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Weekly: Bulldogs Host Marlies and Wolves, Visit Monsters

January 20, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Bulldogs News Release


The Hamilton Bulldogs (19-16-0-4) face another three-games-in-three-days weekend looking to rebound from a 3-1 loss to the Utica Comets in their only game in the past week.

On Friday, January 24th, Hamilton will host the Toronto Marlies (American Hockey League affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs) at Copps Coliseum at 7:30 p.m. The match up will be the ninth of 12 meetings between the two clubs this season, as well as the sixth and final game for Toronto in Hamilton in 2013-2014.

On Saturday, January 25th, the Bulldogs will travel to Cleveland, Ohio to take on the Lake Erie Monsters (AHL affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche) at Quicken Loans Arena at 7:00 p.m. in the seventh of 10 contests between the North Division rivals this season, as well as the fourth of five meetings in Cleveland.

On Sunday, January 26th, the 'Dogs will return to Copps Coliseum to host the Chicago Wolves (AHL affiliate of the St. Louis Blues) at 4:00 p.m. in the second and final match up between Hamilton and Chicago this season, as well as Chicago's only game at Copps Coliseum in 2013-2014.

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

Friday, January 24th vs. Toronto Marlies, Copps Coliseum, 7:30 p.m. - Cable 14, AM 900 CHML (7:00 pre-game)

Saturday, January 25th at Lake Erie Monsters, Quicken Loans Arena, 7:00 p.m. - TVA Sports, AM 900 CHML (6:30 pre-game)

Sunday, January 26th vs. Chicago Wolves, Copps Coliseum, 4:00 p.m. - AM 900 CHML (3:30 pre-game)

BULLDOGS AT A GLANCE

Record: 19-16-0-4, 42 points ... Home: 10-10-0-3, 23 points ... Road: 9-6-0-1, 19 points ... Standings: 2nd North Division, T-7th Western Conference ... Last 10 games: 7-2-0-1 ... Longest winning streak: 6 (December 26th - January 10th) ... Longest losing streak: 6 (November 2nd - November 15th) ... Leading scorers: F Martin St. Pierre (36 GP 7-20-27), F Louis Leblanc (36 GP 9-11-20), F Mike Blunden (32 GP 8-11-19) ... Goaltenders: Robert Mayer (12 GP 3-7-2, 2.96 GAA, .899 Save %, 0 SO), Dustin Tokarski (27 GP 15-8-2, 2.09 GAA, .928 Save %, 1 SO) ... Power play - Home: 15-for-100, 15.0 per cent, 24th AHL ... Road: 10-for-70, 14.3 per cent, 20th AHL ... Overall: 25-for-170, 14.7 per cent, 26th AHL ... Penalty killing - Home: 15-for-112, 86.6 per cent, T-7th AHL ... Road: 17-for-91, 81.3 per cent, 14th AHL ... Overall: 32-for-203, 84.2 per cent, T-8th AHL ... Goals for per game: 2.44, 26th AHL ... Goals against per game: 2.67, 9th AHL

OPPONENTS AT A GLANCE

TORONTO MARLIES (Affiliation: Toronto Maple Leafs) - Head Coach: Steve Spott ... Record: 22-11-2-2, 48 points ... Home: 10-4-1-0, 21 points ... Road: 12-7-1-2, 27 points ... Standings: 1st North Division, 3rd Western Conference ... Leading scorer: D T.J. Brennan (37 GP 16-22-38), F Spencer Abbott (35 GP 9-29-38) ... Leading goaltender: Drew MacIntyre (28 GP 17-9-2, 2.43 GAA, .915 Save %, 0 SO) ... Power play: 37-for-180, 20.6 per cent, 6th AHL ... Penalty killing: 27-for-171, 84.2 per cent, T-8th AHL ... Goals for per game: 2.95, 12th AHL ... Goals against per game: 2.57, 6th AHL ... Last 10 games: 6-2-1-1 ... All-time series: 47-40-7-8 ... Last season: 5-5-1-1 ... This season: 4-4-0-0 ... 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 Andrew Crescenzi (Thornhill), F Jamie Devane (Mississauga), D Stuart Percy (Oakville)

