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B-Sens sign left win Arpad Mihaly

N.Y. - The Binghamton Senators of the American Hockey League today announced that they have signed left wing Arpad Mihaly to a 25-game professional tryout agreement.

Mihaly, a native of Miercurea, Romania, has 16 goals, 12 assists and four penalty minutes in 24 games with Reading (ECHL) this season.

The 26-year-old collected 11 goals, 12 assist and 28 penalty minutes in 99 games with Binghamton during the 2003-04 and 2004-05 seasons.

Binghamton hits the road for back-to-back road games against Rochester and Albany before returning home on Sunday, Dec. 31 to host Toronto. Seats for the New Years Eve game against the Marlies are going fast. Fans can purchase tickets at the following locations: Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena box office (Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.), Binghamton Senators executive office, third floor of the Arena (Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and on game days until the end of the second period.), The Official Site of the Binghamton Senators : or by calling (607) 722-SENS.

Catch all the action LIVE on Q107 FM (106.7 or 104.5), via webcast or B2 Networks streaming video cast at The Official Site of the Binghamton Senators :.

 

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Ottawa recalls center Josh Hennessy on emergency basis 12/29/06 - American Hockey Le

N.Y. - The Ottawa Senators today recalled center Josh Hennessy from the American Hockey League's Binghamton Senators on an emergency basis to play in tonight's game against the New York Rangers at Scotiabank Place. He replaces Mike Fisher, who suffered a knee injury against the New York Islanders on Dec. 27.

During his first recall this season, Hennessy made his NHL debut on Dec. 12 in the Senators' 3-2 win over the Red Wings in Detroit. In two games, he recorded one shot on goal and averaged 6:33 of ice time. He was returned to Binghamton on Dec. 15.

The 21-year-old native of Brockton, Mass., is third in team scoring in Binghamton with 12 goals and 14 assists for 26 points. He also has 35 penalty minutes in 32 games. Hennessy leads Binghamton with three game-winning goals and as many short-handed goals.

Binghamton hits the road for back-to-back road games against Rochester and Albany before returning home on Sunday, Dec. 31 to host Toronto. Seats for the New Years Eve game against the Marlies are going fast. Fans can purchase tickets at the following locations: Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena box office (Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.), Binghamton Senators executive office, third floor of the Arena (Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and on game days until the end of the second period.), The Official Site of the Binghamton Senators : or by calling (607) 722-SENS.

Catch all the action LIVE on Q107 FM (106.7 or 104.5), via webcast or B2 Networks streaming video cast at The Official Site of the Binghamton Senators :.

 

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Falcons Top Sound Tigers

Bridgeport Sound Tiger rookie Frans Nielsen extended his point streak to eight games with an assist, but the Sound Tigers were topped 3-1 on the road by the Springfield Falcons on Saturday night. The Sound Tigers dropped their fifth straight road game and fell to 13-15-1-3 overall. The Falcons, meanwhile, improved to 19-14-0-1 and swept the season series 2-0 before 3,842 fans at the MassMutual Center.

Falcon goaltender Jonathan Boutin stopped 36 shots as the Sound Tigers finished the game with a decisive 37-27 shots on goal advantage. Norm Milley had two assists and three players scored to lead the way for the Falcons.

The score was tied 1-1 late in the second period before Springfield took the lead for good. Daniel Corso redirected the puck past Sound Tigers goaltender Michael Mole at 18:49 of the second period for a 2-1 lead. Springfield defenseman Andy Delmore's insurance tally, a power play goal 4:50 in the third, gave the Falcons a 3-1 edge.

Mole stopped David Spina's first period penalty shot to keep the game scoreless just 2:56 into the contest. Springfield defenseman Doug O'Brien broke a scoreless tie with his first goal of the year at 6:05 of the second period. Just 2:33 after O'Brien's goal, Bridgeport's Steve Regier netted his ninth goal, on the power play, to knot the score; Nielsen and Eric Boguniecki assisted the play.

The Sound Tigers were 1-for-6 on the power play and the Falcons went 1-for-7 on the advantage.

The Sound Tigers return to the Arena at Harbor Yard to host the Albany River Rats on Sunday, New Year's Eve, at 3 p.m. Great seats are available at the Arena at Harbor Yard Box Office. For schedule and ticket information, including group discount opportunities, visit soundtigers.com or call 334-4625.

 

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Rourke Called Up to Isles, Fraser Joins Tigers

Bridgeport Sound Tigers' defenseman Allan Rourke has been recalled by the parent club New York Islanders. Radek Martinek, arguably the Islanders' best defenseman this season, will be out of action for four weeks after suffering a broken bone in his foot during the team's 2-0 win over the Rangers on Tuesday night at the Coliseum. To replace him in the lineup, the Islanders recalled Rourke on an emergency basis.

In 29 games for the Sound Tigers this season, Rourke has three goals and six assists for nine points and has 26 penalty minutes.

The Sound Tigers signed 21-year-old Jamie Fraser to a PTO to fill the void on the blue line. In 27 games with the South Carolina Stingrays of the East Coast Hockey League, Fraser had five goals and 23 assists for 28 points this season. Fraser had just six penalty minutes in his ECHL action this campaign. He also played in two games with the AHL's Syracuse Crunch and did not register a point. Fraser is 6-foot-1 and 200 pounds. He was born in Sarnia, Ontario.

