Wolf Pack Weekly, March 5-11
Mar 5, 2018The Wolf Pack (26-27-5-3, 60 pts., .492) were 0-2-1-0 in three games this past weekend, starting with a comeback from 3-0 and 4-1 deficits Friday night, in a 5-4 overtime loss at Springfield. Vinni Lettieri scored twice in that game for Hartford, and Lias Andersson and Adam Tambellini had a goal and an assist each. The Providence Bruins defeated the Wolf Pack 6-2 Saturday afternoon at the XL Center, in front of a crowd of 7,281, the second-largest of the season. Ryan Sproul and Gabriel Fontaine scored third-period goals for the Wolf Pack in that game. Then, on Sunday at home, the Wolf Pack jumped out to a 2-0 lead over the Charlotte Checkers, on goals by Tambellini and Filip Chytil, only to see Charlotte put up four in the second period. A Boo Nieves tally in the third frame brought the Wolf Pack back to within one, but they would end up falling by a 4-3 final score.
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This week: The Wolf Pack make their second trip of the year down to Charlotte this Friday and Saturday, for a back-to-back set against the Checkers. Friday night’s faceoff is 7:15 PM, and the rematch Saturday is a 6:00 start.
Friday, March 9 at the Charlotte Checkers (Carolina) at Bojangles’ Coliseum, 7:15 PM
- The Wolf Pack enter the week nine points behind the 33-24-0-3 (69 pts., .575) Checkers for the last playoff spot in the Atlantic Division.
- The Wolf Pack are 2-4-0-0 in the season series vs. the Checkers thus far. Charlotte has won the last three clashes, including 6-0 and 3-2 wins in the Wolf Pack’s two previous visits to Bojangles’ Coliseum.
- AHL goal-scoring leader Valentin Zykov (28-16-44 in 55 GP) had the game-winning score, his third goal in two games, in Charlotte’s 4-3 win over the Wolf Pack at the XL Center Sunday, and Warren Foegele, the top goal-scorer among league rookies (24-16-40 in 58 GP) had a goal and an assist.
- 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.
Saturday, March 10 at the Charlotte Checkers (Carolina) at Bojangles’ Coliseum, 6:00 PM
- The Wolf Pack’s road record stands at 12-14-3-3, and the Checkers are 18-9-0-1 at home, including wins in six out of their last seven.
- 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:
- Saturday, March 10, 10:00 AM, 29 West Ave., Essex , CT: Sonar, the Wolf Pack’s iconic mascot, joins in the festivities of Essex’s “Erin Go Bragh” St. Patrick’s Day parade.
- Saturday, March 10, 6:00 PM, Aqua Turf, 556 Mulberry St., Southington, CT: Sonar presents an award at a United Spinal Association gala.
Recent Transactions:
Vinni Lettieri – returned to the Wolf Pack by the New York Rangers February 26.
Chris Bigras – loaned to the Wolf Pack by the New York Rangers, after having been acquired from Colorado, February 26.
Ryan Graves – recalled from the Wolf Pack by the New York Rangers, and traded to Colorado, February 26.
Charles Williams – signed by the Wolf Pack to a Professional Tryout (PTO) agreement March 1.
Shawn O’Donnell – released by the Wolf Pack from a Professional Tryout (PTO) agreement March 2.
Dawson Leedahl – reassigned from the Wolf Pack by the New York Rangers to Greenville (ECHL) March 2.
Brandon Halverson – reassigned from the Wolf Pack by the New York Rangers to Greenville (ECHL) March 4.
Practice: All Wolf Pack practices at Champions Skating Center in Cromwell are open to the public. Schedule is subject to change.
Tue., March 6 10:30 – 11:30 AM, XL Center
Wed., March 7 10:30 – 11:30 AM, XL Center
Thurs., March 8 No practice – travel day
Fri., March 9 Game at Charlotte
Sat., March 10 Game at Charlotte
Sun., March 11 No practice – travel day
Mon., March 12 No practice
Pack Tracks: The Wolf Pack’s next home game is Friday, March 16, a 7:15 PM contest vs. the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. That is the next chance to enjoy $1 hot dogs and $2 beers, through the start of the second period, presented by Dave & Buster’s. Also, that will be “Celtic Heritage Night” at the XL Center, as the Wolf Pack celebrate Celtic heritage with special games and promotions throughout the evening.
Saturday, March 24, when the Wolf Pack host the Hershey Bears in a 3:00 PM game, it’s “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
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 Sunday, March 18, as the Rochester Americans visit for a 5:00 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.