Wolf Pack Weekly, November 28-December 4
Nov 28, 2016The Wolf Pack (6-10-3-0, 15 pts.) reached the quarter-pole of their season this past week, taking three out of a possible six points around the Thanksgiving holiday. On Thanksgiving Eve Wednesday at the XL Center, the Wolf Pack got a goal and an assist each from defensemen Mat Bodie and Ryan Graves, but fell to the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, 4-2. On “Black Friday” at home, the Pack took a 3-1 lead into the third period against Albany, with Adam Tambellini notching a goal and an assist, but Hartford was victimized by a Devil comeback in what would end as a 4-3 overtime loss. The Wolf Pack grabbed the lead and held it, though, on Saturday night, as Magnus Hellberg 31 saves at division-leading Lehigh Valley in a 3-1 Pack win.
For the latest AHL standings, click here.
This week: The Wolf Pack head across the Canadian border for the first time this weekend, visiting the Toronto Marlies for a pair of games. The Wolf Pack and Marlies face off at 5:00 PM on Saturday at Ricoh Coliseum, and then again at 3:00 on Sunday.
Saturday, December 3 at the Toronto Marlies (Maple Leafs) at the Ricoh Coliseum, 5:00 PM
- The Marlies, regular-season AHL champs last year, are 2-3-1-0 in their last six games, after losing just two in regulation in their first 11 (8-2-0-1).
- Marlie third-year pro forward Brendan Leipsic comes into the week leading the AHL in points (22) and assists (16).
- This is the first of four games on the year between the Wolf Pack and Marlies, who split a two-game series last season, with each winning on the other’s home ice. In their only visit to Ricoh Coliseum last season, the Wolf Pack scored a 3-2 victory April 13.
- 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.
Sunday, December 4 at the Toronto Marlies (Maple Leafs) at the Ricoh Coliseum, 3:00 PM
- Toronto’s only home defeat of the season thus far was a 2-1 loss to St. John’s on November 19. The Marlies are 7-1-0-0 at Ricoh Coliseum 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.
Wolf Pack Holiday Packs: Wolf Pack Holiday Packs, the perfect holiday gifts for any hockey fan, are now available, with three different packages to choose from. The “Hat Trick” package, priced at $149, includes eight Blue-Level Wolf Pack ticket vouchers, redeemable for any 2016-17 Pack home game, an autographed Wolf Pack mini-helmet, a Wolf Pack holiday ornament and the opportunity to have a photo taken at center ice at the XL Center or in the Wolf Pack locker room. The “Goal” package is priced at $99 and features six Blue-Level ticket vouchers, an autographed Wolf Pack puck, a holiday ornament and a signed 8x10 Wolf Pack photo. The “Slap Shot” package is only $49 and is comprised of two Blue-Level ticket vouchers and an autographed Wolf Pack puck. Wolf Pack Holiday Packs can be ordered on the Wolf Pack’s official website, at www.hartfordwolfpack.com, or by calling the Wolf Pack ticket office at (855) 762-6451.
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:
- Thursday, December 1, 5:00 PM, Blue Back Square, West Hartford, CT: The Wolf Pack’s iconic mascot, Sonar, joins in the fun and revelry of the “Blue Back Holiday Stroll”.
Recent Transactions: None.
Practice: All Wolf Pack practices at Champions Skating Center in Cromwell are open to the public. Schedule is subject to change.
Tue., November 29 10:30 – 11:30 AM, Champions Skating Center
Wed., November 30 10:30 – 11:30 AM, Champions Skating Center
Thurs., December 1 Travel to Toronto
Fri., December 2 Practice in Toronto
Sat., December 3 Game at Toronto
Sun., December 4 Game at Toronto
Mon., December 5 No practice
Pack Tracks: On Saturday, December 10, when the Wolf Pack host the Toronto Marlies in a 7:00 PM game, the first 2,000 fans will take home a free 2017 Wolf Pack team calendar, courtesy of Key Bank. Plus, that’s “Star Wars Night”, featuring the opportunity to hang out with favorite Star Wars characters and win some awesome Star Wars prizes.
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. The next Friday-night home game is December 16, when the Pack host the Syracuse Crunch 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 Wednesday, December 7, when the Wolf Pack battle the Springfield Thunderbirds in a 7:00 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.