Rourke signed with the Islanders in August of 2005 and split time between Bridgeport and the Islanders in 2005-06, his first season with organization. In six games with the Islanders last season, he recorded one assist and in 58 games for Bridgeport he compiled nine goals and 22 assists for 31 points and had 42 penalty minutes. This will be Rourke's third season in the NHL; he played in 25 games for the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2003-04 season, when he recorded a goal and two assists to go along with 22 penalty minutes.

 

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River Rats Topple Sound Tigers

Ryan Byada scored a hat-trick and Shane Willis added two goals and three assists to lift the Albany River Rats to a 7-3 triumph over the Bridgeport Sound Tigers before 2,827 fans at the Arena at Harbor Yard on Sunday afternoon. Albany won for the eighth time in its last 11 outings to improve to 18-14-2-0 and the Sound Tigers dropped their fourth straight to slip to 13-16-1-3.

Sound Tiger Frans Nielsen extended his point streak to nine games, within three of tying the franchise record, with a pair of assists. In only his second game with the Sound Tigers Jamie Fraser scored his first American Hockey League goal, but the River Rats led throughout the game.

Bayda doubled his goal-scoring total for the season to six by notching his third of the night just 5:37 into the second period. Bayda also had an assist, Keith Aucoin had three assists and former Sound Tiger Ben Guite had a goal and an assist. Johnny Boychuk also scored for Albany, which opened a 7-1 lead, marking the first time the Sound Tigers have allowed more than six goals in a game this season. The River Rats led 4-1 after one period.

Eric Boguniecki and Jeff Tambellini, whose power play tally had tied the game 1-1 early in the first, scored Sound Tiger goals.

Albany outshot Bridgeport 38-23 as Michael Mole stopped 31 Albany shots and his counterpart, Tyler Weiman, made 20 saves. The River Rats were 1-for-8 against Bridgeport's league best penalty killing unit. The Sound Tigers were 1-for-3 on the man advantage.

The Sound Tigers visit Albany on Friday, Jan. 5 and return to the Arena at Harbor Yard to host the Philadelphia Phantoms on Wednesday, Jan. 10 at 7:30 p.m. for the first of four straight home games. Great seats are available at the Arena at Harbor Yard Box Office. For schedule and ticket information, including group discount opportunities, visit soundtigers.com or call 334-4625.

 

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Sound Tigers Weekly News

The Bridgeport Sound Tigers, top affiliate of the New York Islanders, play just once this week, at Albany on Friday. They return to the Arena at Harbor Yard to play four straight home games next Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Upcoming home games and promotions

Wednesday, Jan. 10 vs. the Philadelphia Phantoms at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 vs. the Hershey Bears at 7 p.m., Hockey Card Set giveaway Sunday, Jan. 14 vs. the Providence Bruins at 1 p.m., New Haven Nighthawks Reunion. Come to the game to see Nighthawk greats from the '70s, '80s and '90s! Monday, Jan. 15 vs. the Norfolk Admirals at 1 p.m.

Get your tickets!

Great seats are available for all games at the state-of-the-art Arena at Harbor Yard. For ticket information, including group discount opportunities, call 334-4625 or visit soundtigers.com. Individual tickets are available at the Arena at Harbor Yard Box Office.

Please sign here

Sound Tiger players stick around to sign shirts, photos and other memorabilia in the main concourse behind Section 103 after every home game.

View or listen to the game

Hear Phil Giubileo call all the play-by-play by visiting soundtigers.com and clicking on the listen to the game link. Fans may also watch the fast-paced action on the b2 Networks by visiting soundtigers.com and clicking on the b2 link.

Weekly recap

The Bridgeport Sound Tigers had a busy, tough holiday week, dropping all four games they played. The Sound Tigers made a spirited comeback against the Hershey Bears before falling 6-3 last Tuesday. Bridgeport lost 3-2 to rival Hartford at home on Friday, 3-1 at Springfield on Saturday and 7-3 to surging Albany on home ice on New Year's Eve.

Clean slate: The Sound Tigers ended the 2006 calendar year with a loss to Albany and will try to kick off 2007 with a win and, in doing so, avenge their most recent setback. Friday's game at Albany caps a home-and-home series between the East Division foes.

In the standings: The Sound Tigers have a record of 13-16-1-3 and are in fifth place in the East Division.

Nielsen closing in on record: Frans Nielsen had a pair of assists in Sunday's game to extend his point streak to nine games. He is just three games away from tying the Sound Tigers' all-time record held by Jeff Hamilton. Jeff Tambellini had a 10-game streak earlier this season and Jeremy Colliton had an eight-game streak.

Fraser's first: On Sunday, newcomer Jamie Fraser scored his first American Hockey League goal in just his fourth career AHL game and only his second with the Sound Tigers.

Strong PK: Bridgeport's penalty kill remains atop the league this week.

 

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Wedderburn Returns to Wolves

The Chicago Wolves have recalled defenseman TIM WEDDERBURN from the Rockford IceHogs of the United Hockey League.

WEDDERBURN, who has not appeared in any contests with the Wolves this season, has accrued five assists, 12 penalty minutes and a +5 plus/minus rating in 26 games with Rockford this year.

The Okotoks, Alberta, native racked up six assists and 57 penalty minutes, and shared third on the club with a +15 plus/minus rating in 73 games with the Wolves last season. Overall, he has tallied 16 assists and 117 penalty minutes in 138 regular-season tilts with Chicago during the past two seasons.