LAKE ERIE MONSTERS (Affiliation: Colorado Avalanche) - Head Coach: Dean Chynoweth ... Record: 17-18-0-3, 37 points ... Home: 12-6-0-1, 25 points ... Road: 5-12-0-2, 12 points ... Standings: 4th North Division, 13th Western Conference ... Leading scorer: F Mark Olver (34 GP 9-19-28) ... Leading goaltender: Calvin Pickard (22 GP 9-9-2, 2.90 GAA, .899 Save %, 1 SO) ... Power play: 35-for-177, 19.8 per cent, 7th AHL ... Penalty killing: 36-for-194, 81.4 per cent, 17th AHL ... Goals for per game: 2.71, T-20th AHL ... Goals against per game: 3.18, 24th AHL ... Last 10 games: 3-7-0-0 ... All-time series: 27-19-1-7 ... Last season: 3-4-0-1 ... This season: 3-2-0-1 ... First-round NHL picks: D Duncan Siemens (Colorado, 2011), F Joey Hishon (Colorado, 2010) ... Ontario-born players: F Andrew Agozzino (Kleinburg), F Garrett Meurs (Ripley), F Joey Hishon (Stratford), F Mike Sgarbossa (Campbellville), F Mitchell Heard (Bowmanville), D Daniel Maggio (Windsor)

CHICAGO WOLVES (Affiliation: St. Louis Blues) - Head Coach: John Anderson ... Record: 21-14-2-2, 46 points ... Home: 11-7-1-0, 23 points ... Road: 10-7-1-2, 23 points ... Standings: 2nd Midwest Division, 5th Western Conference ... Leading scorer: F Mark Mancari (34 GP 8-17-25), F Corey Locke (35 GP 6-19-25) ... Leading goaltender: Jake Allen (27 GP 16-9-2, 2.14 GAA, .923 Save %, 2 SO) ... Power play: 21-for-181, 11.6 per cent, 30th AHL ... Penalty killing: 28-for-180, 84.4 per cent, 7th AHL ... Goals for per game: 2.82, 15th AHL ... Goals against per game: 2.64, 8th AHL ... Last 10 games: 6-2-2-0 ... All-time series: 15-13-2-1 ... Last season: 0-2-0-0 ... This season: 0-1-0-0 ... First-round NHL picks: None ... Ontario-born players: F Chris Porter (Thunder Bay), F Mark Mancari (London), F Nathan Longpre (Peterborough), F Corey Locke (Toronto), D Taylor Chorney (Thunder Bay)

TRANSACTIONS

January 15th - D Matt Grassi assigned to Wheeling Nailers from Hamilton Bulldogs

January 17th - D Nathan Beaulieu recalled to Montreal Canadiens from Hamilton Bulldogs

January 17th - F Joonas Nattinen recalled to Montreal Canadiens from Hamilton Bulldogs

January 18th - D Nathan Beaulieu assigned to Hamilton Bulldogs from Montreal Canadiens

January 18th - F Joonas Nattinen assigned to Hamilton Bulldogs from Montreal Canadiens

January 19th - D Nathan Beaulieu recalled to Montreal Canadiens from Hamilton Bulldogs

INJURY REPORT

F Steve Quailer - Upper body - Day-to-day

PRACTICE / MORNING SKATE SCHEDULE (Subject to change)

Tuesday, January 21st: Practice - 11:00 a.m. (Copps Coliseum)

Wednesday, January 22nd: Practice - 11:00 a.m. (Copps Coliseum)

Thursday, January 23rd: Practice - 11:00 a.m. (Copps Coliseum)

Friday, January 24th: Morning skate - 10:00 a.m. (Copps Coliseum)

Saturday, January 25th: Morning skate - 11:15 a.m. (Cleveland, Ohio)

Sunday, January 26th: No morning skate

Monday, January 27th: Off day

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

WEEK-IN-REVIEW (January 13th - January 19th, 2014)

Saturday, January 18th, 2014 - UTICA 3 @ HAMILTON 1

Copps Coliseum, Hamilton, Ontario

Utica Goals: Benn Ferriero (2), Alexandre Grenier*

Hamilton Goals: Maxime Macenauer

Goaltending: Utica: Joe Cannata (1 GA, 33 SV) / Hamilton: Dustin Tokarski (2 GA, 31 SV)

Power Play: Utica: 1-for-6 / Hamilton: 0-for-5

* - Game-winning goal

After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, Hamilton Bulldogs forward Maxime Macenauer scored shorthanded early in the second period to cut the Utica Comets' lead in half, but that was as close as Hamilton would get on Saturday evening as the 'Dogs lost 3-1 to the Comets at Copps Coliseum. Dustin Tokarski made 31 saves in the loss.

