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Wolves Weekly Notes

Published on April 18, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Chicago Wolves News Release


WOLVES REWIND (1-2-0-0)

Sat., April 16 (at) Chicago 5, Utah 1
--- The Wolves claimed the West Division title, defeating the Utah Grizzlies, 5-1, at the Allstate Arena
--- Forwards LONNY BOHONOS (G,A) and J.P. VIGIER (2A) and defenseman BRIAN SIPOTZ (2A) each notched two points
--- Netminder KARI LEHTONEN turned aside 20 of the 21 shots he faced

Fri., April 15 (at) Houston 5, Chicago 2
--- The Wolves allowed three third-period goals, losing to the Houston Aeros, 5-2, at the Toyota Center
--- Left wing COLIN STUART and right wing J.P. VIGIER notched Chicago's goals
--- Goaltender MICHAEL GARNETT posted 28 saves

Thu., April 14 (at) San Antonio 2, Chicago 0
--- The Wolves surrendered an early goal and never recovered as they were shut out, 2-0, by the San Antonio Rampage at the SBC Center
--- Netminder KARI LEHTONEN recorded 20 saves on 22 shots

WOLVES TO WATCH


--- KARI LEHTONEN: Ranked second in the league with a franchise-high 38 wins, fifth with 1,667 saves and 3,378:00 minutes in a career-most 57 games ... Named to the AHL Second All-Star Team


--- J.P. VIGIER: Finished tied for 18th in the league with a team-leading and career-most 70 points in 76 games ... Led the Wolves with 29 goals, which matched a career-high ... Ranked second on the team with a career-most 41 assists ... Paced the team with a +26 plus/minus rating ... Named to the AHL Second All-Star Team


--- TRAVIS ROCHE: Ranked third among AHL defensemen with a career-high 50 points in 73 games ... Shared fourth among league blueliners with a career-most 38 assists and 10th with 12 goals ... Named to the AHL First All-Star Team


--- CORY LAROSE: Tied for second on the Wolves with 26 goals and second with 63 points ­ just one shy of matching a career-high ­ in 80 games ... Finished last season with 13 goals and 49 points in 69 games with the Hartford Wolf Pack ... Paced the Wolves with 12 power-play markers


--- GREG HAWGOOD: Ranked third among league blueliners with 39 assists and seventh with 47 points in 72 games


--- STEVE MALTAIS: Led the Wolves with 42 assists and finished third with 60 points in 80 games


--- STEPHEN WEISS: Finished fourth on the club with 22 goals and fifth on the team with 54 points in 80 games ... Registered a 13-game point streak, tied for fourth-longest in the league


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-- LONNY BOHONOS: Ranked fourth on the Wolves with 57 points and shared sixth with 37 assists in 62 games ... Collected at least three points five times, which includes matching a league-high five points (3G, 2A) on March 23 against Syracuse


--- BRAD LARSEN: Tied for second on the team with a career-high 26 goals ... Ranked seventh on the club with a career-most 48 points in 75 games

WOLF TRACKS


--- Chicago claimed its third division title and first in the AHL with Saturday's win.


--- The Wolves finished first in the AHL with an average of 9,209 fans per game, the second time in franchise history the team led the league in attendance.


--- Chicago collected 28 home wins this season, tied for second-most in the league; the Wolves also shared second in the AHL with a .763 winning percentage at home (28-7-4-1).


--- The Wolves rank fourth in the league with an average of 3.06 goals per game and 245 goals.


--- Chicago finished first in the league with 12 short-handed goals at home and shared fifth with 13 shorties overall.

14

Number of Wolves skaters ­ not including rookies ­ on the Wolves current roster who recorded career-highs in goals, assists, points or penalty minutes this season, which includes Kip Brennan and Stephen Weiss, who each collected career-highs in goals, assists and points.

NOTABLE

The Wolves set several new franchise records this season, which includes Derek MacKenzie becoming the new franchise leader with 15 short-handed goals; Kip Brennan accruing 267 penalty minutes, the most by a left wing; and Kari Lehtonen registering 38 wins. The team also matched franchise records, including Tommi Santala's 11-game assist streak and two shorties in a game on Jan. 11 against Hamilton.

WEST DIVISION SEMIFINAL

Tue., April 19 vs. Houston Aeros Allstate Arena 7:00 p.m.

Thu., April 21 vs. Houston Aeros Allstate Arena 7:00 p.m.

Sat., April 23 at Houston Aeros Toyota Center 7:00 p.m.

Sun., April 24 at Houston Aeros Toyota Center 5:00 p.m.

Tue., April 26* at Houston Aeros Toyota Center 7:00 p.m.

Thu., April 28* vs. Houston Aeros Allstate Arena 7:00 p.m.

Sat., April 30* vs. Houston Aeros Allstate Arena 7:00 p.m.

*If necessary

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