AHL Chicago Wolves

Wolves Weekly Notes

Published on May 16, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Chicago Wolves News Release


WOLVES REWIND (2-1)

Fri., May 13 (at) Chicago 4, Cincinnati 1
--- The Wolves staged a four-goal, third-period comeback to defeat the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks, 4-1, at the Allstate Arena and win the West Division Final, 4-games-to-1
--- Center CORY LAROSE posted two points (G, A) while forwards BRAD LARSEN and DEREK MacKENZIE and defenseman JOE CORVO netted goals
--- Netminder KARI LEHTONEN registered 21 saves

Wed., May 11 (at) Cincinnati 3, Chicago 2
--- The Wolves surrendered three goals in the first period and never recovered as they fell, 3-2, to the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks in Game 4 of the West Division Final at the Cincinnati Gardens
--- Left wings BRAD LARSEN and STEVE MALTAIS scored for Chicago
--- Goaltender KARI LEHTONEN turned aside 33 of 36 shots

Mon., May 9 Chicago 5, (at) Cincinnati 2
--- The Wolves took a commanding 4-1 lead after two periods and defeated the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks, 5-2, in Game 3 of the West Division Final at the Cincinnati Gardens
--- Forwards CORY LAROSE (3G) and BRAD LARSEN (3A) each chipped in three points
--- Netminder MICHAEL GARNETT recorded 32 saves

WOLVES TO WATCH


--- BRAD LARSEN: Accrued six points (2G, 4A) in his last three games, which includes the game-winning goal on Friday ... Tallied a playoff-high three assists last Monday ... Ranks second on the team with a postseason career-most nine points and shares second with a playoff career-high five helpers


--- KARI LEHTONEN: Ranks second in the league with a 1.62 goals-against average and a .944 save percentage in eight games .... Surrendered two or fewer goals in 12 of his 18 career postseason appearances with the Wolves, which includes six of his eight this year ... Ranks fourth among league netminders with six wins and is tied for third with one shutout


--- CORY LAROSE: Collected five points (4G, A) in his last three contests which includes a hat trick last Monday in Game 3 ... Recorded a team-high four multi-point games ... Shares fourth in the AHL with a team-leading with six goals, which matches a postseason career-high ... Shares 11th in the league with a team-most 10 points in 10 games


--- JOE CORVO: Notched the game-tying goal and a team-high seven shots on Friday ... Shares third among league defenseman with two goals and ranks fourth with 32 shots in 10 games


--- DEREK MacKENZIE: Recorded five points (2G, 3A) in the West Divison Final, which includes a postseason-high two points twice ... Shares second on the team with a playoff career-most five assists and third with eight points ­ which matches a career-high ­ in 10 contests

WOLF TRACKS


--- Chicago has registered an 8-2 record to start the playoffs, which matches the best postseason starts in team history in 1998 and 2000. The Wolves went on to win championships in both of those years.


--- The Wolves have allowed an average of 1.60 goals per game, which paces the AHL; the team ranked 14th in the league during the regular season surrendering an average of 2.64 markers per game.


--- Chicago notched its first victory of the postseason when trailing after two periods on Friday (1-2).


--- The Wolves matched a postseason-high two power-play goals on Friday after being held scoreless on a playoff-most 11 man-advantage chances on Wednesday.

HOME COOKING

The Wolves have posted a 14-0 record all time in playoff series they start at home, including 2-0 this year. Chicago, which is the only top seed remaining in the Calder Cup playoffs, has outscored its opponents, 16-7, at the Allstate Arena during the postseason.

NOTABLE

This marks the fourth time in franchise history the Wolves and Moose have faced off in the postseason, with Chicago winning each of the previous three matchups. The Wolves swept the Moose, 3-games-to-0, in the 1998 Western Conference Quarterfinal and 3-games-to-0 in the 1999 Western Conference Semifinal. Chicago also handed Manitoba a 4-games-to-2 loss in the 2001 Western Conference Final.

WESTERN CONFERENCE FINAL

Thu., May 19 vs. Manitoba Moose Allstate Arena 7:00 p.m.

Sat., May 21 vs. Manitoba Moose Allstate Arena 7:00 p.m.

Mon., May 23 at Manitoba Moose MTS Centre 7:30 p.m.

Thu., May 26 at Manitoba Moose MTS Centre 7:30 p.m.

Fri., May 27* at Manitoba Moose MTS Centre 7:30 p.m.

Sun., May 29* vs. Manitoba Moose Allstate Arena 3:00 p.m.

Tue., May 31* vs. Manitoba Moose Allstate Arena 7:00 p.m.

*If necessary

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