Wolf Pack Weekly

Published on January 24, 2006 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Connecticut Whale News Release


The Wolf Pack posted a 1-3-0-0 record in four divisional games this past week. After a 6-3 home loss to Manchester on Wednesday, the Pack split a home-and-home series with Providence, dropping a 2-1 squeaker on the road Friday and coming back with a 6-2 triumph at the Hartford Civic Center on Saturday. The weekend concluded with a 3-2 loss to Lowell at home Sunday. New York Rangers 2003 first-round draftee Hugh Jessiman scored his first AHL points in Saturday's win, notching the game-winning goal and an assist, and Alexandre Giroux struck for 3-1-4 in the four games.

This week:

Another four-games-in-five-days divisional challenge faces the Wolf Pack this week. They will entertain Springfield Wednesday night at the Civic Center (7:00), then play home-and-home with Lowell, Friday night in Lowell (7:35) and Saturday evening in Hartford (7:00). The Pack then conclude a stretch in which they play seven out of nine games at home when they host Albany on Sunday (4:00).

Tuesday, January 24 - "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 Lee Falardeau and Ivan Baranka. 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, January 25 vs. Springfield at the Hartford Civic Center, 7:00 p.m.
* The Falcons are currently sixth in the Atlantic Division with a record of 16-21-2-4 for 38 points.
* The Wolf Pack are 2-1-1-0 on the season vs. Springfield, and the Falcons have not been to the Hartford Civic Center since the Pack's second game of the season, a 2-1 Springfield win October 14th.
* Jason Jaspers leads the Falcons in scoring with 16-23-39 in 42 games.
* As with all Wednesday-night home games, selected Wolf Pack players will be conducting a free autograph session after the game in the Lower Mezzanine area of the Civic Center.
* All members of the military and students who present their respective i.d.'s at the Civic Center box office can purchase Red and Blue Wolf tickets for half price. Adult tickets will be $8 and $10, with a limit of four tickets per i.d..
* 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, January 27 at Lowell (Paul E. Tsongas Arena), 7:35 p.m. * After Sunday's loss to the Lock Monsters in Hartford, the Pack are 1-2-0-1 in the season series vs. Lowell.
* The Lock Monsters have at least a point in six of their last seven games (3-1-3-0).
* Lowell's leading scorer, Keith Aucoin (17-32-49 in 42 GP), was recalled to Carolina prior to Sunday's contest, but the Hurricanes assigned Niklas Nordgren to Lowell in his place. Nordgren scored the shorthanded game-winning goal against the Wolf Pack and had an assist.
* 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, January 28 vs. Lowell at the Hartford Civic Center, 7:00 p.m.
* The Lock Monsters are 2-0-0-0 in two visits to Hartford this season. Their first was October 15th, the Wolf Pack's third game of the season, and Lowell won that tilt by a score of 3-2.
* Fans at this game will receive a #12 signature Ken Gernander baseball cap, while supplies last, courtesy of GEICO.
* Broadcast - live on the web at: www.hartfordwolfpack.com or watch on B2 Network! Go to www.hartfordwolfpack.com for details.

Sunday, January 29 vs. Albany at the Hartford Civic Center, 4:00 p.m.
* The River Rats currently stand seven points behind sixth-place Springfield in the Atlantic, with a record of 14-26-1-2 for 31 points.
* Long-time NHL mainstays Alexander Mogilny (990 career NHL GP) and Dan McGillis (634 games of NHL experience) are both currently on the River Rats' roster.
* The Wolf Pack have won both previous games this year between themselves and the Rats, 2-1 on November 4th in Albany and 7-2 at the Civic Center November 23rd.
* All members of the military and students who present their respective i.d.'s at the Civic Center box office can purchase Red and Blue wolf tickets for half price. Adult tickets will be $8 and $10, with a limit of four tickets per i.d..
* 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:
Bruce Graham - viral infection (indefinite).
Bryce Lampman - dislocated left shoulder (out for the season).
Dale Purinton - broken right pinky finger (3-4 weeks).

Recent Transactions:
Robert Gherson - signed AHL contract with the Wolf Pack January 20.
Thomas Pöck - returned to the Wolf Pack by the New York Rangers January 21.

Pack Tracks:

On Monday, February 20th the Wolf Pack will be holding their 2006 "Tip-a-Player" Dinner and Sports Carnival, on the ice at the Hartford Civic Center. The event is presented by Aetna and benefits Gaylord Hospital. Dinner will be served by the Wolf Pack players, and the evening also features a silent auction, raffles and games, great food provided by area restaurants, and tours of the Wolf Pack locker room. For more information, contact the Wolf Pack office at (860) 246-7825.

The Wolf Pack's annual Kids' Club Day is coming up Sunday, February 12th from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the Hartford Civic Center. Members of the Wolf Pack Kids' Club, presented by Brigham's Ice Cream, can watch a Wolf Pack practice, meet the players and much more. Members will receive their player trading cards, plus other special gifts, at Kids' Club Day. All current members are invited to attend, and new members can register at the event and join in the fun.

The second annual "Sonar's Edu-Skate" game will take place Wednesday, March 22nd, when the Wolf Pack host the Manchester Monarchs at the Hartford Civic Center. Special faceoff time is 11:00 am. All school groups can attend this game for the special price of $8.00 per ticket. Join the Wolf Pack for interactive learning about health, geography, math...and more. All students and teachers will receive a Wolf Pack pencil and Edu-Skate workbook. For more details call the Wolf Pack ticket office at (860) 548-2000.

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 new Acoustic Café Volume 5 CD is now available, at all Strawberries, FYE and Big Y World Class Market locations. Proceeds benefit the Hartford Wolf Pack Community Foundation, and the CD costs just $9.65. Acoustic Café Volume 5 features live performances by Alanis Morrissette, Lenny Kravitz, Duran Duran, Gavin DeGraw, among others.

The Hartford Wolf Pack "Pack Shop", located at 100 Allyn Street in downtown Hartford, 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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