON MARCH 19TH

The Bulldogs will honour Canadian women's hockey Olympic gold medalists Meghan Agosta-Marciano and Laura Fortino on Wednesday, March 19th, when Hamilton hosts the Abbotsford Heat at FirstOntario Centre at 7:30 p.m. Agosta-Marciano and Fortino will be available for autographs and pictures at the game.

DOG BITES ON Y108

Catch Dog Bites on Y108 on Wednesday, March 12th when forward Justin Courtnall joins the morning show between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. to discuss all things Bulldogs!

HAMILTON BULLDOGS HOCKEY HOUR

Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Hour is an interactive one-hour radio show on AM 900 CHML co-hosted by Hamilton Bulldogs Play-By-Play Announcer Derek Wills and Colour Commentator Al Craig. It consists of segments such as week-in-reviews, week-in-previews and live interviews with Hamilton Bulldogs coaches and players. The next show is scheduled for Monday, March 11th from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., when defenceman Joel Chouinard and goaltender Devan Dubnyk join as guests.

During each show, fans have an opportunity to ask guests questions on the air, get autographs and win prizes. The show is hosted at Frank and Teressa's Anchor Bar, located at 2 King Street West inside Jackson Square in Hamilton. The restaurant offers 50 per cent off pizza with a beer purchase during show time.

The scheduled dates of Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Hour shows for the rest of the 2013-2014 season are as follows:

- Tuesday, March 11th

- Tuesday, March 18th

TICKET INFORMATION

Hamilton Bulldogs flex tickets, group tickets and 2014-2015 season tickets are on sale now. Starting as low as $140 for a 10-ticket flex pack, we have great packages available for you to enjoy more Hockey Unleashed! For more information, call 1-866-DOGS-TIX or visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com . Single-game tickets are available at the FirstOntario Centre Box Office, online at www.ticketmaster.ca, or by calling 1-866-DOGS-TIX or 905-529-8500.

2014-2015 SEASON TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Season tickets for the 2014-2015 Bulldogs season are on sale now. Major incentives have been incorporated for potential new and renewing season ticket holders. If a new season ticket holder pays in full in advance, he or she will receive a ticket to each remaining Bulldogs 2013-2014 regular season home game as well as the first round of playoff home games for free. If a renewing season ticket holder pays a $100 deposit toward 2014-2015 season tickets by April 30th, he or she will receive a ticket for each Bulldogs 2013-2014 first-round playoff home game for free. In addition to these great incentives, if a 2014-2015 season ticket holder pays in full by April 30th, he or she will receive complimentary tickets to a 'Chalk Talk' session with Bulldogs Head Coach Sylvain Lefebvre at the Hockey Hall of Fame. For full details on season tickets, visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com/tickets/season .

PIONEER BONUS BUCKS TICKET DEAL

The Hamilton Bulldogs are pleased to offer Pioneer Bonus Bucks Holders, family and friends an exclusive 50 per cent discount on 2014 Red Zone seats for any regular season Bulldogs home game! Tickets are subject to availability. To secure your ticket discount, please follow these steps: visit st_Image, select a home game and use the promo code "Pioneer".

SATURDAY FAMILY PACK

For all The New 953 Fresh FM and Maple Lodge Farms Family Night Saturday games, the Bulldogs offer a special ticket and meal combo. For as low as $20, you will receive a ticket, a hot dog, chips and a pop. This offer is valid on purchases of three to nine tickets only. Call 1-866-DOGS-TIX to purchase tickets.

Y108 $3 BEER NIGHT

Every Friday Bulldogs game throughout the 2013-2014 season is Y108 $3 Beer Night, featuring live entertainment and $3 beers from the time doors open at 6:30 p.m. until puck drop at 7:30 p.m.

THE NEW 953 FRESH FM AND MAPLE LODGE FARMS FAMILY NIGHT

Every Saturday Bulldogs game throughout the 2013-2014 season is The New 953 Fresh FM and Maple Lodge Farms Family Night, featuring a family-friendly atmosphere and a great value meal program, which includes a chicken dog, a bag of chips and a can of pop for $7, taxes included, available at the Maple Lodge Farms concession behind section 126.

BRUISER'S BUDDIES KIDS CLUB

Do you have a young Bulldogs fan in your life who is also a big fan of Bruiser, the best mascot in the AHL? Then Bruiser's Buddies Kid's Club is for you.

Membership is $15 per child (ages 13 and under) and includes the following:

- 1 FREE ticket per month in the Bruiser's Buddies Section 118

- An exclusive Bruiser's Buddies Kids Club t-shirt

- Invite to a Kids Club ONLY skate with the Bulldogs players

- Official 2013-2014 game puck

- Autographed Bruiser print

- Exclusive Kids Club membership card with 10% discount on Bulldogs merchandise

For more information or to register, contact Brianne Whitty at 905-777-2368 or brianne.whitty@hamiltonbulldogs.com .

BULLDOGS MERCHANDISE

Fans can get all their Bulldogs merchandise during home games at the "Dawg House" store, located behind section 114 on the concourse level at FirstOntario Centre. There are several great items fans can purchase to show off their Bulldogs pride, including hats, t-shirts, jackets, replica jerseys, foam fingers and other select novelty items. All items, excluding jerseys, are on sale with 25 per cent off until the end of the season.

LISTEN LIVE ON HAMILTON'S AM 900 CHML

Listen to all Bulldogs regular season and post-season games live on Hamilton's AM 900 CHML or on www.900chml.com . Veteran Play-By-Play Announcer Derek Wills calls the action for all regular season and post-season games and is joined by Colour Commentator Al Craig for all home games and select away games. Every broadcast on AM 900 CHML features a half hour pre-game show hosted by Rick Zamperin and half hour post-game show hosted by Matt Holmes.

WATCH LIVE ON AHL LIVE

Watch the Bulldogs while they're on the road with AHL Live! Now you can watch all the best hockey action from wherever you are...live on your computer. AHL Live online is the only place where you can catch every game, from every AHL team, all season long! Visit www.ahllive.com for more information.



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