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December 29, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Hartford Wolf Pack News Release


The Wolf Pack (17-10-2-2, 38 pts.) took three out of a possible four points in two home games this past week, to improve their record to a season-high seven games over .500. On Friday night against Springfield, the Wolf Pack got an early first-period goal from Ryan Malone, but fell to the Falcons in a shootout, 2-1. On Saturday night, Shawn O'Donnell had his first career AHL multiple-point game, with a goal and an assist, and Mackenzie Skapski made 26 saves, as the Pack rebounded with a 3-1 victory over Portland.

AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE STANDINGS

Atlantic Division

Rank Team GP W L OTL SL PTS PCT GF GA STK P10 S/O PIM

1 Manch. Monarchs 31 22 7 1 1 46 0.742 105 73 0-1-0-0 8-2-0-0 1-1 507

2 Providence Bruins 31 15 13 3 0 33 0.532 85 81 0-2-1-0 6-3-1-0 1-0 349

3 Portland Pirates 32 16 15 1 0 33 0.516 78 78 1-0-0-0 3-6-1-0 1-0 483

4 St. John's IceCaps 32 12 14 5 1 30 0.469 74 101 1-0-0-0 3-6-1-0 2-1 484

5 Worcester Sharks 29 12 13 3 1 28 0.483 74 84 1-0-1-1 3-5-1-1 0-1 304

Northeast Division

Rank Team GP W L OTL SL PTS PCT GF GA STK P10 S/O PIM

1 Springfield Falcons 33 22 9 2 0 46 0.697 102 85 4-0-1-0 7-2-1-0 2-0 636

2 Syracuse Crunch 32 20 8 4 0 44 0.688 95 85 0-1-1-0 8-1-1-0 1-0 704

3 Hartford Wolf Pack 31 17 10 2 2 38 0.613 83 88 2-0-0-1 6-2-0-2 1-2 438

4 Albany Devils 30 14 10 2 4 34 0.567 82 86 1-0-1-0 5-4-1-0 0-4 551

5 Bri. Sound Tigers 30 15 11 3 1 34 0.567 98 84 2-0-0-0 5-4-1-0 3-1 635

East Division

Rank Team GP W L OTL SL PTS PCT GF GA STK P10 S/O PIM

1 W-B/Scr. Penguins 33 18 12 1 2 39 0.591 79 73 1-0-0-0 5-4-0-1 0-2 674

2 Hershey Bears 31 15 11 4 1 35 0.565 77 72 1-0-2-0 4-3-3-0 1-1 584

3 Lehigh Valley Phantoms 30 14 11 4 1 33 0.550 76 82 1-0-0-0 5-2-2-1 3-1 689

4 Binghamton Senators 30 14 13 2 1 31 0.517 99 94 2-0-0-0 5-5-0-0 0-1 584

5 Norfolk Admirals 31 12 18 0 1 25 0.403 71 101 0-1-0-1 3-6-0-1 0-1 634

North Division

Rank Team GP W L OTL SL PTS PCT GF GA STK P10 S/O PIM

1 Utica Comets 31 21 5 5 0 47 0.758 89 66 7-0-3-0 7-0-3-0 0-0 392

2 Adirondack Flames 34 19 13 1 1 40 0.588 93 93 0-1-0-0 6-3-0-1 1-1 607

3 Hamilton Bulldogs 32 14 13 5 0 33 0.516 88 89 0-2-0-0 4-3-3-0 0-0 633

4 Toronto Marlies 32 13 15 4 0 30 0.469 68 87 3-0-1-0 6-2-2-0 1-0 534

5 Roch. Americans 32 12 19 1 0 25 0.391 89 99 0-1-0-0 3-7-0-0 1-0 508

Midwest Division

Rank Team GP W L OTL SL PTS PCT GF GA STK P10 S/O PIM

1 Rockford IceHogs 33 19 10 3 1 42 0.636 95 78 1-0-0-0 3-5-2-0 0-1 533

2 Chicago Wolves 32 17 12 3 0 37 0.578 98 81 0-1-0-0 4-6-0-0 0-0 502

3 Milw. Admirals 29 15 11 0 3 33 0.569 79 72 0-1-0-0 3-6-0-1 1-3 482

4 Gr. Rap. Griffins 29 15 11 3 0 33 0.569 93 78 1-0-0-0 6-3-1-0 2-0 366

5 Lk. Erie Monsters 30 13 12 2 3 31 0.517 84 103 0-2-0-1 5-4-0-1 0-3 425

West Division

Rank Team GP W L OTL SL PTS PCT GF GA STK P10 S/O PIM

1 Okla. City Barons 31 20 7 2 2 44 0.710 99 86 4-0-0-0 7-3-0-0 0-2 440

2 San Ant. Rampage 30 17 10 3 0 37 0.617 95 92 0-1-1-0 4-4-2-0 4-0 500

3 Texas Stars 31 13 10 8 0 34 0.548 87 94 2-0-0-0 6-3-1-0 0-0 391

4 Charlotte Checkers 31 11 16 3 1 26 0.419 69 91 0-1-1-0 3-5-1-1 1-1 594

5 Iowa Wild 31 10 19 1 1 22 0.355 78 106 0-1-0-0 5-5-0-0 1-1 492

This week:

The Wolf Pack celebrate the turn of the calendar year with three games this week, two at home. On Wednesday night, New Year's Eve, the Pack will be in Portland for a rematch of this past Saturday's game with the Pirates. Faceoff is 7:00 PM. Then the St. John's IceCaps invade the XL Center for back-to-back games Friday and Saturday. Both of those contests are also 7:00 starts.

