Wolf Pack Weekly, February 15-21
Feb 15, 2016The Wolf Pack (25-23-2-0, 52 pts., .520 pts. percentage) got back on the winning track Sunday, snapping a three-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the Rochester Americans at the XL Center. Travis Oleksuk’s third-period goal was the game-winner, and Magnus Hellberg made 31 saves for his tenth win in his last 13 decisions. Prior to that, the Wolf Pack lost a pair of games to start the weekend, falling 3-1 at home to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday and 7-3 in Bridgeport on Sunday. The Pack are 11-4-0-0 in their last 15 games and enter the week six points out of the last playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
For the latest AHL standings, click here.
This week: The Wolf Pack play three games this week, two at home. On Wednesday night, “Winning Wednesday”, Hartford hosts the Providence Bruins at the XL Center at 7:00 PM. Ken Gernander’s club then has Friday night off, before traveling to Springfield on Saturday night for a 7:00 game and returning home to battle the Binghamton Senators Sunday. Faceoff for Sunday’s matinee is 3:00.
Wednesday, February 17 vs. the Providence Bruins (Boston) at the XL Center, 7:00 PM
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Every Wednesday-night Wolf Pack home game in 2015-16 is a “Winning Wednesday”. If the Wolf Pack win, fans can show their Winning Wednesday ticket at the Agera Energy Ticket Office at the XL Center and receive a free ticket to the next Wolf Pack home game, which is this Sunday, February 21 vs. Binghamton (some restrictions apply).
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The Bruins (24-15-8-2, 58 pts., .592) have won four straight and haven’t lost a game in regulation since New Year’s Eve, going 12-0-3-1 in their last 16.
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Rookie Frank Vatrano has 10-8-18 in nine games with Providence since returning January 21 from a two-and-a-half-month recall stint with the parent Boston Bruins. Vatrano has 20-10-30 in only 19 AHL games on the year.
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The Wolf Pack are 3-2-0-0 in five games against the Bruins this season, with all three wins coming in overtime. The Pack have posted OT wins in both of their previous two home outings in the season series, a 4-3 victory October 14 and a 2-1 triumph on Halloween Night.
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Tickets for this and all remaining 2015-16 Wolf Pack home games are on sale now at the Agera Energy Ticket Office at the XL Center, on-line at www.hartfordwolfpack.com and by phone at (877) 522-8499. Tickets purchased in advance for kids 12 or younger have been reduced to $10 this season, and all tickets will have a $2 day-of-game increase.
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Broadcast – live with Bob Crawford and Mark Bailey on News Radio 1410 WPOP, on-line at newsradio1410.iheart.com and on iHeartRadio. Video streaming at www.ahllive.com.
Saturday, February 20 at the Springfield Falcons (Arizona) at the MassMutual Center, 7:00 PM
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This is the fourth meeting of the season between the Wolf Pack and their most familiar rivals the Falcons, and Hartford’s second visit of the year to the MassMutual Center. Magnus Hellberg blanked the Falcons 1-0 January 15, making 32 saves, in the Wolf Pack’s only previous trip to Springfield, after the Falcons had taken the first two encounters of the season at the XL Center.
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The Falcons, who trail the field in the Atlantic Division with a record of 18-23-3-4 (43 pts., .448), have won only four of their last 11 games, but have at least a standings point eight of those contests (4-3-2-2).
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Springfield defenseman Philip Samuelsson (4-20-24 in 42 GP) brings a five-game point-scoring streak into the week. The son of New York Ranger assistant coach, and former Wolf Pack assistant, Ulf Samuelsson has one goal and eight assists for nine points during the run.
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Broadcast – live with Bob Crawford on News Radio 1410 WPOP, on-line at newsradio1410.iheart.com and on iHeartRadio. Video streaming at www.ahllive.com.
Sunday, February 21 vs. the Binghamton Senators (Ottawa) at the XL Center, 3:00 PM
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This is “Sonar Saves” Pet Adoption Day. Before the game, fans can meet some lovable pets who are in need of a good home with a caring family.
