Wolf Pack Weekly

Published on January 30, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Connecticut Whale News Release


The Wolf Pack won both of their games last week, extending their winning streak to five games, improving to 12-1-1-0 since the start of 2007 and 27-17-3-0 on the season. This leaves the Pack only eight points behind division leader Manchester. The Pack tallied a 4-2 win on Friday against in-state rivals the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. Left wing Brad Isbister netted two goals and Dwight Helminen and Dane Byers notched a goal each with Bryce Lampman contributing two assists. Goaltender Al Montoya also made 29 saves. The Pack extended their winning streak to five games on Saturday with a 4-3 win over the visiting Houston Aeros. 2007 All-Star Ryan Callahan netted his third hat trick of the season and tallied the game-winning goal at 1:50 of overtime, while goaltender Steve Valiquette denied 42 of 45 shots to win his third-consecutive start and improve his record to 6-1-0 in January. Defenseman Bryce Lampman provided the other tally and an assist in front of a crowd of 9,132.

All-Star Update:

The Wolf Pack's Ryan Callahan scored the game-winning goal at last evening's 2007 AHL All-Star Game with 3.3 seconds left to give PlanetUSA a 7-6 win over the Canadian team at Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto. The lone Wolf Pack representative, Callahan was supposed to be joined by defenseman Daniel Girardi, who had been voted as one of the Canadian All-Star team's starters. However, Girardi was unable to play in the game because he had been recalled by the Rangers last week.

This week:

The Wolf Pack have a light week on tap, playing only one game following the All-Star break, welcoming the Hershey Bears to the Civic Center on Friday night for a 7:00 PM game. As are all Friday home games, that is a Guida's Family Value Night, and the Wolf Pack and Rockville Bank will be giving away $1,000 in the "Go for the Green" promotion.

Friday, February 2 vs. Hershey at the Hartford Civic Center, 7:00 p.m.

This will be the first meeting of this season between the Wolf Pack and defending Calder Cup champion Bears. Last season, the Pack were 2-0-0-0 vs. the Bears, with one win at home and one at Hershey.

The Bears are 4-4-1-1 in their last 10 games; They lost their last two games, back-to-back match-ups vs. the Norfolk Admirals, with a 4-5 overtime loss in Norfolk on Friday and 3-4 loss at home on Saturday.

The Bears are currently situated second in the East Division, just four points behind Norfolk, with an overall record of 29-9-4-5.

As is the case at every Friday night home game, the Wolf Pack and Rockville Bank will be giving away $1,000 during the "Go for the Green" promotion.

Friday night home games are Guida's Dairy Family Value Nights. Fans can purchase Family Value Night packages of three or four tickets, with each package including a hot dog or a pizza slice and a soda per ticket, as well as a Wolf Pack souvenir. Three-packs start as low as $36. To order, 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 Networks! Go to www.hartfordwolfpack.com for details.

Sunday, February 4 - Wolf Pack Kids' Club Day at the Hartford Civic Center, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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.

Injury Report:

None.

Recent Transactions:

Dan Girardi - recalled by the New York Rangers from the Wolf Pack January 25

Darius Kasparaitis - reassigned by the New York Rangers to the Wolf Pack January 25

Mark Lee - returned by the Wolf Pack on loan to Charlotte (ECHL) January 25

Pack Tracks:

"Wolf Pack Confidential", the Wolf Pack's weekly hour-long Tuesday-night talk show, will be taking a break for the All-Star break this week. The show will return to Little Mark's Big Barbecue, located at 279 West Main St. (Rt. 44) in Avon, on Tuesday, February 6. Wolf Pack Confidential airs from 7-8 PM and can be heard live on ESPN Radio 1410 and on-line at hartfordwolfpack.com.

The Family Value Night packages that fans have been enjoying for years at Guida's Family Value Nights on Fridays are now available for Wolf Pack Sunday home games as well! Family Value Night packs get you either three or four tickets, with each package consisting of a hot dog or a pizza slice, and a soda, per ticket, as well as a Wolf Pack souvenir! Three-packs start at $36 and four-packs are as low as $48. To order your Family Value Night pack, call the Wolf Pack ticket office at 860-548-2000.

Pucker Up with the Pack! Need to plan a unique and exciting date this Valentine's Day? Look no further then the Pack, who will host the Lowell Devils on Valentines Day (Wed, Feb. 14) at 7:00 PM. Need a gift for your hockey-loving date? Beginning Friday, Feb. 2nd, simply stop by the "Pack Shop" or call 860-524-5794 and order a "Pucker Up with the Pack" Valentine's Day Package. The package will feature a logo'd "Pucker Up with the Pack" puck, your choice of a pink or blue Wolf Pack hat, a silk rose and Wolf Pack T-shirt for only $20.00.

The 4th Annual Hartford Wolf Pack Tip-A-Player Dinner and Sports Carnival presented by Aetna and SunTrust Mortgage to benefit Gaylord Hospital is scheduled for Monday, February 19th, 2007 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. This year's event will again take place "on the ice" at the Hartford Civic Center and will feature two seatings---one at 5:00 and 7:00 pm.! Fun for the whole family, the night will feature dinner served by the Wolf Pack players, great food provided by area restaurants, zamboni pictures, tours of the Wolf Pack locker room, sports competitions, pictures and autographs with the players, a silent auction, and more! Log onto www.hartfordwolfpack.com for more information or call 860-246-7825 to reserve your spot! RSVP deadline is February 14th.

The Hartford Wolf Pack and Your Choice Auto of East Hartford will be giving away a Chrysler Sebring at the Saturday, March 31st game vs. Manchester. The promotion will feature eight contestants chosen through entry forms that can be filled out at Your Choice Auto, The Pack Shop and at home Wolf Pack games. Contestants will go through various shootouts between periods at upcoming Wolf Pack games until they are narrowed down to only two contestants. Those two contestants will then take part in a "Deal or No Deal" type of showdown at the March 31st game, where each contestant will try their luck at choosing three suitcases out of six, with one of the suitcases containing the keys to the car! Be sure to sign up for a chance to win today at Your Choice Auto in East Hartford, at the Pack Shop and at upcoming Wolf Pack games.

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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