Wednesday, December 31 at the Portland Pirates (Cross Insurance Arena), 5:30 PM

- This is the third meeting of the year between the Wolf Pack and the Pirates, and the Pack's first visit to the newly-renovated Cross Insurance Arena, formerly known as the Cumberland County Civic Center. The Wolf Pack swept the two games between the two clubs in Hartford, 2-1 on October 18 and 3-1 this past Saturday.

- Portland recovered from Saturday's loss to the Wolf Pack by shutting out the Eastern Conference-leading Manchester Monarchs Sunday in Manchester, 3-0. That was only the second win in the last nine games (2-6-1-0) for the Pirates (16-15-1-0, 33 pts.), who are tied with Providence for second place in the Atlantic Division.

- Veteran goaltender Mike McKenna rang up his second shutout of the season in Sunday's win in Manchester, with 37 saves. That was McKenna's eighth straight start in the Portland net and his 16th in the last 17 games.

- Broadcast - live with Bob Crawford on-line at www.979espn.com and on iHeartRadio. Video streaming at www.ahllive.com.

Friday, January 2 vs. the St. John's IceCaps at the XL Center, 7:00 PM

- The Wolf Pack will be holding a winter clothing drive at this game. Any fan who donates a winter hat, jacket or scarf will receive a voucher for a complimentary ticket to any remaining Wolf Pack 2014-15 home game.

- At this and all Friday-night Wolf Pack home games, fans can enjoy $1 hot dogs and $2 beers at the XL Center, through the start of the second period.

- Also at Friday-night home games this year, "Hawk's Nest" will be featured in the XL Center's Comcast Coliseum Club, with Bob "Hawk" Crawford, the play-by-play voice of the Wolf Pack, conducting a Wolf Pack-themed interview from 6:00-6:20 PM. Wolf Pack assistant coach/assistant general manager Pat Boller will be this week's guest, and questions and comments will be welcomed from the patrons enjoying the Comcast Coliseum Club's wide array of dining and beverage options. The Comcast Coliseum Club restaurant and bar area is open two hours prior to every Wolf Pack home game, to everyone holding a ticket to the game.

- After a trip to the Calder Cup Finals last spring, the IceCaps are 12-15-5-1 for 30 points thus far this season. That is good for fourth place in the Atlantic Division.

- This is the first of four meetings on the year between the Wolf Pack and IceCaps, and St. John's' first of two games at the XL Center. The Wolf Pack were 1-3-0-0 in a four-game season series last year, and lost both games against the IceCaps at home, where they are 0-5-0-1 in the all-time series between the two clubs.

- IceCap winger Chase Balisy is tied for sixth among AHL rookies in points, with 7-13-20 in 29 games.

- For this and all Wolf Pack home games, tickets start as low as $12 for youth 12 years old or younger and are available at the XL Center ticket office, on-line at www.hartfordwolfpack.com and by phone at (877) 522-8499.

- Broadcast - live with Bob Crawford and Mark Bailey on Fox Sports Radio 1410, on-line at www.foxsportsradio1410.com and on iHeartRadio. Video streaming at www.ahllive.com.

Saturday, January 3 vs. the St. John's IceCaps at the XL Center, 7:00 PM

- The first 2,000 fans into this game will receive a free 2015 Wolf Pack calendar, presented by LAZ Parking.

- This is "Sonar Saves" Pet Adoption Night. Fans can meet several of Sonar's cuddly canine friends, who are in need of a loving home with a caring family.

- First-year St. John's goaltender Connor Hellebuyck comes into the week with the second-most saves in the AHL (657).

- This is the last of seven straight road games for the IceCaps, who are 6-10-1-1 on the road for the year.

- For this and all Wolf Pack home games, tickets start as low as $12 for youth 12 years old or younger and are available at the XL Center ticket office, on-line at www.hartfordwolfpack.com and by phone at (877) 522-8499.

- Broadcast - live with Bob Crawford and Mark Bailey on Fox Sports Radio 1410, on-line at www.foxsportsradio1410.com and on iHeartRadio. Video streaming at www.ahllive.com.

Recent Transactions:

Jason Missiaen - reassigned to the Wolf Pack by the New York Rangers from Greenville (ECHL).

Pack Tracks:

Once again this season, every Friday-night Wolf Pack home game will feature $1 hot dogs and $2 beers, through the start of the second period. The Wolf Pack are back on home ice next Friday, January 9, hosting the Syracuse Crunch in a 7:00 PM game.

Wolf Pack "Winning Wednesdays" are back for the 2014-15 season. At all Wednesday night home games, if the Wolf Pack win, each fan receives a free ticket to the Pack's next home game (some restrictions apply). The next Wednesday Wolf Pack home date is January 21, when the Providence Bruins invade the XL Center for a 7:00 PM game.

The Wolf Pack's "Click It or Ticket Family Value Pack" is available this season for all Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday home games. The Family Value Pack features two tickets, two sodas and two hot dogs, all for only $35.

Tickets all 2014-15 Wolf Pack home games are now on sale at the XL Center ticket office, on-line at www.hartfordwolfpack.com and by phone at (877) 522-8499. Wolf Pack tickets start as low as $12 for youth 12 years old or younger.

To speak with a Wolf Pack representative about season or group tickets, or any of the Wolf Pack's many ticketing options, call (855) 762-6451.

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