Wolf Pack Weekly
December 27, 2006 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Connecticut Whale News Release
The Wolf Pack split a pair of Atlantic Division home games heading into the Christmas holiday, defeating the Springfield Falcons 2-1 on Friday night and dropping a 3-1 verdict to Providence Saturday, and then climbed back to the .500 mark with a 2-0 win in Worcester last night (Tuesday). Jed Ortmeyer notched the game-winning goal and had an assist in Friday's victory, Ivan Baranka's second goal of the season was the only Wolf Pack tally in Saturday's game, and Brandon Dubinsky bagged the game-winner and added an assist last night. Al Montoya chalked up his first shutout of the season, and the third of his pro career, with 20 saves in the triumph at Worcester.
This week:
The Wolf Pack continue a busy five-games-in-six-days stretch with a visit to Springfield tonight (Wednesday, 7:05), and then visit Bridgeport for a GEICO Connecticut Cup tilt on Friday night (7:35). The Pack's only home game of the week is Saturday night, as the Manchester Monarchs visit for a 7:00 game. That night features an in-game concert sponsored by Radio Disney and featuring the Jonas Brothers, the Truth Squad and Nuttin but Stringz. Also, the first 5,000 fans will receive a Wolf Pack Tenth-Anniversary Commemorative flag. The busy schedule segment concludes New Year's Eve, Sunday, with a trip to Portland. That game faces off at 5:35 PM.
Wednesday, December 27 at Springfield (MassMutual Center), 7:05 p.m.
After Friday's 2-1 win over the Falcons at the Hartford Civic Center, the Wolf Pack are 1-1-0-0 in the DATTCO I-91 Challenge. Springfield currently resides three points ahead of the Wolf Pack in the Atlantic Division standings, with a record of 16-14-0-1 for 33 points. 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.
Friday, December 29 at Bridgeport (Bridgeport's Arena at Harbor Yard), 7:30 p.m.
This is the fifth of ten GEICO Connecticut Cup battles on the year between the Wolf Pack and the Sound Tigers. The Wolf Pack have won three of the first four and the last three in a row, and are 2-0-0-0 in Bridgeport this season. The Sound Tigers sit fifth in the Atlantic Division, at 13-13-1-3 for 30 points, and have lost four out of their last five games. 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, December 30 vs. Manchester at the Hartford Civic Center, 7:00 p.m.
The Monarchs are 6-2-1-0 in their last nine games and are only one point off the lead in the Atlantic Division (15-10-6-1, 37 pts.). Former Wolf Pack star and AHL MVP Jason LaBarbera has appeared in 28 of Manchester's 32 games on the year, and has compiled a 14-12-1 record, a 2.46 goals-against average, 92.5% save percentage and three shutouts. The Pack and Monarchs have split two previous battles this season, with the Wolf Pack winning the only previous game at the Hartford Civic Center, 3-0 on December 2. Fans will be treated to an in-game concert at this game, with the Jonas Brothers, the Truth Squad and Nuttin but Stringz all scheduled to perform. The concert is presented by Radio Disney. This is another Wolf Pack Tenth-Anniversary Commemorative Giveaway night. The first 5,000 fans will take home a tenth-anniversary commemorative flag. Broadcast - live with Bob Crawford at www.hartfordwolfpack.com, or watch on B2 Networks! Go to www.hartfordwolfpack.com for details.
Sunday, December 31 at Portland (Cumberland County Civic Center), 5:35 p.m.
This is the Wolf Pack's first of four visits on the season to Portland. The two clubs have battled three times at the Hartford Civic Center, with the Wolf Pack winning two of the three. The Pirates lead the Atlantic Division with a record of 17-9-1-3 for 38 points. 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:
Dale Purinton - fractured right foot (2-3 weeks).
Jake Taylor - clavicle/shoulder surgery (one month).
Recent Transactions:
Ryan Callahan - recalled by the New York Rangers from the Wolf Pack December 19 and returned
December 20.
