Wolves Weekly
Published on October 25, 2004 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Chicago Wolves News Release
WOLVES REWIND (2-0-1-0)
Sun., Oct. 24 (at) Houston 4, Chicago 3 (OT)
---The Wolves couldn't hold on to a third period lead as they fell to the
Houston Aeros, 4-3, in overtime, at the Toyota Center
--- Left wing KIP BRENNAN tallied two power-play goals for the Wolves
---Netminder KARI LEHTONEN stopped a season-high 43 shots in the loss
Sat., Oct. 23 (at) Chicago 3, Milwaukee 2 (OT)
---The Wolves trailed the Milwaukee Admirals the entire game until
defenseman TRAVIS ROCHE tied the contest with two seconds left in
regulation and then earned the overtime game-winner at the Allstate Arena
---Right wing J.P. VIGIER also scored for the Wolves
---Goaltender KARI LEHTONEN recorded 28 saves for Chicago
Wed., Oct. 20 (at) Chicago 5, Houston 4 (OT)
---Center CORY LAROSE's goal 3:27 into overtime gave the Wolves a 5-4
victory over the Houston Aeros at the Allstate Arena
---Left wing STEVE MALTAIS posted two goals and one assist, while defenseman
TRAVIS ROCHE and center TOMMI SANTALA both picked up two assists
--- Netminder KARI LEHTONEN recorded 30 saves in the win
WOLVES TO WATCH
STEVE MALTAIS: Paces the Wolves and shares fourth in the league with nine points (6G, 3A) ... Currently riding a five-game point streak (Oct. 15- present), which is tied for the longest point streak in the AHL this season ... Leads the team and shares second in the league with six goals ... Tied for third in the league with three power-play goals ... Ranks fifth in the AHL with a 46.2 shooting percentage (six goals on 13 shots)
TRAVIS ROCHE: Registered his first two goals with the Wolves on Saturday, including the overtime game-winner ... Shares the lead among all AHL blueliners with two goals ... Shares third among AHL defensemen and ranks second on the Wolves with six points (2G, 4A)
CORY LAROSE: Picked up the overtime winner last Wednesday against the Houston Aeros, a team he spent parts of two seasons with (2001-2003) ... Shares first on the Wolves with four assists ... Leads Chicago and shares second in the AHL with 26 shots
KIP BRENNAN: Notched two power-play goals, which shares the league game-high on Sunday against the Houston Aeros ... Ranks second on the team with two power play goals and a 33.3 shooting percentage (two goals on 6 shots) ... Accumulated one goal and 175 penalty minutes in 46 career NHL games with Los Angeles (2001-2004) and Atlanta (2004)
KARI LEHTONEN: Turned aside a Wolves career regular-season high 43 shots on Sunday against Houston ... Ranks second in the AHL among goaltenders with 285:58 minutes played and 143 saves.
WOLF TRACKS
--- Chicago has notched 11 goals in its last three games after registering only three in their first two. Last year, the team placed second in the AHL with 246 markers.
--- The Wolves have posted a 2-0-1-0 mark this year when scoring three or more goals. Last season, the Wolves registered a 37-9-4-1 record when tallying three or more markers.
--- The Wolves collected two wins at home last week. Last season, the Wolves were tops in the league in home wins (26).
---Chicago has registered 74 shots in the third period this season, the most of any team in the league in that frame.
GOING OVERBOARD
The Wolves have reached overtime in each of their last three games (2-1), winning a league-high two games in the extra session. Last year, Chicago went 2-3-9 in the extra frame, with both overtime wins coming in the first three games of the season.e Wolves
NOTABLE
Wolves right wing Stephen Baby will be going to the Uhlich Children's Advantage Network All- Star Celebration on Thu., Nov. 4th, at Joe's Sports Bar, 940 W. Weed St. in Chicago. Baby will sign autographs and meet fans to help raise money for their residential care program.
THIS WEEK
Wed., Oct. 27 vs. San Antonio Rampage Allstate Arena 7:00 p.m.
Fri., Oct. 29 at Grand Rapids Griffins Van Andel Arena 6:30 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 30 vs. Cincinnati Mighty Ducks Allstate Arena 7:00 p.m.
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