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Wolf Pack Weekly

February 12, 2007 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Connecticut Whale News Release


After having won a franchise-record eight straight road games, the Wolf Pack lost two out of three away contests last week, falling into third place in the Atlantic Division. The road win streak came to an end Wednesday night at Providence, as the Pack fell to the Bruins by a score of 4-2. That was followed by a rare set of back-to-back games in Springfield, the first of which the Wolf Pack won, 2-1, on Friday evening. The Falcons gained some revenge in Saturday night's rematch, though, besting the Pack by a margin of 5-2. Rookie Brandon Dubinsky was the most productive Wolf Pack player in the three divisional games, notching a total of two goals and an assist.

This week:

It's an important week for the Pack, with four more Atlantic Division games on the schedule, the first three of them at home. Lowell comes to town for a 7:00 game at the Hartford Civic Center on Wednesday, Valentines Night, then the Wolf Pack host Worcester on Guida's Family Value Night on Friday (7:00). They then wrap up the busy week with a home-and-home series with Providence, Saturday evening in Hartford (7:00) and Sunday in Providence (4:05).

Tuesday, February 13 - "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 Dale Purinton and Dave Liffiton 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, February 14 vs. Lowell at the Hartford Civic Center, 7:00 p.m.

The Devils (23-21-5-2, 53 pts.) are tied with Portland for fifth place in the Atlantic Division, six points behind the third-place Wolf Pack.

Lowell has won three of the first four games of the season series with the Wolf Pack, but the Pack triumphed in the last meeting, a 4-3 verdict January 20th in Lowell.

Chris Minard leads the Devils in goals and is tied for the team lead in points, with 19-10-29 in 37 games.

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

In celebration of Valentines Day, the Wolf Pack are offering a special "Pucker Up with the Pack" Package. To order, stop by the "Pack Shop" or call 860-524-5794. The package features a logo'd "Pucker Up with the Pack" puck, choice of a pink or blue Wolf Pack hat, a silk rose and Wolf Pack T-shirt for only $20.00.

Additionally, one lucky woman in attendance will win a diamond necklace from Turgeon Jewelers

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 16 vs. Worcester at the Hartford Civic Center, 7:00 p.m.

The Wolf Pack have registered at least a standings point in five of the six games played this year between themselves and the Sharks, going 4-1-1-0.

The fourth-place Sharks lost all three of their games this past weekend, two of them in overtime, but still trail the Wolf Pack by only two points in the Atlantic, at 24-18-3-6 for 57 points.

Veteran Mathieu Darche is the pacesetter of the Worcester offense, having totaled 25-28-53 in 51 games.

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.

Saturday, February 17 vs. Providence at the Hartford Civic Center, 7:00 p.m.

The streaking Bruins have won three straight and are 13-2-0-1 in their last 16 games, and have overtaken the Wolf Pack to move into second place in the Atlantic. Currently 29-20-1-3 for 62 points, the P-Bruins lead the Pack by a margin of three points.

Providence has won four of the previous six games in this year's season series, and three of the four played in Hartford.

This is "Girl Scout Night" at the Hartford Civic Center. 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.

This is another Wolf Pack tenth anniversary commemorative giveaway night. The first 5,000 fans into the game take home a commemorative tenth-anniversary banner.

Television - live on Fox Sports Net New England with Bob Crawford (play-by-play) and P.J. Stock (color commentary).

Webcast - live with Mark Bailey at: www.hartfordwolfpack.com, or watch on B2 Networks! Go to www.hartfordwolfpack.com for details.

Sunday, February 18 at Providence (Dunkin' Donuts Center Providence), 4:05 p.m.

The Bruins' leading scorer is rookie David Krejci, whose totals show 18-30-48 in 47 games.

The Wolf Pack and Bruins have split two previous meetings this year in Providence.

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:

Craig Weller - post-concussion syndrome (indefinite).

Recent Transactions:

Bryce Lampman - returned to the Wolf Pack by the New York Rangers February 7.

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., February 13 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Champions Skating Center

Wed., February 14 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., Hartford Civic Center (Game vs. Lowell)

Thurs. February 15 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Hartford Civic Center

Fri. February 16 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., Hartford Civic Center (Game vs. Worcester)

Sat., February 17 TBD (Game vs. Providence)

Sun., February 18 Game at Providence

Mon., February 19 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Champions Skating Center

Pack Tracks:

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 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.

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.

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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