AHL Chicago Wolves

Wolves Weekly Notes

Published on November 27, 2006 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Chicago Wolves News Release


WOLVES HEADLINERS

--- BRETT STERLING: Registered his 17th and 18th goals of the season on Saturday to shatter a 12-year-old franchise record for markers by a rookie ... Posted two or more goals six times in his last 10 outings, which includes recording the second-ever hat trick by a Wolves rookie last Wednesday against Omaha ... Leads AHL rookies and shares second overall in the league with 18 goals in 20 games ... Paces league first-year pros and is tied for third overall with 32 points

--- DARREN HAYDAR: Dished out an assist on Sunday, his 10th straight game with a helper, which is one shy of matching a club record ... Collected points in each of Chicago's 21 contests, the longest streak in the AHL this year and the best start to a season in franchise history .. Paces the league with 27 assists and ranks second with 41 points and seventh with 14 goals

--- JASON KROG: Accrued nine points (4G, 5A) in his last three games to push his point streak to 20 contests, the second-longest streak in the AHL this season ... Netted a goal for the Atlanta Thrashers on Friday in his first NHL shift since 2004 before being reassigned to the Wolves on Saturday morning ... Leads the league with 43 points, shares second with 26 assists and holds fourth with 17 markers

POINT TAKEN

The Wolves have earned 29 points through 21 games (14-6-1-0), the second-best start in franchise history. Only the Turner Cup Championship 1997-98 squad has posted more points though 21 games (30). Chicago currently sits atop the West Division, ranks second in the Western Conference and fourth in the AHL.

WOLF TRACKS

--- Sunday's loss against the Iowa Stars snapped a season-high three-game home winning streak for the Wolves; the squad, which has posted a 4-4-1-0 record at the Allstate Arena this year, will play each of its next four tilts on home ice.

--- Chicago has potted an AHL-high 98 goals this season, its most through 21 games in team history; linemates DARREN HAYDAR, JASON KROG and BRETT STERLING account for 50.0 percent of the club's markers (49 of 98).

--- KROG (43 points) and HAYDAR (41) have etched their names on the scoresheet more times than any other player in Wolves history through 21 games.

--- HAYDAR's 21-game point streak is still 11 away from matching the franchise record 32-game run former right wing ROB BROWN strung together in 1996.

--- The Wolves have allowed 18 goals and 121 shots in the last three games after holding their rivals to just eight markers and 70 shots in the previous three.

--- Chicago's nine wins during the month of November (9-3-0-0) is one shy of matching the club's franchise-best 10 wins in November of 1997.

FEEDING FRENZY

The Wolves will host their ninth annual "Get Fed by the Wolves" lunch at Gino's East, 1321 W. Golf Road., in Rolling Meadows on Sun., Dec. 3, from 2 to 5 p.m. The players will trade in their hockey equipment for aprons and serve as waiters for the afternoon. Proceeds from the event will benefit charities associated with former Wolves center Dan Snyder, former Wolves left wing Tim Breslin scholarship opportunities through College Illinois, and other various Chicago-area causes. For more information, call 1-800-THE-WOLVES.

WOLVES REWIND (2-2-0-0)

Sun., Nov. 26 Iowa 6, (at) Chicago 3
--- The Wolves came from behind three times but were victimized by three third-period goals as they fell, 6-3, to the visiting Iowa Stars at the Allstate Arena.
--- Forwards KYLE WANVIG and JASON KROG and defenseman TROY MILAM notched goals for Chicago
--- Netminder MICHAEL GARNETT posted 31 saves

Sat., Nov. 25 (at) Chicago 7, Houston 3
--- The Wolves flew out of the gate with three first-period goals en route to a 7-3 victory against the Houston Aeros at the Allstate Arena
--- Left wing BRETT STERLING led the way with four points (2G, 2A) while forwards JASON KROG (G, 2A), DARREN HAYDAR (G, 2A), JARED ROSS (2G) and defenseman TROY MILAM (2A) also chipped in multiple points
--- Goaltender FRED BRATHWAITE recorded 39 saves on 42 shots

Fri., Nov. 24 (at) Grand Rapids 6, Chicago 4
--- The Grand Rapids Griffins blitzed Chicago with four second-period goals and held off a late surge as they earned a 6-4 victory at Van Andel Arena
--- Center KEVIN DOELL led the way with two points (G, A) while forwards CORY LAROSE, COLIN STUART and KYLE WANVIG also dented the net for the Wolves
--- Netminder MICHAEL GARNETT notched 36 saves in the loss

Wed., Nov. 22 Chicago 6, (at) Omaha 3
--- The Wolves notched three goals in both the first and third periods as they cruised to a 6-3 victory against the Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights at the Omaha Civic Auditorium.
--- Chicago's top line of JASON KROG (2G, 3A), DARREN HAYDAR, (G, 3A) and BRETT STERLING (3G) accounted for all of the team's goals
--- Goaltender FRED BRATHWAITE posted 24 saves in the victory

THIS WEEK

Wed., Nov. 29 vs. Iowa Stars Allstate Arena 7:00 p.m.

Sat., Dec. 2 vs. San Antonio Rampage Allstate Arena 7:00 p.m.

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