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Wolf Pack Weekly, December 29-January 4

Dec 29, 2014

The Wolf Pack (17-10-2-2, 38 pts.) took three out of a possible four points in two home games this past week, to improve their record to a season-high seven games over .500.  On Friday night against Springfield, the Wolf Pack got an early first-period goal from Ryan Malone, but fell to the Falcons in a shootout, 2-1.  On Saturday night, Shawn O’Donnell had his first career AHL multiple-point game, with a goal and an assist, and Mackenzie Skapski made 26 saves, as the Pack rebounded with a 3-1 victory over Portland.

For the latest AHL standings, click here.

This week:  The Wolf Pack celebrate the turn of the calendar year with three games this week, two at home.  On Wednesday night, New Year’s Eve, the Pack will be in Portland for a rematch of this past Saturday’s game with the Pirates.  Faceoff is 7:00 PM.  Then the St. John’s IceCaps invade the XL Center for back-to-back games Friday and Saturday.  Both of those contests are also 7:00 starts.

Wednesday, December 31 at the Portland Pirates (Cross Insurance Arena), 5:30 PM

  • This is the third meeting of the year between the Wolf Pack and the Pirates, and the Pack’s first visit to the newly-renovated Cross Insurance Arena, formerly known as the Cumberland County Civic Center.  The Wolf Pack swept the two games between the two clubs in Hartford, 2-1 on October 18 and 3-1 this past Saturday.
  • Portland recovered from Saturday’s loss to the Wolf Pack by shutting out the Eastern Conference-leading Manchester Monarchs Sunday in Manchester, 3-0.  That was only the second win in the last nine games (2-6-1-0) for the Pirates (16-15-1-0, 33 pts.), who are tied with Providence for second place in the Atlantic Division.
  • Veteran goaltender Mike McKenna rang up his second shutout of the season in Sunday’s win in Manchester, with 37 saves.  That was McKenna’s eighth straight start in the Portland net and his 16th in the last 17 games.
  • Broadcast – live with Bob Crawford on-line at www.979espn.com and on iHeartRadio.  Video streaming at www.ahllive.com.

Friday, January 2 vs. the St. John’s IceCaps at the XL Center, 7:00 PM

  • The Wolf Pack will be holding a winter clothing drive at this game.  Any fan who donates a winter hat, jacket or scarf will receive a voucher for a complimentary ticket to any remaining Wolf Pack 2014-15 home game.
  • At this and all Friday-night Wolf Pack home games, fans can enjoy $1 hot dogs and $2 beers at the XL Center, through the start of the second period.
  • Also at Friday-night home games this year, “Hawk’s Nest” will be featured in the XL Center’s Comcast Coliseum Club, with Bob “Hawk” Crawford, the play-by-play voice of the Wolf Pack, conducting a Wolf Pack-themed interview from 6:00-6:20 PM.  Wolf Pack assistant coach/assistant general manager Pat Boller will be this week’s guest, and questions and comments will be welcomed from the patrons enjoying the Comcast Coliseum Club’s wide array of dining and beverage options.  The Comcast Coliseum Club restaurant and bar area is open two hours prior to every Wolf Pack home game, to everyone holding a ticket to the game.
  • After a trip to the Calder Cup Finals last spring, the IceCaps are 12-15-5-1 for 30 points thus far this season.  That is good for fourth place in the Atlantic Division.
  • This is the first of four meetings on the year between the Wolf Pack and IceCaps, and St. John’s’ first of two games at the XL Center.  The Wolf Pack were 1-3-0-0 in a four-game season series last year, and lost both games against the IceCaps at home, where they are 0-5-0-1 in the all-time series between the two clubs.
  • IceCap winger Chase Balisy is tied for sixth among AHL rookies in points, with 7-13-20 in 29 games.
  • For this and all Wolf Pack home games, tickets start as low as $12 for youth 12 years old or younger and are available at the XL Center ticket office, on-line at www.hartfordwolfpack.com and by phone at (877) 522-8499.
  • Broadcast – live with Bob Crawford and Mark Bailey on Fox Sports Radio 1410, on-line at www.foxsportsradio1410.com and on iHeartRadio.  Video streaming at www.ahllive.com.

Saturday, January 3 vs. the St. John’s IceCaps at the XL Center, 7:00 PM

  • The first 2,000 fans into this game will receive a free 2015 Wolf Pack calendar, presented by LAZ Parking.
  • This is “Sonar Saves” Pet Adoption Night.  Fans can meet several of Sonar’s cuddly canine friends, who are in need of a loving home with a caring family.
  • First-year St. John’s goaltender Connor Hellebuyck comes into the week with the second-most saves in the AHL (657).
  • This is the last of seven straight road games for the IceCaps, who are 6-10-1-1 on the road for the year.
  • For this and all Wolf Pack home games, tickets start as low as $12 for youth 12 years old or younger and are available at the XL Center ticket office, on-line at www.hartfordwolfpack.com and by phone at (877) 522-8499.
  • Broadcast – live with Bob Crawford and Mark Bailey on Fox Sports Radio 1410, on-line at www.foxsportsradio1410.com and on iHeartRadio.  Video streaming at www.ahllive.com.

 

Recent Transactions:

Jason Missiaen – reassigned to the Wolf Pack by the New York Rangers from Greenville (ECHL).

 

Practice:

All Wolf Pack practices at Champions Skating Center in Cromwell are open to the public.  Schedule is subject to change.

Tue., December 30:        10:30 – 11:30 AM, Champions Skating Center

Wed., December 31:       Game at Portland

Thurs., January 1:           10:30 – 11:30 AM, XL Center

Fri., January 2:               10:00 – 10:30 AM, XL Center (Game vs. St. John’s)

Sat., January 3:              10:00 – 10:30 AM, XL Center (Game vs. St. John’s)

Sun., January 4:             No practice

Mon., January 5:             Team testing, beginning at 8:00 AM, Champions Skating Center

 

Pack Tracks:

Once again this season, every Friday-night Wolf Pack home game will feature $1 hot dogs and $2 beers, through the start of the second period.  The Wolf Pack are back on home ice next Friday, January 9, hosting the Syracuse Crunch in a 7:00 PM game.

Wolf Pack “Winning Wednesdays” are back for the 2014-15 season.  At all Wednesday night home games, if the Wolf Pack win, each fan receives a free ticket to the Pack’s next home game (some restrictions apply).  The next Wednesday Wolf Pack home date is January 21, when the Providence Bruins invade the XL Center for a 7:00 PM game.

The Wolf Pack’s “Click It or Ticket Family Value Pack” is available this season for all Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday home games.  The Family Value Pack features two tickets, two sodas and two hot dogs, all for only $35.

Tickets all 2014-15 Wolf Pack home games are now on sale at the XL Center ticket office, on-line at www.hartfordwolfpack.com and by phone at (877) 522-8499.  Wolf Pack tickets start as low as $12 for youth 12 years old or younger. 

To speak with a Wolf Pack representative about season or group tickets, or any of the Wolf Pack’s many ticketing options, call (855) 762-6451, or click here to request more info.

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