AHL Bridgeport Islanders

Weekly Sound Tigers News

Published on February 26, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Bridgeport Islanders News Release


The Bridgeport Sound Tigers are gearing up for the regular season's stretch run. The Sound Tigers are embarking on a busy month full of big games and fun-filled events and giveaways for their fans as they make a push for the Calder Cup playoffs. The Sound Tigers have 10 remaining home games between March 9 and April 15 - all on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Fans will have a chance to skate on Sound Tiger ice during a post-game concert with band The Zambonis on March 25. They'll have an opportunity to take home game-worn uniforms during the annual jersey auctions and leave the Arena at Harbor Yard with a team poster on Fan Appreciation Day, April 15. The Sound Tigers return home Friday March 9 to play the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins at 7:30 p.m. to kick off a three-game homestand.

"Keepin' the Faith" Night is March 10

Come early for the Saturday, March 10th game against the Philadelphia Phantoms to celebrate "Keepin' the Faith" Night with the Sound Tigers. The Arena at Harbor Yard doors open at 3:30 p.m. There will be live music, a motivational speech and fun-filled games of B.I.N.G.O. leading up to the 7 p.m. face-off between the Sound Tigers and Phantoms. Tickets are discounted to $12 (normally $25) when purchased in advance of game day. Call the Sound Tigers at 334-4625 to reserve your seats!

Post-game Skate/ Zambonis Concert on March 25

The cult classic hockey band, The Zambonis, will perform on the ice during an open skate for fans following the Sunday, March 25 game against the Portland Pirates. The concert and skate will immediately follow the 1 p.m. game. Limited skate rentals will be available. Stick around after the game to skate on Sound Tiger ice and enjoy your favorite hard-hitting hockey songs!

Get Your Sound Tigers Jerseys!

The Sound Tigers will auction off game-worn jerseys after three weekend home games in late March and April. Here's your chance to own (and wear) a piece of Sound Tiger history. Auctions will be held as follows:

Saturday, March 24 vs. the Portland Pirates, 7 p.m. - Third Jersey

Friday, March 30 vs. the Hartford Wolf Pack, 7:30 p.m. - Away Jersey

Saturday, April 14 vs. the Philadelphia Phantoms, 7 p.m. - Home Jersey

Golf Night, March 30

On Friday, March 30, when the Sound Tigers host the rival Hartford Wolf Pack at 7:30 p.m., it's Golf Night. All fans will receive a coupon good for a round at the Sports Center of Connecticut's driving range.

Hockey Card Giveaway, April 1

Come to the Sunday, April 1 game against the Albany River Rats at 4 p.m. and take home a set of Sound Tigers cards.

Team Photo Giveaway, April 15

Sunday, April 15, when the Sound Tigers host the Norfolk Admirals at 1 p.m., is Fan Appreciation Day. Fans will receive a team poster.

Get your tickets!

Great seats are available for all games at the state-of-the-art Arena at Harbor Yard. For ticket information, including group discount opportunities, call 334-4625 or visit soundtigers.com. Individual tickets are available at the Arena at Harbor Yard Box Office.

Please sign here

Sound Tiger players stick around to sign shirts, photos and other memorabilia in the main concourse behind Section 103 after every home game.

The week in review and ahead

The Sound Tigers played five games this past week, capping off a stretch of eight games in 10 days. The week started well with a 2-1 win over the Albany River Rats last Tuesday, but ended with a four-game losing streak. The Sound Tigers fell 4-1 to Philadelphia last Wednesday, 4-3 in Albany on Friday, 3-1 at Lowell on Saturday and 5-1 to Hartford before a season-high home crowd of 7,241 fans on Sunday. The Sound Tigers have just one game this week, at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on March 2.

Nielsen notches first in NHL: Frans Nielsen scored his first National Hockey League goal when he netted the game-winner in the parent club New York Islanders' win over Montreal last Saturday. Jeff Tambellini also had a goal in the win.

In the standings

The Sound Tigers are 28-25-1-4, and in fourth place in the East Division, five points ahead of Albany in the race for the division's final playoff spot.

In the community

Sound Tiger players and Storm the mascot are out and about in the community. Storm is available to make appearances and will join your child's birthday party celebration at a Sound Tigers game (call 334-4625 for information).

Make a wish: Storm and players Steve Regier and Jamie Fraser were on hand to support the cause at Fairfield Country Day School's Make-A-Wish Foundation fundraising skating event on Feb. 22.

Bravest-Finest: The Bridgeport Sound Tigers held the annual Bravest vs. Finest Charity Game when the Bridgeport Firefighters took on the Bridgeport Police after Sunday's game against the Hartford Wolf Pack. The fund-raiser benefits the WICC Children's Holiday Fund.

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