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Wolf Pack Weekly, March 28-April 3

Wolf Pack Weekly, March 28-April 3

Mar 28, 2016

The Wolf Pack (36-28-3-0, 75 pts., .560 pts. percentage) earned three of a possible six points in three games this past week.  The week began with a 3-2 overtime loss at home to Providence on Wednesday, a result that snapped a six-game Wolf Pack win streak, and a run of ten consecutive wins in games that went beyond regulation.  The fans at the XL Center saw bonus hockey again on Friday night, and the Wolf Pack got back into the win column with a 2-1 overtime victory over Bridgeport.  Chad Nehring’s 20th goal of the season was the winner in that one, 1:18 into the extra session.  On Saturday night in Allentown, PA, the Wolf Pack suffered its first regulation loss in nine games (7-1-1-0), falling 2-1 to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms.

For the latest AHL standings, click here.

This week:  The Wolf Pack are in action three times this week, twice at home.  The Wolf Pack travel to Albany Tuesday night, wrapping up their six-game season series with the Devils in a 7:00 PM game.  Then it’s back-to-back home games at the XL Center Friday and Saturday evenings.  Hershey is in town on Friday night at 7:15, and that is the last chance in the regular season to take advantage of $1 hot dogs and $2 beers through the start of the second period.  On Saturday night the Portland Pirates make their last Hartford visit of the regular season, with faceoff at 7:00.

Tuesday, March 29 at the Albany Devils (New Jersey) at the Times Union Center, 7:00 PM

  • This is the last of six games on the year between the Wolf Pack and Devils, and Hartford’s last of three visits to Albany.  The Pack are 2-3-0-0 in the season series so far and have split two previous road games against the Devils, winning 3-2 in overtime January 20 and dropping a 3-0 decision February 6.

  • Albany starts the week 39-17-8-2 for 88 points and a .667 winning percentage, and in second place in the North Division, 13 points ahead of second-place Utica.  The Devils have a regulation loss and a shootout loss in their last two games, but are 6-2-0-2 in their last ten.

  • Veteran forward Jim O’Brien scored his 17th goal of the season in the Devils’ last game Saturday, a 3-2 shootout loss at Hershey, making him the top goal-scorer currently on the Albany roster.

  • 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.

Friday, April 1 vs. the Hershey Bears (Washington) at the XL Center, 7:15 PM

  • This is the Wolf Pack’s last Friday-night home game of the regular season, and the last chance for fans to enjoy $1 hot dogs and $2 beers through the start of the second period.

  • This game will mark the first return to the XL Center for former Wolf Pack captain Ryan Bourque, who was traded to the Capitals organization February 28 for Chris Brown.  Bourque has four assists in ten games with Hershey since the deal.

  • This is the last of four meetings on the year between the Wolf Pack and Bears, and the second of two Hershey visits to the XL Center.  The Wolf Pack have won the last two battles, after a 3-2 overtime loss in Hershey October 24 in the first meeting, and took their only previous home game in the season series, 4-3 in a shootout, December 4.

  • The Bears have moved past Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and into the Atlantic Division lead, entering the week with a record of 38-18-4-7 (87 pts., .649), two points ahead of the Penguins.

  • Tickets for this and all remaining 2015-16 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 have been reduced to $10 this season, 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, April 2 vs. the Portland Pirates (Florida) at the XL Center, 7:00 PM

  • This is the second of two Wolf Pack “Read to the Rink” nights, presented by ProHealth Physicians and Healthy Me, and the last opportunity for students who have completed the Read to the Rink program to use their complimentary tickets.

  • The Pirates come into this week two points ahead of the Wolf Pack for the Atlantic Division’s last playoff spot, with a record of 35-24-5-2 for 77 points and a .583 points percentage.  Portland has won four straight since snapping an 0-4-3-1 drought.

  • The Wolf Pack have won five of the last six games between themselves and the Pirates, and are 5-3-0-0 against Portland on the season.  In home action vs. the Pirates, the Pack is 3-1-0-0.

  • Pirate forward Wayne Simpson has goals in three of the last four games (4-2-6), after scoring only three goals in his first 54 games of the season.

  • Tickets for this and all remaining 2015-16 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 have been reduced to $10 this season, and all tickets will have a $2 day-of-game increase.

  • 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.

 

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:

  • Tuesday, March 29, 12:00 noon, Qdoba Mexican Eats, Front St. and Columbus Blvd., Hartford, CT:  The Wolf Pack’s iconic mascot Sonar greets diners at the Hartford grand opening of the Mexican eatery’s Front St. location.

  • Saturday, April 2, 11:00 AM, Enfield Square, 90 Elm St., Enfield, CT:  Sonar will be on hand to take part in all the fun of Girl Scouts’ “Mall Madness”.

 

Recent Transactions:

Kodie Curran – recalled by the Wolf Pack from Greenville (ECHL) March 27.

 

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

Tue.., March 29             10:00 – 10:30 AM, Champions Skating Center (game at Albany)

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

Thurs., March 31            10:30 – 11:30 AM, XL Center

Fri., April 1                    10:00 – 10:30 AM, XL Center (game vs. Hershey)

Sat., April 2                   10:00 – 10:30 AM, XL Center (game vs. Portland)

Sun., April 3                  10:00 – 11:00 AM, XL Center

Mon., April 4                 Team testing, XL Center (begins at 8:00 AM)

 

Pack Tracks:  Saturday, April 9 vs. the Springfield Falcons is the Wolf Pack’s last regular-season home game, and it’s “Fan Appreciation Night”.  The Wolf Pack will salute all of the great fans who have supported the team throughout the season, with numerous exciting prize giveaways.  Faceoff that night is 7:00 PM.

Tickets for all remaining 2015-16 Wolf Pack home games are now on sale 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 have been reduced to $10 this season, 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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