 

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Wolves Haydar Rings in New Year with Recall to Atlanta

The Atlanta Thrashers have recalled right wing DARREN HAYDAR, the American Hockey League's leading scorer, from the Chicago Wolves.

The 27-year-old forward currently holds the sixth longest scoring streak in professional hockey history after registering at least one point in each of Chicago's first 36 games this season. The streak is both an AHL and Wolves franchise record.

The Toronto native, who has not appeared with the Thrashers this season, has been held scoreless in two career National Hockey League contests with the Nashville Predators in 2002-03.

HAYDAR leads the AHL with 53 assists and 75 points, the most by a player in Wolves history through 36 outings, and ranks fifth with 22 goals. He has more assists than any player in the league has points, excluding linemate BRETT STERLING. His +24 plus/minus rating is also the best in the league.

Earlier this season, HAYDAR established a franchise record when he registered an assist in 14 straight tilts from Nov. 4 to Dec. 8. He has collected multiple points in 21 of his 36 games this year which includes eight three-point efforts and five four-point performances.

Overall, HAYDAR has accrued 132 goals, 219 assists and 351 points in 329 career AHL tilts with the Milwaukee Admirals (2002-2006) and Wolves.

 

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Wolves Weekly Notes

WOLVES HEADLINERS

--- BRETT STERLING: Established a franchise record by registering at least one goal in nine consecutive contests from Dec. 12 to 29, racking up 13 during that span ... Leads the AHL with 34 goals - eight more markers than the next-closet competitor - and 15 power-play tallies ... Paces the AHL with 53 points in 34 tilts with DARREN HAYDAR on recall to Atlanta

--- CORY LAROSE: Registered points in each of his last 10 games, racking up 24 points (5G, 19A) during that span ... Notched at least one helper in each of his last 10 outings, tied for the third longest assist streak in the AHL this season ... Shares sixth in the AHL with a team-best 24 assists and ranks second on the team with 32 points despite playing in just 20 of the squad's 36 contests

--- STEVE MARTINS: Recorded a goal on Saturday, his first in five games and seventh of the season which shares fourth on the team ... Held to two points (G, A) in his last five games after notching six (2G, 4A) in his previous five outings ... Shares third on the club with 16 assists and with 23 points in 29 tilts

--- JIMMY SHARROW: Tallied a power-play goal and an assist in his last two games after being held off the scoresheet in his previous four outings ... Shares 12th among AHL defensemen and sixth on the Wolves with 18 points (4G, 14A) in 34 outings this season ... Accrued two goals and 19 points in 47 tilts with Chicago last year

For complete team statistics, click here theahl.com: Home id=8&&leagueId=4&lastActive=&singleSeason

GOAL FIGURE

Saturday's loss against Rochester marked the 32nd time in 36 games this season that the Wolves lit the lamp at least three times. Chicago has potted an AHL-high 169 goals this season (4.69 per game), the most in franchise history through 36 outings. The squad has dented the net 25 more times than the next closet club in the league (Hershey, 144).

WOLF TRACKS

--- Chicago shares the AHL lead with 25 wins and ranks second with 53 points overall in the standings (25-8-1-2).

--- Saturday's loss against Rochester marked the Wolves' first in regulation since Dec. 9, a span of 10 games; the squad has not dropped a regulation decision to a West Division opponent in 12 straight contests.

--- Four of Chicago's eight regulation losses have been dealt by North Division rivals this season (2-4-0-0), including Saturday's loss against Rochester; the Wolves have posted a 21-3-1-2 record against their own division.

--- Friday's win at Peoria marked the team's AHL-leading 16th in 19 tilts away from the Allstate Arena, already matching last season's overall road victory total (16-15-2-7).

--- Chicago netted its eighth short-handed goal of the season on Saturday, tied for the fourth-most in the AHL.

15

Number of shots the Wolves allowed in Saturday's loss against Rochester, tied for the fewest shots by a Chicago opponent in franchise history; the squad held the Americans to just two shots in the second period, the least by an opponent in a single frame this season.

WOLVES REWIND (2-1-0-1)

Sat., Dec. 30 Rochester 5, (at) Chicago 3
--- The Rochester Americans registered five goals on just 15 shots as they downed the Wolves, 5-3, at the Allstate Arena
--- Forwards STEVE MARTINS and JARED ROSS and defenseman JIMMY SHARROW netted Chicago's goals
--- Goaltender FRED BRATHWAITE recorded 10 saves in the loss

Fri., Dec. 29 Chicago 6, (at) Peoria 3
--- The Wolves jumped out to a 4-0 second-period lead and never looked back as they dealt the Peoria Rivermen a 6-3 loss at Carver Arena
--- Six Chicago players tallied multiple points, including DARREN HAYDAR (2G, 2A) and CORY LAROSE (3A)
--- Netminder MICHAEL GARNETT turned in a 40-save effort

Wed., Dec. 27 Houston 4, (at) Chicago 3 (SO)
--- Chicago surrendered a two-goal, first period lead and rallied to force overtime before falling, 4-3, in the shootout against the Houston Aeros at the Allstate Arena
--- Right wing DARREN HAYDAR led the offense with one goal and two assists while blueliner MARK POPOVIC (2A) and center CORY LAROSE (G, A) each contributed two points
--- Goaltender FRED BRATHWAITE posted 41 saves in regulation and overtime

Tue., Dec. 26 Chicago 5, (at) Milwaukee 4 (OT)
--- The Wolves battled back four times in regulation then sunk the Milwaukee Admirals, 5-4, with an overtime goal from KEVIN DOELL at the Bradley Center
--- Linemates DARREN HAYDAR and CORY LAROSE each posted three assists while ALEX BOURRET and KYLE WANVIG both tallied a goal and an assist
--- Netminder MICHAEL GARNETT accrued 28 saves

THIS WEEK

Wed., Jan. 3 vs. Houston Aeros Allstate Arena 7:00 p.m.

