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November 30, 2004 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Chicago Wolves News Release
WOLVES REWIND (3-0-1-0) Sun., Nov. 28 Chicago 5, (at) San Antonio 2
--The Wolves tallied three third-period goals to overcome the San Antonio
Rampage, 5-2, at the SBC Center
--Five different players notched goals for Chicago
--Netminder MICHAEL GARNETT registered 30 saves to win his first start
Sat., Nov. 27 Grand Rapids 3, (at) Chicago 2 (OT)
--The Wolves led, 2-1, after two periods, but were unable to hold on,
falling 3-2 in overtime to the Grand Rapids Griffins at the Allstate Arena
--Left wing KIP BRENNAN and center CORY LAROSE scored for the Wolves and
defenseman TRAVIS ROCHE added two assists
--Goaltender KARI LEHTONEN recorded 36 saves
Fri., Nov. 26 Chicago 3, (at) Grand Rapids 1
--The Wolves never trailed as they earned their third consecutive victory
against the Grand Rapids Griffins, 3-1, at the Van Andel Arena
--Defenseman TRAVIS ROCHE tallied two goals
--Netminder KARI LEHTONEN registered 29 saves on 30 shots
Wed., Nov. 24 (at) Chicago 3, Houston 0
--Goaltender KARI LEHTONEN recorded 39 saves to lead Chicago to a 3-0
shutout against the Houston Aeros at the Allstate Arena
--Forwards STEPHEN BABY, CORY LAROSE and KARL STEWART notched the Wolves'
goals
WOLVES TO WATCH
J.P. VIGIER: Currently on a four-game point streak (Nov. 24 - present), nothing six points (3G, 3A) and a +5 plus/mins rating during that span ... Shares second on the Wolves with six goals and third with 13 points in 18 games ... Tallied 11 of his points (5G, 6A) in the last 10 contests
KARI LEHTONEN: Ended a 170:54 shutout streak on Friday against Grand Rapids, the longest shutout streak in franchise history ... Ranks second in the AHL with 950:22 minutes played and third with 480 saves ... Shares sixth with eight wins
TRAVIS ROCHE: Recorded five points (2G, 3A) in his last three games ... Shares second among AHL defenseman and on the Wolves with six goals ... Ranks second on the team and is tied for sixth among league blueliners with 15 points in 18 games ... Paces the Wolves with a +9 plus/minus rating
KIP BRENNAN: Matched a professional career-high with his fourth goal of the season on Saturday ... Registered a pro career-most six points (4G, 2A) in 14 games
CORY LAROSE: Recorded a three-game point streak (Nov. 24 - 27), posting one goal and two points ... Shares third on the team with 13 points and ranks fourth with eight assists in 18 games ... Tied for fifth with five goals
STEVE MALTAIS: Notched his team-leading ninth goal and fourth power-play marker on Sunday ... Paces the Wolves with 19 points and shares the team-lead with 10 assists in 18 games
WOLF TRACKS
--The Wolves have earned at least one point in each of their last five games
(4-0-1-0).
--Chicago has registered three or more goals in six of its last seven games,
while holding its rivals to two or fewer goals in five of those contests.
--The Wolves have held their rivals to just 10 goals in the third period,
the fewest in the league.
--Chicago's back-to-back shutouts on Nov. 20 and 24 marked the third time in
franchise history the team accomplished the feat.
POWER SURGE
The Wolves tallied two power-play goals on Sunday, the first time the team registered multiple man-advantage markers since Oct. 27.
NOTABLE
The Wolves' wives will collect toys for the United States Marine Corps Reserve's "Toys for Tots" program at home games on Sat., Dec. 4; Sun., Dec. 12; Wed., Dec. 15; Sat., Dec. 18; and Thu., Dec. 23. Fans who donate a new, unwrapped toy will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win lunch with Michael Garnett and Karl Stewart.
THIS WEEK
Tue., Nov. 30 at Utah Grizzlies The "E" Center 8:00 p.m.
Wed., Dec. 1 at Utah Grizzlies The "E" Center 8:00 p.m.
Fri., Dec. 3 at Hamilton Bulldogs Copps Coliseum 6:30 p.m.
Sat., Dec. 4 vs. Milwaukee Admirals Allstate Arena 7:00 p.m.
Sun., Dec. 5 at San Antonio Rampage SBC Center 5:00 p.m.
ALL GAMES ARE BROADCAST ON COMCAST
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