Wolf Pack weekly

Published on October 31, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL)
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The Wolf Pack fought through their first three-games-in-three-days stretch of the season this past weekend and captured five out of a possible six points. They battled back from a 2-0 deficit on the road against Providence Friday night and won 3-2, then rode Al Montoya's franchise-record 51 saves to a 3-2 GEICO Connecticut Cup home victory over Bridgeport Saturday, before losing 4-3 in a shootout at Manchester on Sunday.

This week: The Wolf Pack play another three-in-three, highlighted by Pinewood Derby Night with the Wolf Pack this Saturday night, November 5th, at the Hartford Civic Center vs. Providence. That is a Scout Night, at which all fans, not just Scouts, receive a souvenir lunch box, which contains a Pinewood Derby car kit. That is bookended by divisional road games Friday night in Albany and Sunday (4:05) at Springfield.

Tuesday, November 1 - "Wolf Pack Confidential" at Little Mark's Big Barbecue on ESPN Radio 1410 The Wolf Pack's newly-renamed weekly hourlong live radio show (formerly "Pack Talk") 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 Assistant Coach Ken Gernander and goaltender Al Montoya. 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.

Friday, November 4 at Albany (Pepsi Arena), 7:00 p.m.

The River Rats have split four games thus far on the season, and are tied for the most goals-scored (27) in the Atlantic Division.

Aleksander Suglobov and Peter Vrana have paced the Albany offense, both with 4-2-6 in 7 GP.

The Rats are coached by former long-time NHL bench boss Robbie Ftorek.

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 5 vs. Providence at the Hartford Civic Center, 7:00 p.m.

The Wolf Pack beat the Bruins 3-2 in Providence Friday night in the first game of the season series, after the Bruins built a 2-0 lead in the first period.

A line of Tyler Redenbach (1-1-2), Nathan Robinson (1-1-2) and Zdenek Blatny (two assists) accounted for both Providence goals in Friday's game.

This is the Wolf Pack's first Scout Night of the season, and it's Pinewood Derby Night with the Wolf Pack! All fans at the game receive their own souvenir lunch box, which contains a Pinewood Derby car kit! Scout group ticket prices for groups of 20 or more are $14 each for Red Wolf and $12 for Blue Wolf. To order, or for more information, contact the Wolf Pack Ticket Office at (860) 548-2000. 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

Sunday, November 6 at Springfield (MassMutual Center), 4:05 p.m.

The Falcons have won both previous games between themselves and the Wolf Pack, after the Pack went 7-2-0-1 vs. Springfield last season.

Jason Jaspers notched two goals and an assist against the Wolf Pack in a 4-3 Falcon overtime win October 21st in Springfield. He leads all Falcon scorers with 4-5-9 in 7 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.

Injury Report: None

Recent Transactions:

Fedor Fedorov - recalled by the New York Rangers October 25. Dale Purinton - returned to the Wolf Pack by the New York Rangers on October 25. Steve MacIntyre - assigned by the Wolf Pack to Charlotte (ECHL) October 26. Petr Prucha - assigned to the Wolf Pack by the New York Rangers October 28.

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 1 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Champions Skating Center

Wed. November 2 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Champions Skating Center

Thur. November 3 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Champions Skating Center

Fri. November 4 10:00 - 10:30 a.m., Champions Skating Center (game at Albany)

Sat. November 5 10:00 - 10:30 a.m., Hartford Civic Center (home game vs. Providence)

Sun. November 6 Game at Springfield Mon. November 7 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Hartford Civic Center

Pack Tracks:

The Wolf Pack's first Wednesday night home game is coming up on November 9th (7:00 faceoff), when the Pack host the Kevin Dineen-coached Portland Pirates. Following that game, selected Wolf Pack players will be signing autographs in center court of the Civic Center Mall.

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 now 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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