Al Montoya - recalled by the New York Rangers from the Wolf Pack December 19 and returned December
20.
Brad Isbister - recalled by the New York Rangers from the Wolf Pack December 20 and returned December
23.
Jed Ortmeyer - recalled from the Wolf Pack by the New York Rangers December 23.
Bryce Lampman - recalled from the Wolf Pack by the New York Rangers December 26.
Mark Lee - recalled by the Wolf Pack from loan to Charlotte (ECHL) December 26.
Ryan Constant - recalled by the Wolf Pack from loan to Charlotte (ECHL) December 26.
Zdenek Bahensky - recalled by the Wolf Pack from loan to Charlotte (ECHL) December 26.
Pack Tracks:
After a two-week break, "Wolf Pack Confidential", the Wolf Pack's weekly hour-long Tuesday-night talk show, will return to Little Mark's Big Barbecue, located at 279 West Main St. (Rt. 44) in Avon, this Tuesday, January 2. Scheduled to join host Bob Crawford for that edition are Frank Lessard and Dane Byers. Wolf Pack Confidential airs from 7-8 PM and can be heard live on ESPN Radio 1410 and on-line at hartfordwolfpack.com.
The 96.5 TIC Acoustic Café - Volume VI CD, featuring the music of some of today's most popular musical artists, recorded acoustically, is now on sale at all Big Y World Class Markets, FYE and Strawberries locations, as well as at the new Hartford Wolf Pack "Pack Shop" in the Hartford 21 Mall surrounding the Civic Center. 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.
The Wolf Pack's new "Pack Shop" is located in the newly-renovated Hartford 21 Mall surrounding the Civic Center. The Pack Shop is open for business 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 Saturdays and Sundays! 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 check it out today!
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.
American Hockey League Stories from December 27, 2006
- Moose earn three of hour, but can't gain ground on Hamilton - Manitoba Moose
- Knights Stun Rampage In Last Minute, 4-3 - Abbotsford Heat
- Knights' comeback downs Rampage - San Antonio Rampage
- Bulldogs take North Division lead - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Houston finishes off first-place Chicago - Houston Aeros
- Manchester Shuts Down Devils, 3-1 - Albany Devils
- Checking Line Pushes Norfolk Past Providence - Norfolk Admirals
- Rivermen Doubled up 4-2 at Home by Milwaukee - Peoria Rivermen
- Phantoms fall to Bears - Adirondack Phantoms
- Manchester Torches Lowell To Move Into First Place - Manchester Monarchs
- P-Bruins Fall to Admirals 6-3 - Providence Bruins
- Daigneault dazzles again as Bears win 4-1 - Hershey Bears
- Wolf Pack Weekly - Connecticut Whale
- Rampage to send one lucky winner, friend to Las Vegas - San Antonio Rampage
- Griffins Host North Division's Finest to Conclude 2006 - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Florida returns Sprukts to Rochester, recalls Booth - Rochester Americans
- Road game changed; Aeros make roster move - Houston Aeros
- Admirals Announce Game Change - Milwaukee Admirals
- Speedy forward joins NHL - Iowa Chops
- Wolves' numbers keep coming up - AHL
- Flames Summon Ference, Boyd To Calgary - Abbotsford Heat
- WWE RAW Superstar Victoria to Appear January 17 - Peoria Rivermen
- Senators team with MDA for third annual Spaghetti On Ice - Binghamton Senators
- Wolves Release McMorrow - Chicago Wolves
- AHL Quick Hits - AHL
- Norfolk Signs Gregg Johnson to PTO - Norfolk Admirals
- Bears return home to face Phantoms Wednesday - Hershey Bears
- Houston tries to cool off red-hot Wolves - Houston Aeros
- Stars Roar Past Knights, 5-2 - Abbotsford Heat
- Admirals Fall to Wolves in OT - Milwaukee Admirals
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