AHL Chicago Wolves

Wolves Weekly Notes

Published on February 7, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Chicago Wolves News Release


WOLVES REWIND (1-2-0-0)

Sat., Feb. 5 (at) Cleveland 2, Chicago 1
--The Wolves dropped their second consecutive game against the Cleveland Barons, 2-1, on Saturday afternoon at Gund Arena
--Center TOMMI SANTALA tallied the Wolves' lone goal
--Netminder MICHAEL GARNETT registered 35 saves on 37 shots

Fri., Feb. 4 Cleveland 3, (at) Chicago 2
--The Wolves fell behind, 3-1, and were unable to recover as they lost, 3-2, against the Cleveland Barons at the Allstate Arena
--Forwards DEREK MacKENZIE and BRIAN MALONEY scored for Chicago
--Goaltender KARI LEHTONEN recorded 35 saves

Wed., Feb. 2 (at) Chicago 3, Houston 2 (OT)
--The Wolves overcame a two-goal third-period deficit to defeat the Houston Aeros, 3-2, in overtime at the Allstate Arena
--Left wing BRAD LARSEN netted all three of Chicago's goals, while left wing STEVE MALTAIS and defenseman GREG HAWGOOD each chipped in two assists
--Netminder KARI LEHTONEN turned aside 23 of 25 shots

WOLVES TO WATCH


--BRAD LARSEN: Recorded his second hat trick of the season last Wednesday ... Paces the Wolves with 18 goals and shares the team lead with nine-power-play tallies ... Registered a five-game goal streak (Jan. 23 - Feb. 2), accruing seven goals during that span ... Accumulated seven of the team's 19 goals spanning the last seven games ... Shares sixth on the club with 29 points in 45 games


--DEREK MacKENZIE: Posted a short-handed goal on Friday to become the Wolves franchise leader with 13 career shorties ... Tied for the league lead with four short-handed markers ... Tallied nine goals and 20 points in 49 games after recording a career-high 19 markers and 35 points in 63 games last season


--TOMMI SANTALA: Notched two goals in his last eight games after registering three in his previous 29 ... Tallied 14 assists and 19 points in 37 games after posting 22 helpers and 37 points in 50 games last year


--STEVE MALTAIS: Recorded a five-game assist streak (Jan. 23 - Feb. 2) ... Held to just one goal in his last 19 games after totaling 12 in his previous 31 ... Shares the team lead with 28 assists and ranks second with 41 points in 50 games ... One goal shy of accumulating 450 regular-season markers with the Wolves


--KARI LEHTONEN: Shares third in the league with 23 wins in 39 appearances ... Ranks second in the AHL with 2,338:20 minutes played and 1,163 saves ... Tied for sixth in the league with four shutouts


--J.P. VIGIER: Held without a point in five consecutive games ­ his longest scoreless streak of the season ­ and recorded a +1 plus/minus rating during that span ... Leads the Wolves with 43 points and a +17 plus/minus rating in 50 games ... Shares second on the club with 17 goals and ranks third with 26 assists


--TRAVIS ROCHE: Tallied an assist on Saturday, his fourth helper in six games ... Tied for fifth among AHL defensemen with nine goals and 31 points in 46 games

WOLF TRACKS
--Saturday's game marked the Wolves first regulation loss when allowing just two goals; the team has held its rivals to two or fewer in five of its last seven games.
--Chicago has surrendered two or fewer markers 27 times this season (24-1-1-1).
--The Wolves will play six of their next eight games on home ice; the team has posted a 15-6-3-0 mark (.688) at home this year.
--Chicago has notched all seven of its short-handed goals on home ice, which is tied for the most in the AHL; overall, the Wolves share fifth in the league with seven shorties.

ONE BY ONE

Each of the Wolves last four games have been decided by just one goal. Chicago has played 23 one-goal games this season (11-7-4-1) after participating in just 24 last year (13-8-0-3).

NOTABLE

The Wolves' wives will be selling Valentine's Day autographed pucks during home games on Wed., Feb. 9; Fri., Feb. 11; and Sat., Feb. 12. The specially wrapped pucks, which hold candy and the autograph of a surprise Wolves player, can be purchased for $10. Fans who buy a puck that has the Wolves player's name signed in gold will have the chance to meet that player after the game.

THIS WEEK Wed., Feb. 9 vs. Utah Grizzlies Allstate Arena 7:00 p.m.

Fri., Feb. 11 vs. Milwaukee Admirals Allstate Arena 7:30 p.m.

Sat., Feb. 12 vs. Houston Aeros Allstate Arena 7:30 p.m.

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