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Wolf Pack Weekly, October 23-29

October 23, 2017 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hartford Wolf Pack News Release


WOLF PACK WEEKLY: October 23-29, 2017

The Wolf Pack (3-3-0-1, 7 pts., .500) played their first three-game weekend this past week, and went 0-2-0-1 in the three contests. Hartford had a three-game winning streak snapped Friday night in their first-ever meeting with the Belleville Senators, falling by a score of 5-1. On Saturday night at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, the Wolf Pack jumped out to a 2-0 lead, on first-period power-play goals by Scott Kosmachuk and Vinni Lettieri, only to see the Penguins come back to win 3-2 in a shootout. Goaltender Alexandar Georgiev made 41 saves in that game. Then on Sunday, in their first encounter with in-state rival Bridgeport, the Wolf Pack dropped a 6-3 road decision to the Sound Tigers, despite both Brandon Crawley and Vince Pedrie both scoring their first pro goals.

AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE STANDINGS

Atlantic Division

Rank Team GP W L OTL SOL PTS PCT GF GA STK P10 S/O PIM

1 Providence Bruins 6 5 1 0 0 10 0.833 22 12 3-0-0-0 5-1-0-0 1-0 83

2 Lehigh Valley Phantoms 7 5 1 0 1 11 0.786 24 19 4-0-0-0 5-1-0-1 1-1 103

3 Charlotte Checkers 7 5 2 0 0 10 0.714 27 23 1-0-0-0 5-2-0-0 0-0 89

4 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 6 4 2 0 0 8 0.667 24 16 3-0-0-0 4-2-0-0 1-0 75

