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Wolf Pack Weekly, March 19-25

Wolf Pack Weekly, March 19-25

Mar 19, 2018

The Wolf Pack (29-29-5-3, 66 pts., .500) swept three games this past weekend, to climb back to the .500 mark on the year.  The streak began with a 4-3 shootout win over Lehigh Valley on Friday, the Wolf Pack’s fifth victory in five tries vs. the Atlantic Division-leading Phantoms.  Dan DeSalvo had the only goal of the shootout in that game, and also scored in regulation.  At Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday night, the Wolf Pack handed the Penguins only their seventh regulation loss on home ice all season, a 4-1 verdict.  Cole Schneider had a goal and an assist in that contest, and another DeSalvo tally was the game-winner.  Then it was back home to the XL Center on Sunday, and the Wolf Pack recovered from 2-0 and 3-1 deficits to defeat the Rochester Americans, 6-4.  Team goal-scoring leader Vinni Lettieri connected twice, upping his total to 19 on the year, and defenseman Brenden Kotyk had a goal and an assist for his first career AHL points.

For the latest AHL standings, click here.

This week:  The Wolf Pack and the Hershey Bears complete their season series with a home-and-home set on Saturday and Sunday.  It’s a special 3:00 PM matinee at the XL Center Saturday, on “Super Hero Day”, and then the two clubs head down to Chocolatetown for a 5:00 rematch at Giant Center on Sunday.

Saturday, March 24 vs. the Hershey Bears (Washington) at the XL Center, 3:00 PM

  • This is “Super Hero Day” at the XL Center.  The first 1,000 kids 12 or younger into the game will receive a free Wolf Pack super hero cape, courtesy of the U.S. Army.
  • The Wolf Pack have lost three of their previous four meetings with the divisional-rival Bears on the season, and are 0-2-0-0 at home vs. Hershey.
  • The Bears enter the week three points behind the sixth-place Wolf Pack in the Atlantic Division standings, with a record of 27-30-4-5 for 63 points and a .477 points percentage.
  • Hershey defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler had the first two-goal game of his AHL career Sunday, in a 6-4 Bear loss at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.
  • At this and every Wolf Pack home game, fans are encouraged to come early for “Hockey Happy Hour” in the Comcast Coliseum Club.  Enjoy $2 domestic beers and $5 appetizers from 1:00 PM until puck drop.
  • Tickets for this and all 2017-18 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 25 at the Hershey Bears (Washington) at Giant Center, 5:00 PM

  • The Wolf Pack have split two previous visits to Hershey this season, falling 4-3 to the Bears on October 29 and winning 5-2 on February 10.
  • Hershey is 15-12-4-3 in home-ice action on the year.
  • 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. 

 

Recent Transactions:

Ryan Sproul – recalled from the Wolf Pack by the New York Rangers March 13.

Simon Denis – signed by the Wolf Pack to a Professional Tryout (PTO) agreement March 14.

Dawson Leedahl – reassigned by the New York Rangers to the Wolf Pack from Greenville (ECHL) February 17.

 

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

Tue., March 20              10:00 AM – team on-ice testing, XL Center

Wed., March 21             10:30 – 11:30 AM, XL Center

Thurs., March 22            10:30 – 11:30 AM, XL Center

Fri., March 23                10:30 – 11:30 AM, XL Center

Sat., March 24               Game vs. Hershey

Sun., March 25              Game at Hershey

Mon., March 26             No practice

 

Pack Tracks:  Saturday, March 31, when the Wolf Pack host the Bridgeport Sound Tigers in a 7:00 PM game, the first 1,000 kids 12 or younger into the game will receive a free Wolf Pack youth jersey, compliments of Key Bank.

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, presented by Dave & Buster’s.  The Wolf Pack’s next Friday-night date is March 30, when they host the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins at 7:15 PM.

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.  The next Family Value Pack game is Wednesday, March 28, as the Springfield Thunderbirds visit for a 7:00 PM game.

Every Wolf Pack Wednesday home game is a “Winning Wednesday”.  If the Wolf Pack win at home on a Wednesday, 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 last Wolf Pack Wednesday home outing of the season is March 28, with the Springfield Thunderbirds coming to town for a 7:00 PM game.

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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