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Wolf Pack Weekly, February 27-March 5

Wolf Pack Weekly, February 27-March 5

Feb 27, 2017

The Wolf Pack (20-30-3-2, 45 pts., .409) finished off their second straight three-game weekend with a 3-1 home win over the Binghamton Senators on Sunday.  That was after a 2-0 loss at Springfield Saturday night and a 6-1 defeat at the hands of the Hershey Bears on Friday.  Team goal-scoring leaders Nicklas Jensen (23-15-38 in 49 GP) and Matt Carey (13-7-20 in 52 GP) both lit the lamp in Sunday’s win, and Steven Fogarty had the game-winning goal and added an assist.

For the latest AHL standings, click here.

This week:  The Wolf Pack continue a four-game homestand with a trio of Atlantic Division home games.  The Springfield Thunderbirds invade the XL Center on Wednesday night for a 7:00 PM contest, and then a pair of weekend matinees are on the docket.  The Wolf Pack host the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on Saturday afternoon at 3:00, and the conference-leading Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins come to town for a 3:00 game on Sunday.

Wednesday, March 1 vs. the Springfield Thunderbirds (Florida) at the XL Center, 7:00 PM

  • This is another Wolf Pack “Click It or Ticket Family Value Pack” game.  The Family Value Pack includes two tickets, two sodas and two hot dogs, all for just $40. 
  • Once again this season, every Wednesday-night home game 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 Saturday, March 4 vs. Lehigh Valley (some restrictions apply). 
  • This is the third meeting in 11 days between the Wolf Pack and their I-91 rivals the Thunderbirds, and Springfield has taken the first two.  On the season the Wolf Pack are 2-4-0-0 vs. the Thunderbirds, 1-2-0-0 at home.
  • Springfield had a team season-high five-game winning streak snapped in their last action, a 3-0 loss at Providence on Sunday.
  • Thunderbird point-scoring leader Chase Balisy (10-18-28 in 55 GP) had the power-play game-winning goal in Springfield’s 2-0 home win over the Wolf Pack Saturday night, in the last meeting between the Pack and Thunderbirds.
  • Tickets for this and all remaining 2016-17 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 are just $10 each, and all tickets will have a $2 day-of-game increase.
  • 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, March 4 vs. the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (Philadelphia) at the XL Center, 3:00 PM

  • The first 3,000 fans to enter this game receive a special Wolf Pack Mark Twain bobblehead, presented by XFINITY.
  • This is also “Military Appreciation Day”, with the Wolf Pack wearing special military-themed jerseys that will be auctioned off, with proceeds benefitting military-related charities.
  • This is the second of four straight road games for the Phantoms, who have dropped into third place in the Atlantic Division after going 2-3-1-0 in their last six games.
  • Lehigh Valley forward Corban Knight comes into the week on a six-game point-scoring streak, with one goal and six assists for seven points during the run.
  • This is the last of eight games on the season between the Wolf Pack and Phantoms, and the fourth meeting of the year on XL Center ice.  Hartford is 4-3-0-0 in the season series thus far, 1-2-0-0 in three home games.
  • Tickets for this and all remaining 2016-17 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 are just $10 each, and all tickets will have a $2 day-of-game increase.
  • 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.

Sunday, March 5 vs. the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (Pittsburgh) at the XL Center, 3:00 PM

  • At this and every Wolf Pack Sunday home game of the season, fans can take advantage of 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 $40. 
  • Also at every Sunday Wolf Pack home game this season, the first 2,000 fans will receive a “hockey bingo” card.  The spaces on these cards contain possibilities that might happen in the game, and if they do, fans can fill in the spaces to win Wolf Pack bingo prizes.
  • The Penguins, who snapped a season-high four-game losing streak with a 4-3 overtime win at Lehigh Valley Sunday, have fallen to second overall in the AHL, but still lead the Eastern Conference by four points over the Providence Bruins.
  • The Wolf Pack are 0-4-0-0 so far on the year vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, and have a 4-1 defeat November 13 and a 6-2 setback December 14 to show for two previous home games against the Penguins.
  • Defenseman Barry Goers’ first goal in 23 games on the season was the overtime game-winner in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s 4-3 road win over the Phantoms on Sunday.
  • Tickets for this and all remaining 2016-17 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 are just $10 each, and all tickets will have a $2 day-of-game increase.
  • 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:

  • Wednesday, March 1, 11:00 AM, Aetna, 151 Farmington Ave., Hartford, CT:  Sonar, the Wolf Pack’s lovable mascot, meets and greets Aetna employees.
  • Thursday, March 2, 1:00 PM, Mountain View School, 71 Vera Rd., Bristol, CT:  Wolf Pack players Chris Brown and Philip McRae are scheduled to participate in Mountain View School’s “Read Across America Day” festivities.
  • Thursday, March 2, 1:30 PM, Ruth L. Chaffee School, 160 Superior Ave., Newington, CT:  Pack play-by-play voice Bob Crawford will join Sonar in taking part in Ruth L. Chaffee School’s “Read Across America Day” celebration.
  • Thursday, March 2, 5:00 PM, Central Wine & Liquor, 1372 East St., New Britain, CT:  Sonar meets and greets shoppers as part of the Wolf Pack’s partnership with ROGO Distributors and Coors Light.
  • Friday, March 3, 1:30 PM, Hatton Elementary School, 50 Spring Lake Rd., Southington, CT:  Wolf Pack players Matt Carey and Steven Fogarty are scheduled to join Sonar in helping to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday.
  • Sunday, March 5, 7:00 AM, Avon Old Farms Rink, 500 Old Farms Rd., Avon, CT:  Sonar helps distribute trophies to youngsters who have completed the Avon Youth Hockey house program.

 

Recent Transactions:

Tommy Thompson – signed by the Wolf Pack to a Professional Tryout (PTO) agreement February 21.

 

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

Tue., February 28          10:30 – 11:30 AM, XL Center

Wed., March 1               10:00 – 10:30 AM, XL Center (game vs. Springfield)

Thurs., March 2             10:30 – 11:30 AM, XL Center

Fri., March 3                  10:30 – 11:30 AM, XL Center

Sat., March 4                9:00 – 9:30 AM, XL Center (game vs. Lehigh Valley)

Sun., March 5                9:00 – 9:30 AM, XL Center (game vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton)

Mon., March 6               No practice

 

Pack Tracks:  Once again this season, fans can enjoy $1 hot dogs and $2 beers at every Friday Wolf Pack home game, through the start of the second period.  After this Friday, the next Friday-night home date is March 24, when the Pack host the Providence Bruins at 7:15 PM.

Also on March 24, it’s “Social Media Night” at the XL Center.  Fans are encouraged to bring their smart phones to the game and give the Wolf Pack a follow.  The Wolf Pack will be giving away cool prizes and interacting with fans on social media throughout the game.

Each of the Wolf Pack’s Sunday and Wednesday home games, as well as the one Tuesday home date, 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 $40.  After this Wednesday and Sunday, the last Family Value Pack game of the season is Sunday, March 26, when the Wolf Pack host the Providence Bruins in a 5:00 PM game.

At every Sunday Wolf Pack home game, the first 2,000 fans will receive a “hockey bingo” card.  The spaces on these cards contain possibilities that might happen in the game, and if they do, fans can fill in the spaces to win Wolf Pack bingo prizes.  After this Sunday, the next Sunday Wolf Pack home date is March 26, a 5:00 PM game vs. the Providence Bruins.

Wolf Pack home game tickets can be purchased 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 are just $10 each, 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.

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