Wolf Pack Weekly

Published on January 15, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
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The Wolf Pack set a franchise record by extending their road winning streak to six consecutive games, and moved to within four points of first place in the Atlantic Division, with a 4-1 victory over first-place Manchester on Sunday. That capped off a 3-0-0-0 week, as the Pack also registered shootout wins in Portland Saturday (2-1) and at Albany Wednesday (4-3). Al Montoya went a combined nine for 10 in the two shootouts, and Steve Valiquette won his third straight decision Sunday, with 30 saves. The Wolf Pack have won five straight games overall, tying a team season high, and are unbeaten in regulation in a team season-best eight consecutive contests (7-0-1-0).

This week:

The Wolf Pack play four more Atlantic Division games, in a span of five days, this week. The Pack return home Wednesday to host the Providence Bruins (7:00), then make another visit to Portland on Friday evening (7:05). Saturday finds the Wolf Pack traveling to Lowell (7:05), and then they are back at the Hartford Civic Center on Sunday, for a DATTCO I-91 Challenge tilt vs. Springfield (4:00).

Tuesday, January 16 - "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 Tuesday-night talk show features Craig Weller and Mark Lee as scheduled guests. Wolf Pack Confidential airs live from 7-8 PM from Little Mark's Big Barbecue, located at 279 West Main St. (Rt. 44) in Avon. 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 live on ESPN Radio 1410 and on-line at www.hartfordwolfpack.com.

Wednesday, January 17 vs. Providence at the Hartford Civic Center, 7:00 p.m.

After having fallen into last place in the Atlantic Division, the Bruins have won four straight games to climb all the way up into fourth place (20-18-1-2, 43 pts.).

The Wolf Pack and Providence have split four games this year, and both clubs are 1-1-0-0 in action at the Hartford Civic Center.

Bruin scoring leader Kris Versteeg (18-19-37 in 36 GP) is tied with the Wolf Pack's Ryan Callahan for third among AHL rookies in points.

Selected Wolf Pack players will be conducting a free postgame autograph session in the Lower Mezzanine area of the Civic Center.

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

Friday, January 19 at Portland (Cumberland County Civic Center), 7:05 p.m.

The third-place Pirates are one point behind the Wolf Pack in the Atlantic Division standings, at 20-13-1-5 for 46 points.

After losing the first game of this year's season series, the Pack have defeated Portland four straight times, allowing a total of only one goal in the last three meetings.

Darien, CT native Ryan Shannon has struck for 2-5-7 in six games for the Pirates since being assigned to Portland by the parent Anaheim Ducks.

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, January 20 at Lowell (Paul E. Tsongas Arena), 7:05 p.m.

After winning back-to-back games, the Devils (19-17-2-1, 41 pts.) are part of a three-way tie for fifth place in the Atlantic.

The Wolf Pack have yet to beat the Devils, a first-year franchise in the AHL, having gone 0-3-0-0 in the first three get-togethers.

Veteran Justin Papineau is Lowell's top point-getter, with 12-17-29 in 29 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.

Sunday, January 21 vs. Springfield at the Hartford Civic Center, 4:00 p.m.

The Wolf Pack are 2-2-0-0 in the new DATTCO I-91 Challenge vs. the Falcons, and the two clubs have split a pair of games at the Hartford Civic Center.

Springfield has hit a four-game skid and has dropped to the .500 mark overall, 20-20-0-1 for 41 points, and is tied with Lowell and Worcester for the fifth spot in the Atlantic Division.

Eric Healey, who leads the Falcons in scoring with 17-30-47 in 41 games, has climbed up to seventh in the league in points.

Broadcast - live with Bob Crawford at www.hartfordwolfpack.com, or watch on B2 Networks! Go to www.hartfordwolfpack.com for details.

Injury Report:

Dale Purinton - fractured right foot (day to day).

Recent Transactions:

Jake Taylor - reassigned by the New York Rangers from the Wolf Pack to Charlotte (ECHL) January 10.

Bruce Graham - reassigned by the New York Rangers from the Wolf Pack to Charlotte January 11.

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., January 16 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Hartford Civic Center

Wed., January 17 10:00 - 10:30 a.m., Hartford Civic Center (Game vs. Providence)

Thurs. January 18 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Hartford Civic Center

Fri. January 19 Game at Portland

Sat., January 20 Game at Lowell

Sun., January 21 Game vs. Springfield

Mon., January 22 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Hartford Civic Center

Pack Tracks:

Saturday night, January 27, when the Houston Aeros make their only regular-season visit to the Hartford Civic Center, is the Wolf Pack's annual Scout Sleepover. Scouts from across the state are invited to sleep over at the Civic Center after the game, and the first 3,000 scouts receive a Sonar "boy scout" bobblehead. Faceoff as usual is 7:00. To reserve your spot, call the Wolf Pack ticket office at 860-548-2000.

New videos, player trivia and 'Where are they now?' features have recently been added to the Wolf Pack's special 10th Anniversary Site---www.10years1mission.com! Log on to test your Wolf Pack trivia knowledge, find out where your favorite players and coaches are today, take a trip down memory lane with retrospective photos & season openers, and be sure to vote for the Wolf Pack All-Decade team, which will be featured on a free poster giveaway at the March 10th game and on a free t-shirt giveaway at the March 31st game!

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.

"Girl Scout Night" is coming up at the Wolf Pack's home game Saturday, February 17 (7:00) against Providence. All girl scouts who attend the game will receive a t-shirt and be invited to attend a private autograph session with selected Wolf Pack players. To order Girl Scout Night tickets, call the Wolf Pack ticket office at 860-548-2000.

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.

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