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Wolf Pack Weekly, March 11-17

Wolf Pack Weekly, March 11-17

Mar 11, 2019

The Wolf Pack (26-28-6-3, 61 pts., .484) won two of their three games this past week, with both wins coming outside regulation time.  On Friday night in Wilkes-Barre, the Wolf Pack completed their six-game season series with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins by scoring a 3-2 shootout win.  Drew Melanson scored his first career AHL goal in that game, Ryan Gropp notched his third tally in two games, Sean Day had two assists and Bobby Butler scored the only goal in the shootout.  The next night, the Wolf Pack pulled out a 3-2 overtime victory at Springfield, where they had been 0-3-0-0 on the year.  John Gilmour’s 18th goal of the year, which ties a Wolf Pack franchise record for most goals in a season by a defenseman, was the OT winner, and Vinni Lettieri had a goal and an assist.  A three-game Wolf Pack winning streak came to an end on Sunday at home against Hershey, as Hartford fell 5-3 to the Bears, despite Lettieri striking for his first pro hat trick.  Goaltender Adam Huska, fresh off the conclusion of a three-year career at UConn, made his professional debut in that game and stopped 25 shots.

 

For the latest AHL standings, click here.

 

This week:

The Wolf Pack are back at the XL Center on Wednesday night, hosting the Binghamton Devils in a 7:00 PM game, before making their lone visit of the season to Syracuse Friday night.  After a 7:00 faceoff against the Crunch, the Wolf Pack move on to Utica to take on the Comets Saturday night at 7:00.

 

Wednesday, March 13 vs. the Binghamton Devils (New Jersey) at the XL Center, 7:00 PM

  • This is another chance to 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.
  • This is also the Wolf Pack’s last “Winning Wednesday” of the season.  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 Wolf Pack’s home game Friday, March 29 vs. Charlotte (some restrictions apply).
  • This is the third meeting of the season between the Wolf Pack and Devils, and the first two have been in Binghamton.  The Devils have won both, 5-3 in regulation on October 10 and 3-2 in overtime January 25.
  • The leading scorer currently on the Binghamton roster is second-year pro winger Brandon Gignac, who has 10-20-30 in 54 games.
  • The Devils come into this week in the throes of a six-game losing streak and having dropped ten of their last 11.  At 24-34-5-0 for 53 points, Binghamton is in last place in the North Division, seven points behind seventh-place Laval and 14 points out of a playoff spot.
  • At this and every Wolf Pack home game, fans are encouraged to come early for “Hockey Happy Hour” in the Comcast Coliseum Club, presented by Minuteman Press.  Enjoy $2 beers and $5 appetizers from 5:00 PM until puck drop.
  • Tickets for this and all 2018-19 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 start at just $13 each, and all tickets will have a $3 day-of-game increase.
  • Broadcast – live with Bob Crawford and Mark Bailey on News Radio 1410 AM, and 100.9 FM, WPOP, on-line at newsradio1410.iheart.com and on iHeartRadio.  Video streaming at theahl.com/AHLTV.

 

Friday, March 15 at the Syracuse Crunch (Tampa Bay) at the War Memorial Arena, 7:00 PM

  • The Crunch finished last week one point off the North Division lead, at 37-17-4-2 for 80 points.  Head Coach Benoit Groulx’s club is 3-0-1-0 in its last four games and has at least a standings point in nine of its last ten (7-1-2-0).
  • Crunch leading goal-scorer, and third-leading point-getter, Alex Barre-Boulet (28-26-54 in 59 GP) leads all AHL rookies in points and stands second among first-year players, and fourth overall in the league, in goals.
  • This is the second of two games on the year between the Wolf Pack and the Crunch, and Hartford’s only visit of the season to Syracuse.  In the team’s first meeting, February 8 at the XL Center, the Crunch cruised to a 6-0 win.
  • Broadcast – live with Bob Crawford on News Radio 1410 AM, and 100.9 FM, WPOP, on-line at newsradio1410.iheart.com and on iHeartRadio.  Video streaming at theahl.com/AHLTV.

 

Saturday, March 16 at the Utica Comets (Vancouver) at the Adirondack Bank Center, 7:00 PM

  • This is the Wolf Pack’s second of two trips to Utica on the year, and they lost 4-3 in a shootout in the first, November 9.  In their only other meeting with the Comets, November 17 in Hartford, the Wolf Pack were victorious by a score of 6-3.
  • The Comets (30-25-5-2, 67 pts.) enter the week tied with Belleville for the last playoff spot in the North Division, two points ahead of Cleveland.  Utica has lost four straight and is 1-6-1-0 in its last eight.
  • Goaltender Marek Mazanec, who played 20 games in the Wolf Pack net before being traded to Vancouver, is 0-2-0 in two games with the Comets, with five goals-against on 45 shots, since his assignment to Utica February 25.
  • Broadcast – live with Bob Crawford on News Radio 1410 AM, and 100.9 FM, WPOP, on-line at newsradio1410.iheart.com and on iHeartRadio.  Video streaming at theahl.com/AHLTV.

 

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:

  • Monday, March 11, 3:00 PM, Lake Garda School, 61 Monce Rd., Burlington, CT:  Sonar, the Wolf Pack’s lovable mascot, helps Lake Garda School promote its upcoming outing to a Wolf Pack home game.
  • Saturday, March 16, 12:00 noon, Enfield Square Mall, 90 Elm St., Enfield, CT:  It’s cookie time again, and Sonar will be using his charm to help Girl Scouts sell their famous cookies.

 

Recent Transactions:

Zach Tolkinen – released by the Wolf Pack from a Professional Tryout (PTO) agreement March 5.

Terrence Wallin – signed by the Wolf Pack to a Professional Tryout (PTO) agreement March 7.

Adam Huska – signed by the Wolf Pack to an Amateur Tryout (ATO) agreement March 9.

Chris Nell – reassigned by the New York Rangers from the Wolf Pack to Maine (ECHL) March 10.

 

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

 

Tue., March 12              10:30 – 11:30 AM, XL Center

Wed., March 13             10:30 – 11:00 AM, XL Center (game vs. Binghamton)  

Thurs., March 14            No practice – travel day
Fri., March 15                Game at Syracuse

Sat., March 16               Game at Utica

Sun., March 17              No practice

Mon., March 18             10:30 – 11:30 AM, Champions Skating Center

 

Pack Tracks:

Saturday, March 30, when the Wolf Pack host the Belleville Senators at 7:00 PM, is “Superhero Night” at the XL Center.  Fans can meet and greet their favorite superheroes, and the Wolf Pack will wear special superhero-themed jerseys, which will be auctioned off, with proceeds benefiting local charities.  Also, the first 1,000 kids 12 or younger into the March 30 game will receive a free Wolf Pack lunch box, presented by Carvel.

 

Once again this season, fans can enjoy $1 hot dogs, and $2 draft beers and fountain sodas, at every Friday Wolf Pack home game, through the start of the second period, presented by Nomads Adventure Quest.  The Wolf Pack’s next Friday home date is March 29, when they host the Charlotte Checkers in a 7:15 PM game.

 

Each of the Wolf Pack’s Sunday and Wednesday home games 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, the next Family Value Pack game is Sunday, April 7, when the Binghamton Devils come to town for a 3:00 PM game.

 

Wolf Pack home game tickets can be purchased 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 start at just $13 each, and all tickets will have a $3 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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