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Published on January 31, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Chicago Wolves News Release


WOLVES REWIND (2-1-0-0)

Sat., Jan. 29 (at) Houston 3, Chicago 2
--- The Wolves allowed three unanswered goals, including the game-winner with 51 seconds left in regulation, losing to the Houston Aeros, 3-2, at the Toyota Center
--- Forwards BRAD LARSEN and DEREK MacKENZIE notched Chicago's goals, separated by just 28 seconds
--- Goaltender KARI LEHTONEN posted 41 saves

Fri., Jan. 28 Chicago 2, (at) San Antonio 1
--- The Wolves grabbed the lead late in the second period and never looked back, defeating the San Antonio Rampage, 2-1, at the SBC Center
--- Center CORY LAROSE notched the game-winning goal and an assist, while forwards BRAD LARSEN and LONNY BOHONOS each collected markers
--- Netminder KARI LEHTONEN turned aside 20 of 21 shots

Wed., Jan. 26 Chicago 5, (at) Utah 1
--- The Wolves notched four goals in the first period to seal a 5-1 victory against the Utah Grizzlies at the "E" Center
--- Forwards STEPHEN BABY (2G), LONNY BOHONOS (2A) and J.P. VIGIER (G, A) all recorded two points
--- Goaltender MICHAEL GARNETT recorded a season-high 43 saves

WOLVES TO WATCH


--- BRAD LARSEN: Posted goals in four consecutive games after being held without a marker in his previous eight contests ... Ranks third on the team with 15 goals and second with eight power-play markers ... Notched a career-high 21 goals in 67 games in 2000-01 with the Hershey Bears


--- CORY LAROSE: Collected four points (2G, 2A) in his last three games, including the game-winner on Friday against San Antonio ... Paces the team with nine power-play markers ... Shares first on the club with 17 goals and ranks third with 38 points in 47 games ... Posted 13 goals and 49 points in 69 games with the Hartford Wolf Pack last season


--- KARI LEHTONEN: Posted back-to-back wins on Wednesday and Friday for the first time since an eight-game winning streak (Dec. 7 to 31) ... Accrued 22 wins in 37 games this season after posting 20 wins in 39 games last year ... Ranks second among league goaltenders with 1,105 saves and third with 2,214:51 minutes played and 22 wins


--- STEVE MALTAIS: Currently on a four-game assist streak ... Has not been held without a point in more than two consecutive games this season ... Remains one goal shy of 450 career as a member of the Wolves ... Shares first on the team with 26 assists and ranks second on the club with 39 points in 47 games


--- J.P. VIGIER: Held scoreless in back-to-back games after recording seven points (2G, 5A) in his previous five ... Shares 18th in the AHL with a team-leading 43 points in 47 games ... Tied for the team-lead with 17 goals and 26 assists ... Notched a team-high 12 multiple-point games this season


--- LONNY BOHONOS: Registered four points (G, 3A) in his last four games ... Shares fourth on the team with 29 points (9G, 20A) in 32 games ... Tallied 19 of his 29 points (.655 percent) this season at home

WOLF TRACKS


--- Chicago finished January with a 6-7-1 record, the first time this season the team finished a month below .500.


--- The Wolves have allowed seven goals in their last four games (an average of 1.75 per game) after surrendering 19 in their previous four (4.75).


--- Chicago has notched at least one power-play goal in 25 of its last 31 games; the Wolves rank eighth in the league on the power play at 18.0 percent (49 for 272).


--- The Wolves lost in regulation on Saturday for only the second time this season when leading after two periods; Chicago has posted a 19-2-3-0 record in contests they lead after the second frame.

HOME COOKING

The Wolves will play 15 of their next 21 games at the Allstate Arena, which includes nine of their 12 contests during February. Chicago has posted a 14-5-3-0 record on home ice this season.

NOTABLE

On Tue., Feb. 1, Wolves goaltender Michael Garnett will visit the Dolton Public Library, 14037 Lincoln Ave., at 4:30 p.m., and the Lansing Public Library, 2750 Indiana Ave., at 6:30 p.m., as part of the team's "Read to Succeed" program, which has reached nearly 350,000 children in ten seasons.

THIS WEEK

Wed., Feb. 2 vs. Houston Aeros Allstate Arena 7 p.m.

Fri., Feb. 4 vs. Cleveland Barons Allstate Arena 7:30 p.m.

Sat., Feb. 5 at Cleveland Barons National City Rink Located in Gund Arena 12 p.m.

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