AHL Chicago Wolves

Wolves Weekly Notes

Published on April 4, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Chicago Wolves News Release


WOLVES REWIND (2-2-0-0)

Sun., April 3 (at) Chicago 4, Edmonton 2
--- The Wolves opened up a 4-0 lead en route to a 4-2 victory against the Edmonton RoadRunners at the Allstate Arena
--- Forwards BRAD LARSEN (G, A), CORY LAROSE (2A) and STEPHEN WEISS (G, A) each tallied two points
--- Goaltender MICHAEL GARNETT registered 22 saves

Sat., April 2 (at) Cincinnati 3, Chicago 1
--- After earning the first lead of the game, the Wolves allowed three unanswered goals to lose, 3-1, against the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks at Cincinnati Gardens
--- Center STEPHEN WEISS notched Chicago's lone marker
--- Netminder MICHAEL GARNETT recorded 27 saves on 30 shots

Thu., March 31 Chicago 3, (at) Edmonton 2
--- The Wolves registered two unanswered third-period goals to best the Edmonton RoadRunners, 3-2, at Rexall Place
--- Forwards LONNY BOHONOS and STEPHEN WEISS and defenseman JAY BOUWMEESTER notched goals
--- Goaltender MICHAEL GARNETT turned aside 23 shots

Wed., March 30 (at) Edmonton 4, Chicago 1
--- Chicago was held to just 14 shots, falling to the Edmonton RoadRunners, 4-1, at Rexall Place
--- Center CORY LAROSE netted the Wolves' lone goal
--- Netminder KARI LEHTONEN recorded 31 saves

WOLVES TO WATCH


--- STEPHEN WEISS: Currently on a 12-game point streak (March 12 - present), thesecond-longest current streak in the AHL ... Matched a season-high two points with the Wolves on Sunday, his 22nd birthday ... Accrued 52 points (21G, 31A) in 75 games with Chicago and San Antonio this season, which includes six goals, eight assists and 14 points in 13 contests with the Wolves


--- KARI LEHTONEN: Named the AHL's goaltender for the month of March after recording a 9-1-0 mark, a 2.57 goals-against average, and a .924 save percentage ... Ranks second in the AHL with a franchise-high 36 wins ... Holds third in the league with 1,596 saves and fourth with 3,199:28 minutes played in a career-high 54 games


--- CORY LAROSE: Registered points in each of his last five games (2G, 4A) which includes matching a season-high two assists on Sunday ... Ranks second on the team with 61 points ­ three shy of matching a career-high ­ and third with 25 goals in 75 games


--- MICHAEL GARNETT: Recorded wins in three of his last four starts which includes two last week ... Posted a 10-8-0 record with a .913 save percentage and a 2.84 goals-against average in 22 games this season ... Ranks fifth in the AHL with a .889 shootout save percentage (eight saves on nine shots)


--- KARL STEWART: Tallied his first goal in 15 games on Sunday ... Notched a career-high 15 goals this season ... Accrued 22 points in 72 games this season after posting 42 (10G, 32A) in 72 last season ... Ranks second on the team with a career-high 216 penalty minutes


--- TRAVIS ROCHE: Ranks second among AHL defensemen with a career-high 49 points in 71 games ... Shares fourth among league blueliners with 12 goals and ranks fifth with 37 assists

WOLF TRACKS


--- Chicago has earned 26 wins at home this season, just three victories shy of matching the franchise high 29 set in 1997-98 and again in 1998-99; the Wolves rank fourth in the AHL with a .750 winning percentage at the Allstate Arena.


--- Chicago paces the league with an average of 9,076 fans per game; the Wolves have entertained six crowds of more than 14,000, including four over 15,000 this season.


--- The Wolves registered 12 wins and a .833 winning percentage in March, their best month in both categories this season.


--- Chicago has accrued 33 victories against division rivals this season, second-most in the AHL; the Wolves will finish the regular season with five straight meetings against West Division opponents.

HOME COOKING

Chicago clinched home ice for the first round of the 2005 Calder Cup playoffs on Sunday; the Wolves are undefeated in 12 all-time playoff series begining at home, including two in the AHL.

NOTABLE

The Wolves will host their fifth annual Skates Mates Kids Club party at the Allstate Arena on Mon., April 11, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Kids club members will have the opportunity to meet and greet their favorite players, get a tour of the Wolves' locker room and take pictures on the zamboni. For more information call 1-800-THE-WOLVES.

THIS WEEK

Wed., April 6 vs. Cincinnati Mighty Ducks Allstate Arena 7:00 p.m.

Sat., April 9 at Milwaukee Admirals Bradley Center 7:30 p.m.

ALL GAMES WILL BE TELECAST LIVE ON COMCAST

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