WOLF PACK WEEKLY: October 20 – 26, 2008
The Wolf Pack ventured out on the road for the first time this past week, and fell short in a pair of tight games up in the Province of Ontario. The Hamilton Bulldogs handed the Pack a 2-0 defeat in Hamilton on Friday night, and the Wolf Pack fell to the Toronto Marlies Saturday in Toronto by a score of 4-1. Mike Ouellette scored the only goal for the team in the two games. It was his first tally of the year, and rookies Dale Weise and Justin Soryal both registered assists, for their first pro points. Matt Zaba tended goal for the Wolf Pack in Saturday’s game (3 GA on 20 shots), making his AHL debut.
This week:
After a trip to Worcester on Wednesday for a 7:05 game against the Sharks, the Wolf Pack return to the XL Center for back-to-back games Friday and Saturday. Friday night is “Pink in the Rink Night”, and a Guida’s Family Value Night, as the Pack host the Philadelphia Phantoms at 7:00. Saturday night the Manchester Monarchs come to town for a 7:00 faceoff.
Wednesday, October 22nd at Worcester (DCU Center), 7:05 p.m.
• The Wolf Pack were a perfect 8-0-0 against the Sharks last season, the first season series of as long as eight games that they have ever swept.
• Worcester is off to a 1-2-0 start this season after scoring its first victory of the year Saturday, a 3-2 overtime triumph at home over Providence.
• Winger Jamie McGinn (2-1-3) leads a group of four players tied at three points each atop the Sharks’ scoring list. Former Wolf Pack Cory Larose is tied with McGinn for the team leadership in goals.
• Radio – live with Bob Crawford in HD on WTIC’s 96.5 HD 2 and on-line at www.hartfordwolfpack.com and www.wtic.com.
Friday, October 24th vs. Philadelphia at the XL Center, 7:00 p.m.
• This is “Pink in the Rink Night”, in support of the Connecticut affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The evening will feature an auction of special pink items, with the proceeds going to support breast cancer awareness and the quest for a cure for breast cancer. Also, fans who wear pink to the game will receive a discount of $5 off adult tickets in the Red or Blue sections. This discount offer is valid only on Friday and only at the XL Center box office.
• This night is also the first Friday “Guida’s Family Value Night” game of the season. Family Value packages start at $39 and include three tickets, three hot dogs or pizza slices, three sodas and a Wolf Pack souvenir. To order your Family Value Night pack, visit the XL Center box office, or go on-line to www.ticketmaster.com.
• The Phantoms’ new head coach is former Wolf Pack bench boss John Paddock, and his club has gone 1-4-0 through its first five games.
• Defenseman Danny Syvret leads the Philadelphia squad in points thus far, having totaled a goal and four assists for five points in five games.
• The Pack took three out of a possible four points in a two-game season series against the Phantoms last year, with a win and a shootout loss.
• Radio – live with Bob Crawford in HD on WTIC’s 96.5 HD 2 and on-line at www.hartfordwolfpack.com and www.wtic.com.
Saturday, October 25th vs. Manchester at the XL Center, 7:00 p.m.
• The Monarchs, top affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings, have come out of the gate 1-3-0 in their first four outings. Manchester finished fourth in the Atlantic Division last year with a record of 39-31-5-5 for 88 points.
• Gabe Gauthier (1-5-6) is the top Monarch point-scorer through four games, and last year’s AHL Rookie of the Year, Teddy Purcell, leads the team in goals with three.
• This is the first of eight games on the season between the Pack and Monarchs. The Wolf Pack were 4-3-0-1 last year vs. Manchester, including a 2-2-0 mark at home.
• Radio – live with Bob Crawford in HD on WTIC’s 96.5 HD 2 and on-line at www.hartfordwolfpack.com and www.wtic.com.
Recent Transactions:
Joe Barnes – loaned to the Wolf Pack by the New York Rangers October 15th.
Mike Taylor – loaned to Charlotte (ECHL) by the Wolf Pack October 15th.
Devin DiDiomete – loaned to the Wolf Pack by the New York Rangers October 20th.