Fri., Jan. 5 at Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights Omaha Civic Auditorium 7:00 p.m.

Sat., Jan. 6 at Milwaukee Admirals Bradley Center 7:30 p.m.

ALL GAMES TELECAST LIVE ON COMCAST

To watch or listen to the action live online, log on to chicagowolves.com: Home

 

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Liv Backstops 2-0 Win Over Hamilton

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Stefan Liv earned his first North American shutout on Saturday with a fine 24-save performance, backstopping the Grand Rapids Griffins to a 2-0 victory over the Hamilton Bulldogs at Van Andel Arena.

Liv's first home win of the season gave the Griffins three standings points in the last two nights and lifted their record to 14-15-4-2. The Bulldogs, who dropped to 21-12-1-1 with their second straight loss, were shut out for the first time in more than a year, dating to a 4-0 defeat at Hershey on Dec. 17, 2005.

Grand Rapids will close out 2006 on Sunday by hosting its 10th annual New Year's Eve Extravaganza. Game time against the first-place Rochester Americans is set for 7 p.m.

The Griffins scored the game's only goals during the opening period, beginning with Kip Miller's team-leading 14th of the season during a 4-on-4 at the 14:02 mark. Given space and time by the Bulldogs' defense, he ripped a pinpoint shot over Yann Danis' left shoulder from the right circle.

Grand Rapids, which fired the last eight shots of the period en route to a 13-5 advantage at the intermission, also made the final one count with just 2.4 seconds remaining. With the Griffins buzzing around the Hamilton zone and generating several scoring chances on the power play, Matt Ellis found an opening in the slot and jammed a Miller pass into the top of the net for a 2-0 lead at the break.

Liv did the rest with help from his defense, denying 14 shots in the second period and five in the third to keep Hamilton's potent offense off the scoreboard. Grand Rapids, which has allowed only one goal in the last 123:49 of regulation time, held an opponent scoreless on the power play for the second straight game, denying seven attempts on the heels of Friday's perfect six-kill night in Milwaukee.

 

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Griffins Shut Out Another North Division Power

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Griffins rang out 2006 with their first back-to-back shutouts in nearly three years, thanks to Sunday's 3-0 victory over the first-place Rochester Americans. Coupled with Saturday's 2-0 win against second-place Hamilton and Friday's 2-1 overtime loss at Milwaukee, the Griffins (15-15-4-2) climbed back to the 0.500 mark by earning five out of a possible six points this weekend.

Three times during December the Americans (23-9-1-0) brought their premier North Division ranking into Van Andel Arena, and three times Jimmy Howard and the Griffins' defense shut down one of the AHL's elite teams. He made 32 saves tonight for his second shutout of the season, improving his numbers against Rochester this month to 3-0 with a 1.00 goals against average and a 0.966 save percentage.

After celebrating the arrival of Baby New Year, the Griffins will return to action on Friday, Jan. 5 when they visit Wilkes-Barre/Scranton for their first clash against the Penguins since the 2003 Calder Cup Playoffs. Game time is set for 7:05 p.m.

Dressed with his teammates in tuxedo-style jerseys that were auctioned afterwards for charity, Darryl Bootland gave the Griffins the only goal they would need at 6:31 of the first period. After Kip Miller forced a turnover along the end boards, Bootland collected the puck above the left circle and quickly wristed a shot top-shelf past Rochester netminder Craig Anderson.

Grand Rapids extended its lead to 2-0 with only 33 ticks remaining in the second period. On a rush into the Amerks' zone, Miller dropped a pass to Josh Langfeld, who beat Anderson with a shot similar to Bootland's and from the same spot on the ice.

A questionable five-minute boarding call on Brendan Brooks early in the third frame resulted in Brooks' ejection and extended power play time for the Americans, but the Griffins' resurgent penalty killers kept Rochester off the board. Grand Rapids, which denied all 17 opponent power plays over the weekend's three games, added an insurance goal on an empty-netter by Miller with 1:09 remaining.

The Griffins last posted consecutive shutouts on Feb. 13-14, 2004, when they blanked both Manitoba (4-0) and Houston (3-0) at Van Andel Arena. Stefan Liv made 24 saves to shut out Hamilton on Friday.

 

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Bulldogs blanked by Griffins

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - The Hamilton Bulldogs lost 2-0 to the Grand Rapids Griffins at Van Andel Arena on Saturday night. With the loss, the Bulldogs record drops to 21-12-1-1.

Grand Rapid's registered the only two goals of the game in the first period.

Kip Miller opened the scoring with his team-leading 14th goal of the season at the 14:02 mark of the first frame. Kyle Quincey earned the lone assist on the goal.

