Wolf Pack Weekly - December 12-18, 2005

Published on December 12, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL)
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The Wolf Pack extended their streak of gaining at least a standings point to eight games (5-0-1-2) last week. They won their first shootout of the season Friday at Springfield, beating the Falcons by a final score of 4-3, and then dropped a 3-2 shootout decision to Philadelphia Saturday in Hartford. Jeff Taffe had goals in both games (2-1-3), and Dwight Helminen extended his point-scoring streak to four games (5-3-8) with a goal Friday and an assist on Saturday.

This week: Four games in five days for the Wolf Pack, as they host Manchester on Wednesday (7:00), travel to Providence on Friday, return home to entertain Bridgeport on Saturday (7:00, with the U.S. Women's National Team's battle with Finland facing off at 3:00), and visit Lowell on Sunday.

Tuesday, December 13 - "Wolf Pack Confidential" at Little Mark's Big Barbecue on ESPN Radio 1410 The Wolf Pack's weekly hourlong live radio show originates from Little Mark's Big Barbecue, 279 West Main Street (Route 44) in Avon, from 7 to 8:00 p.m. Scheduled to join host Bob Crawford this week are Chad Wiseman and Thomas Pöck. They will be taking questions from the live audience at Little Mark's (all are invited), and the show can be heard on ESPN Radio 1410 and on-line at www.hartfordwolfpack.com.

Wednesday, December 14 vs. Manchester at the Hartford Civic Center, 7:00 p.m. * The Monarchs still own a share of the Atlantic Division lead (16-5-1-3, 36 pts.), despite having lost three of their last four (0-2-1-0). * The Pack have only one win in four battles with the Monarchs, but have earned at least a standings point in all four games (1-0-1-2). * This is the redemption night for the Pack's Guaranteed Win Night this past Saturday. Since the Wolf Pack lost in a shootout on Saturday, all fans holding ticket stubs from Saturday's contest can redeem them at the Civic Center box office for free tickets to this game. * Selected Wolf Pack players will be conducting a free autograph session in Center Court of the Civic Center Mall after the game. * Radio - live with Bob Crawford on ESPN Radio 1410 and on the web at: www.hartfordwolfpack.com or watch on B2 Network! Go to www.hartfordwolfpack.com for details.

Friday, December 16 at Providence (Dunkin' Donuts Center), 7:35 p.m. * The Bruins have won two in a row and three out of their last four to climb out of the Atlantic Division cellar (10-11-1-1, 22 pts.). * The Pack are 3-0-0 vs. Providence this year, with three one-goal wins. * Eric Healey is the Bruins' top scorer, with 11-15-26 in 20 GP. * Radio - live with Bob Crawford on ESPN Radio 1410 and on the web at: www.hartfordwolfpack.com or watch on B2 Network! Go to www.hartfordwolfpack.com for details.

Saturday, December 17 vs. Bridgeport at the Hartford Civic Center, 7:00 p.m. * The Sound Tigers have dropped five in a row and have fallen into fifth place in the East Division, with a record of 10-16-2-0 for 22 points. * The Pack are 3-0-0 in the GEICO Connecticut Cup series vs. Bridgeport. * This is the Wolf Pack's annual "Get a Gift Night", and the gift is a doubleheader of hockey action. Prior to the Wolf Pack Sound Tigers game, at 3:00 PM, the U.S. Women's National Ice Hockey Team will play Finland as part of the "Hilton Family Skate to 2006 Tour". Presented by the Hilton Family of Hotels, that is an 11-game U.S. tour in preparation for the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Torino, Italy. These two games are a single admission, a Wolf Pack/Sound Tigers ticket gets you in to see both contests. * Broadcast - live with Bob Crawford on the web at: www.hartfordwolfpack.com or watch on B2 Network! Go to www.hartfordwolfpack.com for details.

Sunday, December 18 at Lowell (Paul Tsongas Arena), 4:05 p.m. * The Lock Monsters carry a .500 record into the week (12-12-1-3, 28 pts.) and stand four points behind the Wolf Pack and Springfield in the Atlantic Division. * The Pack are 0-1-0-1 in two clashes with Lowell this season. * Lock Monsters scoring leader Keith Aucoin (12-22-34 in 25 GP) is tied for fourth in the AHL in points-scored. * Radio - live with Bob Crawford on ESPN Radio 1410 and on the web at: www.hartfordwolfpack.com or watch on B2 Network! Go to www.hartfordwolfpack.com for details.

Injury Report: Alexandre Giroux - broken left foot (1-2 weeks). Bruce Graham - viral infection (indefinite). Bryce Lampman - dislocated left shoulder (2-3 weeks). Dale Purinton - right knee sprain (1-2 weeks). Chad Wiseman - abdominal strain (indefinite).

Recent Transactions: Ty Conklin - assigned to the Wolf Pack on a conditioning loan by the Edmonton Oilers December 7 and recalled by the Oilers December 11. Al Montoya - reassigned by the New York Rangers from the Wolf Pack to Charlotte (ECHL) December 8 and reassigned back to the Wolf Pack December 12.

Practice: All Wolf Pack practices are open to the media at the Hartford Civic Center or Champions Skating Center in Cromwell. As schedules are subject to last-minute changes, please call the public relations department at (860) 246-7825 before attending a practice.

Tue. December 13 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Hartford Civic Center Wed. December 14 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.,, Hartford Civic Center (Game vs. Manchester) Thur. December 15 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Champions Skating Center Fri. December 16 10:00 - 10:30 a.m., Champions Skating Center (Game at Providence) Sat. December 17 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.,, Hartford Civic Center (Game vs. Bridgeport) Sun. December 18 Game at Lowell Mon. December 19 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Champions Skating Center

Pack Tracks:

On January 6th the Wolf Pack will honor Ron Francis, Kevin Dineen and Pack assistant coach Ulf Samuelsson in a ceremony to celebrate their careers and the significant impact and influence that all three individuals had upon the sport of hockey in Hartford. ALL are scheduled to appear in the pre-game festivity. The Pack go up against Dineen's Portland Pirates that night in a 7:00 game.

Individual tickets for Wolf Pack games are on sale now at the Hartford Civic Center Box Office and all Ticketmaster locations including Filene's at the Buckland Hills Mall and at the Westfarms Mall. Tickets may also be charged by phone at (860) 525-4500, (203) 744-8100, (203) 624-0033 or (413) 733-2500 or online at www.Ticketmaster.com. Season tickets, five, 10 and 20 game packages and group tickets are also available. Contact 860-548-2000 for more details.

The Hartford Wolf Pack "Pack Shop", located at 100 Allyn Street is open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, as well as two hours prior to and one hour after each and every Wolf Pack home game, including Saturday and Sundays. A full line of Wolf Pack merchandise is available, while a limited selection of items will still be available in the Civic Center Mall before games.

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