Wolf Pack weekly

Published on February 5, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
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The Wolf Pack had only one game on the schedule last week, and it ended up being just their second regulation loss in a span of 15 games (12-2-1-0), as they dropped a 2-1 decision to defending Calder Cup-champion Hershey Friday night at the Hartford Civic Center. Captain Craig Weller scored the Pack's only goal in the game, and Al Montoya absorbed just his second loss in his last 11 decisions (9-2-0).

This week:

Three Atlantic-Division road games face the Pack this week, starting Wednesday night at Providence (7:05). That is followed by a rare back-to-back set at Springfield. The Wolf Pack and Falcons will face off at the MassMutual Center Friday evening at 7:35 and Saturday night at 7:05.

Tuesday, February 6 - "Wolf Pack Confidential" at Little Mark's Big Barbecue on ESPN Radio 1410

The Wolf Pack's weekly hour-long Tuesday-night talk show returns to Little Mark's Big Barbecue in Avon, with Assistant Coach Ken Gernander and defenseman Jake Taylor as scheduled guests. Wolf Pack Confidential airs live from 7-8 PM and Little Mark's is 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, February 7 at Providence (Dunkin' Donuts Center Providence), 7:05 p.m.

The Bruins (26-20-1-3, 56 pts.) have lost their last two games, but were red-hot before that, with five straight wins and at least a standings point in 10 consecutive contests (9-0-0-1).

Providence saw its leading point and goal-scorer, rookie Kris Versteeg (22-27-49 in 43 GP), traded to Chicago this past weekend, in exchange for Brandon Bochenski.

The Wolf Pack are 2-3-0-0 in this year's season series with the Bruins, but the Pack won the only previous clash in Providence, 3-2 on November 24.

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, February 9 at Springfield (MassMutual Center), 7:35 p.m.

The Wolf Pack are 3-2-0-0 in the DATTCO I-91 Challenge series against the Falcons, and the two teams have split two earlier meetings at the MassMutual Center.

Springfield (22-27-0-2, 46 pts.) has fallen into last place in the Atlantic Division, after losing seven straight (0-6-0-1) and going 2-11-0-1 in its last 14 outings.

The Falcons are the lowest-scoring team in the AHL, averaging 2.37 goals per game, but leading scorer Eric Healey is seventh in the league in points, with 22-32-54 in 51 games.

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, February 10 at Springfield (MassMutual Center), 7:05 p.m.

Rookie goaltender Karri Ramo is 1-2-0 in the season series against the Wolf Pack, but has a 1.68 goals-against average and a 96.2% save percentage in those three games.

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.

Injury Report:

None

Recent Transactions:

Bryce Lampman - recalled by the New York Rangers from the Wolf Pack February 1.

Alex Westlund - recalled by the Wolf Pack from loan to Charlotte (ECHL) February 3.

Corey Potter - recalled by the Wolf Pack from loan to Charlotte (ECHL) February 5.

Pack Tracks:

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? Simply stop by the "Pack Shop" or call 860-524-5794 and order a "Pucker Up with the Pack" Valentines 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 p.m.. 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 p.m.! 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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