Matt Ellis then posted his 11th goal of the campaign with only three seconds remaining in the frame on the power play. Ellis picked up his own rebound after his initial shot was stopped by ‘Dogs netminder Yann Danis and made no mistake to put the Griffins up 2-0. Miller earned his second point of the game by picking up a helper on the goal.

Neither team was able to score in the second or third periods.

Danis made 29 saves on 31 shots and was named the ‘Pearson Dunn Hardest Working Bulldog of the Game' in a losing effort for the Bulldogs. Stefan Liv turned aside all of the 24 shots he faced for the Griffins, picking up his first shutout and third win of the season.

Hamilton went 0-for-7 on the power play while Grand Rapids was 1-for-6 with the man-advantage.

The last time the Bulldogs were shutout was in Hershey on December 17th, 2005, when Hamilton lost 4-0 to the Bears.

The Bulldogs return to action tomorrow night (Sunday, December 31st) at 6:00 p.m. when they travel to Peoria to take on the Rivermen in a New Years Eve tilt at Carver Arena at the Peoria Civic Center. Fans can listen to the game live on the flagship station of the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Network, 820 CHAM "The Legend," beginning with the Park's Furniture Pre-Game Show at 5:40 p.m. Fans can also listen or watch at Hamilton Bulldogs by clicking on the ‘B2 Networks' or ‘820 CHAM' icon on the ‘Dogs website.

Hamilton's next home game is Wednesday, January 3rd, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. against the Iowa Stars at Copps Coliseum. Tickets for all ‘Dogs home games (except home game #32) are available at the Copps Coliseum Box Office, any Ticketmaster outlet, online at Official Ticketmaster site. Tickets for Concerts, Sports, Arts, Theater, Family, Events, more, or through charge-by-phone at 905-527-7666.

 

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Bulldogs Edged by Rivermen

PEORIA, IL - The Hamilton Bulldogs dropped a 3-2 decision to the Peoria Rivermen on Sunday night at Carver Arena at the Peoria Civic Center. With the loss, the Bulldogs record drops to 21-13-1-1.

The teams exchanged goals in the first period. Peoria opened the scoring on the power play at the 9:14 mark when Trent Whitfield posted his 16th goal of the season. Hamilton responded with a power play goal of its own, courtesy of Duncan Milroy's team-leading 16th goal of the season.

The Rivermen scored two more power-play goals in the second period to jump out to a 3-1 lead. Jon DiSalvatore notched his ninth goal of the season at the 7:34 mark. Then at 12:42, Peter Sejna tallied his 11th goal of the season, giving Peoria a two-goal lead.

Corey Locke scored to pull the Bulldogs within a goal at 14:27 of the middle stanza on the power play. Milroy (1-1-2) and Mathieu Roy (0-2-2) each recorded their second points of the game with assists on the goal.

Despite out-shooting Peoria 11-to-6 in the third frame, Hamilton was unable to even the score and lost its third game in a row.

All five of the game's goals were scored on the power play. The Bulldogs went 2-for-7 while the Rivermen were 3-for-6 with the man-advantage.

Milroy's goal in the first period was his 50th career AHL goal and he tied Jason Chimera for a Franchise record by playing in his 237th career game as a Bulldog.

The Bulldogs return to action on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. against the Iowa Stars at Copps Coliseum. Tickets for all 'Dogs home games (except home game #32) are available at the Copps Coliseum Box Office, any Ticketmaster outlet, online at Official Ticketmaster site. Tickets for Concerts, Sports, Arts, Theater, Family, Events, more, or through charge-by-phone at 905-527-7666. Fans can listen to the game live on the flagship station of the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Network, 820 CHAM "The Legend," beginning with the Park's Furniture Pre-Game Show at 7:10 p.m. Fans can also listen or watch at Hamilton Bulldogs by clicking on the 'B2 Networks' or '820 CHAM' icon on the 'Dogs website.

 

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Ortmeyer to report to Pack

New York, December 28, 2006 -- New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that forward Jed Ortmeyer has been medically cleared to play and will report to the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League (AHL) on a conditioning assignment. In addition, defenseman Sandis Ozolinsh has not reported to Hartford due to symptoms from a knee condition. He will continue to be reviewed and treated under the direction of the Rangers' medical staff, and has been placed on Injured Reserve while his treatment continues.

Ortmeyer, 28, has registered one goal and two assists, along with a plus-two rating in five games with Hartford (AHL) this season after being sent to the Wolf Pack on December 12 on a conditioning loan, allowed for players who have had long-term illnesses. The 6-0, 197-pound forward was cleared for contact in practice on November 24 after medical testing showed he was ready to take the next step in his recovery from a pulmonary embolism that was diagnosed on August 13, 2006.

Ozolinsh, 34, has registered three assists and eight penalty minutes in 21 games with the Rangers this season.

From today's practice, everyone on the Rangers roster participated. The Rangers return to action tomorrow, December 29, when they will face off against the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Place (7:30 PM). Prior to the game, the team's morning skate is scheduled for 11:30 AM at Scotiabank Place.

The NHL's New York Rangers hockey club, currently in its 81st year of operation, is part of Madison Square Garden, L.P. Madison Square Garden, L.P. is owned by Cablevision Systems Corporation, and includes the New York Knicks (NBA); the New York Rangers (NHL); the New York Liberty (WNBA); the Hartford Wolf Pack (American Hockey League); MSG Entertainment; MSG Media, which is comprised of MSG and FSN New York; and the Madison Square Garden arena complex, located in the heart of the New York metropolitan area.

