Wolves Weekly Notes
March 11, 2013 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Chicago Wolves News Release
ONE DIRECTION
The Wolves have played five consecutive one-goal games, posting a 2-2-0-1 mark; Chicago has notched a 16-9-4-4 mark in games decided by one goal this season and its 16 one-goal victories are the third-most in the Western Conference.
WOLVES HEADLINES
--- DARREN ARCHIBALD: Paced Chicago with 3 assists and 5 points in four games last week, which resulted in the first four-game point streak of his career ... He has tallied 6 points (3G, 3A) in six games during the month of March after posting six points (2G, 4A) in his previous 22 tilts ...
Registered nine goals, including three on the power play, and 16 points in 36 games this season ... He also accrued 13 points (6G, 7A) in 18 ECHL games with Kalamazoo this season before joining Chicago on Nov. 26
--- MICHAEL DAVIES: Paced the Wolves with 3 goals in four games last week, which included two markers in a 46-second span on Sunday against Rockford ... Shares fourth on the club with 12 tallies and has earned 19 points in 39 games this season ... His 12 goals in 39 tilts already surpassed the 11 markers he potted in 53 contests last year
--- KEVIN CONNAUTON: Netted the eventual game-winning goal on Sunday against Rockford and became the 13th Chicago skater to bag a game-winner this year ... Ranks second among team blueliners with 4 goals, 17 assists and 21 points in 51 outings this year ... Notched a +5 plus/minus rating in his last 10 tilts and has been a plus or even player in nine of those matchups
--- STEVE PINIZZOTTO: Dished out 2 assists in 4 games last week and has appeared in all six of Chicago's contests since being assigned for conditioning by Vancouver on Feb. 28 ... Recorded 12 points (4G, 8A) and 27 penalty minutes in 23 matchups this year ... Missed 33 games due to injury from Nov. 28 to Feb. 24
--- BILL SWEATT: Saw his four-game point streak snapped on Saturday after collecting 4 assists and 5 points from March 1-8 ... Shares fourth on Chicago with 12 goals and is tied for third with 25 points in 48 games this season ... Paces the club with six power-play strikes
WOLF TRACKS
--- The Wolves have posted a 15-7-1-2 record in 25 games since losing players to the end of the NHL lockout on Jan. 6 to move into a tie for sixth place in the Western Conference playoff standings; Chicago sits in second place in the Midwest Division with 66 points in 56 tilts (29-19-4-4); the team's 56 games are the fewest-played in the AHL and it holds at least two games in hand on eight of the other 14 teams in the Western Conference.
--- The Wolves saw their 10-game streak of scoring at least one power-play goal at the Allstate Arena snapped on Sunday when they failed to convert on three man-advantage chances; Chicago ranks 14th in the league with a 17.4 conversion rate on the power play this year (38 of 218).
--- Goaltender MATT CLIMIE tied Michael Garnett's franchise record when he started his 13th straight game on Saturday; the 29-year-old netminder, who has registered a 16-16-3 mark, 2.36 goals-against average, and .922 save percentage in 36 tilts this year, was given the day off on Sunday, thus ending his streak.
--- The Wolves have held the lead entering the third period 31 times this season, the most in the AHL; conversely, Chicago has ended up on the losing decision six times, which is tied for the second-most in the league (25-4-0-2).
STOP WINE-ING!
--- The Chicago Wolves host their fourth Wine Tasting fundraiser at Harry Caray's Restaurant, 10233 West Higgins Rd, in Rosemont, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
on Wednesday, March 20. Players will join fans for an evening of appetizers and their favorite wine. Fans who are 21 and older can reserve seats for $55 each, but space is limited. For more information or to sign up, visit chicagowolves.com or call 1-800-THE-WOLVES.
WOLVES REWIND (2-1-0-1)
Sunday, March 10
(at) Chicago 3, Rockford 2
--- The Wolves used two goals from forward MICHAEL DAVIES and a 36-save performance from goaltender JOE CANNATA to clip the Rockford IceHogs 3-2 at the Allstate Arena
--- Defenseman KEVIN CONNAUTON bagged the game-winning tally for Chicago
Saturday, March 9
Milwaukee 3, (at) Chicago 2 (SO)
--- The Wolves lost a third-period lead for the second straight game, eventually losing 3-2 to Milwaukee in a shootout at Allstate Arena
--- Forwards ANDREW EBBETT and ANDREW GORDON scored in regulation for Chicago
--- Goaltender MATT CLIMIE stopped 27 shots in regulation and overtime and one of four shootout attempts
Friday, March 8
(at) Milwaukee 4, Chicago 3
--- The Wolves surrendered three third-period goals to fall to Milwaukee 4-3 in an Amtrak Rivalry game at the Bradley Center
--- Defenseman MARK MATHESON and forwards DARREN ARCHIBALD and ANDREW EBBETT provided the offense
--- Goaltender MATT CLIMIE stopped 36 of 40 shots
Tuesday, March 5
Chicago 4, (at) Texas 3
--- The Wolves used a three-goal second period to earn a 4-3 victory over the Texas Stars at Cedar Park Center
--- Forwards BILL SWEATT (G, A) and ANDREW EBBETT (2A) both registered multiple points
--- Goaltender MATT CLIMIE recorded 23 saves
THIS WEEK:
Wed., March 13* at Grand Rapids Griffins Van Andel Arena 6 p.m.
Fri., March 15* at Rockford IceHogs$ MetroCentre 7 p.m.
Sun., March 17^ vs. Rockford IceHogs$ Allstate Arena 3 p.m.
*CN 100
^My 50
$Illinois Lottery Cup
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