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Wolf Pack Well Represented at All-Star Classic

February 6, 2006 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Connecticut Whale News Release


After Al Montoya and Thomas Pöck represented the Wolf Pack at the 2006 Rbk Hockey AHL All-Star Classic in Winnipeg, the Pack had only one game last week. It was quite a game, however, as the Wolf Pack shut out division-leading Portland on the road, 6-0, and Jarkko Immonen set a Pack franchise record with five goals. The Wolf Pack had never before had an individual player score more than three goals in a regular season game. Montoya registered the second shutout of his pro career, making 34 saves.

This week: The Wolf Pack have played 11 of their last 13 games within the Atlantic Division, and this week they get a look at a couple of West Division teams. The San Antonio Rampage invade the Hartford Civic Center on Guida's Family Value Night Friday (7:00 faceoff), and the West Division-leading Houston Aeros come to town on Saturday (7:00). That is Girl Scout Night, sponsored by Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Anthem Rewards.com.

Tuesday, February 7 - "Wolf Pack Confidential" at Little Mark's Big Barbecue on ESPN Radio 1410 The Wolf Pack's weekly hourlong live radio show originates from Little Mark's Big Barbecue, 279 West Main Street (Route 44) in Avon, from 7 to 8:00 p.m. Scheduled to join host Bob Crawford this week are Nigel Dawes and Colby Genoway. They will be taking questions from the live audience at Little Mark's (all are invited), and the show can be heard on ESPN Radio 1410 and on-line at www.hartfordwolfpack.com.

Friday, February 10 vs. San Antonio at the Hartford Civic Center, 7:00 p.m. * The Rampage currently sit seventh in the West Division, 14-28-1-4 for 33 points. * Former Wolf Pack forward Layne Ulmer leads San Antonio in scoring, with 12-16-28 in 45 games. * The Pack swept two games with the Rampage last season and are 3-1 with two ties in six all-time meetings. * It's Guida's Family Value Night at the Civic Center. Family Value Night packages of three or four tickets are available, with each package consisting of a hot dog or a pizza slice per ticket, and a Wolf Pack souvenir. Three packs start as low as $33. For more details, call the Wolf Pack ticket office at (860) 548-2000. * Broadcast - live with Bob Crawford on the web at: www.hartfordwolfpack.com or watch on B2 Networks! Go to www.hartfordwolfpack.com for details.

Saturday, February 11 vs. Houston at the Hartford Civic Center, 7:00 p.m. * At 34-12-1-2 for 71 points, the Aeros lead the West Division by a margin of four points over second-place Milwaukee. * The Aeros boast the talents of three of the AHL's top six scorers. Erik Westrum (24-48-72 in 49 GP) and Kirby Law (29-39-68 in 49 GP) rank 1-2 in the league, and Patrick O'Sullivan (27-26-53 in 47 GP) tops all AHL rookies and stands tied for sixth overall. * These two clubs split two games last year, with the Wolf Pack winning 1-0 in a shootout November 1 in Hartford and the Aeros taking a 3-1 decision March 4 in Houston. * This is the Wolf Pack's Girl Scout Night, presented by Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Anthem Rewards.com. * Television - live on FSNE with Bob Crawford and P.J. Stock. * Radio - live with Mark Bailey 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 12 - Wolf Pack Kids' Club Day at the Hartford Civic Center, 9:30 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: Lee Falardeau - hip flexor strain (day to day). Dave Liffiton - concussion (indefinite). Bryce Lampman - dislocated left shoulder (out for the season). Dale Purinton - broken right pinky finger (1-2 weeks).

Recent Transactions: None

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 7 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Champions Skating Center Wed. February 8 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Champions Skating Center Thur. February 9 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Hartford Civic Center Fri. February 10 10:00 - 10:30 a.m., Hartford Civic Center (Game vs. San Antonio) Sat. February 11 10:00 - 10:30 a.m., Hartford Civic Center (Game vs. Houston) Sun. February 12 Wolf Pack Kids' Club Day, Hartford Civic Center Mon. February 13 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Hartford Civic Center

Pack Tracks:

On Monday, February 20th the Wolf Pack will be holding their 2006 "Tip-a-Player" Dinner and Sports Carnival, on the ice at the Hartford Civic Center. The event is presented by Aetna and benefits Gaylord Hospital. Dinner will be served by the Wolf Pack players, and the evening also features a silent auction, raffles and games, great food provided by area restaurants, and tours of the Wolf Pack locker room. For more information, contact the Wolf Pack office at (860) 246-7825.

The second annual "Sonar's Edu-Skate" game will take place Wednesday, March 22nd, when the Wolf Pack host the Manchester Monarchs at the Hartford Civic Center. Special faceoff time is 11:00 am. All school groups can attend this game for the special price of $8.00 per ticket. Join the Wolf Pack for interactive learning about health, geography, math...and more. All students and teachers will receive a Wolf Pack pencil and Edu-Skate workbook. For more details call the Wolf Pack ticket office at (860) 548-2000.

Individual tickets for Wolf Pack games are on sale now at the Hartford Civic Center Box Office and all Ticketmaster locations including Filene'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.

The new Acoustic Café Volume 5 CD is now available, at all Strawberries, FYE and Big Y World Class Market locations. Proceeds benefit the Hartford Wolf Pack Community Foundation, and the CD costs just $9.65. Acoustic Café Volume 5 features live performances by Alanis Morrissette, Lenny Kravitz, Duran Duran, Gavin DeGraw, among others.

The Hartford Wolf Pack "Pack Shop", located at 100 Allyn Street in downtown Hartford, is open from 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 Saturday and Sundays. A full line of Wolf Pack merchandise is available, while a limited selection of items will still be available in the Civic Center Mall before games.

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