Wolf Pack Weekly

Published on December 4, 2006 under American Hockey League (AHL)
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The Wolf Pack extended their season's first winning streak to four games, and registered their first shutout of the 2006-07 campaign, with a 3-0 victory over Manchester in this past week's only action, Saturday at the Hartford Civic Center. Steve Valiquette stopped 26 Monarch shots in net to post the 15th whitewash of his AHL career, Brad Isbister's first goal in four games with the Wolf Pack turned out to be the game-winner, and Captain Craig Weller and Dwight Helminen chipped in a goal and an assist each. After a 1-6-0-0 start, the Wolf Pack are now 8-5-1-0 in their last 14 games.

This week:

Two more Atlantic Division tilts await the Wolf Pack this week. They will make their second visit in less than two weeks to Worcester on Friday (7:00), and then will return to the Hartford Civic Center for a 7:30 game vs. the Lowell Devils on Saturday. That is Guaranteed Win Night, sponsored by Advance Auto Parts.

Tuesday, December 5 - "Wolf Pack Confidential" at Little Mark's Big Barbecue on ESPN Radio 1410

This week's edition of the Wolf Pack's weekly hour-long talk show features Nigel Dawes and Lauri Korpikoski as scheduled guests. Hosted by Bob Crawford, Wolf Pack Confidential originates live from Little Mark's Big Barbecue, 279 West Main Street (Route 44) in Avon, from 7 to 8:00 p.m.. Fans are invited to be on hand at Little Mark's for the show, and the guests will be taking questions from the live audience. The show can be heard on ESPN Radio 1410 and on-line at www.hartfordwolfpack.com.

Friday, December 8 at Worcester (DCU Center), 7:00 p.m.

The Sharks (11-8-1-3, 26 pts.) are part of a three-way tie for third place in the Atlantic Division, deadlocked with Springfield and Manchester. The Wolf Pack and Sharks split two games in a span of five days in late November, the Sharks winning 5-4 on Thanksgiving Eve in Hartford and the Wolf Pack rebounding for a 6-5 overtime triumph on the 26th in Worcester. Sharks veteran Mathieu Darche is tied for the AHL lead in goals with 19 in 23 games, and stands sixth overall in points with 31. Radio - live with Bob Crawford on ESPN Radio 1410 and on the web at: www.hartfordwolfpack.com, or watch on B2 Networks! Go to www.hartfordwolfpack.com for details

Saturday, December 9 vs. Lowell at the Hartford Civic Center, 7:30 p.m.

The Devils are 2-0-0-0 against the Wolf Pack thus far, including a 4-1 win November 12 in their only previous visit to the Civic Center. After going 0-2-1-0 in their last three games, the Devils sit sixth in the Atlantic Division with an 11-10-2-1 record for 25 points, six points ahead of the Wolf Pack. Seventh-year pro Justin Papineau is Lowell's top point-getter, with 7-12-19 in 20 GP. This is Guaranteed Win Night, sponsored by Advance Auto Parts. If the Wolf Pack do not beat the Devils, fans can redeem their ticket stub at the Civic Center box office for a complimentary ticket to the Pack's game Wednesday, December 13 vs. Philadelphia. Fans will have the opportunity to meet Wolverine from the X-Men, who will be on the concourse before and during the game. Broadcast - live on the web with Bob Crawford at www.hartfordwolfpack.com, or watch on B2 Networks! Go to www.hartfordwolfpack.com for details.

Injury Report:

Jake Taylor - clavicle/shoulder surgery (1-2 months)

Recent Transactions:

Ryan Callahan - recalled from the Wolf Pack by the New York Rangers November 27, and returned to the Wolf Pack December 3.

Lee Falardeau - reassigned by the New York Rangers from the Wolf Pack to Charlotte (ECHL) November 28.

Chris Ferraro - released from Professional Tryout (PTO) agreement by the Wolf Pack November 28.

Pack Tracks:

The 96.5 TIC Acoustic Café - Volume VI CD, featuring the music of some of today's most popular musical artists, recorded acoustically, will be released tomorrow, Tuesday, December 5. Starting tomorrow, 96.5 TIC Acoustic Café Volume VI can be purchased at: FYE stores in Avon, Buckland Hills Mall, Westfarms Mall and Westfield Shopping Town in Enfield, along with Strawberries in Bristol. On Tuesday, December 12th, it will be available at all Big Y World Class Markets, FYE and Strawberries locations, as well as the new Hartford Wolf Pack "Pack Shop" in the Civic Center Mall. Net proceeds from the sale of the CD will benefit the charitable efforts of the Hartford Wolf Pack Community Foundation. The retail price of the CD is only $9.65, and it includes cuts from Staind, KT Tunstall, The Fray, Five for Fighting, Goo Goo Dolls, Barenaked Ladies, Anna Nalick, James Blunt, Nick Lachey and Smash Mouth. Each CD includes a voucher worth $16.50 for a free ticket to see a Wednesday night or Sunday night Wolf Pack game during the 2006-07 season.

Saturday, December 16, when the Portland Pirates invade the Hartford Civic Center for a 7:00 game, is the Wolf Pack's next Tenth Anniversary commemorative giveaway night. The first 5,000 fans through the doors that night will take home a commemorative Wolf Pack holiday ornament.

On Saturday, December 23, the club hosts its annual "Get a Gift" night as the Pack face off with the Providence Bruins at the Civic Center (7:00 game start). All attendees will receive a free, surprise gift and one lucky fan will win a diamond, courtesy of Becker's Jewelers.

The Wolf Pack's home game December 30 against the Manchester Monarchs (7:00 faceoff) will include an in-game concert featuring the Jonas Brothers, the Truth Squad and Nothing but Strings. The concert is sponsored by Radio Disney.

The Hartford Wolf Pack "Pack Shop", located in the newly-renovated Hartford 21 Mall surrounding the Civic Center, will be open for special shopping hours during this holiday season. The Pack shop is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays through Christmas 2-7 p.m. and for one hour after games, and Sundays, including Christmas Eve, noon to four p.m.. The Pack Shop features a Wolf Pack hockey rink-tiled replica floor and offers a full line of Wolf Pack merchandise and special 10th Anniversary items. Stop by and pick something up for all of the hockey fans on your shopping list!

Individual tickets for Wolf Pack games are on sale now at the Hartford Civic Center Box Office and all Ticketmaster locations including Macy'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.

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