Wolf Pack weekly update
November 21, 2005 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Connecticut Whale News Release
The Wolf Pack split two games this past week, winning on home ice Friday night, 6-4 in GEICO Connecticut Cup action vs. Bridgeport, and falling 5-3 at Portland Sunday. Alexandre Giroux was the Pack's top performer during the week, with a hat trick in Friday's game and a goal and an assist Sunday. Jeff Taffe chipped in with four points, one goal and three assists, in the two games.
This week:
The Wolf Pack entertain Albany in a Thanksgiving Eve matchup at the Hartford Civic Center Wednesday (7:00). They then travel to Manchester Friday (7:35), and return home Saturday to take on Providence (7:00). That is the next Ken Gernander tribute night, and the first 5,000 fans into the game will receive a Ken Gernander bobblehead.
Tuesday, November 22 - "Wolf Pack Confidential" at Little Mark's Big Barbecue on ESPN Radio 1410 The Wolf Pack's weekly hourlong live radio show originates live 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 Martin Grenier and Craig Weller. They will be taking questions from the live audience at Little Mark's (all are invited), and the show can be heard on-line at www.hartfordwolfpack.com.
Wednesday, November 23 vs. Albany at the Hartford Civic Center, 7:00 p.m.
The Wolf Pack are 1-0-0 in the season series vs. the River Rats. The Pack took a 2-1 decision in Albany November 4th, despite being outshot 47-30.
The Rats are 5-11-0-1 on the year for 11 points, tied with Providence for sixth place in the Atlantic Division.
Albany's leading point and goal-scorer is Aleksander Suglobov, who has chalked up 8-7-15 in 15 GP.
Selected Wolf Pack players will be conducting a free postgame autograph session in Center Court of the Civic Center Mall.
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, November 25 at Manchester (Verizon Wireless Arena), 7:35 p.m.
The Wolf Pack have gained three out of a possible four points in their first two games vs. the Monarchs, amassing a win and a shootout loss.
Since losing their first two games of the season, the Monarchs have lost only once in regulation in 13 outings (10-1-0-2). At 10-3-0-2 for 22 points, Manchester trails first-place Portland by four points in the Atlantic Division.
Former Wolf Pack Brad Smyth leads the Monarchs in scoring, with 7-13-20 in 15 GP, and is a +12 on the year.
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, November 26 vs. Providence at the Hartford Civic Center, 7:00 p.m.
The Pack are 2-0-0-0 vs. the P-Bruins, courtesy of a pair of one-goal wins.
Providence has played the fewest games in the Eastern Conference (13), and is 5-7-1-0 for 11 points.
Eric Healey has been the offensive pacesetter for the Bruins, totaling 7-10-17 in 13 GP.
The first 5,000 fans through the doors for this game receive their own Ken Gernander bobblehead.
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:
Al Montoya - broken finger (2-4 weeks).
Dale Purinton - knee sprain (2-4 weeks).
Daniel Sparre - viral infection (indefinite).
Recent Transactions:
Jeff Taffe - conditioning loan terminated and was assigned to Wolf Pack November 15.
Dale Purinton - recalled by the New York Rangers November 17 and reassigned to the Wolf Pack November 18.
Chad Wiseman - recalled by the New York Rangers November 19.
Fedor Fedorov - assigned to the Wolf Pack by the New York Rangers November 19.
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. November 22 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Hartford Civic Center
Wed. November 23 10:00 - 10:30 a.m., Hartford Civic Center (home game vs. Albany)
Thur. November 24 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Hartford Civic Center
Fri. November 25 Game at Manchester
Sat. November 26 10:00 - 10:30 a.m., Hartford Civic Center (home game vs. Providence)
Sun. November 27 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Hartford Civic Center
Mon. November 28 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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