Wolves Weekly
March 22, 2004 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Chicago Wolves News Release
WOLVES REWIND (1-1-1-0)
Sat., March 20 Utah 5, (at) Chicago 2
--The Wolves ended a four-game home winning streak with a 5-2 loss against
the Utah Grizzlies at the Allstate Arena
--Defenseman EVAN NIELSEN notched the first goal of the game, his first of
the year
--Right wing JIM CAMPBELL added a power-play goal for the Wolves
--Netminders FREDERIC CASSIVI (23 of 27) and MICHAEL GARNETT (one of two)
combined for 24 saves on 29 shots in CASSIVI's first loss in three games
Fri., March 19 Chicago 2, (at) San Antonio 2 (OT)
--The Wolves tied the game late in the second period but couldn't edge the
San Antonio Rampage in a 2-2 tie at the SBC Center
--Center JIM CAMPBELL posted a power-play goal
--Center DEREK MacKENZIE notched the game-tying tally
--Goaltender MICHAEL GARNETT posted 30 saves
Wed., March 17 (at) Chicago 5, Cincinnati 1
--The Wolves notched three goals in the third period to blow past the
Cincinnati Mighty Ducks, 5-1, at the Allstate Arena
--Right wing STEPHEN BABY notched two goals
--Centers DEREK MacKENZIE (G, A) and BRENDAN YAREMA (G, A) also contributed
two points, including YAREMA's short-handed marker
-- Goaltender FREDERIC CASSIVI posted 30 saves
WOLVES TO WATCH
JIM CAMPBELL: Currently on a three-game point streak (March 17 - present), notching two goals and one assist during that stretch ... Recorded eight goals, 11 assists and 19 points in 35 games with the Wolves
DEREK MacKENZIE: Registered three points (2G, A) in three games last week after being reassigned by the Thrashers on March 16 ... Ranks third on the Wolves with 15 goals and seventh with 30 points in 53 games with Chicago
STEVE MALTAIS: Ranks third in the league with a team-leading 14 power-play goals ... Shares 17th in the AHL with a Wolves-most 53 points in 66 games
ERIC HEALEY: Shares fifth in the league with a club-high 30 goals and fifth in the AHL with 11 power-play goals ... Ranks second on the Wolves with 50 points in 68 games this season
KARL STEWART: Shares second among league rookies and first on the Wolves with 30 assists ... Ranks ninth among AHL first-year pros and fourth on Chicago with 38 points in 62 games ... Ranks fourth among league rookies and shares first on the club with a +19 plus/minus rating
GREG HAWGOOD: Posted two assists in three games last week ... Ranks third on the Wolves with 28 assists ... Shares 13th among AHL blueliners with 33 points in 68 games
ZDENEK BLATNY: Recorded an assist in two of his three games last week ... Notched eight points (2G, 6A) in his last nine games after posting just two (2A) in his previous nine contests ... Ranks fifth on the Wolves with 22 assists and sixth on the club with 31 points in 51 games
WOLF TRACKS
--The Wolves have earned at least one point in 19 of their last 23 home
games, which includes four of their last five.
--Three of the four teams to have clinched a playoff berth reside in the
West Division, which includes the league-leading Milwaukee Admirals and
second-ranked Grand Rapids Griffins.
--Chicago ranks second in the AHL with an average of 3.01 goals per game.
--The Wolves have tallied at least one power-play goal in 12 of their last
14 games, accumulating 16 altogether during that span.
--Chicago shares fourth in the league on the power play at 17.0 percent (64
of 376).
PLAYOFF PICTURE
The Wolves clinched their 10th consecutive playoff berth on Saturday. Chicago has posted an all-time postseason record of 67-47 (.588), which includes winning the 1998 and 2000 Turner Cups and the 2002 Calder Cup.
NOTABLE
The Wolves will honor the memory of Dan Snyder on Sat., March 27, when they host the Milwaukee Admirals. The team will wear Snyder's No. 19 warm-up jerseys to be auctioned during the game to raise funds for charities in honor of Snyder. The Wolves will also present their award for community service  renamed the Dan Snyder Man of the Year Award  prior to the start of the game. The first 5,000 fans will receive a commemorative picture of Snyder.
THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE
Wed., March 24 at Cleveland Barons Gund Arena 6:00 p.m.
Fri., March 26 at Cincinnati Mighty Ducks Cincinnati Gardens 6:30 p.m.
Sat., March 27 vs. Milwaukee Admirals Allstate Arena 7:00 p.m.
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- LW Josh Olson reassigned to San Antonio - San Antonio Rampage
- Griffins in dogfight with Admirals - Grand Rapids Griffins
- River Rats in a Penn state of mind - Albany River Rats
- Sound Tigers Split First Four Games Of Seven Straight On Road - Bridgeport Islanders
- Thomas named AHL Player of the Week - Providence Bruins
- AHL scoring leaders have plenty in common - AHL
- Bruins' Thomas named Sher-Wood AHL Player of the Week - AHL
- Power Play Breaks Out - Syracuse Crunch
- Roadrunners Weekly - Edmonton Road Runners
- Barons Weekly Report - Cleveland Barons
- Gillies and Wilson at Friendly's this evening for Family Fun Night - Springfield Falcons
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- Admirals split two with Aeros - Norfolk Admirals
- B-Sens weekly - Binghamton Senators
- Phantoms to help out former "Slap Shot" star - Adirondack Phantoms
- Admirals Playoff Tickets on Sale - Milwaukee Admirals
- Aeros go 1-2-0 on Northeast swing; play six of final eight at Toyota Center - Houston Aeros
- Pens' slide continues with 5-0 loss to Hershey - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
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