Wolf Pack Weekly

Published on November 10, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Connecticut Whale News Release


The Wolf Pack finished off a seven-game homestand, the longest in team history, by splitting a pair of games this past week, giving them a total record of 5-2-0-0 in the seven consecutive home outings. The Pack lost a 4-3 decision to the Worcester Sharks on Friday night, but then rebounded for a thrilling, 4-3 overtime victory over Springfield on Saturday evening. Lauri Korpikoski was the star of that game, as he completed his first North American pro hat trick with the game-winning goal, with less than five seconds remaining in OT. Korpikoski also tallied a goal in Friday's contest and earned a Sunday recall from the parent New York Ranger club.

This week:

The Wolf Pack start a stretch in which they play five of the next seven games, and nine of the next 12, on the road, by venturing into uncharted territory. The Wolf Pack will visit Grand Rapids for the first time ever on Friday (7:00 faceoff), and then will travel on to Cleveland for their first-ever matchup with the Lake Erie Monsters on Sunday (3:00).

Friday, November 14th at Grand Rapids (Van Andel Arena), 7:00 p.m.

- Although the Griffins have been in the AHL since the 2001-02 season, this is the first time they and the Wolf Pack have ever met.

- The Griffins are the top affiliate of the defending Stanley Cup-champion Detroit Red Wings. The last time the Wolf Pack played a Detroit affiliate was March 9, 2001, when they lost 5-3 at home to the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks, a shared affiliate between the Red Wings and Anaheim.

- Grand Rapids' head coach is former Atlanta Thrashers head man Curt Fraser. He has the Griffins off to a 5-2-2-1 start in the North Division through ten games.

- 25-year-old Ville Leino, in his first season of North American pro hockey, leads Grand Rapids in points, with 4-9-13.

- Radio - live with Bob Crawford in HD on WTIC's 96.5 HD 2 and on-line at www.hartfordwolfpack.com and www.wtic.com.

Saturday, November 15th at Lake Erie (Quicken Loans Arena), 3:00 p.m.

- This is the first time the Wolf Pack have played the Monsters, who are a second-year franchise in the AHL. Lake Erie is the top affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche.

- T.J. Hensick, who played 31 NHL games with the Avalanche as a rookie last season, is currently the top point-getter on the Monsters' roster, with 6-7-13 in 10 games.

- Lake Erie is 5-6-0-1 for 11 points through its first 12 games and has lost five of its last seven, after going 3-1-0-1 through its first five.

- Radio - live with Bob Crawford in HD on WTIC's 96.5 HD 2 and on-line at www.hartfordwolfpack.com and www.wtic.com.

Recent Transactions:

Matthew Ford - signed Professional Tryout (PTO) agreement with Wolf Pack November 6th.

Andreas Jämtin - recalled from the Wolf Pack by the New York Rangers November 6th.

Lauri Korpikoski - recalled from the Wolf Pack by the New York Rangers November 9th.

Pack Tracks:

Friday, November 21st, when the Wolf Pack host the Lowell Devils in a 7:00 game, is "Teacher Appreciation Night" at the XL Center. Teachers can get $24 tickets for that game for just $16, by calling the Wolf Pack ticket office at (860) 548-2000. Also, all teachers will receive their own Wolf Pack pencil in appreciation for all they do. November 21st is also the next Friday Guida's Family Value Night. Family Value packages start at $39 and include three tickets, three hot dogs or pizza slices, three sodas and a Wolf Pack souvenir. To order your Family Value Night pack, visit the XL Center box office, or go on-line to www.hartfordwolfpack.com.

The Wolf Pack has announced an exciting new ticket-pricing promotion, effective now through January 2nd. Starting immediately, the adult price for blue-level tickets for every home game through January 2nd will be reduced to $10 each. Individual tickets for Wolf Pack games are on sale now at the XL 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.hartfordwolfpack.com. Season tickets, six, 10 and 20-game packages, coupon books and group tickets are also available. Contact 860-548-2000 for more details.

The Wolf Pack has a new broadcast partnership this season with WTIC NewsTalk 1080 and WTIC-FM. All of the Wolf Pack's regular-season and playoff games will air on 96.5 WTIC-FM's HD 2 channel and will be streamed on-line at www.wtic.com . Select games will be carried live on the 50,000-watt AM powerhouse, WTIC NewsTalk 1080. And, as part of the partnership, all Wolf Pack full season ticket accounts will receive a free HD car radio, with installation from JoDi's Sound Center, courtesy of the two stations and the Wolf Pack. To purchase your season seats, contact the Wolf Pack ticket office at 860-548-2000.

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