5 Hartford Wolf Pack 7 3 3 0 1 7 0.500 21 25 0-2-0-1 3-3-0-1 1-1 93

6 Bridgeport Sound Tigers 6 2 4 0 0 4 0.333 19 22 1-0-0-0 2-4-0-0 0-0 97

7 Hershey Bears 6 1 4 0 1 3 0.250 12 27 0-1-0-0 1-4-0-1 0-1 104

8 Springfield Thunderbirds 7 1 6 0 0 2 0.143 18 27 1-0-0-0 1-6-0-0 0-0 107

North Division

Rank Team GP W L OTL SOL PTS PCT GF GA STK P10 S/O PIM

1 Toronto Marlies 7 5 2 0 0 10 0.714 22 18 0-1-0-0 5-2-0-0 0-0 84

2 Binghamton Devils 5 3 1 1 0 7 0.700 20 16 0-1-0-0 3-1-1-0 0-0 87

3 Laval Rocket 7 4 2 1 0 9 0.643 30 27 0-1-0-0 4-2-1-0 0-0 102

4 Utica Comets 5 3 2 0 0 6 0.600 14 10 3-0-0-0 3-2-0-0 0-0 74

5 Rochester Americans 5 2 3 0 0 4 0.400 9 15 0-3-0-0 2-3-0-0 0-0 70

6 Syracuse Crunch 7 2 4 1 0 5 0.357 16 21 1-0-0-0 2-4-1-0 0-0 107

7 Belleville Senators 7 2 4 0 1 5 0.357 20 26 2-0-0-1 2-3-0-1 0-1 168

Central Division

Rank Team GP W L OTL SOL PTS PCT GF GA STK P10 S/O PIM

1 Rockford IceHogs 6 5 1 0 0 10 0.833 28 13 3-0-0-0 5-1-0-0 1-0 84

2 Milwaukee Admirals 5 4 1 0 0 8 0.800 21 16 0-1-0-0 4-1-0-0 0-0 98

3 Manitoba Moose 6 3 3 0 0 6 0.500 22 17 1-0-0-0 3-3-0-0 0-0 71

4 Chicago Wolves 5 2 2 1 0 5 0.500 20 19 1-0-0-0 2-2-1-0 0-0 57

5 Cleveland Monsters 5 2 2 1 0 5 0.500 9 13 1-0-1-0 2-2-1-0 0-0 62

6 Grand Rapids Griffins 6 2 3 0 1 5 0.417 18 23 0-2-0-1 2-3-0-1 0-1 91

7 Iowa Wild 6 2 4 0 0 4 0.333 18 23 0-1-0-0 2-4-0-0 0-0 94

Pacific Division

Rank Team GP W L OTL SOL PTS PCT GF GA STK P10 S/O PIM

1 San Antonio Rampage 6 5 1 0 0 10 0.833 21 13 4-0-0-0 5-1-0-0 1-0 112

2 Stockton Heat 6 4 2 0 0 8 0.667 24 17 2-0-0-0 4-2-0-0 0-0 111

3 Tucson Roadrunners 4 2 1 1 0 5 0.625 15 12 2-0-1-0 2-1-1-0 0-0 48

4 Bakersfield Condors 5 3 2 0 0 6 0.600 11 13 2-0-0-0 3-2-0-0 0-0 59

5 San Jose Barracuda 6 3 3 0 0 6 0.500 18 20 1-0-0-0 3-3-0-0 0-0 82

6 Texas Stars 7 3 3 0 1 7 0.500 21 28 0-3-0-1 3-3-0-1 0-1 110

7 San Diego Gulls 5 2 3 0 0 4 0.400 18 20 0-2-0-0 2-3-0-0 0-0 65

8 Ontario Reign 5 0 5 0 0 0 0.000 4 15 0-5-0-0 0-5-0-0 0-0 40

This week:

It's another three-games-in-three-days stretch for the Wolf Pack this weekend, consisting entirely of Atlantic Division action. Friday night brings a rematch with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, a 7:15 PM contest at the XL Center. Hartford then heads back to the Keystone State for a pair of road games, 7:05 Saturday night at Lehigh Valley and a 5:00 Sunday tilt in Hershey.

Friday, October 27 vs. the Bridgeport Sound Tigers (Islanders) at the XL Center, 7:15 PM

- At this game, and all Wolf Pack Friday-night home games, fans can enjoy $1 hot dogs and $2 beers through the start of the second period, presented by Dave & Buster's.

- This night also features a "Howl-o-ween" celebration. Youngsters can enjoy trick-or-treating on the XL Center concourse, and take part in a costume parade during one of the intermissions.

- Rookie defenseman Mitch Vande Sompel helped lead the way for the Sound Tigers in their 6-3 home win over the Wolf Pack Sunday, netting his first pro goal and adding an assist. Michael Dal Colle and Tanner Fritz also had a goal and an assist apiece for Bridgeport.

- Sunday's victory snapped a three-game losing streak for the Sound Tigers, who improved to 2-4-0-0 in six games on the year.

- This will be the first of five visits to the XL Center for Bridgeport this season. The Wolf Pack were 1-2-1-0 at home in last year's season series, and 2-4-1-1 overall vs. the Sound Tigers.

- Tickets for this and all 2017-18 Wolf Pack home games are on sale now at the Agera Energy Ticket Office at the XL Center, on-line at www.hartfordwolfpack.com and by phone at (877) 522-8499. Tickets purchased in advance for kids 12 or younger are just $10 each, and all tickets will have a $2 day-of-game increase.

- Broadcast - live with Bob Crawford and Mark Bailey on News Radio 1410 WPOP, on-line at newsradio1410.iheart.com and on iHeartRadio. Video streaming at www.ahllive.com.

Saturday, October 28 at the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (Philadelphia) at the PPL Center, 7:05 PM

- This is the second game of six on the year between the Wolf Pack and Lehigh Valley, and Hartford's first of three trips to Allentown. In the year's first meeting between the two clubs, October 8 at the XL Center, the Wolf Pack prevailed 2-1 in a shootout. The Wolf Pack won three of their four visits to the PPL Center last season, and posted a 4-4-0-0 overall record in the season series.

- Their shootout loss to the Wolf Pack is one of only two non-wins on the season for the 5-1-0-1 Phantoms, who have won four straight coming into this week.

- Lehigh Valley forward Danick Martel is tied for the AHL lead in goals, and is one off the league lead in points, with 7-3-10 in seven games.

- Broadcast - live with Bob Crawford on News Radio 1410 WPOP, on-line at newsradio1410.iheart.com and on iHeartRadio. Video streaming at www.ahllive.com.

Sunday, October 29 at the Hershey Bears (Capitals) at Giant Center, 5:00 PM

- The Bears are off to a 1-4-0-1 start through six games, after a three-game Midwest trip this past week. Hershey lost 4-1 Thursday night at Milwaukee, won in Grand Rapids Saturday night, 4-2, and were blanked 5-0 Sunday by the IceHogs in Rockford.

- This game begins a six-game season series between the Wolf Pack and Bears, and is the Wolf Pack's first of three road games in the matchup. Last season the two clubs met eight times, and the Wolf Pack were 3-4-1-0, with a 1-2-1-0 record to show for four visits to Giant Center.