MOLSON CUP - THREE STARS LEADERS

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

Player Points

1. Dustin Tokarski 33

T2. Mike Blunden 22

T2. Gabriel Dumont 22

4. Sven Andrighetto 14

5. Martin St. Pierre 13

6. Patrick Holland 11

7. Nathan Beaulieu 9

8. Louis Leblanc 8

9. Joonas Nattinen 7

10. Greg Pateryn 6

T11. Stephen MacAulay 5

T11. Robert Mayer 5

13. Christian Thomas 4

T14. Magnus Nygren 3

T14. Nick Tarnasky 3

T14. Justin Courtnall 3

T17. Akim Aliu 1

T17. Joel Chouinard 1

T17. Maxime Macenauer 1

THE DAN LAWRIE INSURANCE PREMIUM PLAYER OF THE GAME

(10 pts - Hardest working Hamilton Bulldogs player)

Player Points

T1. Louis Leblanc 40

T1. Dustin Tokarski 40

T3. Greg Pateryn 30

T3. Gabriel Dumont 30

T3. Sven Andrighetto 30

T3. Mike Blunden 30

T7. Justin Courtnall 20

T7. Maxime Macenauer 20

T7. Stefan Fournier 20

T7. Nathan Beaulieu 20

T7. Christian Thomas 20

T12. Robert Mayer 10

T12. Akim Aliu 10

T12. Steve Quailer 10

T12. Morgan Ellis 10

T12. Joonas Nattinen 10

T12. Patrick Holland 10

T12. Nick Tarnasky 10

T12. Jarred Tinordi 10

T12. Martin St. Pierre 10

FIRSTONTARIO GAME NIGHT THIS FRIDAY

This Friday, January 24th, is FirstOntario Game Night at Copps Coliseum as the Bulldogs take on their North Division rivals, the Toronto Marlies, in the latest installment of the AHL's Battle of Ontario. The game is expected to be a sell out, so get your tickets today at the Copps Coliseum FirstOntario Box Office, online at www.ticketmaster.ca, or by calling 1-866-DOGS-TIX or 905-529-8500.

BULLDOGS, WOLVES GAME TIME CHANGE

The start time for this Sunday's Bulldogs game versus the Chicago Wolves at Copps Coliseum has been changed from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

DSKATE NIGHT / JDRF JERSEY AUCTION

The Dskate Night / JDRF specialty jerseys worns by the Bulldogs on January 18th will be auctioned off over the next four 'Dogs home games, starting on Friday, January 24th. Bids can be submitted by visiting the Bulldogs Foundation booth behind section 114. In addition to the auction, Justin Courtnall's game worn specialty jersey will be available via raffle draw on Friday, January 24th. All proceeds from the auction and raffle will go to JDRF.

The auction schedule is as follows:

January 24th

Martin St. Pierre

Mike Blunden

Sven Andrighetto

Nathan Beaulieu

Greg Pateryn

Robert Mayer

Raffle: Justin Courtnall

January 26th

Maxime Macenauer

Stefan Fournier

Joel Chouinard

Nathan McIver

Jordan Owens

February 15th

Joonas Nattinen

Morgan Ellis

Patrick Holland

Darren Dietz

Steve Quailer

February 17th

Nick Tarnasky

Jarred Tinordi

Louis Leblanc

Gabriel Dumont

Dustin Tokarski

Christian Thomas

BOWLING WITH THE DAWGS

Meet and bowl with your favourite Hamilton Bulldogs players at Bowling With The Dawgs on Tuesday, March 4th at 7:15 p.m. at Splitsville Entertainment, 1525 Stone Church Road East, Hamilton. Bowling With The Dawgs is a fundraising event presented by the Bulldogs Foundation and Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Club in support of the Dawgs Breakfast Program. Please contact Brianne Whitty at 905-777-2368 or brianne.whitty@hamiltonbulldogs.com for more information or to register

a group. Space is limited, so register today!

DOG BITES ON Y108

Catch Dog Bites on Y108 Thursday, January 23rd between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. as Bulldogs defenceman Morgan Ellis joins the morning show 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. On Monday, January 20th, defenceman Darren Dietz and goaltender Robert Mayer will join the show.

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:

- Monday, January 20th

- Tuesday, February 25th

- Monday, March 3rd

- Tuesday, March 11th

- Tuesday, March 18th

TICKET INFORMATION

Hamilton Bulldogs flex tickets and group 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 Copps Coliseum FirstOntario Box Office, online at www.ticketmaster.ca, or by calling 1-866-DOGS-TIX or 905-529-8500.

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 dp_Artist_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.

JUNIOR BULLDOGS SUNDAYS

Every Sunday Bulldogs game throughout the 2013-2014 season is Junior Bulldogs Sunday, presented by Fortinos, featuring post-game autograph sessions and post-game skates for kids aged 14 and under (helmets strongly recommended). Fortinos also offers $12 blue section tickets for Sunday games, only available at Fortinos locations.

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 Copps Coliseum. 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.

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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