AHL Chicago Wolves

Wolves Weekly Notes

Published on March 20, 2006 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Chicago Wolves News Release


WOLVES REWIND (1-2-0-0)

Sat., March 18 Chicago 4, (at) Manitoba 2
--- Chicago used three third-period goals to come from behind and defeat the Manitoba Moose, 4-2, at the MTS Centre
--- Right wing SCOTT BARNEY netted two goals, including the power-play game-winner with 46 seconds remaining in regulation, while defenseman BOB NARDELLA added two assists
--- Goaltender MICHAEL GARNETT registered 25 saves on 27 shots

Fri., March 17 (at) Manitoba 3, Chicago 2
--- The Wolves staged a third-period comeback with two goals, but fell a marker short, as the Manitoba Moose handed them a 3-2 loss at the MTS Centre
--- Forwards SCOTT BARNEY and COLIN STUART found the back of the net for Chicago
--- Netminder MICHAEL GARNETT turned aside 21 of 24 shots

Wed., March 15 Houston 6, (at) Chicago 5
--- The Wolves fell into a 5-0 hole midway through the game, but surged back to lose by just one marker, 6-5, against the Houston Aeros at the Allstate Arena
--- Forwards KEVIN DOELL (G, 2A), BRIAN MALONEY (G, 2A) and KARL STEWART (2G, A) led the way with three points each
--- Goaltender MICHAEL GARNETT recorded 26 saves

WOLVES TO WATCH

--- SCOTT BARNEY: Notched three goals in his last two games, which includes matching a season-high two goals on Saturday ... Ranks second on the team with a career-high 24 goals and 13 power-play markers in 40 games ... Paces the team with four game-winning tallies and holds fourth with a career-most 37 points

--- COLIN STUART: Currently on a three-game point streak (March 15 - present), collecting two short-handed goals and an assist during that span ... Shares third in the AHL with four shorties ... Accrued career-highs with 11 goals, 10 assists, 21 points and 57 penalty minutes in 65 tilts this season

--- PAT DWYER: Held without a point on Saturday, ending a season-high six-game point streak ... Tallied five assists, six points and a +7 plus/minus rating during that stretch ... Ranks third on the team with seven man-advantage markers and fifth with 22 assists in 60 games ... Paces Wolves rookies and holds fifth on the squad with 36 points

--- BOB NARDELLA: Recorded a season-high two assists on Saturday after being held off the scoresheet in each of his previous six outings ... Tallied three assists in nine games with Chicago after being recalled from the UHL's Rockford IceHogs on March 4 ... Ranks third all-time in franchise history with 236 assists and 294 points in 542 regular-season games, which holds second all-time

--- NICK NAUMENKO: Tallied an assist in each of his last two games after being held to two helpers in his previous nine ... Notched 16 assists and 17 points in 38 games this season after netting 12 assists and 20 points in 40 games with the AHL's Utah Grizzlies and Hershey Bears last season

WOLF TRACKS

--- The Wolves open a four-game home stand on Wednesday; Chicago will play eight of its remaining 13 games at the Allstate Arena, where the squad has accrued a 13-16-2-1 mark this season.

--- Chicago's win on Saturday marked its first on the road this season when trailing after two periods (1-12-1-0).

--- Eight of Chicago's 11 goals last week came during the third period (72.7 percent); the Wolves are outscoring their opponents, 75-74, during the final stanza this season.

--- Chicago has lost each of its last six contests decided by one goal; overall, the team has accrued a 9-9-3-8 mark in games decided by one marker.

SHORT CUTS

The Wolves have posted a short-handed goal in three straight games; Chicago paces the AHL with 13 shorties on the road and ranks second with 17 overall, two shy of matching a franchise record.

NOTABLE

The Wolves will host their sixth annual Skates Mates Kids Club party at the Allstate Arena on Mon., March 27, 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., March 22 vs. San Antonio Rampage Allstate Arena 7:00 p.m.

Fri., March 24 vs. Houston Aeros Allstate Arena 7:30 p.m.

Sat., March 25 vs. San Antonio Rampage Allstate Arena 7:00 p.m.

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