- Chandler Stephenson, who had a hat trick and four points in Hershey's 4-2 victory in Grand Rapids Saturday night, and has six points on the season (5-1-6), shares the Bear points lead with former Wolf Pack Chris Bourque (2-4-6).

- Broadcast - live with Bob Crawford on News Radio 1410 WPOP, on-line at newsradio1410.iheart.com and on iHeartRadio. Video streaming at www.ahllive.com.

Wolf Pack Community Appearances:

The Wolf Pack have the following appearances scheduled this week. For further information on these, or any other Wolf Pack community initiatives, contact Wolf Pack community relations manager Frank Berrian, at (860) 541-4728:

- Wednesday, October 25, 11:45 AM, The Travelers, 1 Tower Square, Hartford

The Wolf Pack's iconic mascot, Sonar, helps to promote a Travelers ticket fundraiser that benefits The United Way.

- Wednesday, October 25, 2:00 PM, Bennett Academy, 1151 Main St., Manchester, CT

Sonar meets and greets Bennett Academy students as part of the Wolf Pack's "Read to the Rink" program, sponsored by ProHealth Physicians and Healthy Me.

- Saturday, October 28, 9:00 AM, Dunkin' Donuts Park, Downtown Hartford

Sonar takes part in a walk for "Suzie's Place".

- Saturday, October 28, 10:30 AM, Blue Back Square, West Hartford, CT

Sonar joins in the festivities of the annual "Halloween Stroll" in West Hartford.

Recent Transactions:

Matt Puempel - recalled from the Wolf Pack by the New York Rangers, and traded to Detroit, October 21.

Ryan Sproul - assigned to the Wolf Pack by the New York Rangers, after having been acquired from Detroit, October 21.

Practice:

All Wolf Pack practices are open to the media at the XL Center or Champions Skating Center in Cromwell. As schedules are subject to last-minute changes, please call the public relations department at (860) 541-4791 before attending a practice.

Tue., October 24 10:30 - 11:30 AM, Champions Skating Center

Wed., October 25 10:30 - 11:30 AM, XL Center

Thurs., October 26 10:30 - 11:30 AM, XL Center

Fri., October 27 10:00 - 10:30 AM, XL Center (Game vs. Bridgeport)

Sat., October 28 Game at Lehigh Valley

Sun., October 29 Game at Hershey

Mon., October 30 No practice

Pack Tracks:

Saturday, November 25, when the Wolf Pack host the Hershey Bears at 7:00 PM, it's a "Red Out" night at the XL Center, as the first 4,500 fans receive a free red Wolf Pack t-shirt, courtesy of CT-DOT. Also that night, it's the Wolf Pack's annual "Teddy Bear Toss". Fans are asked to bring soft toys to the game, to toss onto the ice when the Wolf Pack score their first goal. The toys collected will be donated to Operation ELF and Toys for Tots.

Once again this season, fans can enjoy $1 hot dogs and $2 beers at every Friday Wolf Pack home game, through the start of the second period, presented by Dave & Buster's. After this Friday, the Wolf Pack's next Friday-night date is December 15, when they host the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins at 7:15 PM.

Each of the Wolf Pack's Sunday and Wednesday home games will feature the Wolf Pack's "Click It or Ticket Family Value Pack". The Family Value Pack includes two tickets, two sodas and two hot dogs, all for just $35. The next Family Value Pack game is Sunday, November 5, when the Springfield Thunderbirds visit for a 5:00 PM tilt.

Every Wolf Pack Wednesday home game is a "Winning Wednesday". If the Wolf Pack win at home on a Wednesday, fans can show their Winning Wednesday ticket at the Agera Energy Ticket Office at the XL Center and receive a free ticket to the next Wolf Pack home game (some restrictions apply). The Wolf Pack's first Wednesday home outing of the season is November 15, a 7:00 PM game vs. the Bridgeport Sound Tigers.

Wolf Pack home game tickets can be purchased at the XL Center ticket office, on-line at www.hartfordwolfpack.com and by phone at (877) 522-8499. Tickets purchased in advance for kids 12 or younger are just $10 each, and all tickets will have a $2 day-of-game increase.

To speak with a Wolf Pack representative about season or group tickets, or any of the Wolf Pack's many ticketing options, call (855) 762-6451, or click here to request more info.

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