Wolves Rewind
Published on February 9, 2004 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Chicago Wolves News Release
Sat., Feb. 7
(at) Chicago 4, Houston 2
--The Wolves snapped a two-game winless skid with a 4-2 victory against the
Houston Aeros at the Allstate Arena
--Center TOMMI SANTALA notched the power-play game-winner, while defensemen
GREG HAWGOOD and SHAWN HEINS and center DEREK MacKENZIE added even-strength
markers
--Goaltender MICHAEL GARNETT turned aside 26 of 28 shots
Fri., Feb. 6
(at) Grand Rapids 3, Chicago 2
--The Wolves lost for the first time in five road games, falling 3-2 against
the Grand Rapids Griffins at Van Andel Arena
--Center KAMIL PIROS and left wing STEVE MALTAIS each tallied a goal and an
assist
--Netminder FREDERIC CASSIVI recorded 18 saves in the loss
Wed., Feb. 4
San Antonio 4, (at) Chicago 3
--The Wolves and Rampage traded goals, but it was San Antonio who earned the
4-3 win with two late third-period goals
--Left wing STEVE MALTAIS (G, A) and center KAMIL PIROS (2A) each notched
two points
--Left wing ERIC HEALEY and defenseman LUKE SELLARS also scored for the
Wolves
--Goaltender FREDERIC CASSIVI posted 20 saves
WOLVES TO WATCH
STEVE MALTAIS: Currently on a six-game point streak (Jan. 24 to present),
posting 10 points (6G, 4A) during that span ... Shares third in the league
with 10 power-play goals ... Shares 11th in the AHL with 42 points ...
Shares the team-lead with 20 goals and 22 assists
KAMIL PIROS: Recorded a five-game point streak (Jan. 24 to Feb. 6),
tallying eight points (2G, 6A) during that stretch ... Shares sixth on the
team with nine goals and ranks sixth on the club with 26 points in 37 games
MICHAEL GARNETT: Undefeated in three AHL starts this season ... Registered
a 2.00 goals-against average and a .929 save percentage in three games
KURTIS FOSTER: Notched three assists in his last two games ... Paces league
defensemen with seven power-play markers and ranks second with nine goals
and fifth with 131 shots ... Shares sixth on the Wolves with nine goals and
ranks eighth on the club with 23 points
KARL STEWART: Shares the team-lead and ranks third among AHL rookies with
22 assists ... Shares fourth in the league and second among league
first-year pros with a +16 plus/minus rating ... Shares ninth among AHL
rookies with 27 points in 44 games
ERIC HEALEY: Shares the team-lead with 20 goals ... Ranks second on the
Wolves with 35 points in 51 games ... Paces the league with a .253 shooting
percentage (20 goals on 79 shots)
WOLF TRACKS
Chicago shares second in the league with an average of 3.00 goals per game;
the Wolves pace the AHL with 153 goals this season ... The Wolves have posted
at least four goals in 12 of the last 21 games, which includes a season-high
five goals five times in the last 14 games ... The Wolves have tallied at
least one power-play goal in 11 of their last 12 games; overall, Chicago has
notched 18 man-advantage markers during that stretch ... Chicago has earned
points in 10 of its last 12 home games, which includes winning three of its
last four home matchups.
UNBE-WEAVABLE
Defenseman Mike Weaver notched an assist on Saturday to record professional
career-highs with nine assists and 11 points. Weaver, who has matched a
career-most two goals, has registered seven of his 11 points in the last 17
games.
NOTABLE
On Mon., Feb. 16, Chicago Wolves left wing Brian Maloney will visit the
Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton St., at 7 p.m., as part of the team¹s
"Read to Succeed" program, which has reached nearly 300,000 children in nine
seasons. The program, sponsored by Fisher Nuts, encourages kids to spend
more time reading at the library and for recreation.
THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE
Wed., Feb. 11
vs. Houston Aeros
Allstate Arena
7:00 p.m.
Fri., Feb. 13
at Cincinnati Mighty Ducks
Cincinnati Gardens
6:30 p.m.
Sat., Feb. 14
at Milwaukee Admirals
Bradley Center
1:30 p.m.
ALL GAMES ARE BROADCAST ON COMCAST
Log on to www.chicagowolves.com and click on the "Listen" icon for audio
webcast
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- 2004 AHL All-Star Game to be televised on Fox Sports Net - Cincinnati RailRaiders
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