Wolf Pack Weekly, January 30-February 5
Jan 30, 2017The Wolf Pack (16-24-3-2, 37 pts., .411) headed into the AHL All-Star break on a high note, defeating the Providence Bruins 4-3 on Saturday night at the XL Center in front of a crowd of 10,700, the Wolf Pack’s largest in nearly two years. Philip McRae scored twice in the win, and Adam Tambellini had the third-period game-winner and an assist. That was after a 2-1 shootout loss at Bridgeport on Friday night and a 5-4 setback vs. Hershey on Wednesday at the XL Center.
For the latest AHL standings, click here.
This week: The Wolf Pack finish out a stretch of six out of eight games at home this week, with a pair of XL Center games vs. North Division opponents. The Utica Comets come to Hartford on Friday night for a 7:15 PM game, and the Rochester Americans invade the XL Center on Saturday night. That contest faces off at 7:30.
Friday, February 3 vs. the Utica Comets (Vancouver) at the XL Center, 7:15 PM
- At this and every Friday-night home game this season, fans can enjoy $1 hot dogs and $2 beers through the start of the second period.
- The Comets lost all three of their games last week, going 0-1-1-1, but still have at least a standings point in ten of their last 12 games (8-2-1-1).
- This is the third of four games on the season between the Wolf Pack and Comets, and Utica has taken both of the first two, winning 4-3 at the XL Center October 29 and 3-2.in overtime November 12 in Utica.
- Veteran goaltender Richard Bachman has played seven of the last eight games for the Comets, going 5-1-1 over that span with a 1.43 goals-against average, a 95.1% save percentage and one shutout.
- 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, February 4 vs. the Rochester Americans (Buffalo) at the XL Center, 7:30 PM
- The first 1,000 kids 14 years old or younger into this game will receive a free Wolf Pack youth jersey, courtesy of KeyBank.
- This is the last game of a four-game season series between the Wolf Pack and the Americans, who have won two of the first three meetings. In their only previous visit to the XL Center January 21, the Amerks came away with a 3-1 win over the Wolf Pack.
- Rochester snapped a three-game losing streak (0-2-0-1) in their last game Saturday, a 5-3 win at Albany.
- Former Wolf Pack Tim Kennedy had the game-winning goal, and an assist, for the Americans in their 5-3 victory in Albany Saturday. The ninth-year pro has scored in back-to-back games (2-1-3) and three of his last four (3-1-4), and has at least a point in five of his last six outings (3-3-6).
- 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.
Recent Transactions:
Magnus Hellberg – returned to the Wolf Pack by the New York Rangers January 25.
Mackenzie Skapski – reassigned from the Wolf Pack by the New York Rangers to Greenville (ECHL) January 26.
Spiro Goulakos – recalled by the Wolf Pack from Greenville (ECHL) January 28.
Practice: All Wolf Pack practices at Champions Skating Center in Cromwell are open to the public. Schedule is subject to change.
Tue., January 31 No practice – All-Star break
Wed., February 1 No practice – All-Star break
Thurs., February 2 10:30 – 11:30 AM, XL Center
Fri., February 3 10:00 – 10:30 AM, XL Center (game vs. Utica)
Sat., February 4 10:00 – 10:30 AM, XL Center (game vs. Rochester)
Sun., February 6 No practice
Mon., February 7 Team Testing, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, XL Center
Pack Tracks: On Sunday, February 19, when the Wolf Pack host the Springfield Thunderbirds at 5:00 PM, it’s “Sonar Saves Pet Adoption Night”. Fans can take a look at a number of Sonar’s lovable little friends who are in need of good homes with loving families.
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 February 24, when the Pack host the Hershey Bears at 7:15 PM.
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. The next Family Value Pack game is Sunday, February 19, when the Wolf Pack host the Springfield Thunderbirds 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. The next Sunday Wolf Pack home date is February 19, a 5:00 PM game vs. the Springfield Thunderbirds.
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.