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Wolf Pack Weekly

April 4, 2006 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Connecticut Whale News Release


The Hartford Wolf Pack played three games in three days this past week, winning two of the three match-ups and ending the week at 44-22-2-6, for 96 points, remaining eight points behind Atlantic Division leader the Portland Pirates. On Friday night, the Pack traveled to Springfield, defeating the Falcons 9-3. During this match-up, center Dwight Helminen scored his first professional hat trick and ended the night at +5. Left wing Nigel Dawes also tallied five points for the Pack, netting one goal and four assists. Then on Saturday night, the two teams faced off in a heated rematch in Hartford. In the end, the Pack came out on top with a hard-earned 5-3 win. However, on Sunday, the Pack faced a disappointing 3-2 loss to the Norfolk Admirals at home. Defenseman Marvin Degon scored his first professional goal during the game and center Alexandre Giroux tallied a goal and assist; however, in the end, it was not enough to defeat the Admirals, assisted by solid goaltending from Corey Crawford, who stopped 32 of 34 Wolf Pack shots.

This week:
The Wolf Pack once again play three games in three days this week, hosting Atlantic Division leader the Portland Pirates at home on Friday (7:00 p.m. faceoff) followed by a road trip to Bridgeport to take on the Sound Tigers in a GEICO Connecticut Cup showdown on Saturday (7:05 p.m.). On Sunday, the Pack finish up the week with a match-up against the Lowell Lock Monsters (4:00 p.m.) in Hartford.

Tuesday, April 4 - "Wolf Pack Confidential" at Little Mark's Big Barbecue on ESPN Radio 1410
The Wolf Pack's weekly hourlong live radio show returns, originating 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 Thomas Pock and Marvin Degon, who previously shared time on the ice as teammates with the UMass-Amherst Minutemen. 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, April 7 vs. Portland at the Hartford Civic Center, 7:00 p.m.

This is the final of ten games on the year between the Wolf Pack and the Pirates, the top affiliate of the Anaheim Mighty Ducks. The Pirates are currently ranked first in the Atlantic Division and second overall with a record of 48-18-5-3, for 104 points.
Portland's top scorer is center Ryan Shannon, who has 24-56-80 in 64 games.
The Pack are 4-5-0-0 on the year vs. the Pirates and Portland won the last match-up between the two clubs 5-1 March 8 in Hartford.
The first 5,000 people into Friday night's game will receive a Sonar Bobblehead.
Wolf Pack fans will be treated to in-game performances from American Idol Junior pop star Katelyn Tarver & new Universal/Motown recording artist Elijah. Both artists will also be on-hand to sign autographs.
The Wolf Pack Community Foundation will make a pre-game check presentation to Gaylord Community Foundation with the funds that were raised at this year's Wolf Pack "Tip-A-Player" charity dinner and sports carnival, which totaled a record-breaking $59,000.
The Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation will be on-hand at Friday's game to promote their Annual Walk for Fidelco, taking place on May 24th at Wickham Park in Manchester. Stop by section 119 and sign on to walk on the Wolf Pack team or pledge your support for the Pack's celebrity team for the walk.
It's Guida's Family Value Night at the Civic Center. Family Value Night packages of three or four tickets are available, with each package consisting of a hot dog or a pizza slice and a soda per ticket, and a Wolf Pack souvenir. Three packs start as low as $33. For more details, call 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.harfordwolfpack.com for details.

Saturday, April 8 at Bridgeport (Arena at Harbor Yard), 7:05 p.m.

This is the ninth of ten GEICO Connecticut Cup games on the year between the Pack and the Sound Tigers, the top affiliate of the New York Islanders. The Sound Tigers are currently ranked fourth in the East Division with a record of 37-29-6-3, for 83 points. The presentation of the GEICO Connecticut Cup will take place at the Wolf Pack's last home game, April 15th vs. Bridgeport.
Bridgeport is missing its top scorer, forward Rob Collins, who was called up by the Islanders on April 1st.
The Pack are 6-2-0-0 on the year vs. the Sound Tigers, but Bridgeport won the last two games between the two teams, including a 6-3 win in the last match up, March 25 in Hartford.
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.harfordwolfpack.com for details.

Sunday, April 9 vs. Lowell at the Hartford Civic Center, 4:00 p.m.

This is the final of eight games on the year between the Pack and the Lock Monsters, top affiliate of both the Carolina Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche. The Lock Monsters currently stand fifth in the Atlantic Division, with a record of 27-35-5-7, for 66 points.
The Lock Monsters are without their top scorer, Keith Aucoin, who was called up to the Hurricanes on March 25th after tying the Monsters' single season scoring record in a match-up with Providence the previous night.
The Pack are 3-3-0-1 on the year vs. the Lock Monsters and won the last match-up between the two clubs 6-5 February 26 in Lowell.
Post game, the Wolf Pack will present its team awards. This year's team awards are: Community Service Award, Bob Girouard Character Award, Fan Favorite, Unsung Hero and MVP.
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 - tape delayed broadcast with Bob Crawford on ESPN Radio 1410, following New York Yankees baseball, and live on the web at: www.hartfordwolfpack.com or watch on B2 Network! Go to www.hartfordwolfpack.com for details.

Injury Report:
Bryce Lampman - dislocated left shoulder (out for the season).
Ivan Baranka - fractured right hand (3-5 weeks).
Robert Gherson - concussion (day to day).

Recent Transactions:
Bruce Graham - reassigned by the New York Rangers (NHL) to Charlotte (ECHL) on March 24.
Alexandre Giroux - recalled from loan by the New York Rangers (NHL) on March 25.
Alexandre Giroux - returned on loan from New York Rangers (NHL) on March 31.
Lauri Korpikoski - signed to an Amateur Tryout (ATO) agreement on March 31.
Dane Byers - signed to an Amateur Tryout (ATO) agreement on March 31.
Chris Holt - reassigned by the New York Rangers (NHL) to Hartford from Charlotte (ECHL) on April 1.

Pack Tracks:
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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