 

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Transaction Update

New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that defenseman Bryce Lampman has been reassigned to the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League (AHL).

Lampman, 24, has appeared in 28 games with Hartford this season, registering three goals and five assists for eight points, along with a plus-four rating and 36 penalty minutes. The 6-1, 205-pound defenseman did not dress in each of the last two games after being recalled by the Rangers from Hartford on December 26. In 2005-06, Lampman suffered a dislocated left shoulder on November 20 against Portland and was forced to miss a majority of the season. Prior to the injury, he collected two goals and three assists in 11 games with the Wolf Pack.

The NHL's New York Rangers hockey club, currently in its 81st year of operation, is part of Madison Square Garden, L.P. Madison Square Garden, L.P. is owned by Cablevision Systems Corporation, and includes the New York Knicks (NBA); the New York Rangers (NHL); the New York Liberty (WNBA); the Hartford Wolf Pack (American Hockey League); MSG Entertainment; MSG Media, which is comprised of MSG and FSN New York; and the Madison Square Garden arena complex, located in the heart of the New York metropolitan area.

 

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Rangers recall Ortmeyer

New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that forward Jed Ortmeyer has been recalled from the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League (AHL).

Ortmeyer, 28, has registered one goal and three assists, along with a plus-two rating and six penalty minutes in eight games with Hartford (AHL) this season. After being medically cleared to play on December 28, the 6-0, 197-pound forward collected one assist and four penalty minutes in three games during a second conditioning assignment in the American Hockey League. In his first conditioning stint, allowed for players who have had long-term illnesses, Ortmeyer registered one goal and two assists, along with a plus-two rating in five games with Hartford from December 13 to December 23. On November 24, Ortmeyer was cleared for contact in practice after medical testing showed he was ready to take the next step in his recovery from a pulmonary embolism that was diagnosed on August 13, 2006.

From today's practice, everyone on the Rangers roster participated other than Brendan Shanahan (hamstring). The Rangers return to action tomorrow, January 2, when they will face off against the New Jersey Devils at Continental Airlines Arena (7:30 PM). Prior to the game, the team's morning skate is scheduled for 11:30 AM at Continental Airlines Arena.

The NHL's New York Rangers hockey club, currently in its 81st year of operation, is part of Madison Square Garden, L.P. Madison Square Garden, L.P. is owned by Cablevision Systems Corporation, and includes the New York Knicks (NBA); the New York Rangers (NHL); the New York Liberty (WNBA); the Hartford Wolf Pack (American Hockey League); MSG Entertainment; MSG Media, which is comprised of MSG and FSN New York; and the Madison Square Garden arena complex, located in the heart of the New York metropolitan area.

 

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Wolf Pack Weekly

The Wolf Pack played five games in six days during Christmas Week, and finished the busy stretch 3-2-0, moving into a tie for sixth place in the Atlantic Division. The Pack shut out Worcester on the road, 2-0, on Tuesday, but then dropped a 3-1 decision in Springfield on Wednesday. Friday saw the Pack defeat Bridgeport in a GEICO Connecticut Cup game in Bridgeport by a score of 3-2, and then the only home game of the week, Saturday vs. Manchester, produced a 5-2 loss. The Wolf Pack wrapped up the week with their first visit of the year to Portland, and they rang out the New Year in winning fashion with a 2-0 blanking of the defending Atlantic Division-champion Pirates. Al Montoya posted two shutouts in three starts on the week, allowing a total of only two goals on 70 shots, and veteran Brad Isbister notched at least a point in four of the five games (1-3-4).

This week:

It's another busy week for the Wolf Pack, with four divisional games in five days starting tomorrow night (Wednesday), when the Providence Bruins invade the Hartford Civic Center for a 7:00 game. The Manchester Monarchs return to the Civic Center Friday night (7:00) on Guida's Family Value Night, and that evening also features the "Go for Green" promotion, in which the Wolf Pack and Rockville Bank give away $1,000. On Saturday night the Pack visit Springfield to take on the Falcons (7:05), and they are back at home on Sunday to battle Worcester in a 4:00 game.

Tuesday, January 2 - "Wolf Pack Confidential" at Little Mark's Big Barbecue on ESPN Radio 1410

After a two-week break, "Wolf Pack Confidential", the Wolf Pack's weekly hour-long Tuesday-night talk show, returns to Little Mark's Big Barbecue, located at 279 West Main St. (Rt. 44) in Avon. Scheduled to join host Bob Crawford for this edition are Frank Lessard and Dane Byers. Wolf Pack Confidential airs from 7-8 PM and can be heard live on ESPN Radio 1410 and on-line at Hartford Wolf Pack || hartfordwolfpack.com. Fans are invited to be on hand at Little Mark's for the show, and the guests will be taking questions from the live audience.

Wednesday, January 3 vs. Providence at the Hartford Civic Center, 7:00 p.m.

The Wolf Pack are 1-2-0-0 this year vs. the P-Bruins, and Providence has won both of the previous games played at the Hartford Civic Center.

The Bruins are one point ahead of the Wolf Pack in the Atlantic Division standings, at 16-15-1-2 for 35 points.

Providence points leader Kris Versteeg (15-15-30 in 29 GP) is tied for fifth in scoring among AHL rookies.

Selected Wolf Pack players will be conducting a free postgame autograph session in the Lower Mezzanine area of the Civic Center.

