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Wolf Pack Weekly, March 26-April 1

Wolf Pack Weekly, March 26-April 1

Mar 26, 2018

The Wolf Pack (30-30-5-3, 68 pts., .500) split a home-and-home series with the Hershey Bears this past weekend, falling 2-1 to the Bears Saturday at the XL Center and breaking back with a 4-2 win in Hershey on Sunday.  Wolf Pack points leader Cole Schneider (15-29-44 in 68 GP) had the only Hartford goal in Saturday’s game, and defenseman Ryan Lindgren netted the game-winner, and had an assist, in Sunday’s win, for his first pro points.

For the latest AHL standings, click here.

This week:  The Wolf Pack have a trio of home games on their schedule this Easter Week, starting with a Wednesday-night matchup with the Springfield Thunderbirds at the XL Center.  That game faces off at 7:00 PM, and then the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins come to Hartford for a 7:15 game on Friday night.  On Saturday night, the Wolf Pack and the Bridgeport Sound Tigers complete their in-state rivalry season series, with faceoff at 7:00 at the XL Center.

Wednesday, March 28 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.
  • This game 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 next Wolf Pack home game, which is this Friday, March 30 vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (some restrictions apply). 
  • This is the last of five straight road games for the Thunderbirds, who have lost the first four games of the stretch and enter the week six points behind the Wolf Pack in the Atlantic Division standings, at 28-33-5-1 for 62 points and a .463 points percentage.
  • This is the second-to-last of a dozen games on the season between the Wolf Pack and their most familiar rivals, and the Wolf Pack have gone 3-5-1-1 in the season series thus far.  The teams have split four previous XL Center meetings.
  • Springfield leading point-scorer Curtis Valk (17-33-50 in 64 GP), who hit the 50-point mark with assists on both Thunderbird goals in a 4-2 loss at Rochester Saturday night, has 5-9-14 in the ten games between the Wolf Pack and Springfield this year.
  • 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 5:00 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.    

Friday, March 30 vs. the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (Pittsburgh) at the XL Center, 7:15 PM

  • At this game, and all Wolf Pack Friday-night home games, fans can enjoy $1 hot dogs and $2 beers through the start of the second period, presented by Dave & Buster’s.
  • The Wolf Pack have won the last two games between themselves and the Penguins, and are 3-1-0-1 against Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on the season.  That includes wins in both of the Penguins’ earlier visits to Hartford, 7-3 on December 15 and 1-0 in overtime January 21.
  • The 38-20-6-2 (84 pts., .636) Penguins finished last week 2-3-2-0 in their last seven games, and have dropped behind Providence and into third place in the Atlantic Division.
  • Goaltender Tristan Jarry has played three of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s last four games, after returning from a recall stint with the parent Pittsburgh Penguins.
  • 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 5:15 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.    

Saturday, March 31 vs. the Bridgeport Sound Tigers (Islanders) at the XL Center, 7:00 PM

  • The first 1,000 kids 12 or younger into this game will receive a free Wolf Pack youth jersey, compliments of Keybank.
  • The Sound Tigers stopped a three-game losing streak with a 6-3 win at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Sunday.  Bridgeport enters the week at 32-26-5-3 (72 pts., .545), four points up on the Wolf Pack and nine points behind Charlotte for the Atlantic Division’s last playoff spot.
  • Former Wolf Pack captain Ryan Bourque scored twice for Bridgeport Sunday in Wilkes-Barre, and has 5-2-7 in the last six games.
  • This is the finale of a ten-game season series between the AHL’s two Connecticut rivals.  The Wolf Pack are 3-5-1-0 on the year vs. the Sound Tigers, including wins in two of the previous three meetings, and are 1-2-1-0 in home action in the head-to-head series.
  • 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 5:00 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.    

 

Recent Transactions:

Ryan Lindgren - signed by the Wolf Pack to an Amateur Tryout (ATO) agreement March 22.

Sergey Zborovskiy – reassigned by the New York Rangers from the Wolf Pack to Greenville (ECHL) March 22.

Lias Andersson – recalled from the Wolf Pack by the New York Rangers March 25.

Filip Chytil – recalled from the Wolf Pack by the New York Rangers March 25.

 

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

Tue., March 27              10:30 – 11:30 AM, XL Center

Wed., March 28             10:00 – 10:30 AM, XL Center (game vs. Springfield)

Thurs., March 29            11:00 – 12 noon, XL Center

Fri., March 30                10:00 – 10:30 AM, XL Center (game vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton)

Sat., March 31               10:30 – 11:00 AM, XL Center (game vs. Bridgeport)

Sun., April 1                  No practice

Mon., April 2                 10:30 – 11:30 AM, XL Center

 

Pack Tracks:  Friday, April 13, the Wolf Pack play their last home game of the season, hosting the Binghamton Devils in a 7:00 PM game.  That is “Fan Appreciation Night”, as the Wolf Pack pay tribute to all the great fans who have supported the team throughout the 2017-18 season.

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.  After this Friday, The Wolf Pack’s last Friday-night date of the season is April 13, when they host the Binghamton Devils 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.  After this Wednesday, the final Family Value Pack game of the year is Sunday, April 8, as the Springfield Thunderbirds visit for a 5:00 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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