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Wolf Pack Sunday home games again feature the Wolf Pack’s “Click It or Ticket Family Value Pack” this year. The Family Value Pack includes two tickets, two sodas and two hot dogs, all for just $35.
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This is the second game of a two-game season series between the Wolf Pack and Senators, and Binghamton’s only visit of the year to the XL Center. In the first meeting between the two clubs December 26 in Binghamton, the Senators scored a 4-2 victory.
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Ex-Wolf Pack defenseman Conor Allen has 1-3-4 in 11 games with Binghamton since being acquired by the Senators organization in a trade with Nashville January 15.
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The Senators snapped a five-game losing streak in their last action Saturday, with a 2-0 shutout win over Syracuse in a game played at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa. Chris Driedger rang up his first career AHL whitewash in that game with 21 saves.
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Tickets for this and all remaining 2015-16 Wolf Pack home games are on sale now at the Agera Energy Ticket Office at the XL Center, on-line at www.hartfordwolfpack.com and by phone at (877) 522-8499. Tickets purchased in advance for kids 12 or younger have been reduced to $10 this season, and all tickets will have a $2 day-of-game increase.
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Broadcast – live with Bob Crawford and Mark Bailey on News Radio 1410 WPOP, on-line at newsradio1410.iheart.com and on iHeartRadio. Video streaming at www.ahllive.com.
Wolf Pack Community Appearances: The Wolf Pack have the following appearances scheduled this week. For further information on these, or any other Wolf Pack community initiatives, contact Wolf Pack community relations manager Frank Berrian, at (860) 541-4728:
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Saturday, February 20, 11:00 AM, Polish Falcon Club, 144 Prout Hill Rd., Middletown, CT: The Wolf Pack’s iconic mascot Sonar heads out to Crystal Lake to cheer on participants in Special Olympics’ “Penguin Plunge”.
Recent Transactions: None
Practice: All Wolf Pack practices at Champions Skating Center in Cromwell are open to the public. Schedule is subject to change.
Tue.., February 16 10:30 – 11:30 AM, XL Center
Wed., February 17 10:00 – 10:30 AM, XL Center (game vs. Providence)
Thurs., February 18 10:30 – 11:30 AM, Champions Skating Center
Fri., February 19 10:30 – 11:30 AM, XL Center
Sat., February 20 10:45 – 11:15 AM, Trinity College (game at Springfield)
Sun., February 21 9:00 – 9:30 AM, XL Center (Game vs. Binghamton)
Mon., February 22 10:30 – 11:30 AM, XL Center
Pack Tracks: On Friday home-game nights throughout the season, fans can take advantage of the Wolf Pack’s wildly popular Friday-night food and beverage discount. That means $1 hot dogs and $2 beers through the start of the second period. The next Friday home date is March 18, when the Portland Pirates invade the XL Center (7:15 PM faceoff).
The Wolf Pack have 11 Sunday home games this year, and all of those will feature the Wolf Pack’s “Click It or Ticket Family Value Pack”. The Family Value Pack includes two tickets, two sodas and two hot dogs, all for just $35. The Wolf Pack’s next Sunday home date after this Sunday is February 28, when the Lehigh Valley Phantoms visit for a 5:00 PM game.
Every Wednesday-night Wolf Pack home game in 2015-16 is a “Winning Wednesday”. If the Wolf Pack win at home on a Wednesday night, fans can show their Winning Wednesday ticket at the Agera Energy Ticket Office at the XL Center and receive a free ticket to the next Wolf Pack home game (some restrictions apply). The Wolf Pack’s next Wednesday home outing, after this Wednesday, is February 24, a 7:00 PM game vs. the Portland Pirates.
Tickets for all remaining 2015-16 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. Tickets purchased in advance for kids 12 or younger have been reduced to $10 this season, and all tickets will have a $2 day-of-game increase.
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.