Radio - live with Bob Crawford on ESPN Radio 1410 and on the web at: Hartford Wolf Pack || hartfordwolfpack.com, or watch on B2 Networks! Go to Hartford Wolf Pack || hartfordwolfpack.com for details

Friday, January 5 vs. Manchester at the Hartford Civic Center, 7:00 p.m.

The first-place Monarchs are on a 7-1-1-0 roll in their last nine games, and at 19-10-6-1 for 45 points, lead Portland and Springfield by six points in the Atlantic Division.

The Wolf Pack's record in the season series with Manchester is 1-2-0-0, and they have lost the last two battles after winning the first one, 3-0 in Hartford on December 2.

Former Wolf Pack AHL MVP Jason LaBarbera leads the league in minutes-played (1,814), ranks second in wins (17), save percentage (92.8) and shutouts (4), and carries the AHL's fifth-best goals-against average (2.35).

As is the case at every Friday night home game, the Wolf Pack and Rockville Bank will be giving away $1,000 during the "Go for the Green" promotion.

Friday night home games are Guida's Dairy Family Value Nights. Fans can purchase Family Value Night packages of three or four tickets, with each package including a hot dog or a pizza slice and a soda per ticket, as well as a Wolf Pack souvenir. Three-packs start as low as $36. To order, call the Wolf Pack ticket office at (860) 548-2000.

Radio - live with Bob Crawford on ESPN Radio 1410 and on the web at: Hartford Wolf Pack || hartfordwolfpack.com, or watch on B2 Networks! Go to Hartford Wolf Pack || hartfordwolfpack.com for details

Saturday, January 6 at Springfield (MassMutual Center), 7:05 p.m.

This is the Wolf Pack's second visit of the season to Springfield, and the Pack are 1-2-0-0 in the DATTCO I-91 Challenge against the Falcons.

Springfield had a four-game winning streak snapped in a 3-0 loss in Manchester Sunday, but still stands four games above the .500 mark (19-15-0-1, 39 points) and tied for second in the Atlantic Division.

Falcon goaltender Karri Ramo has won three straight starts, allowing a total of only four goals on 104 shots, including a 43-save performance in Wednesday's 3-1 home win over the Wolf Pack.

Broadcast - live with Bob Crawford at Hartford Wolf Pack || hartfordwolfpack.com, or watch on B2 Networks! Go to Hartford Wolf Pack || hartfordwolfpack.com for details.

Sunday, January 7 vs. Worcester at the Hartford Civic Center, 4:00 p.m.

It has been a "non-home ice" series this year between the Wolf Pack and Sharks. The Pack are 0-1-1-0 at home in the series and are 3-0-0-0 in three visits to Worcester.

The Sharks rebounded from a three-game losing streak (0-2-0-1) with a 3-2 shootout win at home against Portland on Saturday, paced by 43 saves from rookie Thomas Greiss.

Broadcast - live with Bob Crawford at Hartford Wolf Pack || hartfordwolfpack.com, or watch on B2 Networks! Go to Hartford Wolf Pack || hartfordwolfpack.com for details.

Injury Report:

Dale Purinton - fractured right foot (1-2 weeks).

Jake Taylor - clavicle/shoulder surgery (3-4 weeks).

Recent Transactions:

Bryce Lampman - returned to the Wolf Pack by the New York Rangers December 30.

Hugh Jessiman - reassigned by the New York Rangers from the Wolf Pack to Charlotte (ECHL) December 30.

Ryan Constant - returned by the Wolf Pack on loan to Charlotte (ECHL) December 30.

Zdenek Bahensky - returned by the Wolf Pack on loan to Charlotte (ECHL) December 30.

Jed Ortmeyer - returned to the Wolf Pack by the New York Rangers 12/28 and recalled 1/1.

Pack Tracks:

Saturday night, January 27, when the Houston Aeros make their only regular-season visit to the Hartford Civic Center, is the Wolf Pack's annual Scout Sleepover. Scouts from across the state are invited to sleep over at the Civic Center after the game, and the first 3,000 scouts receive a Sonar "boy scout" bobblehead. Faceoff as usual is 7:00. To reserve your spot, call the Wolf Pack ticket office at 860-548-2000.

The 96.5 TIC Acoustic Café - Volume VI CD, featuring the music of some of today's most popular musical artists, recorded acoustically, is now on sale at all Big Y World Class Markets, FYE and Strawberries locations, as well as at the new Hartford Wolf Pack "Pack Shop" in the Hartford 21 Mall surrounding the Civic Center. Net proceeds from the sale of the CD will benefit the charitable efforts of the Hartford Wolf Pack Community Foundation. The retail price of the CD is only $9.65, and it includes cuts from Staind, KT Tunstall, The Fray, Five for Fighting, Goo Goo Dolls, Barenaked Ladies, Anna Nalick, James Blunt, Nick Lachey and Smash Mouth. Each CD includes a voucher worth $16.50 for a free ticket to see a Wednesday night or Sunday night Wolf Pack game during the 2006-07 season.

The Wolf Pack's new "Pack Shop" is located in the newly-renovated Hartford 21 Mall surrounding the Civic Center. The Pack Shop is open for business 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, as well as two hours prior to and one hour after each and every Wolf Pack home game, including Saturdays and Sundays! The Pack Shop features a Wolf Pack hockey rink-tiled replica floor and offers a full line of Wolf Pack merchandise and special 10th Anniversary items. Stop by and check it out today!

