AHL Chicago Wolves

Wolves Weekly Press Notes

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


WOLVES HEADLINERS

--- BRETT STERLING: Tallied two goals in four of his last six games, which includes two markers on Sunday against Peoria ... Paces AHL rookies and shares second overall in the league with 13 goals in 16 games, just four shy of matching the franchise record for markers by a rookie ... Ranks second among AHL rookies and eighth in the league overall with 23 points

--- JASON KROG: Dished out an assist on Sunday to extend his point streak to 17 games, tied for the longest in the AHL this season and the best to start a season in club history ... Tallied a helper in 11 of his last 12 games, which includes a 10-game assist streak from Oct. 20 to Nov. 14, one shy of matching a team record ... Paces the AHL with 34 points and shares the league-lead with 21 assists and is tied for second with 13 goals in 17 tilts

--- DARREN HAYDAR: Recorded an assist on Sunday which extended his point streak to 17 contests, tied for the longest in the league this year and the best start to a season in franchise history ... Posted an assist in seven straight contests, racking up 11 during that span ... Ranks second in the AHL with 32 points, third with 20 helpers and is tied for fourth with 12 goals

--- TROY MILAM: Posted four points (G, 3A) in his last two outings - which includes an AHL career-best two assists and three points on Saturday - after being held out of the lineup in each the team's previous nine contests ... Accrued four assists, five points and six penalty minutes in eight tilts this year

HULL YES!

NHL Hall-of-Famer BOBBY HULL will return to the Allstate Arena on Sat., Nov. 25 when the Wolves face off against the Houston Aeros at 7 p.m. In addition to serving as the team's honorary captain, HULL will drop the ceremonial first puck and sign autographs in the arena's Crown Club, located in the Southwest lobby, throughout the game. For more information, call 1-800-THE WOLVES.

WOLF TRACKS

--- The Wolves have racked up 25 points (12-4-1-0) this season, which is the best start through 17 games in franchise history; the squad has won eight of its last nine tilts, including each of the last three.

--- The 17-game point streaks by DARREN HAYDAR and JASON KROG are still 15 contests shy of matching the Wolves franchise record 32-game streak set by former right wing ROB BROWN from Oct. 16 to Dec. 31, 1996.

--- Chicago's seven wins this month (7-1-0-0) are the second-most they've collected in November in team history; the Wolves best November came in 1997 when they posted a 10-1-1 mark (.875).

--- Sunday's win marked the first time the Wolves reached the shootout this season; last year the squad had 11 games decided in the shootout (3-8).

--- Chicago notched three goals in Sunday's victory, just the sixth time this season the squad was held to three or fewer markers (3-3-0-0); the club leads the AHL with an average of 4.59 goals per tilt.

--- The Wolves, who play twice on the road this week, have won nine of 10 away from the Allstate Arena, which paces the AHL.

NOTABLE

The Wolves will continue their canned food drive at home games on Sat., Nov. 25 and Sun., Nov. 26. Each fan who brings a canned good or non-perishable food item to one of the contests will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win lunch with Wolves forwards SEAN McMORROW and JARED ROSS. For more information, call 1-800-THE-WOLVES.

WOLVES REWIND (3-0-0-0)

Sun., Nov. 19 (at) Chicago 3, Peoria 2 (SO)
--- Chicago overcame a 2-1 second-period deficit then defeated the Peoria Rivermen, 3-2, in the shootout at the Allstate Arena
--- Left wing BRETT STERLING netted both of the Wolves goals in regulation while centers KEVIN DOELL and JASON KROG found the back of the net in the shootout
--- Netminder FRED BRATHWAITE earned his third win of the season by posting 19 saves in regulation and overtime and turning aside four of five attempts in the shootout

Sat., Nov. 18 (at) Chicago 5, Grand Rapids 3
--- The Wolves snapped a 1-1 tie with three second-period goals and held on to defeat the Grand Rapids Griffins, 5-3, at the Allstate Arena
--- Defenseman TROY MILAM posted two assists and three points while forwards DARREN HAYDAR (G, A) and JORDAN LaVALLEE (2A) also accrued multiple points
--- Goaltender MICHAEL GARNETT turned aside 19 of 22 shots

Tue., Nov. 14 Chicago 8, (at) Iowa 2
--- Chicago broke open a 1-1 second-period tie then exploded for six more goals as they dropped the Iowa Stars, 8-2, at Wells Fargo Arena
--- Forwards JASON KROG, STEVE MARTINS, and BRETT STERLING each tickled the twine twice while STERLING added two assists to lead a pack of four Wolves that finished with three or more points.
--- Netminder MICHAEL GARNETT recorded 26 saves

THIS WEEK

Wed., Nov. 22 at Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights Omaha Civic Auditorium 7:00 p.m.

Fri., Nov. 24 at Grand Rapids Griffins Van Andel Arena 6:00 p.m.

Sat., Nov. 25 vs. Houston Aeros Allstate Arena 7:00 p.m.

Sun., Nov. 26 vs. Iowa Stars Allstate Arena 4:00 p.m.

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