Individual tickets for Wolf Pack games are on sale now at the Hartford Civic Center Box Office and all Ticketmaster locations including Macy's at the Buckland Hills Mall and at the Westfarms Mall. Tickets may also be charged by phone at (860) 525-4500, (203) 744-8100, (203) 624-0033 or (413) 733-2500 or online at Official Ticketmaster site. Tickets for Concerts, Sports, Arts, Theater, Family, Events, more. Season tickets, five, 10 and 20 game packages and group tickets are also available. Contact 860-548-2000 for more details.

 

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Bears close out '06 in style

HERSHEY finished up 2006 as the best team in the American Hockey League, downing the Providence Bruins 5-2 at GIANT Center. The win propelled the BEARS five points ahead of second place Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in the East Division standings.

Providence opened the scoring late in the first period when Ben Walter tipped a Mark Stuart shot past BEARS goaltender Daren Machesney. The goal at 16:10 gave the Bruins a 1-0 lead. Alexandre Giroux tied the game before intermission with his team leading 26th goal of the season. Giroux, with help from Jonas Johansson and Joey Tenute, rang one off two posts to beat former BEARS goaler Phil Sauve to knot the game at 1-1. HERSHEY managed just four shots in the first period, compared to Providence's 11.

The Bruins would take a 2-1 lead early in the second period when T.J. Trevelyan scored his 10th goal of the season at 1:42. The BEARS would not allow a goal the rest of the night, and score four more to claim the victory. Eric Fehr scored his 17th goal of the season at 6:40 to tie the game before Tenute scored the eventual game-winner at 11:32. Fehr added his second of the period at 18:52 to give the BEARS a 4-2 lead heading to the third period. Pete Vandermeer scored his second goal of the season into an empty net to put the game on ice. The win gave HERSHEY 25 wins at the first of the new year, and a total of 57 points is the top mark in the American Hockey League.

Notes: Washington reassigned goaltender Machesney, along with defensemen Jamie Hunt and Timo Helbling prior to puck drop. One year ago, the BEARS won on New Year's Eve to claim the team's 22nd win of the season with a victory over Philadelphia. The BEARS enter 2007 with the most points of any team in the American Hockey League. The game-winning goal by Tenute was his fourth such goal in as many games. Chicago has the second most points in the AHL behind the BEARS at 53 heading into January.

 

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Scrappy Bears win fifth in a row

With several regulars either on recall to Washington, injured or out because of the flu, the BEARS gutted out a 7-4 win over the Norfolk Admirals Saturday. The win was HERSHEY'S 24th of the season, and extended the club's lead to three points over second place Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in the East Division.

Norfolk would capitalize on a defensive miscue and score on a two on none in front of HERSHEY goaltender Jeff Pietrasiak. Brandon Bochenski scored his 23rd goal of the season from Martin St. Pierre and Troy Brouwer at 7:55 to take a 1-0 lead. The BEARS would rally to tie the game before first intermission when Chad Wiseman scored a short-handed goal at 15:31. The Admirals fired 11 shots at Pietrasiak, while the BEARS picked up eight shots against Norfolk goaltender Corey Crawford in the first twenty minutes.

Joey Tenute opened the scoring in the second period with his ninth goal of the season, and his third in less than 24 hours. The goal at 5:17 of the second gave HERSHEY a 2-1 lead. After Jonas Nordqvist tied the game at 8:27 for Norfolk, Alexandre Giroux scored his 24th goal of the season at 13:30 of the second period from Tomas Fleischmann and Kyle Wilson. Norfolk would find the equalizer at 18:10 when Bochenski scored his second goal of the game. Although HERSHEY had two different one goal leads in the period, the BEARS went to the third tied at 3-3.

Norfolk took a 4-3 lead early in the third when Bochenski scored his third goal of the game just 52 seconds in. The BEARS would then score the final four goals of the game to win going away. Eric Fehr tied the game at 4-4 with his 16th goal of the season at 11:36, and Joey Tenute scored what turned out to be the game-winning goal at 13:30. Wiseman gave the BEARS a two-goal lead at 15:35 at 6-4 with his second of the game and 10th of the season. Giroux scored his second of the night into an empty net at 18:48 to finish off the contest. Pietrasiak, in his first AHL start, made a HERSHEY season high 45 saves to earn his first win.

Notes: Defenseman Shawn Germain was recalled from Reading (ECHL) Saturday and made his AHL debut in the game. The game was the fifth of 10 meetings between the two clubs, with a two game series January 3 and 5 up next in Hampton Roads. The short-handed goal by Wiseman in the first period was HERSHEY'S 15th of the season. Goaltender Daren Machesney, who won his first AHL start for HERSHEY Friday in Albany, was recalled by Washington Saturday and backed up Olie Kolzig.

 

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Wild signs D John Scott

SAINT PAUL/MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Minnesota Wild President and General Manager Doug Risebrough today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has signed defenseman John Scott to a contract.

Scott, 24 (9/26/82), has collected one assist and 28 penalty minutes (PIM) in 20 games with the Houston Aeros during his rookie season in the American Hockey League (AHL). The 6-foot-7, 255-pound native of St. Catharines, Ontario played four collegiate seasons at Michigan Tech (WCHA) and recorded 19 points (7-12=19) and 347 PIM's in 126 games.